The Old Pumphouse

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  • Hand-built Peak District shepherd’s hut overlooking a village ford
  • A five-minute drive from Tittesworth Reservoir and The Roaches
  • Complete with decking, barbecue, chiminea, small kitchen and bathroom
Got your eyes on a break in the pretty Peak District? The national park will be your new stomping grounds from The Old Pumphouse. This hand-built shepherd’s hut is fully styled on the ‘olde worlde’, as the hut has its very own grounds overlooking the village ford with a barbecue, chiminea and double rocking seat - quite the private place to prop up your feet. Where exactly is this little sphere of its own? Well, the hut is in the tiny hamlet of Upperhulme four miles from Leek in Staffordshire. It’s in the southwest of the national park, meaning you’ll only be five minutes’ drive from The Roaches, a rock formation that’s practically a magnet for admirers of hiking and climbing. On that note, there are miles of scenic walking, climbing, picnicking, bouldering and photography spots around this area… and for those of you who want to check out the local ales, there are several country pubs close by, including one old inn a few minutes’ amble away. Local independent businesses such as pubs, cafés and shops are out in full force in Leek (10 minutes’ drive), a small market town. So, there's always a way to spend the evening, whether there or chilling out with a barbecue on site. There are several seating areas around the hut and garden, including the private raised decking area. In the hut itself, there’s a small kitchen with a sink and double gas burner, plus a four-foot double bed and table and chairs, both handmade. And to scrub any grub, the adjoining private shower and toilet cabin will come in handy.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Nearest campgrounds

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Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

The Old Pumphouse

Upperhulme

Leek

Staffordshire

England

ST13 8TY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.14608°N
-1.98307°W

Nearest transport

Bus
8.1 mi Market Place
8.2 mi Market Place
11.7 mi Bus Station
Rail
8.4 mi Buxton Rail Station
8.7 mi Congleton Rail Station
9.7 mi Macclesfield Rail Station
Airport
19 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3
19.1 mi Manchester Airport
19.2 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 1

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Walking and cycling will most certainly be on your radar, whether it’s local trails or the five-mile route around Tittesworth Reservoir (five minutes’ drive). With the reservoir so close by, this is also a good start to dip one’s toe into some water-based activities, whether it’s sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding or raft building. On firmer land, what other activities might take your fancy? Perhaps The Cloud’s mountain biking trails (20 minutes)? An amble around the spa town at Buxton (15 minutes), where there’s a rather splendidly scenic drive to get there? All the rides and rollercoasters around Alton Towers (25 minutes)? Or the fur babies and other animals at the Peak Wildlife Park (15 minutes)? There’s another world below the surface too, as you’ll soon see around the limestone chambers at Poole's Cavern & Buxton Country Park (15 minutes). And along the eight-mile Manifold Way, there’s another natural cavern at Thor’s Cave (25 minutes), in the side of dramatic limestone cliffs.

Must see

Little Moreton Hall & Gardens (NT) 11.2 mi

Royal Stafford 11.2 mi

Alton Towers Resort 11.6 mi

Royal Doulton Factory Shop, Trentham 12.2 mi

Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 12.7 mi

National Trust

Biddulph Grange Garden 7.5 mi

Hare Hill 12.7 mi

The Old Manor 13.5 mi

Nether Alderley Mill 14.1 mi

Winster Market House 14.2 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Upper Hulme, the Roaches and Lud's Cave 0.4 mi

Roaches - Lud's Church - Wincle - Roaches 0.9 mi

Tittesworth Reservoir Circular 1.2 mi

Gradbach - Lud's Church - Hanging Stone - Gradbach 3.3 mi

Gradbach - Gradbach Wood - The Roaches - Gradbach 3.3 mi

Local events

  • Buxton Festival (Thursday, July 4, 2024 – Thursday, July 4, 2024)

    Buxton, England 8.3 mi

  • Rewind North (Friday, August 2, 2024 – Friday, August 2, 2024)

    Macclesfield, England 12.9 mi

  • RHS Flower Show Tatton Park (Wednesday, July 17, 2024 – Wednesday, July 17, 2024)

    Knutsford, England 21.2 mi

  • Parklife Festival (Saturday, June 8, 2024 – Saturday, June 8, 2024)

    Manchester, England 23.2 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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  • Does The Old Pumphouse have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • What attractions are near The Old Pumphouse? Walking and cycling will most certainly be on your radar, whether it’s local trails or the five-mile route around Tittesworth Reservoir (five minutes’ drive). With the reservoir so close by, this is … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Old Pumphouse?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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