• Entire home
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Heating
  • Parking on site

Hippos Rest is located in Mow Cop, just 11 miles from Trentham Gardens and 13 miles from Capesthorne Hall. Guests staying at this vacation home have access to a fully equipped kitchen. Alton Towers is 21 miles away and Buxton Opera House is 22 miles from the vacation home. Providing free private parking, this 4-star vacation home also features free Wifi. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests can also relax in the garden. Tatton Park is 25 miles from the vacation home, while Fletcher Moss Botanical Gardens is 25 miles away. The nearest airport is Manchester Airport, 19 miles from Hippos Rest.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Paje
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The theme, the cleanliness and the hosts! Felt like a home away from home. Was very Very thoughtful and caring especially nice to experience when you are a solo traveller!
  • George
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very helpful hosts, who went above and beyond, gave us a lift into town and made the house romantic for our arrival for our anniversary!
  • Maria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything it was just perfect..A beautiful cottage and fantastic host’s

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Cottages-com is home to a number of unique, inspiring collections, curated by our cottage experts. Each collection within the family offers something different, so that all holidaymakers can find the perfect break, wherever it may be and whatever they are looking for. As our name suggests, we love everything about cottages and cottage holidays. We’re here to help you choose from over 23,000 independently vetted holiday properties, not just in the UK, but across France, Ireland and Italy, too.

Property info

No children or babies allowed. There is open water in the property grounds. The garden is shared with the owner. Hippo’s Rest is a great base for so many activities with its central location to plenty of attractions.. Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Electric Fire, Patio Doors Leading To Garden Dining area. Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer Separate Toilet. First Floor: Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Washing machine and tumble dryer available on request.. Hippo’s Rest is a wonderfully designed semi-detached holiday cottage for two guests and is spread over two floors. On the ground floor, the heart of the property, is the open plan living space with views out of the patio doors. Upstairs, there is a large bedroom with kingsize bed and a spacious bathroom with shower cubicle. Outside, there is an interesting pond area within the large lawned landscaped gardens that are shared with the owners, who live adjacent, but you have your own patio area with garden furniture allowing guests to enjoy al fresco dining. Harriseahead is a quiet village nestling under the ancient folly of Mow Cop Castle which sits near the end of the Gritstone Trail, a great challenge for walkers. Situated right on the edge of the border between Cheshire, the Staffordshire moorlands and Stoke-on-Trent. There is an abundance of National Trust properties nearby, including Biddulph Grange, Little Moreton Hall, Quarry Bank Mill and Tatton park. The beautiful town of Leek, on the edge of the Peak District National Park, is a Mecca for antique hunters and is 11 miles away. The market town of Congleton is 3½ miles away, and the heritage towns of the Potteries are also close by. Also well worth a full day visit is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Jodrell Bank Observatory and the Lovell Telesco...

Languages Spoken

Danish,German,English,Spanish,French,Croatian,Italian,Dutch,Norwegian,Polish,Swedish

Area info

Amenities of Hippos Rest
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Parking garage
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
Bedroom
  • Linens
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Shower
Media & Technology
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Garden
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
Safety & security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • Danish
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Croatian
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Swedish

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

No cribs or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay, you can pay for any extras using Mastercard and Visa .


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the full amount of the reservation is due before arrival. Cottages.com will send a confirmation with detailed payment information. After full payment is taken, the property's details, including the address and where to pick up the keys, will be sent to you by email.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Hippos Rest

  • The prices at Hippos Rest may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Hippos Rest is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Hippos Rest is 0.9 miles from the center of Mow Cop. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Hippos Rest offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hippos Rest can accommodate this group size:

      • 2 guests

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    • Hippos Rest has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

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