Bull's Head Inn
This small hotel is perfect if you want to experience a traditional English inn. With just seven bedrooms (four double rooms, a twin room, a family room and a family suite), it's quiet, friendly and quaint. Rooms are small but comfortable, and all have TV, tea and coffee making facilities and include a full English breakfast. The best thing about the Bull's Head Inn though is the public bar complete with oak beams, a big fireplace and country style restaurant. There are some wonderful walks in the Churnet Valley and you can also get to the Peak District National Park in just a few minutes.
Bull's Head Inn
High Street, Alton
011 (+44) 01538 702307
thebullsheadalton.co.uk
Chained Oak Farm
Located on 24 acres of woodland, Chained Oak Farm is right next to the beautiful Churnet Valley. For mountain bike enthusiasts, horseback riders and hikers, Chained Oak Farm is a perfect place to stay. There are twin rooms, double rooms and family rooms available, all with TVs with DVD players, and In-suite bathrooms. For meals, the hotel has a gorgeous breakfast room with windows all the way around that overlook the fields, woods and lake. There are outdoor barbecue facilities for a fun cookout in the evening or you can order in from one of Alton's pubs. You can even bring your horse or pony for stabling.
Chained Oak Farm
Farley Lane, Alton
011 (+44) 01538 702104
chainedoak.com
Fernlea Guest House
This 19th century house is right in the middle of Alton village, and is quiet, cozy and welcoming. Fernlea is a small hotel, with three rooms, and you have a choice of a double room or one of the two family rooms. It is an inexpensive hotel and all rooms come with hair dryers, coffee and tea making facilities, TVs and in-suite bathrooms. Breakfast also is included in the price of the room and it's cooked to order, using local produce. Stay here more than one night as Fernlea Guest House is wonderfully located not only to explore historic Alton village but also to visit the Potteries, the Peak Districk and the lovely countryside.
Fernlea Guest House
2 Fernlea
Cedar Hill, Alton
011 (+44) 01538 702327
fernleaalton.com
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