The Bothy in Wildboarclough | Must-See Staffordshire Hot Tub Cottage

About The Bothy

The Bothy is a spacious stone terrace cottage tucked away in Wildboarclough, Buxton. This Peak District gem sleeps 12 people across 6 bedrooms. It's packed with quirky antique furnishings that'll make you wonder if the Queen's grandmother decorated it after a few too many sherries.

The cottage sits within the rolling hills of the Peak District National Park. The location is perfect for hikers, nature lovers and anyone who enjoys spectacular views without the crowds. Climb nearby Shuttlingsloe for breathtaking panoramas or explore local walking trails right from your doorstep. After a day outdoors, nothing beats sinking into your private hot tub with a glass of something strong.

Accommodation includes four super king-size bedrooms (two can convert to twins), one double and one single. Three bathrooms ensure morning queues are kept to a minimum. The property features two sitting rooms (one with a woodburning stove), two Smart TVs and a games room with Xbox to keep everyone entertained.

Visit Blaze Farm (10-minute drive), explore historic Buxton (20 minutes away), or discover Macclesfield's shops and restaurants (15 minutes). The Ship Inn offers excellent pub grub just a short drive from your door.

The Bothy is ideal for large family gatherings or friend reunions. With parking for six cars and space for everyone to spread out, you'll wonder why you didn't book it sooner.

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At Sykes Cottages

Need To Know

✓Oil central heating, woodburning stove
✓ Electric range cooker
✓ microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher
✓ 2 x Smart TV, Wifi, DVD player, selection of books, games and DVDs, xbox
✓ Fuel, power and starter pack included in rent
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓ Off-road parking for six cars
✓ Patio with furniture
✓ Hot tub
✓ Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available
✓ Two well-behaved dogs welcome
✓ Sorry, no smoking
✓ Shop 5 miles, Pub Aprox 10-minute drive
✓ Note; Property has secure bike racks
✓ Note; Extra logs can be purchased from the owner
✓ Please note: there is a £25 pet supplement, per pet
✓ Note: No stag, hen or similar without prior consent from the owner
✓ Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £250

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to The Bothy

Spacious Layout

Perfect for our family of 10! Plenty of room for everyone with two sitting rooms and six bedrooms. Nobody felt cramped.

Hot Tub Relaxation

The hot tub was brilliant after hiking Shuttlingsloe. Great way to soothe tired muscles while enjoying Peak District views.

Safe Garden

Our dogs loved the secure garden. Kids could play freely while we relaxed. Perfect setup for families with pets.

Antique Furnishings

The quirky antique furniture gave this place real character. Each room felt special and thoughtfully decorated.

Well-Equipped Kitchen

The range cooker made cooking for 12 people easy! Everything we needed was there - dishwasher was a lifesaver.

Beautiful Location

The setting is stunning. Peaceful countryside all around yet close enough to towns when we needed supplies.

Getting To The Bothy

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Bothy by car, follow directions to Wildboarclough near Buxton in the Peak District National Park. The stone terrace cottage is accessible via country roads with the final approach through scenic Peak District countryside.

By Train

For rail travelers, Macclesfield station is the nearest major rail hub, approximately 8 miles from the property. You'll need to arrange a taxi for the final leg of your journey through the rural landscape.

Off-road parking for six cars

Macclesfield station (8 miles)

Located in Wildboarclough, Peak District

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Blaze Farm

Distance: 3.5 miles

SK11 0BL

Buxton Opera House

Distance: 8.2 miles

SK17 6XN

Poole's Cavern

Distance: 8.5 miles

SK17 9DH

Shuttlingsloe Hill Walk

Distance: 1 mile

SK11 0BJ

Macclesfield Forest Trails

Distance: 3 miles

SK11 0AR

Three Shires Head

Distance: 5 miles

SK17 0SU

Macclesfield Town Centre

Distance: 8 miles

SK11 6QA

Buxton Town Centre

Distance: 8.5 miles

SK17 6EL

Leek Market

Distance: 10 miles

ST13 6AD

Local Bus Service

Distance: 5 miles

SK11 0BL

Macclesfield Train Station

Distance: 8 miles

SK11 7QA

Buxton Train Station

Distance: 8.5 miles

SK17 6ET

Blaze Farm

Distance: 3.5 miles

SK11 0BL

Buxton Opera House

Distance: 8.2 miles

SK17 6XN

Poole's Cavern

Distance: 8.5 miles

SK17 9DH

Shuttlingsloe Hill Walk

Distance: 1 mile

SK11 0BJ

Macclesfield Forest Trails

Distance: 3 miles

SK11 0AR

Three Shires Head

Distance: 5 miles

SK17 0SU

Macclesfield Town Centre

Distance: 8 miles

SK11 6QA

Buxton Town Centre

Distance: 8.5 miles

SK17 6EL

Leek Market

Distance: 10 miles

ST13 6AD

Local Bus Service

Distance: 5 miles

SK11 0BL

Macclesfield Train Station

Distance: 8 miles

SK11 7QA

Buxton Train Station

Distance: 8.5 miles

SK17 6ET

Is The Bothy Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Kids will love The Bothy's games room with Xbox and DVD selection. The secure garden provides safe outdoor play space. Nearby Blaze Farm offers ice cream and animal encounters. Board games for rainy days keep everyone entertained. Smart TVs in both living rooms mean no squabbles over what to watch.

For Couples

Though designed for groups, couples can book The Bothy for a spacious retreat. The hot tub offers romantic stargazing opportunities. Two sitting rooms mean you can find quiet corners. Super king beds provide luxurious sleeping arrangements. The woodburning stove creates a cozy atmosphere perfect for winter evenings with wine.

Pet Friendly

Dogs will love the secure garden at The Bothy. The Peak District location offers countless walking routes from your doorstep. Macclesfield Forest trails are just 3 miles away. The stone floors in parts of the cottage are practical for paws. Many local pubs welcome dogs too.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Bothy

The Ship Inn

Located 4.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SK11 0BY

Blaze Farm Café

Located 3.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SK11 0BL

The Wincle Beer Company

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SK11 0QF

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Bothy

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, The Bothy features a private hot tub on the patio. It's perfect for relaxing after a day exploring the Peak District, regardless of the weather.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, The Bothy welcomes pets with a supplement of £25 per pet. The property has a secure garden where dogs can enjoy some outdoor time safely.

How many cars can park at the property?

The Bothy has off-road parking for up to six cars. This makes it ideal for large groups traveling from different locations.

What's the bedroom configuration?

The property has six bedrooms: four super king-size (two can be converted to twins on request), one double and one single. This flexible setup accommodates various group combinations.

Are there any family-friendly features?

The Bothy provides a cot and highchair for young children. There's also a games room with an Xbox, plus a selection of books, games and DVDs for entertainment.

What cooking facilities are available?

The kitchen is fully equipped with an electric range cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. The dining table seats all 12 guests comfortably.

How far is the nearest pub?

The nearest pub is approximately a 10-minute drive from the property. The Ship Inn is a popular local option for meals and drinks.

What's special about the location?

The Bothy sits within the Peak District National Park with immediate access to walking trails. Shuttlingsloe hill is nearby for climbing and towns like Buxton and Macclesfield are within 20 minutes' drive.

The Bothy Reviews

Michael

What an amazing week we had, good family quality time. In a fab house. The grandkids and dogs also enjoyed the freedom of a safe garden. The week went way too quick ,we didnt want to go home. Thank you for everything.

Deborah

Fantastic property, which soon felt like a 'home' for our family of 10 celebrating my 70th birthday for a weekend! Towels for the hot tub was an extra surprise, and the bed a d bedding was sumptuous! Also wine, chocolates and flowers made the weekend even more special!

A lovely, well equipped house in a beautiful setting. Local walks from the doorstep and a fabulous hot tub to relax in afterwards! Plenty of games, books, dvds for the grandchildren. An extremely enjoyable break. One of the better ones we've stayed in!

Lovely place to stay and very helpful team looking after the cottage highly recommend

Just need a new electric shower, It is a beautiful comfortable house with everything you need for a very enjoyable stay. Thank you x

Stephanie

This is our second stay here and it did not disappoint! The house is beautiful and provided plenty of space for all our family. The Christmas decorations were lovely. The surroundings are beautiful and the hot tub was a highlight. The kitchen is well kitted out to enjoy meals at the house. We had one issue with a shower that was promptly dealt with. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

This was our second visit to The Bothy and we were very happy with our time spent there. The area around is great and we were able to 'explore' on lovely walks. The hot tub is a nice addition although some of our group were not too bothered about it. Not really a downside some of the family found it a bit cold in the night but there are blankets and hot water bottles provided if needed. We would definitely visit again in future.

Fabulous house in an amazing location. Would recommend this house for families or large groups like we were.

Geoffrey

Excellent property and well maintained. Route instructions would be much easier to follow if you mentioned that The Bothy is next door to the big house!!

Racheal

The property was very well presented and had everything that we needed for our stay. We came as a large family group including adults, children and a dog. The property catered for all of our needs. My only suggestion would be to add a sign if possible where the 'triangle of grass' is in Wildboarclough directing you to the property. I drove past this several times before realising where I needed to go. Alternatively, there is a signpost at that point directing you to Macc Forrest. Maybe in the direction instructions, it could be included to follow that sign. Overall, we had a fantastic weekend and would definitely return.

Rebekah

The property was great for what we needed. We were disappointed that we were unable to have some other family members come and join us for a few hours as the property seemed perfect for this. Getting in touch with Sykes was very difficult to discuss this issue and unfortunately marred the run up to our getaway and caused a significant amount of uncertainty and stress We also had an unfriendly encounter with a local who did not seem enamoured with visitors to the Bothy. Perhaps this explains the owner's reluctance to allow larger gatherings.

We had an absolutely fabulous family gettogether at The Bothy, 11 adults, 1 child and 2 babies! It was spotless and wonderfully equipped throughout, with great rooms and enormous beds! They even supplied us with extra cots, highchairs and stairgates, which was extremely helpful thanks Audrey. The instructions provided were really helpful and clear, and the House keeper responded very quickly to a query we had about waterheating, which was very helpful and reassuring thanks Marie. The hot tub was fantastic and it became the surprise focal point of our stay. It was such fun!! We also played badminton on the lawn and climbed the local hillside for views as far away as Snowdonia! We would highly recommend The Bothy, it was quiet with beautiful surroundings and the accommodation had everything you might need for a great family holiday. Thank you so much, we just loved it and didn't want to leave!

The Bothy is such a beautiful house, you really feel at home, it has everything you need. The scenery is just stunning! And the hot tub is a bonus but please listen to the warning about the steps, they really do get slippery when wet, I have the bruises to prove it. Apart from that the only moan I have is the time went far to quick, a 4 night break isn't enough.

Debbie

Great place to spend time with family or friends. We were provided with everything we needed plenty of plates and cutlery etc, dishwashers, washing machine and tumble dryer! Hot tub lovely and the setting location stunning. Useful folder of information too on places to visit.

An amazing holiday for all our family in this super property.

Vanessa

Enjoyed a lovely couple of nights here for my mums 80th birthday. A nice clean comfortable house with everything we needed. Only downside was we all got badly bitten from mosquitos.

The Bothy was spotless and the best equipped holiday home that we have stayed in. The log fire gave a cosy feeling and the hot tub was enjoyed by all. We appreciated the daily maintenance. Despite the weather we had a lovely holiday in the large quirky home from home. Thank you.

The property was extremely well equipped the only thing we needed because the weather was so hot, were parasols for the outside tables! ! Otherwise, we all agreed it was the best holiday cottage we had ever stayed in. The location was amazing and the hot tub the star attraction. It comfortably accommodated 12 plus 2 babies. We all thoroughly recommend this property.

I would highly recommend a stay at this property. Everything about our stay was ideal. One quibble maybe a heads up in the information pack about the total lack of phone signal?

Amazing property that offers everything you could want in an utterly beautiful location. The wine & chocolates were a very welcome surprise. Thank you for our stay.

Kathryn

Lovely, big, comfortable house with all amenities you could need. Great views from the house and plenty of walks. Hot tub an added bonus. Would have been helpful to have had more dishwasher tablets and a dishcloth.

A fantastic property to rent in a stunning location. The walk we did was breath taking. We stopped at The Hanging Gate pub, which is worth a visit regardless for the views. We have had the best weekend and will definitely be back. The hot tub is a welcome bonus at the end of a tiring day. It made our weekend. Highly recommended!

It's a great place to visit and stay and we loved it so much we have already rebooked for next year

Rosemary

We had a great weekend at the Bothy with all our family celebrating a special occasion. The house is beautifully furnished the beds are comfortable the kitchen well kitted out for catering for a larger group the hot tub was well maintained and fun. A beautiful part of the world, we would definitely recommend this property.

Debbie

Weve stayed at the bothy a couple of times and have booked again for later in the year,its the best place to stay,comfortable and well equipped, also the surrounding area is beautiful to go out and about in.

The Bothy is a well appointed house, which suited our multi family stay well. Its in a good location with easy access to Macclesfield and Buxton and has many lovely walks within easy reach.

Tracey

We had a fabulous time at the Boffy . It was a really home from home experience. Suited all age groups, from 4 months to 80 years. Excellent facilities and loads of space for all the family . Views were breath taking. We will definitely be returning.

Absolutely beautiful property and location all needs catered for couldn't fault it

We stayed there three years ago so we knew what to expect when we returned. The property's resources were very much appreciated. Thank you!

Elizabeth

Lovely comfortable house Wonderful views of the Peak district Great ... Lovely comfortable house Wonderful views of the Peak district Great facilities Weather was not great but we still had a lovely time Chatsworth was really worth visiting

Steven

This was a superb property in a beautiful location. Communication with the owner was excellent throughout and the staff we met on site were welcoming and helpful. The Bothy was cleaned to a very high standard and well equipped. The hot tub was a real bonus and very welcome after a long days walk. All of our chosen walks could be done from the house. All of our party of 11 thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend The Bothy.

Oh My God what an Amazing property, it was set it beautiful countryside and was so clean and comfortable. All of us in our party could not fauly it at all, we were there to celebrate a 60th and 70th birthday and it really did NOT Disappoint. We will definately be back.

Had a wonderful family stay to celebrate a 30th and 50th birthday, location is absolutely stunning and tranquil! Extremely clean and spacious house, very comfortable, were already looking at booking again later in the year would 100 recommend!

The Bothy was a fabulous place to stay, my whole family loved it, was a fantastic birthday treat, we did'nt want to leave, can't wait till we return again. Best holiday house we have stayed in,

Angela

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was well equipped for the needs of all our party. Thank you for the kitchen welcome pack and the various added extras around the house. Ample towels for use both in the house white and the hot tub orange. Younger family members enjoyed, and made good use of, the hot tub. To get in via the rear entrance we needed to go across the courtyard to the keysafe in the garage. Someone in an adjoining property told us that the courtyard wasn't supposed to be used by The Bothy guests beyond a line of large flowerpots therefore that keysafe wouldn't be available even if the code had been correct for us. The range cooker was very slow to heat up. The Bothy was very well equipped for a large group. The setting was beautiful, peaceful and definitely worth another holiday there.

Louise

This was the perfect house for our family birthday celebration. The house is beautifully furnished and has everything you need. Loads of space and a very relaxing place to be. The hot tub and gorgeous views from the garden make this house extra special. Would recommend to others and would love to return ourselves! Thank you for a wonderful weekend holiday home!

Sharon

Our second visit to the Bothy. Perfect for a large family get together, with lots to do and visit in the area, catering for all different age groups. The Bothy being super comfortable and spacious, and the house keeper very helpful and nothing too much trouble.

We had a lovely stay at The Bothy. Everywhere was clean and well maintained. The hot tub was great. It was delightful to be in the country side with the new born lambs. The 5km round walk up & down Shutlingsloe was a bonus.

Fantastic property in a great location everything there to help you have a brilliant stay with you family to celebrate a special event. We will return but to stay longer next time, many thank.

The cottage was so very well equipped with so many extras we wouldn't even have thought about! Despite poor weather our stay was extremely comfortable in this lovely, spacious, warm house which was more than adequate for our three families to come together. Hot tub was of course an added bonus! Thank you too to the housekeeper who responded extremely quickly when we alerted her that the WiFi had gone down. By the time we came back from our outing it was back on! We would definitely recommend this cottage

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The Bothy, Wildboarclough

About The Bothy

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Spacious Layout

Hot Tub Relaxation

Safe Garden

Antique Furnishings

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Beautiful Location

Getting To The Bothy

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is The Bothy Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Ship Inn

Blaze Farm Café

The Wincle Beer Company

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

The Bothy Reviews