
The Bothy is a single-storey lodge near Leek in Staffordshire, sitting beside a lake with off-road parking and a woodburning stove that makes it a proper retreat for families or groups of friends. The setting is quiet and the water is just a short stroll from the decking.
Leek is a hillside market town known as the Queen of the Moorlands. It has cobbled streets, Victorian architecture influenced by William Morris and a history tied to silk manufacturing. The Peak District is on your doorstep with walks, villages and open moorland all within easy reach.
The Bothy sleeps up to five guests across two bedrooms. There is a double bedroom and a triple bunk room ideal for children or friends.
The Bothy is a single-storey lodge near Leek in Staffordshire, sitting beside a lake with off-road parking and a woodburning stove that makes it a proper retreat for families or groups of friends. The setting is quiet and the water is just a short stroll from the decking.
Leek is a hillside market town known as the Queen of the Moorlands. It has cobbled streets, Victorian architecture influenced by William Morris and a history tied to silk manufacturing. The Peak District is on your doorstep with walks, villages and open moorland all within easy reach.
The Bothy sleeps up to five guests across two bedrooms. There is a double bedroom and a triple bunk room ideal for children or friends. The bathroom has a bath and a walk-in shower. The kitchen has an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
Nearby highlights include Three Shires Head (8 miles, 20 mins), Alton Towers (12 miles, 25 mins), Chatsworth House (22 miles, 40 mins) and Rudyard Lake (4 miles, 10 mins).
The Bothy suits families and small groups who want lakeside peace with a hot tub and easy access to the Peak District. Book it before someone else does.
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Rudyard, Staffordshire7°C
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Updated: 30 Oct 2026, 4:55am
Plumstone Barn is located in one of England's darkest sky areas, making it exceptional for stargazing from the hot tub.
The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):
The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.
The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.
173m
(568 feet above sea level)
Plumstone Barn sits in a peaceful Staffordshire setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 53.1282334° N | Longitude: 2.0789033° W
Today's sun times for Rudyard (Saturday, 31 October 2026):
7:02am
Sunrise
3:41pm
Golden Hour
4:41pm
Sunset
This month in Rudyard, you have approximately 9.64 hours of daylight. The shortening days create the perfect excuse for earlier hot tub sessions.
Everything you need to know before you arrive at Plumstone Barn.
Signal Strength
Good
Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
Discover why our guests keep coming back to The Bothy
The lodge sits beside a lake with decking right there. Slow mornings with a coffee and the water in front of you is hard to beat.
A bubbling hot tub sits on the decked terrace. Perfect for evenings outside watching the light change over the lake.
The sitting room has a real woodburning stove. After a day walking the moors it makes the whole lodge feel warm and genuinely cosy.
Electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher are all included. Self-catering here is easy and shared meals become part of the holiday.
Leek and the Peak District are right on the doorstep. Three Shires Head and Alton Towers are both under 25 minutes away by car.
The triple bunk room works well for children or friends travelling together. Sleeping five in total makes this a flexible and practical choice.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
The Bothy is located near Leek in Staffordshire with postcode ST13 8RS. Off-road parking for two cars is available on arrival though the space is tight so take care when parking.
The nearest railway station is Macclesfield, approximately 12 miles away, from which a taxi or local bus will get you to the lodge. Stoke-on-Trent station is also within reasonable distance at around 14 miles.
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