
The Old Rectory is a luxury detached house in Leek, Staffordshire known as the 'Queen of the Moorlands' and the Gateway to the Peak District. Sleeping up to 16 guests across 8 bedrooms this is a seriously impressive property finished to a high standard. It oozes style while staying comfortable and cosy throughout.
Leek sits on the edge of the Peak District with the Roaches walking trails nearby and Alton Towers a short drive away. Tittlesworth Reservoir offers stand-up paddleboarding. The area suits walkers and families equally well.
All 8 bedrooms are en-suite. Bedroom 1 has a zip-and-link super kingsize bed with a roll-top bath and double shower. Bedroom 2 features a four-poster kingsize.
The Old Rectory is a luxury detached house in Leek, Staffordshire known as the 'Queen of the Moorlands' and the Gateway to the Peak District. Sleeping up to 16 guests across 8 bedrooms this is a seriously impressive property finished to a high standard. It oozes style while staying comfortable and cosy throughout.
Leek sits on the edge of the Peak District with the Roaches walking trails nearby and Alton Towers a short drive away. Tittlesworth Reservoir offers stand-up paddleboarding. The area suits walkers and families equally well.
All 8 bedrooms are en-suite. Bedroom 1 has a zip-and-link super kingsize bed with a roll-top bath and double shower. Bedroom 2 features a four-poster kingsize. Bedrooms 3 - 6 are all kingsize or super kingsize with baths and showers. Second-floor rooms Tittlesworth and Dovedale interconnect and share a bathroom. There's a games room with a pool table and a stunning open-plan kitchen with two dishwashers.
Alton Towers is under 30 minutes away. The Roaches rock formation is 4 miles from Leek. Peak Wildlife Park and RSPB Coombes Valley are both within easy reach.
The private 7-seater hydrotherapy spa pool and manicured enclosed garden make The Old Rectory ideal for large group celebrations. Hen parties welcome. Book it.
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Leek, Staffordshire15°C
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Updated: 29 Aug 2026, 2:53am
Acorn Lodge 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.
200m
(656 feet above sea level)
Acorn Lodge sits in a peaceful Staffordshire setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 53.1067870° N | Longitude: 2.025607° W
Today's sun times for Leek (Saturday, 29 August 2026):
5:11am
Sunrise
6:06pm
Golden Hour
7:06pm
Sunset
This month in Leek, you have approximately 13.92 hours of daylight. The long summer days mean extended evening activities before the hot tub beckons.
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A private hydrotherapy spa pool seating 7 sits in the enclosed manicured garden perfect after a day on the Roaches.
The kitchen has an island with stools, gas hob, two dishwashers, wine cooler and coffee machine built to feed 16 people.
All 8 bedrooms have their own en-suite facilities including roll-top baths, walk-in showers and double showers throughout.
A dedicated games room with a pool table and board games keeps guests entertained on quieter evenings indoors.
Both the living room and open-plan kitchen-diner have wood burners with fuel included in the booking price.
The Old Rectory is one of the few large luxury properties in Staffordshire that officially welcomes hen parties.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach The Old Rectory by car, Leek is easily accessible via the A523 from Macclesfield or the A520 from Stoke-on-Trent. The postcode ST13 6AB will take you directly to the property. Please note that on-site parking is not available so check local parking options before you travel.
The nearest railway station is Macclesfield, approximately 13 miles from Leek, with regular services from Manchester and London Euston. From Macclesfield station a taxi to The Old Rectory takes around 25 minutes depending on traffic.
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Postcode: ST13 6HH
Located Under 1 mile in Leek town centre from your accommodation.
Postcode: ST13 5JX
Located Under 1 mile in Leek town centre from your accommodation.
Postcode: ST13 6AD
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