Welcome to Castle View, romantic holiday cottage for two
- 13/12/2023
Welcome to ‘Castle View’, our charming holiday cottage designed for two, located in the beautiful historic market town of Tutbury, Staffordshire with amazing views of, you guessed it, Tutbury Castle.
In fact ‘amazing views’ doesn’t really cover it. The cottage backs directly onto the Castle (famous for housing Mary Queen of Scots for a large portion of her life whilst held prisoner by Queen Elizabeth I) and where the garden of the cottage ends the castle moat begins. In fact the review from our first ever guests sums it up perfectly;
Potter's Lodge yurt
- 10/04/2023
Welcome to Potter's Lodge yurt. Potter's Lodge is one of our three beautiful yurts at Peake's Retreats. Potter's Lodge was the second of our three yurts to be installed and finished ready for bookings and we have been welcoming guests to stay in this yurt since March 2018.
Potter's Lodge is a 6 metre yurt hand built...
Is Glamping going to remain popular now that International Travel is becoming easier?
- 05/10/2021
Are we going to see an end to the Glamping trend now that international travel is becoming easier?
This week the government announced that they are scrapping the traffic light system for international travel and that only countries on the red list will have restrictions in place for both UK and non-UK residents travelling to the UK.
So does that mean an end to the staycation boom we have been experiencing since the end of the first UK lockdown in July 2020?
The Loft, useful information for your stay
- 13/12/2023
Some information that you need to know during your stay at The Loft and some that you'll just find useful. If you have received a link to this page as part of a booking, please read this entire blog post.
If you have booked a stay in The Loft and haven’t already done so do let us know your arrival time. You can send a text to us on the day with your ETA to 07725403070. Please also let us the know the registration of any vehicles you will be bringing with you.
Do watch out latest video of the Loft here showing the inside and it's features
FAQs
- 11/06/2023
We have tried to cover all of your questions throughout our website, but to make it easy here is a list of our most frequently asked questions along with a quick response to them:
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Is Peake's Retreats value for money?
- 08/06/2021
We are very proud of our reviews and recommendations across the various platforms and we work very hard to maintain them, we like to think that we 'go out of our way' for our guests and whenever possible we will do whatever we can to make your stay the best. Of course there are limitations on this, and sometimes that is financial limitations.
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Our hot tubs
- 23/09/2022
We get asked a lot about our hot tubs and how the booking system works. So we thought now was a good time to go into a bit of detail about what you can expect to find onsite, what your accommodation will have access to and when/how you can use them...
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Extras you can add to your booking at Peake's Retreats
- 30/05/2023
Here at Peake’s Retreats we want to make your stay the best it can possibly be.
This is why we have chosen only the very best and prettiest furnishings, beautiful bedding, and lovely throws. We fill our gardens with beautiful flowers every year and we love a good sunset view.
BBQ time
- 16/03/2022
When I was growing up BBQs were mostly reserved for holidays. Maybe they did happen at home but I genuinely can’t remember any BBQs
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The Tatenhill Silver Circuit Walk
- 23/01/2021
On such a beautiful, sunny January day there is nothing better to do than go for an invigorating walk in nature, so that’s exactly what I decided to do this week.
I decided to try a route I have never done before; The Tatenhill silver circuit.
I chose to start the circuit at Barton Marina, which is just a 10-15 minute drive from Peake’s Retreats...
Places to Visit in Staffordshire: Branston Water Park
- 14/01/2021
I was born in Burton On Trent, Staffordshire, and lived the majority of my childhood in Rosliston, South Derbyshire. Which is only a 15 minute drive from Branston Water park. I can’t say that we visited all the time as we had Rosliston Forestry centre and the National Forest on our doorstep...
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What do I need to take on a Glamping trip?
- 08/11/2022
What do we provide and what will you need to bring with you?
We want your stay with us to be as easy as hassle free as possible so we have tried to cover as many bases as possible when it comes to the little things we provide.
Below is a list of things you can expect to find already here when you arrive;
How massage could benefit you
- 16/06/2020
There are many benefits of massage; ranging from pain relief to improved
digestion and circulation, but one of the biggest for my clients is stress relief;
so many people get caught up in the endless rush of everyday life that they
often believe that they do not have the time to truly relax. These
people exist within a bubble of stress and it becomes normal. This
stress can have a detrimental physical...
New post corona virus booking policy
- 02/06/2020
The hospitality industry has been hugely affected by the coronavirus pandemic over the last few months, and in accordance with government guidelines we will remain closed for the month of June and expect to open to guests on...
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Walking in Staffordshire/ Derbyshire near Peake’s Retreats glampsite
- 26/02/2020
One of the great things about the location of both our glampsite and our Cyprus accommodation is that there are plenty of places to go walking nearby.
In Staffordshire at the glampsite we have lot’s of beautiful walks directly from our doorstep without the need to drive to get to them. Visit the Staffordshire county council website here to view a map of all of the footpaths
The local pub is just a 1.2 mile walk away and you can either walk over the fields or down the country lane (note there is no footpath). At a steady pace it should take you around 20 minutes to get there (a little longer if you have children with you) Just ask us to point you in the right direction.
Staying in the village there are some lovely routes which take you on a tour of the local area, it was during a random walking adventure a few years ago that I discovered Anslow had a woodland with over 28.5k trees. A lovely place to go and let your (well behaved) dog have a little lead free time. Our cockapoo Monty loves exploring here.
Top 10 places to eat locally
- 11/06/2023
One of the, no THE, most common question I get asked, either before guests arrive or when they get here, is:
Is there somewhere nice to eat nearby?
We have put a few suggestions in the back of our welcome book but here is a countdown of our top 10 places to eat when staying with us at the glampsite in Staffordshire.
What’s on near us in Staffordshire/Derbyshire in July
- 27/06/2019
Are you thinking of staying with us at the Staffordshire glampsite in July? Here’s a list of some ideas for things to do locally to us in Staffordshire and Derbyshire. All within a 45 minute drive. There are family fun days, festivals, food evenings, drink events and more, something for everyone:
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10 reasons to stay with us at our glampsite in Staffordshire
- 27/05/2019
10 reasons to try out glamping in our Staffordshire yurts:
Some people absolutely love camping; the idea of getting back to basics, getting close to nature, going off grid, taking time away from all of the screens that surround us in our daily life, and re-connecting as a family, or with friends....
A day trip up the Karpaz peninsula.
- 14/04/2019
23/3/19
It was such a beautiful morning when I opened the curtains in the master bedroom at the villa this morning, and looked out from the balcony past the pool and down toward the unspoilt views of the inviting deep blue Mediterranean Sea.
It prompted a very spontaneous decision to drive up the coast and take a trip to Karpaz.
The Karpaz peninsula is known as the most unspoilt place of Northern Cyprus, and probably the entire island. Some of the peninsula is a protected natural heritage area, meaning there is little to no new building permitted. Allowing nature to run free in it’s natural environment and creating an area that is one of the least polluted in Europe...
The Dog and Partridge, Marchington
- 04/04/2019
I am trying to make Thursday a day where Ted and I take Niamh out for a spot of lunch while the boys are at school.
Not only is it a great way to find more places to eat in our local area, that I can then tell you all about, but it is a fantastic excuse to spend some quality time together.
A few weeks ago we found ourselves at The Dog and Partridge in Marchington...
About The Author
Sarah is your host at Peake's Retreats and is passionate about sharing the glamping lifestyle with others.
Whether it's talking about the motorhomes at Peake's Retreats (affectionately called Florence and Bertie) or enthusiastically sharing news about the new yurts which are due to be completed and available for use in the next few months. Sarah will be here to share the latest developments and news from Peake's Retreats.