The Local Area
Quarry House Moneystone enjoys rural views, and is situated on Blakeley Lane - a country lane just off the main A52, Derby to Stoke road. Between the villages of Whiston and Oakamoor.
Nestling within the Churnet Valley, and enjoying splendid breath-taking rural views. Hawkesmoor nature reserve can be seen and is a National Trust area. Dimingsdale is a very popular walking area, but can get busy at weekends. There is a fabulous cafe there called The Ramblers Retreat. Their lemon meringue is something else!!
The local villages of Oakamoor and Whiston are all within walking distance, between 1 - 2 miles. However, Whiston no longer has a pub, just occasional pub facilities at the Village Hall run by volunteers. Oakamoor only has one public house now, The Cricketers Arms
However, The Star at Cotton - https://thestaratcotton.co.uk - is within a 10 minute drive or hours walk, and serves good quality food and is dog friendly too.
Other dog friendly pubs locally include the following
www.royaloakdilhorne.co.uk
www.redlionboundary.co.uk
www.thebullsheadalton.com
www.thetaverndenstone.co.uk
To name a few
Oakamoor
In its heyday Oakamoor was a thriving village community, with a large factory in the middle, that produced copper cables.
There were also 3 schools, 3 public houses, 2 churches, a chapel, a butchers and general store. Countless clubs and societies thrived amongst its large population. Indeed, the locals used to travel from Oakamoor to Manchester or London on the railway that was situated down by the Island.
All this has now changed, the factory is no longer there, and the area is a large green recreation area, with a hint of the old factory evident amongst the trees, the railway line is now a very popular area for walkers, runners and riders of horses or mountain bikes.
Oakamoor now has just one junior school, village hall and The Cricketers Arms public house.
Village Events
If you visit during the August and September months, then there are regular village events, dog shows, sports days, Scarecrow competitions and raft races on the River Churnet.
The villagers and visitors all support and raise funds for local charities, and the events are enjoyed by all.
There is a golf course close by at Whiston Hall
The town of Leek has two golf courses
www.leekgolfclub.co.uk
www.westwoodgolfclubleek.co.uk
Scenic Walks
Many scenic walks can start right from the back door of Quarry House, and can take you many miles without crossing any major roads.
Within 30 minutes drive from the cottage are the market towns of Ashbourne, Buxton, Cheadle, Leek and Uttoxeter. Where antiques and craft shops are many and varied. Creating an amazing atmosphere, and all with their own points of interest.
There are many National Trust houses and areas of interest within the Peak District National Park, which on a glorious sunny day can take you into some amazing scenic areas. Getting lost isn't something to worry about, because you will see some fantastic landscapes.
Whatever time of year, the changing colours bring out the inner artist.
Museums
There are museums from the great pottery industry within the Stoke on Trent Five towns, to explore and experience first-hand.
Children will love the opportunity to create their own pots at The Gladstone Pottery Museum in Longton, or visit the Hanley Museum and admire the Spitfire aircraft, designed by Reginald Mitchell, who was born in Kidsgrove.
To see what is on in general around Staffordshire, visit the link below:
To see what is on in general around Derbyshire, visit the link below:
Visit the following websites for things to do with small children, locally.
www.churnetvalleyrailway.co.uk
www.blackbrookzoo.co.uk
www.amertonfarm.co.uk
www.altontowers.com
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