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4- and 5-star hotels in Leek
This shortlist covers the 4- and 5-star hotels and self-catering stays in and around Leek, England. It is for couples, families and small groups who want a high-standard base near the town centre or in the surrounding countryside.
Staying in Leek
Leek is a market town in England with 90 places to stay on this site, from 1-star to 5-star, and an average guest score of 4.5 out of 5. The 4-star and 5-star options range from a town-centre inn and serviced apartments to country inns, barns and lodges on the edge of the town.
The hotels sit in different parts of the area. The Fountain Inn and Market Place Serviced Apartments Leek are in the town centre, 1.3 km and 1.8 km from the centre. Three Horseshoes Country Inn and Spa, The Cottage At The Retreat and The Old Byre are 2.3 to 3.7 km out. Kipling Lodge, Watersview Lodge and Bottomhouse Barn are together around Rudyard and Bottomhouse, 5.0 to 5.5 km away. Black Lion Inn, Horton Lodge Boathouse, Colourmill Cottage and Hazel Barrow Farm Cottage are further out, 4.9 to 7.3 km. Couples will like the spa and country inns, families the cottages and apartments with kitchens, and business guests the town-centre addresses.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Kipling Lodge
Kipling Lodge The Drive Rudyard, Leek, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 5-star lodge in Rudyard, 5.0 km from Leek centre, with a garden and a private Jacuzzi for slow evenings. The kitchen comes with a dishwasher, oven, microwave and refrigerator, and there is a washing machine and parking on site. Pets are allowed and the whole property is non smoking. Suits families or groups who want self-catering space near Rudyard Water.
See Kipling LodgeWatersview Lodge
Watersview The Drive Rudyard, Leek, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereFive-star lodge at Rudyard, 5.3 km from the centre, with fishing and a golf course close at hand plus free car parking. Inside there is a Jacuzzi, a garden and a full kitchen with dishwasher, oven, microwave, refrigerator and toaster. Non smoking rooms, a washing machine and a hairdryer cover the practical side. Good for guests who want waterside days and pets are welcome.
See Watersview LodgeBottomhouse Barn
Bottomouse Farm Bottomhouse, Leek, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 5-star converted barn at Bottomouse Farm, 5.5 km from the centre of Leek, with a garden and a fireplace as its strongest draw. The kitchen and dishwasher suit longer self-catering stays, and a washing machine helps families travelling light. Pets are allowed, and free car parking on site removes any worry about arriving by car. Golfers have a course within reach. Jacuzzi and cot add a touch of comfort for couples or parents with a baby. Best for groups and families who want space and quiet outside town.
See Bottomhouse BarnThe Fountain Inn
14 Fountain Street, Leek, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 4-star inn on Fountain Street, 1.3 km from the centre of Leek, rated 4.7 out of 5 by guests. There is a bar and lounge, darts, free Wifi and free car parking, with towels, toiletries and a hairdryer in the bathroom. Laundry service and iron and board are available. Best for couples or solo travellers who want a pub base within walking distance of town.
See The Fountain InnThree Horseshoes Country Inn and Spa
Buxton Rd, Leek, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Sauna
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
Why stay hereFour-star country inn and spa on Buxton Rd, 3.3 km from Leek, with a guest rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 2813 reviews. The spa has a Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and massage, and there is a restaurant, bar, terrace and garden on site. Family rooms, lifts and wheelchair access, plus free Wifi and free car parking. Suits couples and families wanting spa time outside town.
See Three Horseshoes Country Inn and SpaThe Cottage At The Retreat
83 Mill Street Leek St13 8Eu United Kingdom Leek, Leek, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereA 4-star cottage on Mill Street, 2.3 km from the centre, with a spa, massage and a restaurant on site. The kitchen area includes a microwave and fridge, and there is free car parking, internet access and an iron and board. Non smoking rooms throughout and a beach nearby for outings. Pets are not allowed here, so it suits guests travelling without animals.
See The Cottage At The RetreatMarket Place Serviced Apartments Leek
20 Market Place, Leek, United Kingdom
Best for: Pool and spa
- Spa
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThese 4-star serviced apartments sit on Market Place, 1.8 km from the centre of Leek, with free Wifi and internet access. Each has a kitchen with oven, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator and toaster, plus a bath, bathrobe and hairdryer. Cots and high chairs are available and there is a spa. Ideal for longer stays or families who want to self-cater in town.
See Market Place Serviced Apartments LeekBlack Lion Inn
Butterton, Leek, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Pool bar
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereA 4-star inn at Butterton, 7.3 km from Leek, with a bar, restaurant, terrace and garden. There is a games room and darts, free Wifi and free car parking, and family rooms with cots. Towels, toiletries and a hairdryer come as standard. Suits guests who want a rural village base and pets are allowed.
See Black Lion InnHorton Lodge Boathouse
Lower Horton Lodge Reacliffe Road, Leek, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereFour-star boathouse on Reacliffe Road, 6.2 km from the centre, offering fishing on the doorstep and a golf course nearby. A garden, a Jacuzzi and a fireplace make the living space comfortable, and the kitchen includes a microwave, refrigerator and toaster. Free car parking and non smoking rooms. Good for guests who want water and countryside, with pets allowed.
See Horton Lodge BoathouseThe Old Byre
Leek St13 United Kingdom Buxton, Leek, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThis 4-star property near Buxton, 3.7 km from Leek, has a fireplace, a garden and free Wifi and internet access. A kitchen, washing machine, garage and free car parking cover longer self-catering stays, and towels are provided. Cots are available and pets are allowed. Suited to families or small groups touring the Peak District by car.
See The Old ByreColourmill Cottage
A523 Winkhill Leek, Leek, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereA 4-star cottage on the A523 at Winkhill, 4.9 km from Leek, beside a river with fishing and horse back riding available. The kitchen has a dishwasher, oven, microwave, refrigerator and toaster, and there is a fireplace, patio, terrace and picnic area. Family rooms, cots, high chairs, free Wifi and free car parking. Pets allowed; good for active families.
See Colourmill CottageHazel Barrow Farm Cottage
Hazel Barrow Farm Upper Hulme, Leek, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereFour-star farm cottage at Upper Hulme, 7.2 km from Leek, with a garden, a golf course nearby and free car parking. The kitchen includes a dishwasher, oven, microwave, refrigerator and toaster, and there are family rooms, a washing machine and luggage storage. Free Wifi, wheelchair access and pets allowed. Suits groups who want farm surroundings and space to spread out.
See Hazel Barrow Farm Cottage
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipling Lodge | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 5.0 km |
| Watersview Lodge | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 5.3 km |
| Bottomhouse Barn | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 5.5 km |
| The Fountain Inn | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 1.3 km |
| Three Horseshoes Country Inn and Spa | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 3.3 km |
| The Cottage At The Retreat | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 2.3 km |
| Market Place Serviced Apartments Leek | ★★★★ | – | Yes | – | 1.8 km |
| Black Lion Inn | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | 7.3 km |
| Horton Lodge Boathouse | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 6.2 km |
| The Old Byre | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 3.7 km |
| Colourmill Cottage | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 4.9 km |
| Hazel Barrow Farm Cottage | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 7.2 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Bottomhouse Barn has a cot, high chairs and a fireplace, and Market Place Serviced Apartments Leek adds a kitchen, a sofa bed and a cot. Three Horseshoes Country Inn and Spa has family rooms plus a restaurant and spa, and Black Lion Inn offers family rooms, a games room and a restaurant.
Bottomhouse Barn · Market Place Serviced Apartments Leek · Three Horseshoes Country Inn and Spa · Black Lion Inn
For couples
Kipling Lodge and Watersview Lodge both have a Jacuzzi and a garden, and Watersview Lodge also lists fishing and a golf course. Horton Lodge Boathouse has a fireplace and fishing, and The Fountain Inn has a bar and lounge in the town centre.
Kipling Lodge · Watersview Lodge · Horton Lodge Boathouse · The Fountain Inn
For pets
The Cottage At The Retreat does not allow pets.
Kipling Lodge · Watersview Lodge · Bottomhouse Barn · Horton Lodge Boathouse · The Old Byre · Colourmill Cottage
For town centre
The Fountain Inn is 1.3 km from the centre on Fountain Street, with a bar, lounge, darts and free parking. Market Place Serviced Apartments Leek is 1.8 km away on Market Place and has a kitchen, a bathrobe and a sofa bed. These two are the closest to the centre.
Where to stay in Leek
Rudyard
Both Kipling Lodge and Watersview Lodge are on The Drive in Rudyard, 5.0 km and 5.3 km from the centre. Each has a Jacuzzi, a garden and a kitchen, and Watersview Lodge adds fishing and a golf course. The setting suits guests who want a quiet 5-star base outside the town.
Our picks here: Kipling Lodge · Watersview Lodge
Bottomhouse
Bottomhouse Barn is on Bottomouse Farm in Bottomhouse, 5.5 km from the centre. It is a 5-star property with a cot, high chairs, a fireplace and a Jacuzzi, and pets are allowed. The address is a single farm setting rather than a built-up area, so a car is needed.
Our picks here: Bottomhouse Barn
Butterton
Black Lion Inn is in Butterton, 7.3 km from the centre and the furthest of the listed hotels from Leek. It has family rooms, a games room, a restaurant and a garden, and pets are allowed. The village setting suits guests who want a country inn with food on site.
Our picks here: Black Lion Inn
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels are closest to the centre of Leek?
The Fountain Inn is 1.3 km from the centre and Market Place Serviced Apartments Leek is 1.8 km away. The next closest are The Cottage At The Retreat at 2.3 km and Three Horseshoes Country Inn and Spa at 3.3 km. Black Lion Inn is the furthest at 7.3 km.
Which hotels have parking?
Parking is listed at Kipling Lodge, Watersview Lodge, Bottomhouse Farm, and The Fountain Inn, Three Horseshoes Country Inn and Spa, The Cottage At The Retreat, Black Lion Inn, Horton Lodge Boathouse, The Old Byre and Colourmill Cottage. Bottomhouse Barn, Watersview Lodge, The Old Byre and others list free car parking.
Which hotels allow pets?
Pets are allowed at Kipling Lodge, Watersview Lodge, Bottomhouse Barn, Black Lion Inn, Horton Lodge Boathouse, The Old Byre, Colourmill Cottage and Hazel Barrow Farm Cottage. The Cottage At The Retreat and Market Place Serviced Apartments Leek do not allow pets.
Which hotels have a spa or Jacuzzi?
Three Horseshoes Country Inn and Spa has a spa, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi. The Cottage At The Retreat and Market Place Serviced Apartments Leek list a spa. A Jacuzzi is also listed at Kipling Lodge, Watersview Lodge, Bottomhouse Barn and Horton Lodge Boathouse.
Which are the best-rated hotels on this list?
The Fountain Inn has a guest rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 496 reviews. Three Horseshoes Country Inn and Spa has 4.4 out of 5 from 2,813 reviews. The other hotels in this shortlist do not have a guest rating in the data.
Do any of these hotels have a restaurant or bar?
Three Horseshoes Country Inn and Spa has a restaurant and bar, and Black Lion Inn has a restaurant and bar. The Fountain Inn has a bar and lounge, The Cottage At The Retreat and Black Lion Inn list a restaurant, and The Cottage At The Retreat and Hazel Barrow Farm Cottage list a bar.
Which hotels are best for families with young children?
Bottomhouse Barn has a cot and high chairs, and Market Place Serviced Apartments Leek has a cot and high chairs. Three Horseshoes Country Inn and Spa and Black Lion Inn both have family rooms, and Black Lion Inn also has a games room.
Which hotels are self-catering?
Several properties have a kitchen: Kipling Lodge, Watersview Lodge, Bottomhouse Barn, Market Place Serviced Apartments Leek, Horton Lodge Boathouse, The Old Byre, Colourmill Cottage and Hazel Barrow Farm Cottage. Most also list a microwave, refrigerator and washing machine, which suits longer stays.