The Dog & Partridge Country Inn
A 17th-century inn built for a family's slides day
About this hotel
The Dog & Partridge Country Inn dates to the 17th century and sits on the edge of the Peak District with genuine countryside views, just a ten-minute drive from Alton Towers. Most rooms sit in outbuildings around the main inn, giving families a bit of separation from other guests, each with an en suite bathroom, TV with Freeview, DVD player and tea and coffee facilities. The extensive lawns and gardens include both indoor and outdoor play areas for children, a rare combination this close to the park that gives kids somewhere to burn off energy regardless of weather. A fabulous continental breakfast is included in every rate, with the option to upgrade to a hot breakfast including smoked salmon, scrambled eggs or traditional Staffordshire oatcakes for a supplement.
- Play areas for children
- Free parking
- 10 min to Alton Towers
- Extensive lawns and gardens
Our take
This inn suits families specifically because of the ten-minute drive to Alton Towers combined with genuine play areas for children on site, useful for filling time before or after a park day without needing to travel further. It is one of the closer options to the park among the countryside inns, which makes it a strong pick for families prioritising short drive times.
- ✓Book a room in the grounds rather than the main building if you want a bit more separation and quiet at bedtime.
- ✓Use the indoor play area on a wet day, a genuine advantage over inns without a dedicated children's space.
- ✓Upgrade to the hot breakfast option if traditional Staffordshire oatcakes or smoked salmon appeal, since the base rate covers only the continental spread.
Why we love it
- Indoor and outdoor play areas
- Ten-minute drive to Alton Towers
- Rooms in quieter outbuildings
- Continental breakfast included
Why guests love itFamilies who choose The Dog & Partridge specifically mention the short ten-minute drive to Alton Towers alongside the indoor and outdoor play areas, a combination that lets children burn off energy on site rather than needing another outing. Rooms in the outbuildings around the main inn get noted for giving a bit of peace once younger children are asleep. The optional hot breakfast upgrade, including Staffordshire oatcakes, comes up as a nice local touch worth the supplement.