The Huntsman
A Cheadle village inn right by the park
About this hotel
The Huntsman sits in Cheadle, one of the closest towns to Alton Towers at just nine kilometres, inside a historic building that gives the stay genuine local character. Rooms include private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, free toiletries, garden views and walk-in showers, alongside work desks for anyone needing to stay connected during the trip. The garden itself includes an outdoor fireplace, a children's playground and bicycle parking, an unusually complete outdoor offer for a village inn this size. A bar and free WiFi round out the property, and Trentham Gardens sits a further fifteen kilometres away for a second day out that does not involve the waterpark at all. The work desks in every room also suit a parent who needs to check in on things remotely during a longer stay.
- 9 km to Alton Towers
- Children's playground
- Outdoor fireplace
- Bicycle parking
Our take
The Huntsman suits families prioritising a short drive to Alton Towers above almost everything else, given Cheadle's position among the closest towns to the park. The children's playground and outdoor fireplace add genuine value for a family filling an evening on site rather than needing to go further afield after a waterpark day. Families wanting a wider choice of restaurants beyond the inn itself should treat Cheadle as a base for driving rather than walking to alternatives.
- ✓Book here specifically if minimising drive time to Alton Towers is your top priority, since Cheadle sits among the closest towns to the park.
- ✓Let children use the on-site playground in the evening rather than needing to find another activity after a tiring day at the waterpark.
- ✓Bring bicycles if your family enjoys cycling, since the inn provides dedicated bicycle parking as standard.
Why we love it
- Just 9 km from Alton Towers
- Children's playground on site
- Outdoor fireplace in the garden
- Walk-in showers in every room
Why guests love itFamilies booking The Huntsman for its proximity to Alton Towers regularly mention how little time the drive actually takes compared with other countryside options, given Cheadle's position among the closest towns to the park. The children's playground and outdoor fireplace in the garden get used most evenings, giving kids an outlet after a day spent largely queuing and swimming. The walk-in showers are noted as a small but appreciated detail after a day in the water.