Common Farm Motel

Room full of large flies , killed approximately 20 , thought I’d got rid of them only to find another 7-8 on the curtains!! Pack up my things and left immediately, sorry couldn’t sleep in that room !!

I booked a room at the Common Farm Motel as I was passing through and needed to arrive late and leave early. I called up the day before to check that they had my booking and the receptionist told me that they didn't like people arriving after 9pm as it was inconvenient for them. I said I had a long drive and I was hoping to be there before 10pm but it wasn't something I could predict. He actually called me at about half seven as I was driving up to ask where I was - something that has never happened to me. If you're running something calling itself a Motel, the clue's in the title, you ought to expect that people will want to drive in late and leave early! When I did get there, it wasn't a Motel as I would recognise it - more a series of converted outhouses. The room I was shown to was roughly the size of a prison cell and probably less clean (I've never been in a prison cell, so I can't really comment). Single bed, low ceiling, I could touch both walls at the same time. It smelt strongly of mould and when I investigated the en suite bathroom, this started to make sense. The room wasn't absolutely filthy, or I'd have left - but it was probably twenty years since it had been renovated. Imagine the most tired student accommodation in the UK that's been cleaned by someone who really doesn't give a damn about their work any more, There was black mould on the shower fittings and all over the bathroom. Put it like this, I'm not planning on going back anytime soon.

Beautiful location. Lovely hosts. Great room..... But I thought the shower could do with an upgrade or deep clean.

Such a cool little farm motel. The hostess was especially helpful in recommending local dinner options. I would definitely stay there again!

Lovely stay on a weekend trip to Alton Towers. Host was a lovely lady who welcomed us and showed us to our accommodation. Lovely and clean. Would stay again.

Really comfortable and reasonably priced accommodation in rural setting.

Simple, clean and comfortable and extremely good value.

Two families stayed, using a twin, a double and a family room. Comfortable and clean. Family room perfect for gathering together. Facilities to eat in rooms with dishes, cutlery, fridge and microwave great. Lovely welcome. Good value for money. Half an hour to Alton Towers. Good eating places nearby. Would definitely use again.

£90 for a large family room with Double and 2 single beds. Kitchen and seating for TV area. Friendly couple who were always available and very helpful. Lovely farm setting with walks and outdoor seating. Just perfect for our short stay near Stone.