Pre-arrival information
How to Arrive at Merrymeet
Directions to Merrymeet, how check-in works and what to expect when you arrive.
Back O’th Brook, Waterfall ST10 3JA · Approach via Waterfall · No minibuses or coaches · Check-in from 4pm
Finding the house
Getting to Merrymeet
Merrymeet is in the hamlet of Waterfall, just outside Waterhouses on the southern edge of the Peak District, between Leek and Ashbourne.
Address: Merrymeet, Back O’th Brook, Waterfall, Waterhouses, Staffordshire ST10 3JA.
Use the postcode ST10 3JA or our Google Maps link. Approach via the main village of Waterfall. Hamps Hall and Barn is a 10-minute walk away.
On the lane
Come in via Waterfall village
The best approach is via the main village of Waterfall. The final stretch is on narrow village lanes, so drive slowly and watch out for walkers, cyclists and farm vehicles.
Please don’t arrive in a minibus or coach. The village lanes are too narrow, so please travel by car.
Arrival essentials
Keypad entry
Your door code is sent with your check-in details.
Details 2–3 days before
We send check-in details 2 to 3 days before you arrive.
Check-in 4pm
Check-out is by 10am.
Starlink Wi-Fi
Fast Wi-Fi throughout your stay.
Travel times
Getting here
- Ashbourne and Leek: about 20 minutes
- Alton Towers: about 20 minutes
- Stoke-on-Trent station: about 35 minutes
- Derby station: about 45 minutes
- Manchester and East Midlands airports: about 1 hour
- Birmingham: about 1 hour 30 minutes
When you arrive
Settling in
Check-in is from 4pm, and check-out is by 10am on your last day. Merrymeet has keypad entry, and we’ll send your check-in details, including the door code, 2 to 3 days before you arrive.
Early check-in or late check-out can be added for £125, subject to availability.
Arrival FAQs
Which way should we approach?
Approach via the main village of Waterfall, then follow the narrow village lanes to the house.
Can we come by minibus or coach?
No. The village lanes are too narrow for minibuses and coaches, so please travel by car.
What is the address of Merrymeet?
Merrymeet, Back O’th Brook, Waterfall, Waterhouses, Staffordshire ST10 3JA.
How do we get in?
Merrymeet has keypad entry. We send your check-in details, including the door code, 2 to 3 days before you arrive.
What time is check-in and check-out?
Check-in is from 4pm and check-out is by 10am.
Is there Wi-Fi?
Yes, Merrymeet has Starlink Wi-Fi.
How far is Hamps Hall and Barn?
About a 2-minute drive or a 10-minute walk.
See you at Merrymeet
Merrymeet sleeps 16. Check dates and prices online, or call us on 01273 271 332.