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A holiday cottage in Rushton Spencer is an excellent choice for visitors who want to experience life in a traditional Staffordshire community. This pretty village nestles amidst wild moorland seven miles south of Macclesfield. Ideally located for exploring the Peak District, it is a stone’s throw from its dales, springs and caverns. Rushton Spencer is home to several striking historical landmarks, such as the Anglican Church of St Lawrence or ‘Chapel in the Wilderness’, on a remote hillside outside the village. Nearby, you will find a Neolithic monument known as the Bridestones. Several picturesque walking routes begin in the village, including a trail which follows an old railway track to the end of Rudyard Lake and on to Leek.

Gun End Cottage, The Peak District
Rushton Spencer
Staffordshire
England
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Gun End Cottage, located on a quiet country lane near Ruston Spencer in Staffordshire, is a large and comfortable Peak District countryside cottage sleeping 8 in a secluded rural location amidst the splendour of the Staffordshire Moorlands.

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Rushton Spencer has two pubs – the Royal Oak on Leek Old Road and the Knot Inn on Station Road. The Royal Oak is a traditional country pub serving Real Cask Marque ale and delicious food prepared with local ingredients, while the Knot Inn has a large garden with views of the surrounding countryside, where you can enjoy a tasty burger or a pint of Staffordshire ale.

Directly to the east of holiday cottages in Rushton Spencer, the Peak District National Park is a wild expanse of moorland, gritstone edges and limestone dales. Scattered with ancient stone villages and stately homes, the park is a paradise for long, peaceful walks and wildlife-watching. The cities of Liverpool and Manchester are close enough for day trips on self-catering holidays in Rushton Spencer, with impressive architecture, museums, galleries and legendary live music scenes. A short drive southward, Leek is a charming market town with a variety of independent shops, tea rooms, cafes, restaurants and pubs. Browse the markets, explore beautifully preserved Victorian landmarks and delve into the area’s history at the Nicolson Gallery and Museum.