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Select Your Favourite Staffordshire Cottages

In Staffordshire, there's something for everyone and plenty of picturesque Staffordshire holiday cottages to make a base and explore the miles of undisturbed cycleways, quiet routes through ancient wood, towering crags, gentle green hills and limestone dales. Found to the west of the Midlands in England, Staffordshire is a unique and beautiful county filled with history, nature and charm. Also a part of the breathtaking National Forest, Staffordshire boasts magnificent views and fun activities for friends and families. Rent a holiday cottage with the whole family and prepare for action-packed days and fun adventures – or explore all Staffordshire offers at a lazy, peaceful pace. For nature lovers, there is the wild and remote beauty of the Peak District National Park, the National Forest and tranquil Cannock Chase- amazing landscapes to inspire or challenge miles of peaceful canals along which to cruise, walk, fish or cycle.

Exterior of a 2-storey, stone-built, barn conversion in a rural Peak District location.
Goldcrest
Leek
Staffordshire
England
Sleeps
12
Bedrooms
5

Don’t let the unassuming stone exterior of this large Peak District holiday cottage fool you. Walk inside Goldcrest, this former 17th-century farm barn in Meerbrook near Leek, Staffordshire, and admire how the interior skilfully blends the original character with contemporary styling. Sleeps 12.

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The Rindle, Leek
Leek
Staffordshire
England
Sleeps
14
Bedrooms
6

If your large family is looking for a place in the Peak District for a cottage holiday, look no further than The Rindle! This large rural holiday cottage near Leek comfortably houses up to 14 people and serves as the perfect rural base for countryside holidays for families and friends.

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The Old Barn, The Peak District
Farley
Staffordshire
England
Sleeps
12
Bedrooms
5

The Old Barn is a gorgeous stone-built rural cottage set five minutes from Alton Towers Theme Park in the Peak District & Derbyshire Dales. The large rustic holiday cottage in Farley features spacious grounds with lovely gardens, a blend of traditional features & contemporary comforts, as well as an open fire

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If you’re visiting Staffordshire with the kids, don’t forget to visit the Monkey Forest, where these lovely animals can roam wild. The kids will never be bored in Staffordshire – not when Alton Towers and Drayton Manor Theme Park are in the area!

Stoke-on-Trent is the largest town in Staffordshire, and if a night on the town is what you are after, then this is the perfect place for it, with its comedy clubs and cosy bars. Spend a day cycling through the Peak District National Park, taking in fabulous scenery and spotting different wildlife. For bird watchers, wear your most comfortable shoes and bring your binoculars, as this area is home to many species. Alternatively, stroll through the stunning Trentham Estate gardens in Stafford, which are spectacular whether you are watching the flowers of summer bloom or the delicate frosts of winter.

Trentham Estate is also home to a shopping centre with an extensive range of shops and plenty of restaurants.

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