Find self catering and cottages with a garden in Staffordshire, Central England

Springfields, Leek, Staffordshire, Central England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Leek sleeps 8.

Features include: Hot Tub • Short Breaks • Golf nearby • Detached • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: This substantial and spacious detached family holiday home is set in beautifully maintained formal gardens and provides a tranquil retreat while only being one mile from the centre of the market town of Leek. Internally the beamed ceilings, leather furnishings and parquet flooring exude an air of elegance and comfort. After a hearty meal cooked on the traditional kitchen range, enjoy a drink at the bar in the games room, on the elevated terrace, or just relax and wind down in the hot tub. The traditional market town of Leek, known as the ‘Queen of the Moorlands’, is a well known centre for the antiques trade and sits close to the Peak District National Park. Enjoy the many dining and shopping experiences on hand in the town and visit Brindley Mill, next to the River Churnet, where corn is still ground or explore the abundant attractions in the surrounding area. Within four miles take a ride on the Churnet Valley Steam Railway or visit Rudyard Lake for walking, sailing, fishing or canoeing. Alternatively for walking and climbing don’t miss ‘The Roaches Rocks’ on the southern uplands of the Pennines. A little further afield Biddulph Grange Gardens, Whiston Hall Golf Club and the famous Alton Towers theme park can be found. At Froghall Wharf in Stoke-on-Trent you can take a canal boat trip on the Cauldon Canal or visit the world famous Wedgewood Potteries visitors centre. For day trips the stately home of Chatsworth House and many other National Trust properties are also within easy reach. Shop 430 yards.

Spacious living room with wooden floor. Dining room with parquet flooring. Large farmhouse-style kitchen with gas Rangemaster oven (for cooking), TV, beams and patio doors to garden. Utility. Study. Games room with bar. Separate toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, each with 5ft bed and wooden floor; one four-poster. Double bedroom. Further cosy double bedroom. Bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. Shower room.

Springfield Barn, Alton, Staffordshire, Central England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Alton sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Built in the 1850s and surrounded by countryside, this lovely holiday property has been tastefully converted from an old barn, retaining lots of character, exposed stone, beams and modern home comforts. It lies just 3 miles from Alton Towers and The Rambler’s Retreat at Dimmingsdale, with walks and a visitors’ centre. For stately homes and stunning scenery visit Ilam Park Estate, Sudbury Hall, Tissington and Chatsworth. The Churnet Valley Railway is also close by. Visit the old market town of Leek for antiques and cafés, and Stoke for its potteries. Shops 2 miles, pub 1 mile.

Living room with solid oak floor and exposed stone walls. Spacious farmhouse-style kitchen/dining room with gas range (for cooking), slate floor, bespoke solid oak units and Belfast sink. Utility. Bathroom with ball and clawfoot roll-top bath, shower attachment, toilet and oak floor. First floor: Two beamed bedrooms, each with sloping ceilings; one double and one twin.

Ballfields Barn, Bradnop, Staffordshire, Central England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Bradnop sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: With spectacular views over the surrounding countryside, guests can relax and unwind in a wonderful peaceful setting in this beautifully renovated detached holiday barn, in the owners’ grounds, next to a nature reserve. Located near the town of Leek and many rural villages, with fine pubs and restaurants on the edge of the Peak Park in an AONB. Many attractions within a short drive, including NT properties, Alton Towers, Rudyard Lake and Churnet Railway. Shop 3 miles, pub 2½ miles.

Living/dining room with wood-burning stove, double doors to patio and well-equipped kitchen area with Chinese slate floors. Utility. Shower room with toilet. First floor: Small reading area. Twin bedroom with low beams, Velux window and en-suite bathroom with roll-top bath, shower attachment and toilet. Twin bedroom with Velux window and en-suite toilet. Solid oak flooring throughout.

Troutsdale Farm - The Old Cart Shed, Springbank Wood, Staffordshire, Central England

Sleeps 10
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Springbank Wood sleeps 10.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Garden • Sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: Together these two lovingly converted adjoining barns (refs RCCW and RCCX), with stunning views over Tittesworth Reservoir Valley, have been created with the utmost care and attention to detail. Using local craftsmen, traditional methods and environmentally friendly materials, modern comforts have been integrated into the original structure. They have many green credentials including ground source heat pump, solar panels, rainwater harvesting, natural insulation, clay and oil paints and limeplaster. They are unique and beautiful holiday homes where families can get together to visit the many tourist attractions, returning in the evening to peace and tranquillity in a rural setting with stunning views across The Roaches. Superb area for outdoor pursuits, cycling and walking with direct access to the footpath leading to Tittesworth Reservoir with its nature trail, visitor centre and water-based activities. The historic market town of Leek boasts many antique shops, has its own Arts Festival throughout May and is only 2 miles away. Annual Well Dressing Festivals are held in many pretty local villages and there is a cycle track that passes through the gorgeous Manifold Valley where bikes can be hired. Visit Stoke on Trent, the world capital of pottery with over 20 factory outlets including Denby, Emma Bridgewater, Moorcroft and Wedgewood. Take on the thrills of Alton Towers or take a more sedate ride on the Churnet Valley Steam Train. Spend a day at Chatsworth House, medieval Haddon Hall, NT gardens or Bakewell with its farmers’ market, gift shops and cafes tempting visitors to try the famous Bakewell Tart. The beautiful scenery of Dovedale and the Peaks, Ashbourne, Carsington Water, Castleton and caverns are all nearby as is the spa town of Buxton, offering shows to suit everyone at the beautiful Opera House. The cities of Manchester, Birmingham and Derby are all within 1 hour’s drive. Village pubs serving traditional ales and home cooked food, restaurants and shops 11/2 miles.

Woodgate House, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, Central England

Sleeps 9
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Uttoxeter sleeps 9.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 9

Accommodation overview: This substantial adjoining Georgian family house occupies a delightful setting just one mile from the heart of Uttoxeter, yet is located in a quiet country lane adjacent to the golf course. Uttoxeter is a friendly market town with colourful markets held each Wednesday and Saturday, it is also home to Uttoxeter Racecourse, which offers horse racing, family fun days, antique fairs and much more. Furnished in traditional style and offering spacious accommodation, this property provides an excellent holiday base from which to explore the many attractions in the surrounding area. For a family day out try visiting nearby Alton Towers Theme Park, Blackbrook Zoological Park, Trentham Gardens and Monkey Forest and Twycross Zoo. Sudbury Hall is well worth a visit, built in the second half of the 17th century by George Vernon, it boasts many fine rooms for visitors to explore and the Long Gallery and Main Hall which was featured in the BBC’s Pride and Predudice. Located next to Sudury Hall is the Museum of Childhood which makes a great day out for all the family with many activities for children. Further northwest is Kedleston Hall, with its beautiful restored gardens and surrounding park which includes a fishing pavilion and a series of lakes and cascades. It also offers a restaurant and National Trust shop. Alternatively try shooting at Doveridge Clay Sports, have a day at the renowned Uttoxeter Racecourse, which is on the doorstep, or experience the stunning landscape of the Peak District National Park. For walkers and cyclists the area boasts beautiful countryside with lush fields, pretty villages and some award-winning restaurants and quaint pubs. Shop 1 mile, restaurant 400 yards.

Large living room with open fire and French doors. Large dining room. Large, well-equipped farmhouse-style kitchen with tiled floor. Utility. Separate toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, each with 5ft bed; one with en-suite shower room and toilet. Bathroom with toilet. Second floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed and sloping ceiling. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet.

The Croft, Rolleston-on-Dove, Staffordshire, Central England

Sleeps 10
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Rolleston-on-Dove sleeps 10.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Golf nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: This large five bedroomed 17th-century character house is set in the heart of the prestigious rural village of Rolleston-on-Dove – first documented in King Edmund’s Charter of 942AD. Overlooking the church and village green, the extended cottage has privacy assured from the very large enclosed landscaped gardens allowing areas for complete relaxation. The Croft is a detached holiday property and is close to an attractive and popular village pub which serves excellent food and wine. Furnished to a very high standard throughout, The Croft has its own cinema room which allows guests the chance to enjoy a movie on a large screen. The large family kitchen is equipped with modern fittings and the large dining room area is fantastic to enjoy a meal together at the end of a busy day. There is a conservatory and separate study room with computer access for those that like to keep in touch whilst away or for researching the many local attractions in the area. There are five bedrooms in total – two on the first floor share a family shower room with toilet whilst a third and fourth have a Jack and Jill shower room with toilet. The fifth bedroom is on the ground floor along with a separate bathroom and toilet. The North Staffordshire Railway gives access to Burton-on-Trent and nearby facilities include Alton Towers, Drayton Manor Park, Snibson Discovery Park, Conkers, Bass Museum, Carsington Reservoir, Ashbourne and several National Trust properties. The famous Tutbury Crystal and Tutbury Castle are also nearby and for keen cyclists, the Tissington Trail with its 13-mile route is a must. Donnington Park is 25 minutes away, which is home to the World Superbike Championship and (from 2010) to the British Formula One Grand Prix. Craythorne Golf Club is ½ mile. Shop ¼ mile, pub 300 yards.

Spacious living room with open fire. Cinema room with TV. Large dining room. Large, well-equipped, farmhouse-style kitchen with breakfast area, gas/electric Rangemaster (for cooking) and TV. Study. Conservatory with TV. Double bedroom with 5ft bed. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed and TV and double bedroom with 5ft round bed and TV, each sharing en-suite shower room with toilet. Two further double bedrooms, one with 5ft bed and TV. Shower room with toilet.

Troutsdale Farm - Old Shire Stables, Springbank Wood, Staffordshire, Central England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Springbank Wood sleeps 6.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Garden • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Together these two lovingly converted adjoining barns (refs RCCW and RCCX), with stunning views over Tittesworth Reservoir Valley, have been created with the utmost care and attention to detail. Using local craftsmen, traditional methods and environmentally friendly materials, modern comforts have been integrated into the original structure. They have many green credentials including ground source heat pump, solar panels, rainwater harvesting, natural insulation, clay and oil paints and limeplaster. They are unique and beautiful holiday homes where families can get together to visit the many tourist attractions, returning in the evening to peace and tranquillity in a rural setting with stunning views across The Roaches. Superb area for outdoor pursuits, cycling and walking with direct access to the footpath leading to Tittesworth Reservoir with its nature trail, visitor centre and water-based activities. The historic market town of Leek boasts many antique shops, has its own Arts Festival throughout May and is only 2 miles away. Annual Well Dressing Festivals are held in many pretty local villages and there is a cycle track that passes through the gorgeous Manifold Valley where bikes can be hired. Visit Stoke on Trent, the world capital of pottery with over 20 factory outlets including Denby, Emma Bridgewater, Moorcroft and Wedgewood. Take on the thrills of Alton Towers or take a more sedate ride on the Churnet Valley Steam Train. Spend a day at Chatsworth House, medieval Haddon Hall, NT gardens or Bakewell with its farmers’ market, gift shops and cafes tempting visitors to try the famous Bakewell Tart. The beautiful scenery of Dovedale and the Peaks, Ashbourne, Carsington Water, Castleton and caverns are all nearby as is the spa town of Buxton, offering shows to suit everyone at the beautiful Opera House. The cities of Manchester, Birmingham and Derby are all within 1 hour’s drive. Village pubs serving traditional ales and home cooked food, restaurants and shops 11/2 miles.

Woodland Cottage, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, Central England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Stoke-on-Trent sleeps 4.

Features include: Hot Tub • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: In the heart of the Staffordshire Moorlands, this delightful cottage sits in its own pretty garden amidst extremely peaceful conservation woodlands. Accessed by a track and adjoining the owner’s home, it makes a wonderful holiday base - with excellent walks from the door and the beautiful scenery of the Cheshire Plain and the Peak District. Biddulph Grange Gardens and Stapley Water Park are nearby. Little Moreton Hall (NT), Rudyard Lake and the Potteries are all within easy reach. Alton Towers a 45-minute drive. Shop 11/2 miles.

Small porch. Living room with wood-burning stove. Well-equipped farmhouse style kitchen/dining room with Stanley range, electric cooker and Belfast sink. Step down to conservatory with door to terrace. Step down to utility, and single bedroom with pull-out bed (for +1 child). Shower room with toilet. Tiled floor throughout. First floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed and partitioned bathroom with roll-top slipper bath and toilet. All rooms beamed.

Shawside Farm, Upper Hulme, Staffordshire, Central England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Upper Hulme sleeps 6.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Shawside is set in stunning, peaceful countryside within a short walk of The Roaches, a beautiful part of the Peak District ideal for walking, cycling, climbing and riding. Buxton is a 20 minute drive, Leek 10 minutes, though the main road is almost entirely out of sight and sound from the house. Shawside is a classic Victorian Staffordshire farmhouse and barn conversion set in four acres of grounds, with unrestricted views along a moorland valley and very few buildings in sight. In summer the heather blooms and turns the valley a gorgeous purple. Shop 3 miles, pub 1½ miles.

Beamed living room with wood-burning stove. Sitting room with Bechstein grand piano. Dining room. Well-equipped kitchen. Utility with Belfast sink. One step to bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with exposed trusses. Two beamed twin bedrooms. Bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet.