The county of Staffordshire is located in western England, in the West Midlands region. Staffordshire offers a diverse range of attractions, from national parks to theme parks and is home to well-maintained countryside areas that are inhabited by endangered wildlife, as well as countless ancient buildings and unique towns and cities. Read more
Fenns Barn is a superb barn conversation with space for up to seven people to sleep in three bedrooms with a layout that suits families and friends, located on Fenns Farm in the beautiful Manifold Valley in the Peak District National Park. There are footpaths and cycling routes from the door and an excellent pub half a mile away in Butterton. It's perfect for a holiday at any time of the year as it is within easy reach of favourite attractions that include Chatsworth House and Alton Towers, and picturesque towns like Bakewell and Buxton.
Fitzherbert Cottage is a charming holiday rental in the picturesque village of Swynnerton, steps from the award-winning Fitzherbert Arms pub. Ideal for couples, families, or solo travellers. It is conveniently located near Junctions 14 and 15 of the M6 and offers easy access to attractions like Alton Towers and the Peak District. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches, including an initial milk, tea, and coffee supply. With dog-friendly walks and nearby cultural sites, Fitzherbert Cottage is the perfect base for your Staffordshire getaway.
Mixon View is a newly renovated barn with all the 5 Star luxuries couples look for in a romantic holiday cottage. It's within the courtyard of Lane Head Farm – one of the oldest farms in Onecote in the Peak District National Park. Leek, and the stunning sights and attractions that make the Peak District one of Britain's favourite holiday destinations, are all within easy reach. You'll love the views of fields and farmland from both the house and the garden and the gorgeous footpaths and bike routes from the door. The one-bedroom cottage has been finished and furnished to a very high standard. It's a stunning spot for your next holiday. Tourist board rating: 5 Star
Highfields Barn is so idyllic that you'll never want to leave! The charming holiday barn is in the Staffordshire Moors in the Peak District National Park, a few short miles from Leek and Buxton and within easy reach of favourite attractions that include Alton Towers and Chatsworth House. This area is famous for its beautiful walks with routes to the Roaches, Monsal Trail, and Mam Tor being favourites with guests who stay here. There is room for eight people to sleep in four bedrooms, making the property suitable for families and friends. Providing flexible accommodation to meet the needs of your holiday, and the number of people within your group. The barn can accommodate either 2,4,6 or 8 guests. Highfields Barn is a great place to stay, providing flexible accommodation to meet the needs of your holiday and the number of people within your group. You are able to book the rooms which you require, individually priced for the number in your group. Couples and solo travellers have the option of closing off the upper floor and exclusively using the downstairs of the barn. Super king size bedroom at a discounted rate. The prices advertised are based on 4 guests staying. If you are a larger group or a couple, please contact the owner for further details on the price for your stay. Weekly breaks start on a Saturday and short breaks are available from a Friday or a Saturday for 3-4 night stay
This beautiful Peak District holiday home has everything you could wish for in a self-catering stay. It's beautifully furnished with space for eight people to sleep in four well-appointed bedrooms, with a stylish open-plan living area and beautiful rural views. Half an acre of secure and private gardens includes bike storage, a patio for barbecues, and a wood-fired Scandinavian sauna, plus dog bathing and grooming facilities and off-street parking for four cars. High Ridge Barn is in Swythamley on the western side of the Peak District National Park. It's exceptionally dog-friendly with fantastic walks from the door and is only a few miles from Macclesfield and Buxton. Please note before enquiring that the ground floor of High Ridge Barn is not completely level, and there are two steps between the entrance and the living area, and between the ground floor bedrooms and the bathrooms which may make it unsuitable for those with mobility impairments.
The best of the Peak District National Park, Cheshire and Staffordshire are all within reach of Allmore Cottage. Surrounded by 14-acres of grounds, which include a coarse fishing pond, visitors can spend their days discovering the many attractions of the Peak District, relaxing or fishing on-site and walking for miles through beautiful countryside. The pet-friendly holiday cottage is light and spacious with a relaxing king-sized bedroom, cosy log burner and sunny conservatory, as well as a home gym and all the peace a couple could wish for. Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold
Herdwick Barn is a stone holiday barn on a family-run farm near Leek and Buxton in the Peak District. Apart from the owners, your nearest neighbours are their small flock of white-faced, fluffy Herdwick sheep that thrive in these spectacular upland surroundings. The location is perfect for walking, mountain biking, fishing and visiting favourite attractions that include Chatsworth House and Alton Towers. Herdwick Barn sleeps four people in two bedrooms, one of which can have two single beds or one kingsize bed. The flexible layout is perfect for couples, families or friends, and the cottage welcomes guests all year round.
Foggs' Barn enjoys a picturesque location with footpaths and cycling trails from the front door. Formerly used to house the cows, the barn has been brought back to life as a stylish holiday home which sleeps up to six people in three bedrooms. Located in the Manifold Valley in the Peak District National Park, Foggs' Barn is half a mile from the Black Lion pub in Butterton and within easy reach of Buxton, Bakewell, Chatsworth House, Alton Towers, World of Wedgewood and other favourite attractions. The layout is ideal for families or friends. The owners also have a second, similar holiday home and the two can be booked together to accommodate extended families or group of up to 14 friends.
Families, multi-generational families and friends love Morridge View. The spacious barn conversion is four miles from Leek in the Peak District village of Onecoat. There is space for ten people to sleep in five beautiful bedrooms, three with an ensuite bathroom and one accessible for guests who use a wheelchair. It is available for self-catering holiday bookings in all seasons. Attractions local to the 4-Star Gold holiday cottage include Chatsworth House, Alton Towers, The Roaches, and the Monsal Trail. It's an excellent location for a walking or cycling holiday in the Peak District and Staffordshire. Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold
Dapple Cottage sits in a peaceful setting in the heart of the Staffordshire countryside and within easy reach of plenty of attractions including Alton Towers (twenty five minutes). This welcoming holiday cottage sleeping up to 3 is ideal for a relaxing weekend break and provides the opportunity to enjoy a flavour of country life! Blithfield reservoir is close by and Abbots Bromley is just 2 miles with a good choice of pubs.
Here's a place with room for everyone! The Grade II listed Mermaid Inn is in a fantastic spot, offering a high-standard of self-catering accommodation in the Peak District for up to 34 people in 13 ensuite bedrooms. It feels remote and rural with no neighbours for a country mile, but Buxton is only a 20 minute drive and Leek is even closer. The house is a former pub and built for hospitality and entertaining, making it ideal for extended family celebrations, hen and stag weekends, and fun team building events.
Croft House Barn is a superb choice for families or friends. The Peak District holiday cottage has three ensuite bedrooms, one of which is downstairs and can be set up as a twin or a superking room to suit your needs. The modern Shaker kitchen is perfectly equipped for self-catering, but you're only a short stroll from the Red Lion village pub in Waterfall if you don't want to cook. Alton Towers, Chatsworth House, the Monsal and Tissington Trails, Bakewell, the museums of Derby and Stoke-on-Trent are just a few suggestions for fun days out. Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold
"The Lazy Squire by The Water" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Staffordshire. A historic market town nestled next to the captivating scenery of the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Rugeley can be found close by to the River Trent, making it a brilliant base for exploring the lands of Staffordshire. Once...
"Woodland Retreat, Burton on Trent" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Staffordshire. Woodland Retreat is situated down a short private track that winds through the surrounding fields where guests have total privacy, making it perfect for those who just want to get away from it all. The only sounds are of birdsong and the rustle...
"Saddlers" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Staffordshire. The quaint village of Fulford is nestled in the heart of rural Staffordshire. The village holds an annual music festival and is home to a pub serving food. Just a short drives away are the towns of Stone, Stafford and Uttoxeter, each boasting a...
"Hen House View" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Staffordshire. Rugeley is a lovely market town, rich in history and wonder. Next to the Cannock Chase aonb, it's a great base for a walking holiday with friends or family. Within the town you can find a selection of shops and eateries, as well as markets...
"Hollys Barn" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Staffordshire. Meir Heath is a small village resting in the county of Staffordshire, lying south-east of the bustling town of Stoke-on-Trent. Surrounded by delightful countryside and rural settings, this little settlement offers several shops for any...
"Acorn Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Staffordshire. Sandon is a small village and parish on the Trent, 4.5 miles northeast of Stafford. The Dog and Doublet Inn is a charming yet stylish gastro pub offering traditional hospitality in a warm and friendly ambiance. Enjoy a delicious meal,...
"Woodstock Lodge" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Staffordshire. Hednesford, known for its delightful history as a market town, rests in the heart of Staffordshire and on the edge of the Cannock Chase National Landscape. With a lively high street lined with shops and restaurants, the town makes for a...
"Porter's Lodge" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Staffordshire. The town of Tamworth is a large market town which takes its name from the River Tame which flows through the town, along with the River Anker. Tamworth is home to both Tamworth Castle and the Moat House, two wonderful, historic buildings. The...
"Stoney Cliffe Farm" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Staffordshire. The hillside market town of Leek, known as “The Queen of the Moorlands” is situated on the western side of The Peaks and is surrounded by lovely Moorland countryside. The town has a charming cobbled market place and there are many examples of...
"The Haybarn" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 7 guests in Staffordshire. The bustling cathedral city of Lichfield is situated in the heart of Staffordshire, steeped with history throughout 230 listed Georgian buildings, fascinating museums, and the dramatic medieval Lichfield Cathedral. The city offers a classic...
"Orchard Barn" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Staffordshire. Stone is a market town in Staffordshire, England. It lies on the borders of Cheshire and the Peak District, with easy access to many local attractions. The town hosts a Food and Drink festival every autumn, which attracts over 20,000 visitors...
"The Coach House at Mayfurlong Farm" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Staffordshire. The village of Waterhouses lies between the market towns of Leek and Ashbourne on the southern fringes of the Peak National Park. The village was once the terminus of the Manifold Valley Light Railway - now the scenic Manifold Cycle Track,...
"The Coach House" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Staffordshire. Baldwin's Gate, located in Staffordshire, is a delightful village and offers a delightful array of attractions for visitors to enjoy. The village is home to a post office/shop for stocking up on the essentials, along with a popular restaurant,...
"The Jenny Wrennery" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Staffordshire. Rugeley is a great place to start seeing Staffordshire because it is a mediaeval market town near to the River Trent and the beautiful Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town, which was formerly prosperous due to its iron...
"Curlew Barn" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Staffordshire. Located on the western fringes of the Peak District, the attractive rural village of Ipstones is set in moorland countryside between the market towns of Leek and Ashbourne. The village itself offers a post office, village shop and pubs serving...
"Gapstile" is a 5 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 11 guests in Staffordshire. A historic market town nestled next to the captivating scenery of the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Rugeley can be found close by to the River Trent, making it a brilliant base for exploring the lands of Staffordshire. Once...
"Lady Of The Lake" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Staffordshire. Biddulph Moor is a lovely village situated in Staffordshire. The village offers a convenience store for all of your essentials, as well as a local pub, The Rose & Crown, and the close by Biddulph offers more options, as well as walks at...
"5 Coley Lane" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Staffordshire. Great Haywood is a village resting in central Staffordshire, England, lying on the River Trent. It has a small choice of pubs, restaurants, shops and supermarkets for all of your amenities. Close to the Cannock Chase aonb for a plethora of...
"Chetwynd Lodge" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Staffordshire. Great Haywood is a lovely village in Staffordshire, England. The village gives access to a range of pubs and restaurants for some fine dining opportunities, as well as some shops and supermarkets for picking up all the necessary ingredients for...
"Tolldish Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Staffordshire. Great Haywood, in the English county of Staffordshire, is a picturesque community. The village is home to a number of restaurants and bars where one can enjoy a meal, as well as a few convenience stores where one can purchase the ingredients...
"Tixall Manor Farm" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 10 guests in Staffordshire. Great Haywood is a charming village in the English county of Stafford. In addition to offering a variety of pubs and restaurants for fine dining options, the hamlet also has a few shops and supermarkets where you can buy all the ingredients you...
"Old Post Office Barn" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Staffordshire. The hillside market town of Leek, known as “The Queen of the Moorlands” is situated on the western side of The Peaks and is surrounded by lovely Moorland countryside. The town has a charming cobbled market place and there are many examples of...
"41 Lower Birches Way" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Staffordshire. A historic market town nestled next to the captivating scenery of the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Rugeley can be found close by to the River Trent, making it a brilliant base for exploring the lands of Staffordshire. Once...
"Groom's Cottage - E5398" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Staffordshire. Perfect retreat for a couple, Groom’s Cottage has an electric woodburner with walks from the doorstep.. All on the Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living area: Freeview...
Popular towns in and around Staffordshire:
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The countryside area of Cannock Chase is located in Staffordshire and is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The park contains many woodland trails, including a challenging cross-country bike trail, as well as a remarkably diverse wildlife population. The area is popular with birdwatchers as it is home to many rare species of birds including Skylark and Woodlark. Many museums and memorials are also located within Cannock Chase and the area is sometimes used as an open air venue for live music.
Whilst the major part of the Peak District National Park sits in Derbyshire, part of it also lies in Staffordshire. The countryside region is a popular area for a vast range of outdoor activities, including cycling, climbing and walking.
Staffordshire contains a huge number of notable historic attractions. These include Lichfield Cathedral, a unique medieval cathedral in the small city of Lichfield; Shugborough Hall, a historic estate near Cannock Chase that includes a working model farm; and the Wall Roman Site (also known as Letocetum), a former Roman settlement in the village of Wall.
The county is also home to two of the UK's most popular theme parks. Alton Towers is located near the village of Alton and was the most visited UK theme park in 2012. Open between mid-March and November every year, it provides a great day out for the whole family. Staffordshire's other major theme park, Drayton Manor, is situated near the town of Tamworth and is also open from mid-March through to early November, but occasionally opens for selected days outside of the season and features a zoo that is open all year round.
Several major towns and cities can be found in Staffordshire, each offering their own unique attractions. The city of Stoke-on-Trent has numerous live music venues and theatres, as well as notable museums such as the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery. Newcastle-under-Lyme is home to several award-winning parks and gardens, a traditional town market that has been in operation since the 12th century and the New Vic Theatre, the first arena theatre built in Europe. The county town of Stafford features numerous ancient buildings, including St Chad's Church, which can be traced back to the 12th century, Stafford Castle and the Ancient High House, an Elizabethan residence that now houses a museum.
While easily overlooked, Staffordshire is packed with enough historic attractions, entertainment options and remarkable areas of natural beauty to easily fill any visitor's itinerary and may leave travellers considering a second visit to the area to fully explore what Staffordshire has to offer.
