Find My Favourite Holiday Cottages in Staffordshire

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.

Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Stone-built Slade Cottage boasts an interior replete with exposed beams, an open fire, a country-style kitchen and the comforts of home. It offers guests and their pets expansive gardens, wonderful views and a peaceful rural escape in any season among the hills of Ilam in the Peak District.

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A contemporary Staffordshire Holiday cottage with floor-to-ceiling French windows overlooks a terrace and flower garden.
Sleeps
5
Bedrooms
2

Within the quiet hamlet of Moneystone, Barks Cottage is nestled within the boundless greenery of the Peak District. This single-story countryside cottage is a lovingly maintained spacious holiday home amidst peaceful Staffordshire scenery - an idyllic rural getaway. Pets welcome.

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Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Temple of Diana is an architectural wonder set on 1000 acres of Capability Brown Parkland at Weston Park. The rural cottage near Weston-under-Lizard boasts ornate ceilings, a circular lounge, a games room, a three-bay glazed orangery and stunning views of the Shropshire countryside.

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Exterior of a 2-storey, stone-built,  barn conversion in a rural Peak District location.
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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Sleeps
7
Bedrooms
3

Large groups can find plenty to see and do from Honeystone, a charming 3-bedroom Peak District countryside cottage sleeping 7 on a former working 17th-century farm in Meerbrook, Staffordshire, with spectacular views of The Roaches and Tittesworth Reservoir.

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Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

River Lodge served as the gatehouse to the National Trust’s Ilam Hall and the stone-built rural holiday cottage in the Peak District retains much of its original charm. A river runs by the spacious gardens of the pet-friendly cottage amidst green pastures and far-reaching rural views.

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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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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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Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

The Shearing Shed is a sleek rural cottage with beautiful rural views over the Peak District. The pet-friendly cottage sits on an alpaca farm near Flash, the highest village in Britain. It boasts a log burner, an open-plan design, a spacious patio, various farm animals and lots of fresh country air.

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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 along the way. For bird watchers, wear your most comfortable shoes and bring your binoculars, as this area is home to many species. Alternatively, stroll through the Trentham Estate gardens in Stafford, which are stunning 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 establishments to eat at.