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About this property

Spacious Accommodation: Darwen in Rugeley offers a spacious holiday home with three bedrooms and a bathroom. The property includes a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and a cosy fireplace. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a walk-in shower, and a comfortable seating area. Additional features include a dishwasher, microwave, and a TV. Outdoor Space: A beautiful garden provides a relaxing environment. The property is highly rated for its garden, making it ideal for outdoor activities. Local Attractions: Located 25 km from Alton Towers and 46 km from East Midlands Airport, Darwen is close to Drayton Manor Theme Park and Trentham Gardens. Cycling enthusiasts will appreciate the surrounding area.

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was excellent. It had everything we need . Well the bed what can I say I didn’t want to come out from the bed as it was so comfortable. The place was clean.
  • Jacqueline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The house was very well equipped with everything you could need and more. It was a lot bigger inside than it looked in the pictures. The lovely garden was an added bonus. Beds are very comfortable, and the rooms are spacious with good storage....
  • Jamie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Darwen is a lovely authentic cottage. The bathroom was excellent, beds were comfortable. Great kitchen facilities. Lovely lounge...having the fire was really great. Nice long garden and despite the weather we managed to sit out a couple of times.
  • Caroline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely garden. Enough space. Convenient to local facilities , good cafe, pubs, Indian restaurant. Host v on hand👍
  • Lucy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfectly comfortable and homely. Great attention to detail and fabulous host.
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quiet location; good sized bedrooms. A lovely countryside escape!
  • Diane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This was a charming quirky cottage with exposed beams in the ceilings, and a large carpeted lounge. The bedding and towels were high quality. The bathroom was lovely and warm with 2 washbasins, a whirlpool bath and a small separate shower with...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9Based on 92,003 reviews from 20971 properties
20971 managed properties

Company information

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property information

Please note: from September 2025 Friday check-ins cannot be accommodated. There is a kitchen with electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, a dining room with gas fire and a sitting room with woodburning stove and Smart TV. The bedrooms consist of a king-size, a double and a twin bedroom, along with a bathroom. Outside, there is a rear enclosed garden with furniture, a shed with a fridge/freezer and roadside parking. Wifi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Two well-behaved dogs are welcome; however, smoking is not permitted. Within 0.4 miles there is a shop and within 0.1 miles, a pub. Darwen is an idyllic character cottage for families and friends. Please note: from September 2025 Friday check-ins cannot be accommodated.

Neighbourhood information

The Cannock Chase AONB and the city of Stafford are easily accessible from this lovely village and civil parish, which is situated in Staffordshire not far from Rugeley. There are plenty of stores, bars, and eateries in Abbots Bromley, along with a village hall, a cricket field, and a playground for kids. You may take beautiful walks around the Blithfield Reservoir, at the nearby natural reserve of Brankley Pastures, at Fradley Pool, and in the nearby historic forest of Needwood Forest. Explore the National Trust's Shugborough Estate, the treetop experiences at Go Ape Channock, and an abundance of beautiful walking and cycling routes through forest parkland and high heaths by entering the market town of Rugeley, your entryway to the Channock Chase AONB.

Language spoken

English

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House rules

Darwen takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.