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Archway Cottage Swimming Lake, BBQ hut, Games Room

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A wooden outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lanterns, and string lights.
A large brick building with multiple windows and a central entrance, surrounded by a pond and a wooden fence.
A room with a dartboard, foosball table, and a colorful wall.
A brick building with a staircase leading to a door, surrounded by a pond and greenery.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a hanging light fixture.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
The current price is AU$963
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July

Explore the area

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Alton Towers & Staffordshire Villages, England
  • Place, Churnet Valley Railway
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Alton Towers
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Peak District National Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪69 min drive‬

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About the area

Stoke-on-Trent

At this holiday home you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Churnet Valley Railway and 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Whiston Hall Golf Club. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace. .Home features a TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Stoke-on-Trent holiday home include Alton Towers and Peak District National Park.

What's nearby

  • Churnet Valley Railway - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Alton Towers - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Peak District National Park - 21 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Trentham Gardens - 34 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Chatsworth House - 59 min drive - 60.6 km

Getting around

  • Blythe Bridge Station - 21 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wheatsheaf (Wetherspoon) - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Corner Coffee & Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Powys Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Horse - Master Potter - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Babylon Pizza Land - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Archway Cottage Swimming Lake, BBQ hut, Games Room

Introducing Archway, a spacious and inclusive cottage accommodating up to five guests with a delightful mix of comfort and functionality. This ground-floor accommodation offers three bedrooms – a king-sized room with a private en-suite, a twin-bedded room, and a smaller room featuring a single bed. A well-appointed main bathroom boasts both a shower and a bath, providing ample space for your convenience.

Located in Staffordshire, within the Staffordshire Peak District and very close to the National Park, Foxtwood provides a fabulous location for all the family. From relaxing breaks for two to an energetic family holiday, you will experience the best of what’s on offer within walking distance, including stunning wildlife, beautiful scenery, great walks from the door, a pub, tearooms and even the Churnet Valley Steam Railway.

Introducing Archway, a spacious and inclusive cottage accommodating up to five guests with a delightful mix of comfort and functionality. This ground-floor accommodation offers three bedrooms – a king-sized room with a private en-suite, a twin-bedded room, and a smaller room featuring a single bed. A well-appointed main bathroom boasts both a shower and a bath, providing ample space for your convenience.

Archway’s open-plan living area fosters a sense of unity, ensuring no one misses out on conversation or quality time while preparing meals in the kitchen. The garden extends straight from this living space for those warm, sunny days, making it simple to move your dinner outdoors and delight in al fresco dining amidst the soothing symphony of chirping birds.

Archway lounge

Adaptable to the needs of all guests, Archway has been thoughtfully designed to provide ease of mobility for wheelchair users or those with limited abilities. The ground-floor layout features a ramped entry, wider doorways, and ample space for easy navigation. The kitchen and dining areas are arranged to be user-friendly for all, with wheelchair-accessible design features, including a dining table with a cut-away side for wheelchair arms.
The bathroom is designed for maximum convenience, with fold-down arms around the toilet, grip rails above the bath, and a flush-entry shower complete with a fold-down seat.

The outdoor areas, including the garden and courtyard, are level for easy access, and there’s parking space for one car just a few yards from the door.

The lake has swimming and boats which you can use at your own leisure

The BBQ pit needs to be booked at an extra charge of £30 a session which 5pm to 10pm the £30 booking includes a bucket of charcoal and a trug of logs, which should be sufficient for a small group of up to 6.

Extra charcoal or logs can be purchased at £10 each. If the area is not booked, you are very welcome to go and picnic or relax at no charge.

There is table football, a magnetic dart board, table tennis, little scooters, trampoline, swing and slides, swing ball and piano in the communal games area which is separate to the cottage and shared with the other guests.

The property is also the proud receivers of the Staffordshire Environmental Quality Mark
The SEQM award is an official award that is given by Staffordshire County Council and Destination Staffordshire - a local government authority and the main Staffordshire tourist organisation. The award is official recognition of what we are doing for the environment and people, both globally and in Staffordshire. As an SEQM award holder, this property is considered a trusted custodian of Staffordshire.
The EQM award scheme has also been validated by VisitEngland!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

338693

Frequently asked questions

Does Archway Cottage Swimming Lake, BBQ hut, Games Room have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Archway Cottage Swimming Lake, BBQ hut, Games Room?

As of 7 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Archway Cottage Swimming Lake, BBQ hut, Games Room on 12 July 2026 start from AU$786, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Archway Cottage Swimming Lake, BBQ hut, Games Room?

No, Archway Cottage Swimming Lake, BBQ hut, Games Room does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Archway Cottage Swimming Lake, BBQ hut, Games Room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Archway Cottage Swimming Lake, BBQ hut, Games Room?

No, pets are not allowed.