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Archway Cottage Swimming Lake, BBQ hut, Games Room

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A bed with a metal headboard, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, and a single decorative pillow.
A dining room with a wooden table set for six, a window with a view, and a white refrigerator.
A dining area with a wooden table set for four, a kitchen in the background, and a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall.
A fireplace with intricate carvings, a wooden mantel, and a fire burning.
A bathroom with a shower, toilet, sink, and a mirror.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Churnet Valley Railway
1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Internet access

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

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

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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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 12099660
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

About the area

Stoke-on-Trent

Located in Stoke-on-Trent, this holiday home is on a lake. Alton Towers is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Peak District National Park and Trentham Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Harrison Park or Awesome Walls, Stoke on Trent. With fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Alton Towers & Staffordshire Villages, England

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Archway Cottage Swimming Lake, BBQ hut, Games Room pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 8 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Archway Cottage Swimming Lake, BBQ hut, Games Room on 1 Nov 2026 start from AU$685, 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.

How much is parking at Archway Cottage Swimming Lake, BBQ hut, Games Room?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Archway Cottage Swimming Lake, BBQ hut, Games Room located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Churnet Valley Railway, Whiston Hall Golf Club and Kingsley Bird & Falconry Centre. Caldon Canal and Consall Nature Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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