About this property
A charming 1912 stone-built terraced cottage with wonderful views of the Churnet Valley, at the heart of the Staffordshire moorlands. At the bottom of the garden sits a Shepherd’s Hut which overlooks woodland in the valley beyond, giving guests total privacy in which to unwind. Perfect for a cosy romantic getaway, or special break with family and friends. This traditional Staffordshire miner’s cottage combines original features with hand-picked contemporary furnishings, making it a warm and homely base for hearty walks from the door, or simple rest and relaxation. Upstairs, the cottage has two luxury bedrooms, both with feature fireplaces and Farrow & Ball finish, with the rear bedroom offering beautiful English countryside views. The well-equipped fitted kitchen boasts a range cooker and Staffordshire ceramics, with a farmhouse table for guests to relax with friends when dining in together. A cosy woodburner is at the heart of the tasteful sitting room, with French doors leading onto the patio. The pretty hamlet of Foxt has the Fox & Goose village pub serving real ale and good food, plus Hetty’s Tea Room by the Caulden canal - whilst the nearby village of Ipstones has a village shop/Post Office, excellent butcher, and two village pubs. Just a short drive from this lovely Staffordshire cottage are Alton Towers, Chatsworth House, Ashbourne and Bakewell. With many lovely walks from the doorstep and numerous outdoor activities on offer close by, this is a perfect base for a memorable holiday, at any time of year.
Foxt is a scattered hamlet that is situated in the beautiful Staffordshire moorlands, set in the Churnet Valley and on the edge of the Peak District National Park. Foxt benefits from an excellent village pub which serves good food and a variety of real ales. This hamlet is a wonderful base for those wanting to discover the picturesque area of the Peak District.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x double.
Bathroom with roll-top bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with woodburner stove
Gas central heating with woodburner.
Range cooker with electric ovens and gas hob, microwave, fridge freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD, radio, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking down a tight private lane but additional roadside spaces at the end of the steep lane.
Enclosed garden with patio and furniture.
Sorry, no pets, no smoking and no children.
Shop 2 miles, pub 7 mins walk.
Note: This property accepts adults only does not accept anyone under the age of 18.
Note: This property may not be suitable for people with limited mobility.
Note: This property will not accommodate worker bookings for Alton Towers.
Reviews (29)
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Sharon
The whole cottage is so well thought out and appointed. Literally anything you could possibly need was there. Cosy doesn't cover how amazing this place is. The kitchen was a dream to be in and was obviously very well considered and designed. The lounge was an absolute dream and so comfortable it was difficult to find the motivation to get up and out. The views were to outstanding and we found that hours had gone by with us just watching how the vista changed during the day. When we did manage to get out there are lots of wonderful walks and beautiful towns close by. As for the bed I can only liken it to sleeping on a cloud and we have never slept so well. The local pub is only a short walk away and the food is good value for money. All in all this is a gem of a place and we didnât want to leave. We are already planning our next trip in October.
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Gabrielle
Very peaceful and pretty countryside around. Everything I could need was there and of a high quality. Simply lovely.
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Elisabeth
The cottage is beautifully decorated, extremely well-equipped, warm and cosy. We loved the spacious kitchen/diner, the cosy living room with log burner and wonderful view of the garden and the woods and valley beyond. The only negatives for us were purely personal: not being fans of reversing, we found the parking outside the cottage a bit tight (and were glad to have arrived in daylight!) and for a couple of days or so there was limited space on the roadside, which became our preferred parking choice. We also would have appreciated a lighter duvet option for a mild October. Despite that, we would certainly recommend Lucky Cottage to others. The cottage is ideally placed, beautiful scenery and lots to do within 30 mins drive in any direction, as well as walks from the door.