Guests say
Lucky Cottage is highly praised for its beautiful decor, comfortable furnishings, and stunning location. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, cosy living spaces, and the thoughtful touches like fresh flowers and baked scones. The picturesque garden and local walks add to the charm. Parking is noted as challenging due to a narrow driveway, but this does not detract significantly from the overall positive experience.
Reviewers consistently mention the cottage's spotless condition, indicating a high standard of cleanliness throughout the property.
The location is celebrated for its tranquillity, beautiful scenery, and proximity to local attractions, despite some concerns about parking and access.
Guests frequently commend the comfort of the beds and the cosy atmosphere, suggesting a very comfortable stay.
The cottage is well-equipped with modern appliances and high-quality furnishings, though a few guests experienced minor issues with bath access and hot water.
Many guests were delighted by the thoughtful gestures such as freshly baked scones and flowers. While these gifts are warmly received, they are a personal touch from the owner and may not be a consistent offering.
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, 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, Netflix & Amazon Prime, DVD, 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.
Private shepherds' hut at the end of garden with log burner.
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.
Nearby points of interest
- Alton Towers
- Dovedale
- Thor's Cave
Reviews (39)
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Jo
It was beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean, and as for the views....just stunning! Every window you look out of you are spoilt with beautiful views, and waking up each morning to see horses grazing outside was lovely also. Parking was tight as others have said, and not for the cautious, but there was plenty of space up the top of the road to park if you are a more nervous driver, but thankfully we managed to park outside house each time with no bother. There is so much to see and do in the local area, and if you love walking you really are spoilt for choice of what to do next! We walked down to Hettys tea room which is a lovely but steep walk through the beautiful countryside. Definitely good to have a cuppa and one of their infamous scones before you head back up. Can highly recommend Thors Cave too for stunning views, and Trentham gardens and monkey forest was a great day out also. This week away was just what we needed, and it really was a privilege to stay in such a beautiful cottage in incredible surroundings. Thankyou Anna for being a great host, and for your suggestions of places to go.
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Simon
We had a very good week exploring the Staffordshire moorlands and the western side of the Peak District and the cottage was a great base to come back to each day.
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Dereck
Warm, welcoming and comfortable. One visit isn't enough.