Sleeping 15 guests across eight bedrooms, this historic hunting lodge enjoys a rural setting on a working arable farm in Staffordshire. Hens, stags, and canine companions are warmly welcomed to this characterful retreat with The Staffordshire Way walk right on your doorstep. After a fun day of shopping and sporty activities, kick back and unwind in your handsome holiday home, or enjoy an evening out at one of the pubs in the village of Abbots Bromley (2. 5 miles) which also has a village shop for essentials and a choice of eateries. For weekly shops and market town attractions, head to nearby Uttoxeter (7.5 miles). Ample off-road parking and bike storage is available for guests. Step into this handsome lodge which has an air of grandeur and olde-worlde charm with country-style interiors. Admire the wood-panelled entrance hall and the opulent drawing room with its open fire – the perfect room for pre-dinner drinks, speeches, and storytelling. Recline on leather sofas in the living room and catch up in the heart of the home by the warming wood burner. Share recipes and take turns to prepare feasts together in the spacious farmhouse kitchen where fellow guests can see your culinary masterpiece come to life with the help of the electric range oven and hob and a variety of kitchen gadgets. Or hide away in the smaller kitchen at the back of the house where you can create a secret recipe to serve in the formal dining room. After your fun celebrations, you’ll find eight plush bedrooms upstairs with beautiful features from timber-beamed ceilings to countryside views, along with six bathrooms (including five en-suites). The bedrooms with zip and link beds can also be reconfigured by request to suit your group. There’s a handy ground floor bathroom, a ground floor boot room, a utility, and ample space for everyone to spread out and find quiet time. Outside, you’ll find a large lawned garden and a seated patio terrace where you can relax and make plans for a new day. There is a separate games room located just by the property in an out building with impressive snooker table. House Rules Additional information and rules 1 dog allowed per booking - 8 Bedrooms – 3 super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made into a twin on request), 4 king-size zip-and-link (which be made into 2ft 6 twin on request) and 1 single - 6 Bathrooms - 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC, 1 en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 2 en-suite showers and WC, 1 shower room and WC, 1 downstairs bathroom with bath and WC and a separate downstairs WC - Main kitchen - electric Range oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and 2 dishwashers - Second kitchen - electric oven and hob, fridge and dishwasher - Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer - TV/DVD in drawing room, TV and CD player in lounge - Travel cot and highchair available on request - Open fire and wood burner (first basket of logs included) - Games room with snooker table - Welcome pack included - Large lawned garden and terrace, both with garden furniture - Gas BBQ - Storage for bikes - Ample private parking - Shop and pubs 3 miles - Clay pigeon shooting, arranged direct with the owners at an additional charge - Please note this property can be split to become 2 self contained properties, via 2 internal doors being locked on the ground and first floor - Please advise if you wish to hire a hot tub during your stay so we can supply the hot tub hire company details - payment to them directly, also there is a £50 payment direct to the owners towards electricity - No marquees to be erected without approval with the owners first, owners are happy for larger gatherings with prior agreement and at an additional charge Host Terms & Conditions The Travel Chapter Limited, trading as “holidaycottages·co·uk”, acts as agent for the property owner. Therefore, when you make a booking the contract is between you and the owner. Please note our terms and conditions will also apply when you make a booking. These can be found in the footer of our website, holidaycottages·co·uk.