#66 Beautiful cottage near Cannock Chase

Blithbury, England, United Kingdom

5 guests
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom

Escape to the countryside in this charming two-bedroom cottage set on a peaceful working farm. Surrounded by open fields and fresh country air, it’s ideal for families or friends seeking a relaxing rural getaway. The cottage comfortably sleeps up to 6 guests with cozy living spaces perfect for unwinding. Enjoy birdsong mornings, quiet evenings, and scenic views. Free on-site parking makes exploring nearby villages and countryside walks easy.

Good to know

🌿 Countryside Farm Cottage Retreat 🌿 Set on a working farm 🐄🐑 with live animals, this fresh and welcoming cottage is thoughtfully styled to blend beautifully with its rural surroundings 🌾. Ideal for families, friends, cyclists, and pet lovers, well-behaved pets are welcome 🐾. The cottage sleeps up to 6 guests 🛏️ with 1 double bed, 2 single beds, and 2 fold-out single beds, offering flexible sleeping arrangements. 🍳 The fully equipped kitchen is perfect for cooking and includes everything you need, plus a coffee machine ☕ to start your mornings right. A cozy living area features a Smart TV 📺 and fast Wi-Fi ⚡. Towels and bed linen are provided for your stay. 🚲 Secure bike storage available at no extra cost, ideal for exploring nearby trails. 🔑 Self check-in for easy arrival 🚗 Free on-site parking for up to 3 cars 🌲 Located close to Cannock Chase, this cottage makes the perfect base for walking, cycling, and enjoying the countryside.

Other Details to Note

Parking is directly outside. Be sure to confirm the correct number of guests and pets so that we can enjoy a stress-free check in. Further parking can be found on the gravel just past the main entrance. The Cottage is situated on a working farm, and guests need to be aware that animals graze on the property's premises. It is advisable not to feed or touch the animals at any time. Please bring appropriate footwear There is a large body of lake close to the lodge which isn’t fenced. Guests must be mindful when walking through the fields especially with small children.

What this place offers

Common

  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage

What this place offers

Common

  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage

Family

  • High chair

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen and dining

  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises

Services

  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more

Accessibility and Availability

Neighborhood

🌳 Attractions & Things to Do Near Blithbury (WS15) 🌲 Cannock Chase (15–20 mins) A huge Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty — brilliant for all ages. What to do Forest walks & wildlife spotting Family-friendly cycling trails Go Ape treetop adventure (older kids & teens) Picnic areas and cafés Perfect for half-day or full-day outings 🌲 🎢 Alton Towers (30–35 mins) One of the UK’s biggest attractions and an easy drive from WS15. Why it’s great Thrill rides for teens & adults CBeebies Land for younger children Seasonal events (Halloween, Christmas) 👉 Best as a full-day trip 🌊 Blithfield Reservoir (5 mins) Right on your doorstep — peaceful, scenic and ideal for walks and birdwatching. 🐮 Lower Drayton Farm (20 mins) Fantastic for younger kids: animals, indoor play and outdoor adventure zones. 🦒 Twycross Zoo (30 mins) A relaxed, family-friendly zoo with loads of animals and play areas. 🍴 Places to Eat Near Blithbury (WS15) 🍽️ Best Pubs & Restaurants (10–15 mins) • The Shoulder of Mutton Cosy country pub, great food, family-friendly. • The Swan with Two Necks Classic village pub — excellent roasts and relaxed vibe. • Chetwynd Arms Popular with locals, good kids’ menu. • Ye Olde Dun Cow Highly rated food, lovely countryside setting. 🍕 Casual & Family-Friendly (Rugeley – 10 mins) • La Terrazza – Pizza & pasta • Colliers Table Table – Reliable family chain • The Olde Peculiar – British classics • Silsila – Indian cuisine

Guest Access

Guests will have full private access to the entire property for the duration of their stay. Self-check in available - the keycode will be sent before check i

Find us

Blithbury, England, United Kingdom

🚍 Public Transport Near Blithbury 🚌 Bus Services Local bus Route 63 (Chaserider) runs through Blithbury Road and connects to Cannock, Rugeley, Abbots Bromley and Uttoxeter — typically hourly Monday to Saturday. You can use local bus services from Rugeley Bus Station to catch a bus towards Blithbury or other nearby towns. Bus timetables and route maps for the Cannock/Rugeley area are available via Staffordshire County Council and Chaserider. Note: Inside Blithbury itself there are no large bus stations, but roadside stops serve the 63 route. 📌 Useful tip: Traveline (national public transport planner) can help find exact times and service updates for your trip. 🚆 Nearest Train Stations These stations are the main rail access points near Blithbury: Rugeley Trent Valley — about ~2.2 miles from Blithbury; major station on the West Coast Main Line with fast services to Birmingham, London, and the North. Rugeley Town — around ~2.8 miles away; on the Chase Line with frequent trains to Birmingham New Street and surrounding towns. Hednesford — about ~7 miles; also on the Chase Line (helpful for reaching Cannock Chase areas by public transport). 🚆 From these stations you can catch trains toward Birmingham, Stafford, Lichfield, Rugeley, and beyond. 🚗 Major Roads & Motorways Blithbury benefits from fairly quick road access to several important routes: 🛣️ Motorways M6 Motorway — one of the UK’s main north–south routes, accessible via Junction 10, 11 and 12 to the east of Cannock Chase and Rugeley. M6 Toll — alternative high-speed route avoiding central Birmingham; connects north of Cannock and Lichfield toward the M42. M42 Motorway — loops around south of Birmingham; linked by the M6 Toll for wider regional access. These make Blithbury reasonably easy to reach by car from Birmingham, Stafford, Derby, Coventry, Leicester and other areas. 🚗 Key A-Roads A51 — runs between Lichfield and Rugeley, useful for reaching Blithbury and connecting with other A-roads. A513 — links Stafford to Rugeley and provides access around Cannock Chase. A34 — runs north–south between Stafford and Cannock, skirting Cannock Chase boundaries. A460 — heads south from Cannock toward Wolverhampton/Bilston areas. 🧭 Summary Public transport: Bus: Chaserider Route 63 serves Blithbury (hourly on weekdays). Train: Closest railway stations are Rugeley Trent Valley, Rugeley Town, and Hednesford. Road access: Excellent links via M6, M6 Toll and A-roads (A51, A513, A34, A460) for driving across the Midlands and beyond.

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