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A brick house with a blue door and four white-framed windows surrounded by bushes at Darwen in Abbots Bromley A living room with exposed wooden beams a brick fireplace two sofas and a window at Darwen in Abbots Bromley A sitting room with two sofas a fireplace wooden ceiling beams and framed pictures at Darwen in Abbots Bromley A living room with wooden ceiling beams a television on a wooden stand a fireplace and plaid curtains at Darwen in Abbots Bromley A kitchen with white cabinets and appliances next to a dining area with a table and chairs at Darwen in Abbots Bromley A kitchen with white cabinets a gas stove and a large window at Darwen in Abbots Bromley A dining room with a table covered by a tablecloth and a vase of flowers wooden ceiling beams a wooden sideboard with a lamp and large glass jar an ornate chair under stairs and paintings on the wall at Darwen in Abbots Bromley A dining area with a flower vase on a table wooden beams on the ceiling stairs and an armchair at Darwen in Abbots Bromley A room with wooden ceiling beams a table with flowers on top a window and a wood stove at Darwen in Abbots Bromley A dining room with a wooden sideboard a flower vase on a table and a window with wooden beams on the ceiling at Darwen in Abbots Bromley A bedroom with a double bed with pillows and folded towels beside a window with curtains at Darwen in Abbots Bromley A bedroom with a metal bed frame and gray pillows at Darwen in Abbots Bromley A bedroom with a white bed and folded towels on it a white chest of drawers with a round mirror above and an open wooden door at Darwen in Abbots Bromley A bathroom with a bathtub shower toilet with wooden seat and sink near a window at Darwen in Abbots Bromley A bathroom with a wooden door a glass shower enclosure a sink and a window with blinds at Darwen in Abbots Bromley A bedroom with two single beds a nightstand with a lamp and a window with curtains and a vase at Darwen in Abbots Bromley A bedroom with two single beds a shared bedside table with a lamp and a wardrobe with mirrored doors at Darwen in Abbots Bromley A bedroom with a white bed next to a window with curtains at Darwen in Abbots Bromley A bedroom with a white bed with pillows next to a window with curtains and mirrored wardrobes at Darwen in Abbots Bromley A brick house with white framed windows and a patio area with a round glass table and four chairs An outdoor patio area with a glass table and chairs surrounded by bushes and trees at Darwen in Abbots Bromley A brick wall with a sign reading Darwen House next to a white wooden door with a black metal door knocker and some greenery with red berries at Darwen in Abbots Bromley A garden with a lawn surrounded by various shrubs and trees at Darwen in Abbots Bromley A lake with a bridge and green fields with trees at Darwen in Abbots Bromley A grassy field leading to a large body of water with trees and hills in the background at Darwen in Abbots Bromley A garden with grass and various green and red plants surrounding it at Darwen in Abbots Bromley A garden with various green bushes and trees surrounding a wooden pergola at Darwen in Abbots Bromley A garden with a lawn surrounded by bushes and trees and a brick house in the background at Darwen in Abbots Bromley A wheat field with a few trees and houses in the distance under a blue sky at Darwen in Abbots Bromley A grassy field with hay bales scattered around trees and hills in the background at Darwen in Abbots Bromley A green field with hay bales and trees under a blue sky at Darwen in Abbots Bromley

Darwen

(Ref. 1110972)

Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire Show on map

4.5

Sykes rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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  • "Just to say the cottage was perfect!"

    “We were six adults and a newborn staying at the cottage for a family wedding nearby, and the cottage was perfect. Spotless, well equipped, and for us, a perfect location “

    Reviewed by Paul5.0★Jun 2025

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Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double, 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, double basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Dining room with gas stove
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Gas central heating with gas fire and wood-burning stove
  • Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, undercounter fridge, freezer, washing machine and dishwasher
  • Travel cot, highchair and stair-gate available upon request
  • Smart TV, WiFi
  • Fuel, power and starter pack for wood-burning stove inc. in rent
  • Bed linen & towels inc in rent
  • On-street parking outside property
  • Rear enclosed garden with lawn, patio, furniture & secure shed for storage of up to 6 bikes
  • Well behaved dog’s welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.1 miles.

Your home away from home

Darwen is a pretty three-bedroom cottage which boasts charming character features.

Recently redecorated for Spring 2024, it is a cosy and comfortable bolthole located in Abbots Bromley, a historic, quintessentially English village in the heart of rural Staffordshire and at the gateway to the Peak District.. Abbots Bromley has many local amenities all within walking distance of the cottage.

There are four traditional local pubs which serve excellent ale and food, a local shop, an award winning Indian restaurant and two coffee shops locally renowned for their delicious homemade cakes!

Darwen House is the perfect place to come if you're looking to spend some quality, peaceful time with the ones you love.

Step into the beamed dining room with a traditional quarry tiled floor, inglenook fireplace and gas fired stove.

A large farmhouse style table can comfortably accommodate six dinners.

The well-equipped galley kitchen has views onto the beautifully mature and secluded south facing garden.

A serene setting in which to create homemade culinary delights and experiment with the Good Housekeeping’s product of the year: the Thermomix – “a revolutionary multi- cooker, the ultimate do-it all kitchen gadget.” Newly acquired for the 2024 season; short of pouring your dinner party drinks or doing the dishes afterwards, there isn’t a whole lot the Thermomix can’t do.

It can chop, blend, peel, steam, cook, stir, whisk, mill, weigh, ferment, mince, sauté and more.

You can create cocktails, canapes, soups, delicious main courses, sorbets and sumptuous sweets.

A must have for all serious chefs, or indeed interested amateurs -the options are quite literally endless!

You will be supplied with the Cookidoo recipe app login details prior to your visit with which you can plan your culinary delights.

Rest assured any four legged friends will also enjoy discovering the large lawned gardens which extend a significant way back and are fully enclosed.

In the summer months, the large patio area is the perfect place to dine al-fresco or simply enjoy a glass or something cold and refreshing!

The secure shed can also house up to six bikes should you wish to explore the many cycle routes in this area. After a day sightseeing or walking, relax and unwind in the comfortable sitting room.

On a sunny day, open the French windows onto the patio or on more Autumnal days, curl up in front of the cosy log burning stove. Retire upstairs to discover three well-appointed bedrooms each with ample clothes storage facilities, A cot bed is available on request.

A large, family bathroom with separate shower, large corner bath and double sinks overlooks the garden to the rear of the property. Abbots Bromley is famous for hosting the annual ‘Horn Dance’.

A quirky pagan festival, reportedly dating back over 800 years – a sublime mixture of Morris dancing, antlers and a pub crawl around the many traditional eateries in the area.

Being located on the Staffordshire Way and the Heart of England Way, there are many scenic walking routes to take advantage of around the village.

Also nearby is Blithfield reservoir and nature reserve where you can enjoy a peaceful stroll, fishing or sailing.

Explore the Cannock Chase AONB, rich in wildlife and enjoying remarkable scenery for avid walkers and dogs!

Also located here are purpose built mountain bike trails for all abilities. Also within easy reach are the friendly market towns of Stafford, Ashbourne Uttoxeter and Rugeley home to a flurry of independent shops.

A short drive away is the historic city of Lichfield, Darwen’s birthplace.

For an action packed day filled with fun, use Darwen House as a base and head over to Alton Towers, Drayton Manor Park, Twycross zoo, St George’s Park, National Forest Adventure Farm or Go Ape.

For those seeking a more peaceful way to spend a day, head to the National Arboretum or the National Trust site of Shugborough Estate to wander around the Georgian mansion.

A short journey away you'll also arrive at Uttoxeter Racecourse, hosting race days and hospitality packages, or perhaps unwind on your getaway, by visiting Hoar Cross Hall for a spa day or full use of leisure facilities.

For a character cottage located in a beautiful setting with much to see and do for everyone, visit Darwen House.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

Where you’ll be staying

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ABBOTS BROMLEY

Rugeley 6.3 miles; Stafford 13.5 miles

This charming village and civil parish is located in Staffordshire, just a few miles from Rugeley, and is well-placed for discovering the Cannock Chase AONB and the town of Stafford. Abbots Bromley has a good selection of shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as a village hall, cricket field and children's playground. Close to the Blithfield Reservoir, you can enjoy scenic walks by the water, as well as at Brankley Pastures nature reserve, Fradley Pool and the ancient woodland of Needwood Forest, all within easy reach. Venture into the market town of Rugeley, your gateway to the Channock Chase AONB, to discover the National Trust's Shugborough Estate, the treetop adventures at Go Ape Channock and a multitude of stunning walking and cycling trails through forest parkland and elevated heaths.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas
Flexible cancellation terms

If you cancel before 12 noon , get all of your money back:

  • Rent
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  • Fees

excluding the Flexible Cancellation fee and any insurance premium.

There are a small number of circumstances where you can’t use Flexible Cancellation. See the Flexible Cancellation Terms that apply.