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Darwen is located in Rugeley, just 21 miles from Drayton Manor Theme Park and 22 miles from Chillington Hall. The property is around 23 miles from Trentham Gardens, 23 miles from Belfry Golf Club, and 28 miles from Donington Park. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Alton Towers is 16 miles away. The vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. A TV is featured. The accommodation has a fireplace. Guests at Darwen can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Star City is 28 miles from the accommodation, while Museum of the Jewellery Quarter is 31 miles away. The nearest airport is East Midlands Airport, 29 miles from Darwen.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)


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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
10
High score for Rugeley
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  • Jamie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Darwen is a lovely authentic cottage. The bathroom was excellent, beds were comfortable. Great kitchen facilities. Lovely lounge...having the fire was really great. Nice long garden and despite the weather we managed to sit out a couple of times.
  • Caroline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely garden. Enough space. Convenient to local facilities , good cafe, pubs, Indian restaurant. Host v on hand👍
  • Lucy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfectly comfortable and homely. Great attention to detail and fabulous host.

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9.1Based on 74,448 reviews from 21622 properties
21622 managed properties

Company info

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Cottages and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property info

There is a kitchen with electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, a dining room with gas fire and a sitting room with woodburning stove and Smart TV. The bedrooms consist of a king-size, a double and a twin bedroom, along with a bathroom. Outside, there is a rear enclosed garden with furniture, a shed with a fridge/freezer and roadside parking. Wifi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Two well-behaved dogs are welcome; however, smoking is not permitted. Within 0.4 miles there is a shop and within 0.1 miles, a pub. Darwen is an idyllic character cottage for families and friends.

Neighborhood info

The Cannock Chase AONB and the city of Stafford are easily accessible from this lovely village and civil parish, which is situated in Staffordshire not far from Rugeley. There are plenty of stores, bars, and eateries in Abbots Bromley, along with a village hall, a cricket field, and a playground for kids. You may take beautiful walks around the Blithfield Reservoir, at the nearby natural reserve of Brankley Pastures, at Fradley Pool, and in the nearby historic forest of Needwood Forest. Explore the National Trust's Shugborough Estate, the treetop experiences at Go Ape Channock, and an abundance of beautiful walking and cycling routes through forest parkland and high heaths by entering the market town of Rugeley, your entryway to the Channock Chase AONB.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Darwen
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may apply.
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Heating
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Outdoors
  • Garden
Activities
  • Cycling
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
Safety & security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Darwen takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

No cribs or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Darwen accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Darwen

  • The prices at Darwen may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Darwen is 4.3 miles from the center of Rugeley. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Darwen offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling

  • Check-in at Darwen is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Darwen has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Darwen is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Darwen can accommodate this group size:

    • 6 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.