THE OLD SMITHY, pet friendly, with a garden in Eccleshall

The Old Smithy in Eccleshall, Staffordshire sleeps four people in two bedrooms.

The Old Smithy, a single-storey cottage, consists of a kitchen with a range with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle, and toaster, a utility with a washing machine, basin, and WC, a dining room, and a sitting room with a Smart TV and patio doors to the garden. The bedrooms consist of a king-size and a twin. There is a shower room with a walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC. Outside, there is an enclosed patio with furniture and off-road parking. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 2.1 miles. Enjoy a splendid retreat at The Old Smithy. Note: There's a housekeeping bond of 250GBP. Note: Check-in is from 4.30 pm, check-out by 10 am. Note: Only children over five are allowed at this property.

Amenities: Oil central heating and underfloor heating. Range with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle and toaster. 2 x Smart TVs, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking. Enclosed patio with furniture. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 2.1 miles. Note: There's a housekeeping bond of 250GBP. Check-in is from 4.30pm, check-out by 10am. Only children over five are allowed at this property

Region: Easily accessible to other regions, such as Cheshire and Derbyshire, Staffordshire combines the best of surrounding natural beauty and ancient market towns. Enjoy its county town Stafford and Perfect for family holiday's with the thriving amusement park of Alton Towers, its Waterpark and mini golf within driving distance.

Town: A delightful market town 6 miles from the county town of Stafford. It has grocery shops, boutique clothes shops, an artists cooperative, pubs restaurants and cafes and take aways. The characterful Georgian buildings ensure the main street is a conservation area. The town hosts a monthly farmers' market and the annual Eccleshall Show in its 70th consecutive year. The Holy Trinity Church, dates back to the 12th century. The town is situated between Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent. The latter being the heart of the British ceramics industry with a range of big name outlets and ceramics museums to visit.