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Staffordshire Holiday Cottages
Staffordshire consists of rich agricultural land divided by gentle country rivers and canals. Staffordshire holiday cottages provide havens for thos seeking escape and relaxation. The towpaths along these waterways afford some wonderful rural scenery and also provide visitors with perfect opportunities of exploring this pleasant region.
Much of Staffordshire is protected moor-land and forestry. Places such as Cannock Chase; 26 miles of panoramic, awe inspiring scenery is classified as one of the UK's areas of outstanding natural beauty. Thick woodland, such as the extensive Needwood Forest provide some wonderful, picturesque settings of plush greenery.
Staffordshire is also known for its pottery. Finely crafted pottery such as Wedgewood and Minton comes from this region and is sought by collectors throughout the world. Longton, near Stoke, still provides reminders of this past with its bottle-shaped chimneys climbing above the Staffordshire skyline. Stoke and Hanley still bear the marks of this hugely successful industry
To the South, the wooded parklands of Blithfield Hall, and its reservoir provide further incentives to visit the region. This truly is rural England at its finest. Unspoilt landscapes and peaceful villages offer visitors splendid opportunities to unwind and forget about the stresses of life. For more info regarding Staffordshire holiday cottages and self catering breaks see below.
