Seventh Heaven: Swimming lake, BBQ Hut, Games Room

Welcome to Seventh Heaven – cool luxury in a stunning Staffordshire setting for the ideal escape. With a private lake for wild swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding, glorious views from every window plus al fresco dining in a candelit BBQ hut this is the ultimate feel-good stay! Seventh Heaven is spacious, elegant and furnished to a high standard with room for 4 guests. It’s one of 7 Foxtwood cottages sleeping between 2 and 5, so you can accommodate larger groups by booking extra cottages. The space Immerse yourself in nature! Seventh Heaven nestles in the stunning Staffordshire Peak District close to the National Park. This spacious two-bedroom cottage for up to 4 guests is one of 7 luxurious Foxtwood cottages sleeping between 2 and 5, all pet-friendly! They nestle between Caldon Canal and the private wildlife-rich lake where guests love to swim – boats and kayaks provided! Seventh Heaven is open plan with a fabulous beamed dining area, generous seating and Freeview TV – you can enjoy cosy evenings with a log fire and underfloor heating, Wifi, board games and books. There’s a well-equipped kitchen with oven, hob, microwave, kettle, coffee-maker, toaster, dishwasher and fridge/freezer plus a washing machine and dryer. Chemical-free fresh spring water is sourced from Foxtwood’s own spring! One bedroom has a king-size double bed and the second has two single beds. Both are bright, with TVs & DVD players and lovely views. There are two well-appointed bathrooms – the main bathroom has a bath and a large separate shower. Just outside is a table and chairs ready for drinks and al fresco dining! If you are holidaying with a larger group you may like to book Bottom Cottage along with Seventh Heaven and have the whole end of the building to yourselves. There’s an interconnecting staircase and plenty of space for readers, game players and chilling out! Seventh Heaven lives up to its name with uplifting 360 degree views – swans, ducks and gorgeous greenery – and the candlelit barbecue hut also has great views plus a dining area and firepit. Foxtwood offers a host of activities – boats, kayaks, swimming, paddleboarding, covered table tennis and table football, a magnetic dartboard, small scooters, a trampoline, swing and slides, swingball … plus candlelit barbecues. There’s a piano in the communal games area, which is shared with other guests. Foxtwood is proud to hold the Staffordshire Environmental Quality Mark! The SEQM award is an official award that is given by Staffordshire County Council and Destination Staffordshire - a local government authority and the main Staffordshire tourist organisation. The award is official recognition of what we are doing for the environment and people, both globally and in Staffordshire. As an SEQM award holder, this property is considered a trusted custodian of Staffordshire. The EQM award scheme has also been validated by VisitEngland! Free parking on the premises Electric vehicle charger Pet friendly The BBQ pit can be booked from 5pm to 10pm for £30. The fee includes a bucket of charcoal and a trug of logs sufficient for a group of up to 6. Extra charcoal and logs can be purchased at £10 each. If the pit isn’t booked you are welcome to picnic and relax there without charge. You can accommodate larger groups by booking two or more cottages. No stag or hen parties, please. Foxtwood offers stunning wildlife, beautiful scenery, great walks from the door and pubs, cafes and restaurants nearby. The  Churnet Valley Steam Railway is just up the road and Hetty’s Tea Shop is recommended for breakfast. Churnet Steam Railway is 0.8 miles, 2 min Alton Towers Resort, Waterpark and gardens ‒ England’s largest theme park with 40 rides and attractions including Oblivion, Smiler, Nemesis, Forbidden Valley, Dark Forest, the new Curse of Alton Manor and CBeebies Land, 6.7 miles, 13 min Dimmingsdale ‒ spectacular scenery, haven for wildlife and ramblers with award- winning Ramblers Retreat tearoom, 7.9 miles, 19 min JCB World ‒ factory tour and museum celebrating the world famous diggers plus waterfowl lakes, 9.9 miles, 21 min Uttoxeter Racecourse, 16.4 miles, 30 min Peak District National Park, 10.3 miles, 21 mts Thor’s Cave ‒ Stone Age Airbnb, natural cavern with stunning views, 10.6 miles, 24 min. The Neolithic burial site Long Row is nearby Waterworld ‒ tropical indoor aqua park with Stormchaser, Cyclone, Hurricane, Nucleus, Family Multi Slide and toddler rides, 11.6 miles, 28 min Foxtwood is a great base for exploring the Victorian and industrial heritage of the Potteries Potteries Museum and Art Gallery ‒ the Staffordshire Hoard, largest ever find of Anglo-Saxon treasure plus the world’s finest Staffordshire pottery collection, 11.2 miles, 28 min The Trent; Mersey Canal, walks, cycling and award-winning Middleport Pottery attraction, 12.6 miles, 31 min Emma Bridgewater factory and shop, 10.6 miles, 24 min The World of Wedgewood ‒ best of British design, factory tour and shop, throw your own pot! 13.7 miles, 30 min Festival Retail Park ‒ 11.4 miles, 27 min Port Vale FC ‒ 12.3 miles, 30 min Stoke City FC – 13 miles, 25 min Trentham Monkey Forest – walk with monkeys, 140 Barbary macaques living wild! 14.5 miles, 33 min Stafford Castle ‒ turrets and keep, re-enactments, herb garden and woodland walk, 20.9 miles, 45 min Other things to note No Stag or Hen parties please Seventh Heaven is managed by The Travel Fox, along with more than 100 holiday homes throughout the UK. 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