Clinkum Cottage Swimming Lake, BBQ hut, Games Room

Welcome to Clinkum Cottage – serene luxury in a stunning Staffordshire setting with underfloor heating and a log fire! Newly renovated and with a private lake for wild swimming, kayaking and boating plus al fresco dining in a candelit BBQ hut this is the ultimate feel-good stay. With 3 bedrooms there’s space for 5 guests – children love the play area for swingball, trikes and scooters (provided). Clinkum is one of 7 lovely Foxtwood cottages so you can accommodate larger groups by booking more! The space Immerse yourself in nature! Clinkum Cottage nestles in the stunning Staffordshire Peak District close to the National Park. This charming freshly-renovated cottage is one of 7 luxurious Foxtwood cottages sleeping between 2 and 5, all pet-friendly. They’re located between Caldon Canal and the private wildlife-rich lake where guests love to swim – boats and kayaks provided! With three bedrooms Clinkum comfortably sleeps up to five guests and offers relaxing spacious living with underfloor heating and lovely views from two balconies. The yard in front of the cottage is ideal for scooters, trikes and swingball! The large open plan living area includes comfortable seating, a dining table seating up to 10 guests and a log fire – ideal for cosy evenings with TV, Wifi, books and board games. There’s a well-equipped kitchen with oven, hob, microwave, kettle, coffee-maker, toaster, dishwasher and fridge/freezer and there’s a free-to-use washing machine and dryer in the building. Chemical-free spring water is sourced from Foxtwood’s own spring! One bedroom has a double bed, the second two single beds and the third one single bed. There are two well-appointed bathrooms, one with a bath and a shower and the second with a walk-in shower. Just outside is a garden with woodland beyond and a table and chairs ready for drinks and al fresco dining! Enjoy uplifting views – swans, ducks and gorgeous greenery – and a candlelit barbecue with a dining area and firepit. If you are holidaying with a larger group you may like to also book Archway Cottage, just below Clinkum. Foxtwood offers lots 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! Guest access 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. As Clinkum is at the centre of the building we ask guests to consider their neighbours below, especially in the evening. Due to Clinkum’s location, we like to rent it to family groups and so may ask about the composition of your group. We encourage adult-only groups to check out our other lovely cottages! 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 min 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 Clinkum Cottage is managed by The Travel Fox, along with more than 100 holiday homes throughout the UK. 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