Garden Cottage

Garden cottage is self contained accommodation in owners garden. Room with two single beds, chairs, tv, bathroom with shower, small kitchen area with sink, microwave, kettle and toaster. Tea coffee etc provided. Heating, bed linen and towels all included. Wi fi available. Secure lock up for bicycles and tools if you need. Fridge and dryer (extra charge) for guests use. There is also a log burner for those chilly nights. Relax in our garden and enjoy the view across the fields to the river. Penkridge has plenty of places to eat and is only five minutes walk away. It has a market every Wednesday and Saturday. Jaspers is a renowned bakers with great bread and cakes, there is always a queue there. Cannock Chase and the surrounding area is great for cyclists. There are many well known places to visit within easy cycling distance from Penkridge. eg Shugborough Hall, Western Hall, Canal pathways are also only five minutes away. As a two times End-to-Ender, Paul knows that you need a warm welcome and a good rest after a hard day cycling. Sorry no pets or smoking. Smoking allowed in the garden.

Lindy Hatton and Paul Greenway
Garden Cottage
Garden Cottage
The Cottage
Teddesley Road
Penkridge
Staffordshire
ST19 5BA

Tel: 01785 712238
E-Mail: lindydawson@hotmail.co.uk
Web: http://www.cyclistswelcome.co.uk/establishment/en-route-stay-away-garden-cottage

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There is an exciting programme of events throughout the year, ranging from historical occasions to family fun days.

FREE entry with the exception of some events.

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Originally named the Victoria Park Pleasure Grounds the site opened in 1908 and is the Boroughs principal destination park. The park now covers an area of 4.95 acres and is the largest formal park in Stafford Borough.

Following a £2.5 million Heritage Lottery funded refurbishment the park has gained a new café and training centre, alongside a restored bandstand, listed Mottram Shelter, toilets and enhanced landscaping.

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The ground floor shop offers a wide range of gifts, local crafts, souvenirs, traditional toys, local crafts and local history books.

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