East Staffordshire
Photo © Linda Millington, Google Maps
East Staffordshire as a destination revolves almost entirely around self-catering cottages. With eighteen of them scattered across the area, this is clearly a place geared toward visitors who want to settle in for a few days rather than pass through. The self-catering model suits the character of the region—you take what the countryside offers on its own terms, cooking your own meals and making your own rhythms.
Beyond the self-catering stock, we know little about what the area holds. You may find pubs, shops, walks, or other things worth your time, but those details lie outside what we've recorded. If you're drawn to the idea of a cottage holiday in this part of Staffordshire, the sheer number of rural lets suggests the infrastructure exists to make it work. Beyond that, the area asks you to do some discovering yourself.
Where to stay in East Staffordshire
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The absence of hotels and guest houses means there are no small town centres with the usual infrastructure of tourism. This is not necessarily a drawback; it simply means East Staffordshire works best for people who want to rent a base and explore at leisure, or who already know what they're coming for. The cottages themselves become the point—rural stays where you can spend time in one place without the transience of hotel living.
The Old Bakers Cottage B&B
Duffield Lane, Burton upon Trent
Hilton At St Georges Park
Newborough Road, Burton upon Trent
Antlers Bed and Breakfast
1a Market Place, Rugeley
The Shoulder Of Mutton Inn
Yoxall Road, Hamstall Ridware
The Boars Head Hotel
Station Road, Sudbury
Wychnor Park Country Club
Wychnor Hall, Burton upon Trent
Three Horse Shoes
2 Station Road, Burton upon Trent
The Olde Peculiar
The Green, Rugeley
Things to Do in East Staffordshire
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Pumpkin Picking at National Forest Adventure Farm
⭐ 4.6
National Forest Adventure Farm
⭐ 4.6
Santa's Christmas Workshop
The Barton under Needwood Treasure Trail
Sudbury Hall and Museum of Childhood
⭐ 4.6
Scropton Riding For The Disabled
⭐ 4.5
Branston Water Park
⭐ 4.4
Shobnall Leisure Complex
⭐ 4.4
Where to Eat in East Staffordshire
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Attractions Near East Staffordshire
All attractions in East Staffordshire →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of East Staffordshire.
5 mi
Pumpkin Picking at National Forest Adventure Farm
Stafford · ⭐ 4.6
National Forest Adventure Farm
Burton upon Trent · ⭐ 4.6
Santa's Christmas Workshop
Derby
The Barton under Needwood Treasure Trail
BARTON UNDER NEEDWOOD
5 mi
Sudbury Hall and Museum of Childhood
Ashbourne · ⭐ 4.6
5 mi
Scropton Riding For The Disabled
Scropton · ⭐ 4.5
6 mi
Branston Water Park
Burton upon Trent · ⭐ 4.4
6 mi
Shobnall Leisure Complex
Burton upon Trent · ⭐ 4.4
Camping in East Staffordshire
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Self-Catering Cottages in East Staffordshire(18)
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Brankley Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £681
Brookfarm Cottages
3 cottages · from £303
Loxley Park Lodges - Walford Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 4
Ramsor Farm
3 cottages · from £437
The Stables at the Oaks
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £597
Babbling Brook Barn
2 bed · sleeps 5 · from £523
Groom’s Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £597
Leacroft Cottages
3 cottages · from £1,041
Common questions about East Staffordshire
How many holiday cottages are there in East Staffordshire?
We list 18 self-catering cottages in and around East Staffordshire.
Can I take a dog to a holiday cottage in East Staffordshire?
Yes — 14 of the 18 East Staffordshire cottages we list allow pets.
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