Nightingale House

Nightingale House consists of a kitchen/sitting room with electric oven and hob, fridge, dishwasher, and electric fire, plus a dining room. The bedrooms include a super-king-size (zip/link) and two doubles, serviced by a shower room and cloakroom. Outside, you’ll find an enclosed garden with patio and lawned area, and off-road parking. Two well-behaved pets welcome, but sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.1 mile. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Nightingale House is a lovely base for exploring Staffordshire. Good Housekeeping Bond 300 GBP.

Stafford is a historic market town in the heart of Staffordshire, offering a relaxed mix of heritage, green space and everyday convenience. A visit often starts at Stafford Castle, perched on a hill above the town with wide views across the countryside, or at the Ancient High House, one of the largest timber-framed town houses in England. Victoria Park provides a pleasant spot for a stroll beside the River Sow, while the town centre blends familiar high-street names with independent shops and cafés. For essentials, visitors are well covered with supermarkets such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Aldi all close at hand. Beyond the town, the wider area is well worth exploring. Cannock Chase is nearby for woodland walks and cycling, Shugborough Estate offers grand gardens and riverside walks, and the cathedral city of Lichfield makes an easy day out. Stone and its canal-side pubs are also close by.

The ultimate in “year-round” appeal, the Peak District offers countryside, picturesque villages and magnificent scenery. It touches upon six counties and encloses 555 square miles of open moorland, flowing rivers, and wooded dales.