On waterfront.At this Stone vacation home, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Hartland House Spa and 6 miles (10 km) of Trentham Gardens. Trentham Monkey Forest and World of Wedgwood are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Fenton Manor Sports Complex - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
Getting around
Stone Station - 13 min walk
East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 67 min drive
Restaurants
The Royal Exchange - 19 min walk
BEAR Stone - 19 min walk
Subway - 2 min drive
The Poste of Stone - 19 min walk
Subway - 17 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Delightful house in Stone, Staffordshire close to lovely canal side walks.
Property is in a lovely picturesque canal side setting (Trent and Mersey canal) with lots of country/canal side walks on the doorstep. Lounge balcony with table and chairs overlooking the canal. One of the bedrooms looks at the rolling local countryside hills known as the Common Plot (or aka Mudley Pits) with many fine tree specimens. The property is also very close to the Downs Banks (2 miles) which also has many fine walks . Many attractions close by, Alton Towers (15 miles), Cannock Chase (10 miles), Trentham Monkey Trail (4 miles), Trentham Park and Gardens and Shrugborough Hall (10 miles) and of course the pottery giants such as Wedgewoods (4 miles), who's ancestral estate and factory shop is also not far away, for fine china lovers. Close to the Cheshire and Shropshire borders. The Staffordshire Moorlands and Peak district is also not far away and makes a nice day trip, particularly to Ashbourne, Ilam (25 miles) which is in the magnificent scenery of the Manifold valley with its Saxon roots and Swiss style cottages. Also try out an excellent spa day at the spa facilities and gym at Moddershall Oaks.3 excellent golf courses all within local vicinity, one within walking distance. Lovely part of the country with excellent walks. Stone itself is a pretty little market town with Morrisons and the Co-op for self-catering needs and a wealth of excellent local restaurants, all within walking distance of the property for a nice evening out. A train station is also within a brief walking distance. Market held in the town centre with excellent local produce and delicacies. An area rich in history and folklore. Once the centre of Mercia, an ancient kingdom established in AD 665. Check out Wikipedia for an overview of Stone and some of its local history. Sleeps 6-8.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Note from host: non-smoking only
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping mall
On the waterfront
Things to do
Golf
Gym
Tennis
Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Spelunking nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,507 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Note from host: pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: children welcome
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Delightful house in Stone, Staffordshire close to lovely canal side walks. Reviews
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9.6
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Betty T.
Aug 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall
Very good for vacation rental.
Some may find shower stalls too small; also some may find the modern fixtures in bathrooms and kitchen require some basic explanation/directions for use (i.e. too late when in shower and no glasses on to find out which faucett to use and how).
Betty T.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Denise T.
Oct 25, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Lovely property in a great location.
Denise T.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
Helen B.
Oct 6, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Wedding
We chose to stay here as we were at our nieces wedding at Sandon Hall only 10 minutes away. We had decided to make a weekend of it with our Son and Mum. The house is lovely and clean, we didn't experience the surrounding area other than the supermarket. The house is in a quiet residential area, with Morrisons and Aldi close by if you need them.
We did have a couple of teething problems on arrival, one being we couldn't find the towels on arrival, we found them in a wardrobe when looking for the boiler instructions. However, Lisa did respond to me and we were all sorted.
Our only comment to Lisa & Dominic would be to put all the Utility instructions in a folder for easy finding, we have stopped at many places before in the UK & abroad and this has always been a great help, especially if you're only there a couple of nights.
Helen B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Neil B.
Sep 6, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great short stay
Lisa was incredibly responsive with the multiple queries we had before booking. The property was in a nice area and exactly as described. It was a great base for our family to do what we wanted to do Would not hesitate to recommend this
Neil B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Craig T.
Jul 12, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Very good.
It was just as it was advised and close to Stone centre. Lovely walks down the canal. Would recommend a stay for anyone.
Thanks,
Craig.
Craig T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Maureen T., North Lanarkshire, Scotland
Oct 2, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home!
Pictures don't do property justice. Many rentals are kitted out very minimally but this was a true homely home ... everything you could have wanted was there. It was beautifully presented and immaculate. Location fab ... right by lovely canalside walks. Would highly recommend.
Maureen T.
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Apr 17, 2019
Peace & Quiet.
As the home is described is how the home is. Delightful.
Very convenient to make visits within Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Shropshire & Cheshire without even touching the motorway(M6). Although this is conveniently nearby if thats your road of choice.
The local town still has much charm with local needs met in both shops & restaurants.
The house is in a tranquil setting just steps away from the canal and lovely walks to enjoy the countryside and watch the barges going by at their steady pace.
Overall the house is peaceful and cosy and was easy to relax in..
Owner quick to respond and would recommend as your place of stay if you are wishing to be around this area.
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
8/10 Good
George D.
Nov 4, 2018
Ideal Location for Exploring the Area
Lovely family home for a short break. The house is only about 30metres from the canal, which provides a lovely towpath walk along the canal into the centre of Stone. Chill out time watching the canal boats at the lock gates.
The main purpose of our visit to the area was to visit Drayton Manor, Alton Towers and Monkey Forest, this property provided a good base for these. Visiting during Scarefest did mean that we had minimal time to enjoy the house as leaving Alton Towers after 9pm every night. The night that we did light the wood burner it did provide a lovely aroma in the house for a family movie night.
Stone has some lovely restaurants, we enjoyed both tapas and Italian. The main street of the village is mainly charity shops though.
Only shop on the doorstep is the local petrol station that sells essentials.
George D.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
10/10 Excellent
Philip B., Staffordshire
Oct 21, 2016
Good first impression
very clean and welcoming. All considerations regarding comforts. Next to the canal for leisurely walks and short distance the town centre