Foxtwood Cottages

Foxtwood Cottages Foxtwood Cottages are to be found in the Churnet Valley, part of the beautiful Staffordshire Peak District. This luscious area is just waiting to be explored.

Foxtwood - relaxing, space to play, stunning views, steam trains, canal boats, walking, fishing, log fires, wild flowers, good pubs, market towns - and even Alton Towers for those who want thrills. With a labyrinth of footpaths you can criss-cross the valley through traditional meadows and woodlands, enjoy a pub lunch or have afternoon tea in some stunning locations. Our cottages offer a warm and

comfortable retreat from your hectic daily life, with idyllic views from all the windows. Explore our lake and grounds where you can be at one with nature. Children love the space we offer in which to play and frolic. Evenings can be spent with loved ones in front of a cosy log fire or you could sample some of the traditional public houses in our local villages. We love our local environment with its wealth of things to offer, from the local heritage steam railway, outdoor activities, museums and numerous visitor attractions, but best of all is the natural beauty of the area. We also love to look after our environment, and are proud to have achieved the Staffordshire Environmental Quality Mark. During your stay we welcome and encourage you to join us in all aspects of this by using local produce shops, restaurants, and pubs. Start your walks from the door (this is very easy and they’re the best!). We actively recycle and have tried to make it easy for you to do too, or we’ll even do it for you. We have seven cottages overlooking the Caldon Canal, providing sleeping combinations from 2 to 31 so whatever you require, we should have something for you.

We have a lovely new experience for you to try when you're staying here.A gentle cruise with afternoon tea 🥰
10/02/2025

We have a lovely new experience for you to try when you're staying here.
A gentle cruise with afternoon tea 🥰

We have been really busy taking lots of bookings for our afternoon tea cruises.
Come and enjoy a leisurely cruise aboard our lovely trip boat 'Lurcher'. We will travel along the beautiful Caldon canal, under the very low Froghall tunnel and through 2 locks before winding after Flint Mill lock ready for the return journey to Froghall Basin.

** AFTERNOON TEA CRUISES are £36.00 per person, this includes a cruise of 2 ¼ to 2 ½ hours. **

Saturday's at 3:30pm
Sunday's at 12:00pm

For further information or to make a booking please contact Steph on 07544 502645
Email: [email protected]
www.willowcruises.co.uk

It's that time of year again.......... the days are growing longer, children are getting excited and everywhere is twink...
22/12/2024

It's that time of year again.......... the days are growing longer, children are getting excited and everywhere is twinkling ❤️

Please support this fabulous cause........ and have a chance of winning a holiday with us here 😁
26/11/2024

Please support this fabulous cause........ and have a chance of winning a holiday with us here 😁

🌿 Wildlife Raffle! 🌿

We're excited to announce a fantastic prize in support of The BWRC! You could win a voucher worth £466, covering a weekend or midweek break for 2 people at the beautiful Foxtwood Cottages!! Foxtwood Cottages

Foxtwood Cottages are pet friendly with a wild swimming lake and BBQ hut. Set in the Peak District, Staffordshire with fantastic scenery, walks and wildlife on your doorstep including Tearoom, pubs and Churnet Valley railway!

Want a longer stay or need more space? No problem! Use the voucher towards a longer break or a larger cottage—just cover the extra cost. Valid for 2025 (excludes May Bank holiday/summer school holidays and Christmas)

🎟️ Tickets: £5 each

👉 How to Enter: Pay using our secure link below, let us know that you have paid and once confirmed we will allocate you a number.

https://donate.kindlink.com/the-british-wildlife-rescue-centre-/1501

A huge thank you to Foxtwood Cottages for their support and for donating this amazing Prize 🦉❤️

Good Luck!

A little "Friday Fabulousness" for you.I think the swan was going for the crock of gold at the bottom of the rainbow! ...
22/11/2024

A little "Friday Fabulousness" for you.
I think the swan was going for the crock of gold at the bottom of the rainbow!

Here it is!Your chance to win a stay here AND support a fabulous cause too.This is the wildlife rescue group that not on...
01/11/2024

Here it is!
Your chance to win a stay here AND support a fabulous cause too.
This is the wildlife rescue group that not only originally brought our swans here, but also helped them out when the female was attacked and injured (possibly by a mink).
Follow the link to their page to enter/or donate. ❤️

🌿 Wildlife Raffle! 🌿

We're excited to announce a fantastic prize in support of The BWRC! You could win a voucher worth £466, covering a weekend or midweek break for 2 people at the beautiful Foxtwood Cottages!! Foxtwood Cottages

Foxtwood Cottages are pet friendly with a wild swimming lake and BBQ hut. Set in the Peak District, Staffordshire with fantastic scenery, walks and wildlife on your doorstep including Tearoom, pubs and Churnet Valley railway!

Want a longer stay or need more space? No problem! Use the voucher towards a longer break or a larger cottage—just cover the extra cost. Valid for 2025 (excludes May Bank holiday/summer school holidays and Christmas)

🎟️ Tickets: £5 each

👉 How to Enter: Pay using our secure link below, let us know that you have paid and once confirmed we will allocate you a number.

https://donate.kindlink.com/the-british-wildlife-rescue-centre-/1501

A huge thank you to Foxtwood Cottages for their support and for donating this amazing Prize 🦉❤️

Good Luck!

01/11/2024

Wildlife Raffle Countdown Begins

⏳ Just 1 day to go until we launch our charity raffle! Get ready to grab your tickets for a chance to win that dream weekend at Foxtwood Cottages

follow the link to enter this competition!If you win we do hope you will come and stay here at Foxtwood too! 😜
30/10/2024

follow the link to enter this competition!
If you win we do hope you will come and stay here at Foxtwood too! 😜

Edit: This competition is now closed and the winner has been contacted.

🎃 COMPETITION TIME 🎃

Win the ultimate Halloween treat with two tickets to see Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical at the Regent Theatre on Monday 30 June 2025 🦇

To enter, all you need to do is answer the following question correctly in the comments below!

Finish the lyrics:
Like a bat out of hell, I'll be gone when the morning _______ ?
a) Comes
b) Arrives
c) Happens
The competition will close at midday on Thursday 31 October at 12pm. The winner will be picked at random and will be contacted via direct message from the Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall account. Entrants must be able to provide an email address to claim their tickets. Tickets are non-transferable, hold no cash value and are not for resale. The winner will be tagged in the comments of this post once selected.

⚠️ Please note we will not ask for your bank details or ask you to click on any external links.

This competition is not in affiliation with Facebook.

it's coming!
29/10/2024

it's coming!

Exciting Announcement!

🌟Something special is coming! Get ready for a chance to win a fantastic weekend getaway at a cozy cottage at Foxtwood Cottages all while supporting British wildlife.

Stay tuned for more details!

This is a fabulous little market, it is on the first Sunday of every month.......... an excellent choice for presents fo...
29/10/2024

This is a fabulous little market, it is on the first Sunday of every month.......... an excellent choice for presents for the big C event!
And it will support a local independent maker rather than a chain of people importing goods from abroad.

24/10/2024

Peak Wildlife Park is only a short drive up the hill from us here at Foxtwood.
I admire how much effort they put into keeping their animals entertained. I mean, look how much fun playing with a frozen pumpkin block is???

This is always a lovely event with some good quality craft makers at the Foxlowe in Leek. A great chance to buy some spe...
23/10/2024

This is always a lovely event with some good quality craft makers at the Foxlowe in Leek. A great chance to buy some special Christmas presents.
On the Sunday, Leek also hosts it's monthly makers market - Sunday Supplement

We’ve got some fabulous Designer Makers and Artists again this year with some old friends and new faces.

Haddon Hall is one of my favourite places, I expect this will be spectacular. It really doesn't take much imagination to...
22/10/2024

Haddon Hall is one of my favourite places, I expect this will be spectacular. It really doesn't take much imagination to expect spooky events happening here!
Are you carving a pumpkin this year?

We're delighted to receive such wonderful feedback for Halloween at Haddon!

The hall is looking truly spectacular, adorned with pumpkins, spiders webs, owls, crows, twinkling lights, broomsticks and more! Open daily from 10.30am - 4pm, Halloween at Haddon is on until November 1st, and our Derbyshire resident discount is available, offering 30% off entry.

Can you imagine anything more magical?Are you hoping for snow this year? Yes or No?
21/10/2024

Can you imagine anything more magical?
Are you hoping for snow this year? Yes or No?

We are in a festive mood as we prepare for our magical Christmas experience, THE POLAR EXPRESS ™ Train Ride!

And that has got us thinking (and hoping) that it might snow this year. What does everyone think... YES or NO?

https://bit.ly/CVRPolarExpressTrainRide

We went out last night to sample some of the local food, and very nice it was too 🥰😋.............Of course you do realis...
17/10/2024

We went out last night to sample some of the local food, and very nice it was too 🥰😋
.............Of course you do realise we HAVE to do this so we can recommend the best places for you to try while you are staying here?
😆🤣😆

***NEW FOR WEDNESDAY EVENINGS**

It's cold outside but our fires are lit and Chef's been busy braising.
We hope to see you later on.

15/10/2024

THE POLAR EXPRESS ™ Train Ride is selling out FAST!

We are busy getting everything ready for our magical Christmas experience - THE POLAR EXPRESS ™ Train Ride. The North Pole is starting to sparkle, the hot chocolate is ready to warm up, the cookies are tasting delicious (we have tried a few 🙂), and Santa is looking forward to meeting everyone!

BUT... we are now selling out across many dates. Don't miss out on the most magical Christmas ticket in Staffordshire.

‼Book here today - https://bit.ly/CVRPolarExpressTrainRide

GOOD AVAILABILITY
Sunday 17 November (8pm)
Sunday 24 November (8pm)
Monday 16 December (8pm)
Tuesday 17 December (8pm)
Thursday 19 December (1.45pm)

SOME AVAILABILITY
Sunday 17 November (6.30pm)
Thursday 12 December (3.15pm)
Thursday 12 December (8pm)
Tuesday 17 December (3.15pm)
Wednesday 18 December (3.15pm)
Thursday 19 December (1.45pm)

All other dates now limited availability to sold out. Please check online: https://bit.ly/CVRPolarExpressTrainRide

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Foxtwood Cottages are to be found in the Churnet Valley, part of the beautiful Staffordshire Peak District. This luscious area is just waiting to be explored. With a labyrinth of footpaths you can criss-cross the valley through traditional meadows and woodlands, enjoy a pub lunch or have afternoon tea in some stunning locations. Our cottages offer a warm and comfortable retreat from your hectic daily life, with idyllic views from all the windows. Explore our lake and grounds where you can be at one with nature. Children love the space we offer in which to play and frolic. Evenings can be spent with loved ones in front of a cosy log fire or you could sample some of the traditional public houses in our local villages. We love our local environment with its wealth of things to offer, from the local heritage steam railway, outdoor activities, museums and numerous visitor attractions, but best of all is the natural beauty of the area. We also love to look after our environment, and are proud to have achieved the Staffordshire Environmental Quality Mark. During your stay we welcome and encourage you to join us in all aspects of this by using local produce shops, restaurants, and pubs. Start your walks from the door (this is very easy and they’re the best!). We actively recycle and have tried to make it easy for you to do too, or we’ll even do it for you. We have seven cottages overlooking the Caldon Canal, providing sleeping combinations from 2 to 31 so whatever you require, we should have something for you.