Gapstile in Abbots Bromley | Must-See Staffordshire Hot Tub Cottage

About Gapstile

Gapstile is a five-bedroom countryside home in Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire. This spacious property sleeps up to 10 guests and is fully pet-friendly. Two wood-burning stoves keep things warm and original beams give the house real character. It genuinely feels like a home rather than a rental.

Abbots Bromley is a proper village with pubs within 0.5 miles and the High Ash Country Store butcher, cheese shop, wine shop and coffee shop all walkable. The surrounding countryside offers quiet walks and lovely views straight from the garden. Guests regularly walk to the village café and local park.

Five bedrooms sleep up to 10. Three king-size rooms, one family room (double and single) and one twin. The ground-floor king suite has a wood-burning stove and Jack-and-Jill shower room. One king bedroom has an en-suite with walk-in shower and field views. A family bathroom serves the remaining rooms.

Alton Towers is a short drive away. Cannock Chase AONB offers woodland trails and Go Ape adventures (approx. 8 miles, 15 mins). Shugborough Estate is around 10 miles (20 mins). Trentham Estate with its Monkey Forest is roughly 18 miles (30 mins).

The wood-fired hot tub seats 4 - 6 and guests say it's a highlight. Off-road parking for seven cars makes Gapstile ideal for large families or groups. Book it.

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At Sykes Cottages

Need To Know

✓Central heating
✓Range cooker, electric oven, electric hob, air fryer, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, coffee maker, 2 x smart tv, tv, selection of books, boardgames, jigsaws, wii console with games, wifi
✓Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Highchair, stairgate and travel cot available on request
✓3 well-behaved dogs welcome
✓Off-road parking for 7 cars
✓Non-enclosed garden with lawn, graveled courtyard, electric pizza oven, bbq, furniture and hot tub
✓An electric vehicle charging point is available at the property, usage is payable separately – details provided upon arrival
✓For an extra touch of luxury, two highly skilled private chefs are available in the area for hire
✓Note: this property can only accept check-in on mondays and fridays
✓Sorry no smoking
✓Shop 1 mils, pubs 0.5 miles, during school half term holidays, the owner only takes 7 night bookings from friday-friday
✓The minimum stay at this property is 3 nights
✓This property is for holiday purposes only
✓No commercial/worker bookings or any filming at the property

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Gapstile

Wood-Fired Hot Tub

The wood-fired hot tub seats 4 to 6 people. Light it in the morning and it's ready for the evening. Guests consistently rate it a highlight.

Two Wood-Burning Stoves

One stove sits in the ground-floor king suite and one in the dining room. Fuel and starter packs are included in the rent.

Parking for Seven Cars

Off-road parking for seven vehicles makes this ideal for large groups arriving in multiple cars. No street parking stress.

Walkable Village Amenities

Pubs are 0.5 miles away and the High Ash Country Store butcher, cheese, wine and coffee is within walking distance. Guests love it.

Huge Rustic Dining Table

The enormous dining table in the wood-burner dining room comfortably seats the whole group. Guests describe many happy hours around it.

Pet Friendly with Garden

Up to three well-behaved dogs are welcome. The garden has a manicured lawn and guests say it's great for dogs. A friendly local cat also visits.

Getting To Gapstile

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Gapstile by car, head into Abbots Bromley village in Staffordshire. The property is well signposted and you'll arrive to off-road parking for up to seven cars on the driveway.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Rugeley Trent Valley, approximately 6.3 miles from the property. From there a local taxi will get you to Gapstile in around 15 minutes.

Off-road parking for seven cars

Rugeley Trent Valley station (6.3 miles)

Abbots Bromley village, Staffordshire, WS15 3EU

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Cannock Chase AONB

Distance: 8 miles

WS12 4PW

Shugborough Estate (National Trust)

Distance: 10 miles

ST17 0XB

Alton Towers Resort

Distance: 14 miles

ST10 4DB

Blithfield Reservoir

Distance: 4 miles

WS15 3HF

Abbots Bromley Village Walk

Distance: 0.5 miles

WS15 3BT

Cannock Chase Forest Trails

Distance: 8 miles

WS12 4PW

High Ash Country Store

Distance: Walking distance

WS15 3BT

Rugeley Town Centre

Distance: 6.3 miles

WS15 2BZ

Stafford Town Centre

Distance: 13.5 miles

ST16 2JH

Rugeley Trent Valley Station

Distance: 6.3 miles

WS15 2BS

EV Charging Point (on-site)

Distance: On-site

WS15 3EU

Uttoxeter Racecourse

Distance: 11 miles

ST14 8BD

Cannock Chase AONB

Distance: 8 miles

WS12 4PW

Shugborough Estate (National Trust)

Distance: 10 miles

ST17 0XB

Alton Towers Resort

Distance: 14 miles

ST10 4DB

Blithfield Reservoir

Distance: 4 miles

WS15 3HF

Abbots Bromley Village Walk

Distance: 0.5 miles

WS15 3BT

Cannock Chase Forest Trails

Distance: 8 miles

WS12 4PW

High Ash Country Store

Distance: Walking distance

WS15 3BT

Rugeley Town Centre

Distance: 6.3 miles

WS15 2BZ

Stafford Town Centre

Distance: 13.5 miles

ST16 2JH

Rugeley Trent Valley Station

Distance: 6.3 miles

WS15 2BS

EV Charging Point (on-site)

Distance: On-site

WS15 3EU

Uttoxeter Racecourse

Distance: 11 miles

ST14 8BD

Is Gapstile Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Kids have plenty to keep them busy. The garden has a manicured lawn for outdoor play and guests can pick fresh strawberries and carrots straight from the garden. A Wii console, board games and jigsaws are inside. Alton Towers is a short drive away and Cannock Chase has Go Ape tree-top adventures. The village park is walkable.

For Couples

Gapstile works well for a couple wanting space and quiet. The ground-floor king suite has its own wood-burning stove and a Jack-and-Jill shower room. The wood-fired hot tub for two is a proper treat. Two outside seating areas one facing sunrise, one facing sunset make evenings genuinely special. Village pubs are 0.5 miles away on foot.

Pet Friendly

Up to three well-behaved dogs are welcome at Gapstile. The garden has a manicured lawn and guests consistently say it's great for dogs. The surrounding countryside offers good walking routes. Note the garden is not fully enclosed so dogs should be supervised outside. A friendly local cat also visits the property regularly.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Gapstile

The Goat's Head Inn

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: WS15 3BP

High Ash Country Store Coffee Shop

Located Walking distance from your accommodation.

Postcode: WS15 3BT

Abbots Bromley Village Café

Located Walking distance from your accommodation.

Postcode: WS15 3BT

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Gapstile

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes. Gapstile has a wood-fired hot tub that seats 4 to 6 people. Guests recommend lighting it in the morning so it's fully heated and ready by the time you return from a day out.

Is Gapstile pet friendly?

Yes. Up to three well-behaved dogs are welcome at Gapstile. The garden has a manicured lawn and guests specifically mention it being great for dogs. Note that the garden is not fully enclosed.

How many people does Gapstile sleep?

Gapstile sleeps up to 10 guests across five bedrooms. There are three king-size rooms, one family room with a double and single bed and one twin room.

How many bathrooms are there?

There are three bathrooms in total. One king-size bedroom has a Jack-and-Jill shower room, another king has a private en-suite with walk-in shower and there is a family bathroom with bath and shower for the remaining rooms.

Is there parking at Gapstile?

Yes. There is off-road parking for seven cars at the property. An EV charging point is also available with usage payable separately and details provided on arrival.

What cooking facilities are available?

The kitchen is well equipped with a range cooker, electric oven, electric hob, air fryer, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and coffee maker. Outside there is also an electric pizza oven and a BBQ.

What entertainment is available inside?

The property has two Smart TVs, an additional TV, a Wii console with games, a piano, board games, jigsaws and a selection of books. WiFi is included throughout.

What are the check-in day rules?

Check-in is only available on Mondays and Fridays. During school half-term periods the owner accepts seven-night Friday-to-Friday bookings only. The property is for holiday use only and does not accept commercial or worker bookings.

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Gapstile Reviews

Better than the pictures ! ! We truly had the most amazing time at Gapstile, house has everything you need and the surroundings are beautiful we had no reason to leave the whole weekend ! Highly recommend

Christine

We enjoyed a lovely family break at Gapstile. The cottage is in a beautiful setting and presented to a high standard. The accommodation is spacious and suited our party of ten and three dogs perfectly. We loved the log burner in the lounge which made for cosy evenings and the hot tub was a hit with younger members of the family. The fact that the cottage is in large, enclosed grounds was a bonus for the children and dogs. Georgie was lovely and responded promptly to all my requests and queries. Excellent pubs and walks in the area a further asset. Fully recommend.

Stephen

We found the accommodation very comfortable for our party of 6 adults and 5 children ranging in age from 4 to early teens. It was well equipped and had everything we needed to make our stay very enjoyable. There are a good selection of pubs within easy walking distance at which you can eat. Abbots Bromley is a great location with plenty of places of interest to visit within easy reach. I would highly recommend Gapstile.

We had a very nice stay spacious house, kitchen, lounge and bedrooms. Lovely views from the garden. Convenient to walk to Abbots Bromley. Nice reservoir and walks nearby. Great to have a woodfired hot tub seats 46, takes a while to heat up. There were a lot of ladybirds in all the windows which we needed to hoover, but we may have been unlucky with the timing. If you don't like cats, to note there is a very friendly cat that likes to try and enter the house.

Deborah

Charming Farmhouse set in the beautiful green rolling hills of Abbots Bromley. We were so happy to have found this beautiful home for Christmas with our extended family 6 adults and 3 children and a black Labrador. What a lovely surprise when we opened the front door only to be welcomed by a gorgeous, large Christmas tree. The house is very spacious and easily accommodated all of us comfortably. The hot tub was a great hit with young and old. Many happy hours were spent at the enormous rustic dining table while some of the group cooked in the well resourced kitchen. Gapstile is situated within walking distance to many great pubs and High Ash Country Store which includes a Butcher, Cheese Shop, Wine Shop and a Coffee Shop, all offering excellent products. The Children so enjoyed the playground just set off the main road in the town. The owners were particularly responsive to any requests we had. We would love to return as it was one of our best holidays as a family. Highly recommended!

Lovely spacious accommodation for a group with beautiful views and a very quiet location. Be aware of steps in some of the downstairs rooms and an open ensuite bathroom upstairs. The lounge and dining kitchen are fabulous spaces for a group of 10. If going in Winter allow plenty of time for the place to warm up. We didn't experience the hot tub. Just needs a little more attention to detail as its new to the rental market. There is also a very friendly cat who lives nearby and will visit you.

We had a fantastic short stay at Gapstile and hope to return. We were a large group of 9 2 families, the house had loads of room for the kids to run around and play and a good setup of bedrooms and bathrooms for us all. The wood fired hot tub was a big hit with everyone we found lighting it in the morning then going out for the day it was hot by the time we got home and remained hot until the next day! Logs and kindling were available in local country stores for the hot tub and wood burner. A beautiful location with great access to attractions Black Country Museum, Shugborough House we enjoyed a walk to the village caf for milkshake and cake then back to the park for a play. It would be useful if a hoover or bigger broom could be available to clean the house particularly when using the wood burner and with young children. Would highly recommend anyone to stay here. Wonderful hosts!

We loved the house which felt like a home from home and was really comfortable and clean. Garden was great for the dogs and the hot tub was brilliant. Great location with plenty of pubs, lovely walks and shop and cafe nearby. Well definitely be back

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Gapstile, Rugeley

About Gapstile

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Wood-Fired Hot Tub

Two Wood-Burning Stoves

Parking for Seven Cars

Walkable Village Amenities

Huge Rustic Dining Table

Pet Friendly with Garden

Getting To Gapstile

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is Gapstile Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Goat's Head Inn

High Ash Country Store Coffee Shop

Abbots Bromley Village Café

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Gapstile Reviews