1 / 17Cosy Nook - Rushton
Rushton Spencer, Staffordshire
A one bedroom cottage for two at Rushton Spencer near Leek, with a fully enclosed garden, three separate places to sit outside and three dogs welcome.
A cottage that sleeps two has three separate places to sit outside it. Not a terrace and a bench, but three, on different sides of the building, so the outdoor half of a day can move. Cosy Nook is a dog friendly cottage on a lane at Rushton Spencer, one bedroom over a ground floor bathroom, its garden fully enclosed with a gate into open field. What a dog wants most is somewhere that is neither indoors nor a walk, and the hours in between are what this place has thought about.
Inside is one room doing several jobs. The lounge has a reclaimed board floor under a beamed ceiling with the dining table in it, books and records to one side, and the bathroom leads off the kitchen rather than a landing. Upstairs is a twin rather than a double, worth knowing in advance. A hose outside deals with what the field puts on a dog.
Morning, and the garden has been divided up already. One dog is against the wall where the stone has warmed, one is at the gate watching the field for something that has not happened, and the third followed whoever went out with the coffee. Somebody moves a chair round the corner and the whole arrangement shifts with it.
Rudyard Lake, 2.5 miles north, is a reservoir dug to feed the canals and long enough to walk the length of, a miniature railway on one shore and woods down the other. The Kiplings met beside it and named their son after it. The Dane runs beyond at Danebridge, and Lud's Church opens above Gradbach, a mossy chasm you go down into. Three dogs get water, wood and a hole in a hill.
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from £460 for 7 nights
Cosy Nook - Rushton takes 3 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 3 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- The garden is so beautiful and well laid out and fully enclosed
- Dog Facilities
- Outdoor tap
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Rooms
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £460 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 14:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Bbq, Parking, Wifi
Cosy Nook - Rushton from £460 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Cosy Nook - Rushton dog friendly?
Yes, Cosy Nook is a dog-friendly cottage that welcomes up to three dogs. The garden is fully enclosed with a gate that opens onto open field, and there's a hose outside for washing muddy paws after a walk — the kind of practical detail that makes a real difference.
Are dogs allowed at Cosy Nook - Rushton year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions, so it's best to check directly with the owner when booking to confirm availability and any conditions around your stay.
What should I know before visiting Cosy Nook - Rushton with my dog?
The enclosed garden and gate onto open field give dogs plenty of space to roam safely, and the outdoor hose is handy after muddy walks. It's worth knowing the sleeping arrangement upstairs is a twin rather than a double. Nearby, Rudyard Lake (2.5 miles north) offers a good long walk, and Lud's Church — a mossy chasm above Gradbach — is a memorable outing for dogs who like a bit of adventure.
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Cosy Nook - Rushton from £460 for 7 nights
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