The Pod

Settled in The Blythe near the village of Hixon, Staffordshire is The Pod at Bank House Farm. This romantic dwelling welcomes two guests for a romantic retreat on a truly tranquil small holding with stunning views over the surrounding countryside, a private decking with barbecue and fire pit and a sumptuous super-king-size bed.

After a day of exploring, unwind on the furniture in the garden and fire up the barbecue for a delicious alfresco meal which you can enjoy while you bask in the gentle warmth of the fire pit with a glass of wine in hand. When the sun dips behind the rolling fields, take a short walk to the private shower room to wash off the day’s adventures ahead of sloping off to sleep in the super-king-size bed.

If you can tear yourself away from this idyllic setting where you can admire pygmy goats and lambs, take a short drive to Kingston where you can enjoy a date night at The Shrewsbury Arms pub serving delectable meals and a variety of drinks. There is a wealth of history woven throughout the countryside offering guests countless opportunities to delve into the past; explore the ruins of Chartley Castle or head to the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to amble around the National Trust site of Shugborough Estate home to an impressive Georgian Mansion that runs guided tours with costumed staff and expansive lavish grounds that guests can admire.

The Cannock Chase AONB is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and is famed for its plethora of walking, cycling, and hiking trails as well as unique segway rides and tree-top adventure trails. More thrills can also be found at Alton Towers which is a scenic drive away, take advantage of the many rides ranging from gentle attractions to thrilling coasters, a guaranteed full day of fun!