The Woodsman is so sweet you will simply want to stay forever. Set on a sustainable site, surrounded by wildflowers and rolling countryside is where your bespoke getaway awaits. With a picturesque outdoor space and a quaint and cosy interior, this quirky cabin promises one thing, a restorative retreat to nature.
The Woodsman
7.1 miles W of Stafford
Sleeps 2
From £107 per night
Cabin with wood-fired hot tub in Staffordshire: The cosiest cabin for a peaceful retreat to nature. Enjoy a day of exploring the local area before returning to light the hot tub and sinking into the dreamy ambience that surrounds your heavenly hideaway.
Overview
Step Inside
The cabin has a lovely open plan living space. There's a snug wood-burner, perfect for snuggling up by after a long winter's walk and delicious pub lunch. Sink into the gorgeous armchairs, set up a board game and enjoy an afternoon in front of the fire. The sumptuous double bed is to the rear of the cabin and ensures a serene night's sleep. The ensuite shower room can be found just behind the bedroom area and is the perfect space to freshen up after a day of adventures. The lovely kitchen has everything you need to prepare delicious holiday meals for you and your loved one. Including a double electric hob, toaster, kettle and fridge, as well as an amazing traditional Swiss Raclette Grill. Why not purchase some local cheeses from a farm shop and treat yourself to an indulgent feast, or head into the kitchen garden and help yourself to fruit, vegetables, and herbs and prepare a sensational seasonal dinner? There's also a small oven compartment within the wood-burner, perfect for cooking jacket potatoes. Once dinner is ready, you have the choice of dining inside at the handcrafted table or on a balmy summers eve why not head outside and embrace alfresco living.
Outdoors
As you step out to your private little garden space, the luxuries continue. The wood-fired hot tub is just wonderful for soaking away your worries and there's also a unique barbecue to use, great for cooking in nature. Once you're finished cooking, continue to stoke the fire, snuggle in, and enjoy sharing special stories as you gaze up to the star lit sky.
Eco-features
If you are looking for an eco-friendly hideaway, The Woodsman is the perfect sustainable getaway, with the site has been proudly awarded Gold status by Green Tourism. The surrounding wildflower meadow and native hedging plants have been chosen to attract pollinators. The site also has a 'long grass' policy throughout the spring and summer months to encourage, bees, butterflies and other insects. For lovers of wildlife, there are bird feeding stations, an insect hotel, hedgehog house and bee feeding station.
The beautiful toiletries have been supplied to guests in refillable bottles where possible. All cleaning products have low environmental impact and are supplied by a local plastic free shop, Roots Larder.
Where possible, solar panels are used to supply electricity to the hideaway and rainwater is harvested to water the plants on site. And finally, guests are encouraged to use the free onsite bikes to explore the local area. The Woodsman really does offer the perfect green getaway.
Explore
If you wish to venture from your cosy cabin, there is plenty of surrounding natural beauty to explore. Just around the corner is Loynton Moss Nature Reserve which boasts a rich, diverse wetland attracting numerous bird species. If you are visiting in spring, you will be greeted with the vibrant array of bluebells and stitchwort. For more wildlife walks head to Trentham Gardens and discover award-winning scenery, unspoilt woodland and a unique shopping village. Slightly further afield is one of England's finest landscapes, Cannock Chase. With magnificent woodland, it offers an array of walking and cycling routes.
Located on the exquisite Shropshire Union Canal, you will find Norbury Wharf, home to a variety of narrow boats. It is a lovely marina and boatyard, offering boat hire for those who wish to try something new. For independent shops, fine restaurants and charming boutiques take a trip to Eccleshall village or stop off at the gorgeous stately home, Weston Park. After a day full of exploring, you can retreat to your bespoke cabin and enjoy an enchanting evening under the stars.
Layout
Open plan living room with kitchen, dining and bedroom areas
Wood-burner. Electric 2 ring hob and small oven compartment within wood-burner, traditional Swiss Raclette grill, toaster, kettle and under-counter fridge. Double bed (4'6")
Shower room
With shower, WC and washbasin.
Extra Information
There are two other hideaways onsite, Shepherd's View (5111) and The Potting Shed (5103) .The whole site is called Copper Beech Glamping and is perfectly set up for the dreamiest retreat to nature. All hideaways are positioned in a way that they have plenty of privacy from one another.
Please note all logs for the wood-burner, hot tub and outdoor stove are generously supplied by the owner as well as charcoal for the barbecue.
Breakfast and barbecue hampers are also available to pre-order with the owners. Everything is produced on the farm where possible or from a local-award winning butcher.
More Details
Availability, reservations and pricing: From £107 per night
Need more time? Reserve any hideaway for up to 24 hours before booking
Choose to pay the balance in monthly instalments, once you've paid the deposit
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The Woodsman Reviews
4.9
Good or bad, we publish all the reviews left by the guests who have stayed at this property. Reviews policy
31 written reviews
Margaret
April 2026
The Woodsman is the perfect venue for a totally relaxing break. Everything is clean, comfy and simple, with lovely spaces indoors and out. Sitting in front of the log burner in the armchairs with a glass of wine after a long day enjoying the countryside was just perfect!
lesley
March 2026
Lovely property on a beautiful site credit to the owners. Hut well kitted out loved the tub and the log burner. Loved all the animals eg chickens doris and gladyals the sheep and the nameless black cat. Thank you for allowing us to stay ??
Fiona
March 2026
I recently stayed in the Woodsman and the property and surrounding areas were absolutely stunning.
The Lodge was exactly as described, the hampers were lovely and all the little Easter decorations were a cute touch. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here and stargazing in the wood fired hot tub was a phenomenal experience. Tabitha was beyond helpful as well, and was always on hand to provide any information or support I needed. Thankyou for a lovely stay, I would highly recommend staying here.
Jennifer
December 2025
We loved our NYE stay at The Woodsman, it is a very special place. Contact with Louise was quick and efficient, checking in was simple, we pre booked breakfast and raclette hampers which were wonderful.
Wooden Christmas decorations felt festive and in keeping, the place was well equipped and comfortable. Location was lovely, we walked to the local pub and a short drive into Eccleshall was well worth it. The wood fired hot tub was such a treat in the -5 frosty conditions and perfect for watching the winter sunset. Thank you!
Chris
December 2025
Absolutely perfect, gorgeous location and great cabins. We go away every year between Christmas and New Year for my birthday, and this place absolutely exceeded expectations. Tabitha and Steve are lovely people, very friendly and helpful. The site is clean, with plenty to do locally, and it was great to wake up each morning and see the sheep, chickens and horses. Can't recommend it enough. The hot tub was fantastic and the location is so quiet!
Celia
November 2025
Everyone should come and stay at Copper Beech. It's so peaceful and relaxing. You get very well looked after. I highly recommend this gorgeous place.
Daisy may
November 2025
Beautiful cabin, very peaceful, Tabitha was very helpful with instructions before and helped us during our stay. Love this place would definitely come back again and again.
Natalie
October 2025
A lovely stay in the woodsman, everything we needed for a weekend away for our anniversary. The hot tub and fire was lovely, and the autumnal decorations gave the place a real cosy feel!
Kirsty
August 2025
What an amazing place! beautiful, peaceful surroundings, perfect for escaping the normal busy life! We loved the hens, sheep, and horses being so close, and the little veg patch was great! We picked some raspberries and apples from the orchard that were delicious! I would also recommend the local pub that's a short walk down the lanes, we enjoyed a pint in the beer garden and fantastic steak meal on grill night at a very reasonable price! We really loved our little escape to the country! Thank you all!
Victoria
May 2025
We will definitely be returning and we’ve recommended it to all of our friends, a gorgeous break away!
James
December 2024
We cannot praise our stay at The Woodsman enough and had a lovely week over New Years at Copper Beech Glamping. The Cabin is incredibly cosy, modern in its structure and facilities with a classic wooden aesthetic and very warm too. We had a couple of -3°C nights and were perfectly comfortable with the log burner and heating. Tabitha and Steve were excellent hosts, quick to answer any queries and very generous with wood and kindling, we really cant thank them enough. The wood fire hot tub was a real highlight, easy to use and with beautiful views over the farmland, we particularly enjoyed a night-time dip stargazing! We were looking for a relaxing break away from hectic London and The woodsman ticked every box, we were very sad to leave!
Some activity recommendations:
- We walked the Tolkien Trail at Cannock Chase on New Years Day - beautiful scenery, fantastic walks and lots of deer! Only 30 minute drive from the cabin.
- From the cabin there is a lovely walk around Loynton Moss and down the canal to the pub at Norbury Junction to watch the narrow boats boats go by with a pint.
- The Cock Inn in Woodseaves was a really cosy pub with good beers - sadly ran out of time to eat there but menu looked great!
Tim
December 2024
Good morning!
Can I say a big thank you to you for providing such a lovely place to stay in an absolutely stunning area. We have enjoyed ourselves immensely. It was my wife’s Kristie’s 50th birthday so I wanted to bring her away to celebrate. We arrived quite late on Friday as we had to drop kids off at grandparents etc but straight away we were taken aback with the setting and all the little touches that you provided - especially the Christmas decorations.
Saturday we went for a walk down to the canal across some very muddy fields and in the afternoon went into Stoke to check out some of the numerous pottery places.
Finally yesterday we spent the day at Trentham Gardens as Kristie wanted to hunt out the fairies ??. We managed to find 15/21 without the guide ??
All good things must come to an end so
today unfortunately it’s back to real life…
Thanks again for a lovely weekend it has been magical, and this morning I found myself eyeing up the ‘Potting Shed’…..
We both hope that you and your family have a lovely Christmas and fantastic new year. Xx
Lee
November 2024
Such a lovely escape away from the world. The hut is a lovely place to be, with nice walks in the area. Hot tub is one of the best we've used and the provision of logs for it and the wood burner ensures you'll never be cold
Daisy may
November 2024
Such a wonderful relaxing weekend at the woodsman's would 100% come back.
Was miserable outside but the cabin is really cosy and well stocked up with wood.
The Perfect getaway from hectic life.
Victoria
October 2024
We loved staying here. The property was really cute with lots of personal touches. The location was ideal. Everything was super clean and well maintained. It was just perfect.
Samantha
August 2024
Perfect location, lovely market towns nearby, very well kept property and thoughtful hosts. BBQ and breakfasts packs were amazing! They genuinely have thought of everything, the only comment I’d make is pictures lead you to believe it’s totally secluded but there’s two other small dwellings to rent in a smallish field. Perfect if you were to go with other couples
Stephen
August 2024
Couple recommended it more to couples who want to get away just be a couple n relax, the location and setting is fantastic and I won't be bothered and can just chill, we went in August with the sun but would deffo go when it colder too, no hesitation
Gary
July 2024
Book now! You won't be disappointed!
A fantastic little property with everything you need for a getaway... I can honestly say it's the best, warm, cosy and homely property we have ever stayed in.
Fireplace, fire heated hot tub was amazing and everything you need for a great BBQ! Just take the food ??
No TV which made the experience even better.
Charlotte
July 2024
It was so lovely - to be able to collect your own eggs in the morning, go and pick lettuce and herbs for supper, total privacy and beautiful views ... near to good walks and pubs. I can't wait to get back there...
Ian
June 2024
Very very impressed with this property. Perfect for a relaxing break in very pleasant surroundings.
Excellent welcoming hosts, so many fantastic touches - hot tub, vegetable garden, bbq and fire pit (not used) Just such a cool place - very tastefully finished inside. Can’t wait to return in the autumn. Thank you Tabitha and Stephen
Tom
April 2024
This is a wonderful property to visit to escape for a couple of days. Beautiful surroundings, clean, comfortable and well equipped. Lovely owners who provide some nice extra touches. Very welcoming and I would highly recommend this as a lovely place to stay.
Jennine
February 2024
The woodsman was a perfect place for complete relaxation. The cabin has everything you need and more. The log fire made it so cozy at night. The star gazing in the hot tub...wonderful. We can't wait to return!!
Jess
October 2023
The Woodsman exceeded our expectations and the hosts, Tabitha and Stephen were so helpful and very generous with the extras in the property. The Woodsman was decorated for autumn with fabulous autumnal touches throughout. The hot tub was a lovely perk and on our last night the stars viewed from the tub were amazing. Being on a farm, it was great watching the sheep being rounded up and fed in the mornings.
Location wise: we walked to the Loyton Moss, Norbury Junction and a few halls (about 6 mile round trip) Dorve to Newport, Eccelshall and The RAF museum at Cosford.
Our stay was perfect and would love to return!
Vicky
September 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the woodsman. The perfect romantic birthday weekend. I'd love to recommend it to our friends but I'd like it to stay our special secret x
Elle
September 2023
We had an amazing stay at the woodmans it was one of the best we have stayed in and we will 100% be returning everything had been thought about with detail and care we had a fabulous stay and would highly recommend
Victoria
August 2023
We had an incredible, relaxing stay at the Woodsman. The cottage was well appointed, had everything we needed and lots of thoughtful touches. The wood-fired hot tub was a particular highlight. We took advantage of the breakfast hamper and were able to cook it out on the bbq. It was so peaceful and there was a great pub around the corner for our evening meal. Highly recommend!
Robert
August 2023
Had a wonderful honeymoon at the woodsman and will be coming back in September for my husbands birthday. Seriously cannot find a fault and would highly recommend!
Mary
May 2023
The property was just beautiful and the added touches the hosts left, such as a welcome tray with biscuits and hot chocolate was so thoughtful.
The location is perfect to unwind and disconnect and being able to pick vegetables from the patch and use the bikes to explore the local area was wonderful.
We’d highly recommend The Woodsman to anyone.
Aimee
February 2023
Cannot praise highly enough. The most idyllic, relaxing, comfortable setting for a romantic getaway.
Julia
January 2023
Excellent booking system and description spot on. I’d definitely book The Woodmans again and use Classic Cottages for further breaks.
Alison
September 2022
Lovely property. Beautiful views. Watch the stars from the hot tub. We wanted a relaxing stay and that it exactly what we got.
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