| a complimentary full english or continental breakfast is provided, and the restaurant serves traditional british cuisine. some rooms also have whirlpool tubs. built in 1827, this traditional country pub with guestrooms is 5. the pub features a beer garden with a guest patio area. 7 miles from rugeley town train station and 9 miles from the cannock chase visitors centre. the unassuming rooms feature en suite bathrooms, tvs and free wifi, as well as tea and coffeemaking equipment. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Manchester Airport 1 hr 26
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