Hippo's Rest
Stoke-on-Trent, Central England
🚆 Nearest station: · 2.1 mi
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 1.1 mi (Open Charge Map)
Hippo's Rest is a cosy cottage near Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire, sleeping 2 and well suited to a couple after a quiet escape. The Geological Gallery at Biddulph Grange Garden is 2.4 mi away, with Ford Green Hall and Congleton Museum a little further at 3.8 and 4 miles respectively, giving you a few options for a gentle day out. For food, The Ash Inn is just 0.5 mi away and The Gardeners Arms is 0.8 mi off, both handy for an evening meal without much travelling. Kidsgrove station, 2.1 mi away, makes it easy to arrive without a car, and the surrounding area offers a relaxed base for exploring Staffordshire's countryside and local museums at your own pace.
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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 2.4 mi
Geological Gallery at Biddulph Grange Garden
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 3.8 mi
Ford Green Hall
Ford Green Hall is a 17th-century Staffordshire farmhouse museum in Stoke-on-Trent, bringing the yea...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 4 mi
Congleton Museum
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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 5.7 mi
Apedale Heritage Centre
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Potteries Museum and Art Gallery
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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 6 mi
Etruria Industrial Museum
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