You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Idyllic 2 bedroom Canal facing Cottage in Hopwas
Charming cottage which is furnished to a high specification, overlooking the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal located within the highly desirable village of Hopwas.
The location is perfect for a romantic getaways, family retreats and walking holidays.
There are two excellent country pubs literally on the doorstep of the property which are perfect for a few drinks or a nice meal.
The location means its only a short drive to Lichfield or Tamworth.
There is 1 x external CCTV camera at the property above the front door for guest security and to protect the property when not occupied, the camera will be switched on.
The property is situated right on the canal toe path. .
Property manager
Laura Clark
Property amenities
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Electric kettle
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
1 bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Toilet paper
Soap
Hair dryer
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Laundry
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
2 total pets
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
On the waterfront
In a rural location
Near a zoo
In a village
Things to do
Water park
Wildlife and game walks nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hiking nearby
Theme parks nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
Hopwas, England
What's nearby
Tamworth Castle - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
The Snow Dome - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
Drayton Manor Theme Park - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
Lichfield Cathedral - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
National Memorial Arboretum - 13 min drive - 13.3 km
Getting around
Tamworth Station - 9 min drive
Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's Tamworth 2 - 4 min drive
Tamworth Arms - 3 min drive
The Riftswood - 4 min drive
The Ladybridge Beefeater - 4 min drive
Nando's - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Idyllic 2 bedroom Canal facing Cottage in Hopwas pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).
What time is check-in at Idyllic 2 bedroom Canal facing Cottage in Hopwas?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Idyllic 2 bedroom Canal facing Cottage in Hopwas?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Idyllic 2 bedroom Canal facing Cottage in Hopwas located?
This family-friendly Tamworth cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Tamworth Castle, Namco Funscape and The Snow Dome. Drayton Manor Theme Park and Pooley Country Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Idyllic 2 bedroom Canal facing Cottage in Hopwas Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews
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Cleanliness
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Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
John
2 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Facilities very good, beds comfortable, kitchen well equipped would recommend this property and would certainly come back myself.
We had a wonderful trip. The house was just as advertised. It was so much fun being in the canal and seeing all of the boats pass by. Wondefuul walking trail and the pubs nearby were top notch. The town has a lot to offer. Thanks for a wonderful stay.
Perfect property, Perfect location.
Everything you would possibly need in the house.
Lovely walks and good local pubs across the road. Friendly, helpful host.
A perfect location for a relaxing holiday. Ideal with 2 pubs very close by for food and drink.
Lots of lovely walks to go on. Ideal with the dogs. Lovely sitting outside in the sun watching people and boats going past. Lovely decorated and clean accommodation.
The swiss cottage was a perfect place to stay. Two great restaurants nearby, very comfortable beds. Made friends with the local ducks that stop by for a bite to eat and to hang out. Highly recommend to stay and will definitely be back in the future!
Good property on side of canal. Have to park at pub & walk along towpath for about 20 yards under bridge (no issue for us). 2 great pubs - Tame Otter was outstanding. Bit noisy as main road bridge right next to property - but you can’t have it all!! Beds very comfortable & nicely furnished. Great for a few days.
We had a really lovely short stay at Swiss Cottage. Great location for shopping, snowdome and other attractions but equally great for a quiet stay enjoying walking by the canal.
Swiss Cottage was exactly what we were after. Charming cottage with everything you needed right there. Lovely touches with a welcome basket, toiletries, games etc. The kids are asking when we can go back! Thank you
The property was just what we needed. I met my daughter and we stayed for two nights, travelling the short distance to the NEC for a show. Parking was good. The kitchen well equipped. The place was comfortable and warm. Would rebook again. Plus the crisps, cookies and range of tea and coffee was a lovely touch.
We had lovely weather and spent a lot of time sitting outside the cottage with a glass of wine while chatting to all the narrowboat owners passing by. Definitely take bird feed for all the ducks on the doorstep and the moorhens. Dog had 6 walks a day up and down the canal, he was in doggy heaven. Pubs right on the doorstep. Hope to return. xx
Me and my wife took our 2 kids (8&3) to thomas land and stayed in the property which was just 10 mins drive away which was idiliic. Beautiful house in a stunning location overlooking the canal. The kids LOVED watching the boats and ducks. Lovely welcome hamper and water and pint of milk in the fridge. Included stair gates, games, tv’s in the rooms was brilliant. And 2 nice pubs within throwing distance. Would highly highly recommend.
I feel very fortunate to have found this pretty canal-side property in Hopwas
It’s about a 40 minute drive to Derby where I was visiting family .
The property is really unusual being on the canal tow path next to a gorgeous pub “the tame otter”
the property itself has everything you need and has a lovely cosy feel to it
although there’s not no direct parking outside it wasn’t a problem as you can park at the pub and it’s literally only a few metres to the front door walking under the canal bridge. .
The Tame Otter pub is also really worth a visit my daughter and I had a lovely meal there and they catered easily for her vegan diet
I absolutely loved my stay at the cottage
I’m just sorry to be going home so early.
Hope to return very soon ❤️
We stayed at Swiss Cottage for a short 3 night New Year's break. What a wonderful cottage in the most idyllic setting and perfect location on the canal towpath. Miles and miles of excellent walking, our miniature Dachshund Bobby was in his element. Whittington is a beautiful chocolate box village to visit and well worth the 8 miles walk round trip, the 2 pubs there were very nice and a welcome break mid walk.
Swiss Cottage is a stones throw from 2 excellent pubs both serving fabulous food, the little social club also a stones throw in the opposite direction is also worth a visit, the locals where very friendly and welcomed us everywhere we went.
Our host Laura was very helpful and the welcome pack was much appreciated too especially the bubbles to celebrate the New Year.
The cottage was the envy of so many locals we spoke to and there were many.
We had the most wonderful and memorable time and New Year in Swiss Cottage in Hopwas. We would highly recommend it and will definately be returning.
Peter and Jeanette M
Jeanette M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
2/10 Terrible
alison l.
2 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Safety and access issues and a
Hello Laura,
Thank you for the use of your cottage and I did have a nice time. However, I sadly do think I should point out a few things.
The downstairs bathroom sink water is regurgitating up the shower waste and there were dirty particles within in. This was worse when I emptied a full sink of water. It also had a mild smell when that happened. The towel rail there is also very hot to touch.
The tap in the kitchen sink is rather wobbly. The microwave is not safe to use in its current position above the fridge freezer due to its height. I saw there was a collapsible step, which I'm guessing is to help with this problem, but again poses a safety issue.
There was a smell, I think from the kitchen sink, on Sunday eve which eased by Monday eve. It was acidic and not unlike cat pee. It did go away though and I suspect it's a drain issue.
I do think the addition of an access statement to your listing would be pragmatic. I found the stairs, in parts, to be difficult as there is not a continuous hand rail. They were also a little steeper than I'm used to. I had no idea the ensuite double was on a second floor and it did cause me some difficulty with my arthritis. It would also be helpful for other guests to know parking is a couple of hundred yards away and in a pub overflow car park.
The sink in the ensuite does not, as I see from the label you have placed on it, provide any hot water. I do believe this is a basic sanitary requirement for all bathrooms used by any member of the
We were a little apprehensive about the vicinity of the A51, but did not find this intrusive. It was a gentle pleasure to see the canal boats going past, and the children on their morning route to the village primary school.
We stayed as four adults- lovely walks and pubs around. We did the quiz at the Fox and ate at the Tame Otter. We also visited Lichfield and the National Arboretum
The cottage is warm and comfortable and we enjoyed our stay very much. The welcome pack was much appreciated.
Originally tried to book hotels in Birmingham but they were fully booked. We would never have found this beauty of a place otherwise. Beautiful holiday house, location is just amazing. Loved watching the ducks and the barges. The sunny weather just rounded off a great weekend.
Beautiful cottage, in idyllic location. Every thing I could need, and perfectly clean. The dog and I adored it. And all my friends want to holiday there, even though they only live 5 miles down the road.