The Lazy Mare by The Water, Admaston, near Rugeley, Staffordshire
Admaston, near Abbots Bromley · Beside Blithfield Reservoir
A Shepherd's Hut for Two Beside Blithfield Reservoir
A studio shepherd's hut for two at Admaston, 3.2 miles from Abbots Bromley and 6.3 miles from Rugeley, with a solid fuel hot tub and access to fields and Blithfield Reservoir. The reservoir's fly fishing is run separately on paid permits.
A romantic hot tub hut, not a fishing base with its own water. Sykes lists The Lazy Mare as a hut for two with a solid fuel hot tub and fields running to Blithfield Reservoir, rated 4.8 from 41 reviews. Our older listing said no hot tub and dogs allowed; the current listing has a hot tub and takes no pets. Fishing on the reservoir is trout fly fishing on day or four hour permits from Blithfield Anglers. Note: there is no fishing on site.
Good for
- Couples wanting a hot tub and reservoir walks
- Fly anglers happy to buy a Blithfield permit
Think twice if
- You have a dog: no pets are accepted
- You want coarse or carp fishing: Blithfield is a trout fly fishery
Bring extra fuel money
Fuel for the first hot tub light is provided; more can be bought at extra cost.
What a Stay at The Lazy Mare Shepherd’s Hut Is Like
The Lazy Mare by The Water is a shepherd's hut at Admaston, beside Blithfield Reservoir in rural Staffordshire, 3.2 miles from Abbots Bromley, 6.3 miles from Rugeley and 13.5 miles from Stafford.
It sleeps two in an open plan studio with a double bed, a kitchen area with a one ring electric hob, microwave and mini fridge, and a walk-in shower. Outside there is decking with furniture, a charcoal barbecue, a lawn with a solid fuel hot tub and parking for one car. It accepts no pets, no smoking and no children, and a £100 Good Housekeeping Bond applies.
The hut has private access across fields and along the reservoir. Fishing on Blithfield is trout fly fishing run by Blithfield Anglers, with day and four hour permits from £20.
Written from guest reviews and the venue’s published details. We have not stayed here ourselves.
The Fishing at The Lazy Mare Shepherd’s Hut
There is no fishing on site. Blithfield Reservoir next door is a separate trout fly fishery that sells its own permits.
Which lake is which
| Lake | Type | Pegs | Size | Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blithfield Reservoir | Trout fly fishery, paid permits, not run by the hut | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Trout |
Tickets, times and rules
| Who runs the fishing | Blithfield Anglers, not the hut |
| Method | Trout fly fishing |
| Permits | Day or four hour permits from £20 |
The Lodges
One shepherd's hut for two adults.
What Guests Say
Consistently praised
- The hot tub
- Helpful host
Summarised in our own words from public reviews. Read the reviews on Sykes.
Questions About The Lazy Mare Shepherd’s Hut
Can I fish at The Lazy Mare?
Not at the hut. Blithfield Reservoir alongside is a trout fly fishery that sells day and four hour permits.
Source: Sykes listing; Blithfield Anglers
Does it have a hot tub?
Yes, a solid fuel hot tub. Fuel for the first light is provided.
Source: Sykes listing
Are dogs allowed?
No. The listing says no pets.
Source: Sykes listing
Can children stay?
No, the property does not accept children.
Source: Sykes listing
Getting There
Admaston, near Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire. Postcode not confirmed.
Abbots Bromley 3.2 miles, Rugeley 6.3 miles.
