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The Moat House

4.0 star property
Stafford hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Nestled near Cannock Chase, The Moat House offers an upscale retreat with a warm welcome. Savor English breakfast at the Orangery Restaurant, unwind in the garden or connect to WiFi for a seamless stay.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Living room
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is £102
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, bedside lamps, and a small wooden nightstand with a phone.

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a teddy bear, and a brochure on the bed.

Twin Room, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a mirror.

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a tufted headboard, bedside lamps, and a small round table.

Superior Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Superior Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
Lower Penkridge Road, Acton Trussell, Stafford, England, ST17 0RJ

What's nearby

  • Cannock Chase - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Cannock Chase Country Park - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Penkridge Leisure Centre - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Ancient High House - 11 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Stafford Gatehouse Theatre - 13 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 49 min drive
  • Penkridge Station - 7 min drive
  • Stafford Station - 15 min drive
  • Stafford (XVB-Stafford Train Station) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sun Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • Hickorys Smokehouse
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Springslade Lodge - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Moat House

  • When you stay at The Moat House, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cannock Chase and Stafford Gatehouse Theatre. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Orangery Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge and a garden are other highlights. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travellers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 41 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Food and water bowls and off-lead area available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Orangery Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Moat House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Moat House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Moat House?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas and food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Moat House?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Moat House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Moat House and nearby?

The Moat House has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Moat House?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Orangery Restaurant.

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Reviews

The Moat House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant served delicious food, with many guests praising the quality and presentation of their meals. (120 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, well-cooked, and with a good selection. (75 reviews)
  • The property is very dog friendly and welcoming to pets. (9 reviews)
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Reviews

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8/10 Very good

Great location with excellent views, all staff are friendly and attentive, great dog friendly hotel.
Peter, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice comfortable "wedding venue" style hotel. Good bar food in characterful bar. Excellent breakfast. We would definitely come back.
Peter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were professional and friendly upon check in. Family room was a great size. Lovely grounds in a lovely little village
Kelly, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is the second time we have stayed and we will be back, friendly staff, lovely clean rooms hot breakfast and great accessibility to and from the motorway thank you
Rachel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable, as ever - have stayed several times. The vegetarian food selection was excellent and good to see they now have Guinness on draft
Jez, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely location and friendly staff.
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable stay with good food selection in the evening and excellent breakfast menu topped of with friendly staff making one feel valued.
James, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Room was excellent with 4 poster bed, aircon and outside seating, staff were great especially the manager who was very understanding and customer focussed.
Gerard, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely friendly, helpful staff on reception and in the bar and restaurant
Joanne, 1-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Good breakfast Lovely staff
Joanne, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was superb,
Richard, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stayed at this Hotel for one night x it was so absolutely perfect, had we realised this we would have stayed for two nights. However had other commitments. Location, ambience, food & drink all 10/10.
Dean, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Idea for dog with a large field for exercising. We had a large room with wide comfortable bed. Staff helpful and friendly. Will definitely be back
Alistair, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely stay for 1 night. Very hot so was hoping for aircon but not available. Staff provided 2 x fans which was well needed! Clean comfy room and bed. Fab surroundings and lovely food. Ordered the chateau briand which was delicious. Highly recommend.
Chaz, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in a fabulous location, only a few minutes drive from the motorway. Friendly staff, good food and a specious room.
Simon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel in a lovely environment. The staff were friendly and professional, food was good and room was spacious. Definitely recommended.
Derek, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was absolutely perfect…the room, the friendly and professional staff and the delicious breakfast
Helena, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely large room with views of the canal. Plenty of car parking and excellent dining facilities.
julie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very relaxing in wonderful setting. Staff professional, friendly and helpful and always smiling.
Calum, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

All staff were attentive. English breakfast was a wow - just returned from three months in South Africa and missed my english breakfast. Room 104 was very clean and tidy and very quiet to ensure a good nights sleep.
Ian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Warm, clean, lovely staff. Bar area has a wood burner, all meals good.
paul, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Check in was straight forward and our room was ready before time. The room was clean and comfortable. We had a couple of drinks in the bar then a very tasty meal in the restaurant. Overall a very pleasant experience. Thankyou
Steven, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very lovely and charming place to stay, staff were very friendly and helpful definitely a place to stay and will be coming back again
Ian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and the building has an amazing history
julie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff, very clean hotel.
Claire, 1-night trip