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The Moat House

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Cannock Chase
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Property grounds
Property grounds
Superior Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Interior
Garden

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Lower Penkridge Road, Acton Trussell, Stafford, England, ST17 0RJ
  • Place, Cannock Chase
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Stafford Gatehouse Theatre
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Stafford Castle
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪43 min drive‬
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Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Accessible | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Twin Room, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Family Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Stafford

Located 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Cannock Chase, The Moat House is within a 10-minute drive of other popular attractions like Stafford Gatehouse Theatre. This 4-star hotel has 41 rooms and welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Cannock Chase - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Stafford Gatehouse Theatre - 10 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Stafford Castle - 12 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Staffordshire County Showground - 13 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Shugborough Hall - 13 min drive - 6.3 miles

Getting around

  • Penkridge Station - 6 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wildwood - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Weeping Cross Fish Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chris Fish Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Boat Inn - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Moat House

Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Cannock Chase
Guests of The Moat House enjoy free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a banquet hall. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls and an off-leash area. This smoke-free hotel also has a garden.
Guests can enjoy flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, safes, and phones.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Orangery Restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Living room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Moat House?

The Moat House offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do near The Moat House?

This hotel is located in Stafford, close to Stafford Castle, Shugborough Hall, and Cannock Chase. You'll also find Cannock Chase Country Park and Stafford Gatehouse Theatre within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Moat House?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Moat House include a casino on the premises?

No, The Moat House doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Moat House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Moat House a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like free Internet access as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Moat House?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Moat House have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Moat House serves free English breakfast at Orangery Restaurant each morning.

Will The Moat House allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Moat House for a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per stay. The property also provides an off-leash area and food and water bowls.

Does The Moat House have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from The Moat House?

The closest major airport to The Moat House is Birmingham Airport (BHX), which is about 26.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Moat House?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Moat House.

Reviews

The Moat House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 664 out of 951 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 951 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 951 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 951 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 951 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Nigel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice property in a lovely setting. It has a particularly bad problem with flies in the bar and restaurant; so challenging that it became impossible to eat within the building in the evening. A real shame as otherwise this meant for a comfortable stay. Sadly I wouldn’t return for this reason.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stefan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel although a little dated
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice building, lovely outside seating area and large pond, canal to the rear. Noise from motorway..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadien

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The restaurant let this stay down. Lots of items in the menu were not available and communication was poor in relation to this. Service was also slow. To be fair they did apologies and were nice. Other than that, the hotel staff were excellent and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Damian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel in beautiful setting, great staff.

Our room had over bath shower not like the one we had booked. We asked for a room with a walk in shower as partner had new knee. Receptionist sorted this for us. The second room didn’t smell of dog. Unfortunately the sheets had spots of blood on - told reception on our way to dinner. Sheets were replaced and a discount of £20 was given. Good quality towels but one with a hole in. Bar staff were excellent and food was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed for one night, had a fantastic meal, the room was clean and comfortable, staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A gem of a hotel, beautiful setting. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

moira

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access from motorway but feels so relaxing and as if in the deep countryside. Lovely location, excellent restaurant and very helpful staff. This was our second stay and we will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, rugby

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful location and environment, professional staff and absolutely superb food and service (we were a private party). Thank you all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Booked this hotel for a stop over on way home to Scotland and found a hidden gem. Set in beautiful surroundings adjacent to the canal and lovely beer garden in front of picturesque pond. The buildings and interior decor were beautiful at very reasonable room rates. Very friendly efficient staff and nice food. Couldn’t fault it for anything and will defo return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful setting which was even better in the glorious sunshine we had. Had a fantastic suite overlooking the canal. Tastefully decorated and so much space. Nice meal in the bar which had a lovely atmosphere. So nice to walk around the lakes andby the canal.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

philip

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will go back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a super weekend, would totally recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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