The Moat House

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

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

Twin Room, Accessible

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

Superior Double Room

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

Superior Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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
  • Cannock Chase Country Park - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Ancient High House - 9 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • The Chase Golf Club - 10 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Stafford Gatehouse Theatre - 10 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wildwood - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Boat Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Radford Bank Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Weeping Cross Fish Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Highfield Fish Bar - ‬8 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 securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. 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
  • Limited onsite self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 Ancient High House 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.

Are there connecting rooms at The Moat House?

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.

The Moat House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 690 out of 987 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 987 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 987 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 987 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 987 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room 102. Conveniently located but far too noisy. Woken up at 4am by neighbours using the loo. Not acceptable. Nice bar area and good restaurant. If you have a choice, stay in the older part of the building.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great room lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scarlet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

Friendly staff

Such a brilliant dog friendly hotel. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The food was also fantastic and dogs were allowed in the bar area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, very clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Take a blanket

Located in easy reach of the M6 The Moat House should be good for an overnight stay. Our first impression was let down in that the room allocated to us was unheated with no way of turning the radiator on. It was very cold. It seems that the heating is timed to come on periodically during the day and that the manager is the only person who can set this and the only person who knows what time it does come on. The receptionist did provide us with a free standing electric heater - which leads you to think this isn't an unusual occurrence. The restaurant has aspirations with a fancy but not very affordable menu. Not fast food but sadly not even quick enough food, a single course took an hour to be served. The breakfast, included in our room rate, was very good. There are lots of steps the hotel is probably not well suited to anyone with mobility problems. There was a large wedding party the night of our stay, which was largely kept to its own areas, but does put stress on the staff we felt.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rose-marie

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

Good Overnight Stop

Easy check in, receptionist helpful, polite, room spacious & clean. Meals evening & breakfast were of good quality & staff helpful & polite. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

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

Brilliant!

Lovely hotel and a beautiful room, very characterful. Staff cheerful and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ralph

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

Comfort break.stayed both ways on visit to Lancs

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed one night for a wedding. The room was ready earlier than suggested which is always a bonus. Room comfortable with apace
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always very clean, comfortable, and the staff very helpful and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

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

10/10 Excellent

melanie

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic but a special mention to all the staff who were so friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marta

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

Lovely place

Nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay at Moat House. Everything was
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Roger

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Handy for the M6

An attractive large country hotel very close to the M6. Our room was hot and quite noisy from the constant traffic on the motorway so we couldn’t open the windows to cool down. We had a couple of fans which helped but they also made some noise. There seemed to be a shortage of staff : on arrival I had to go quite a way in search of someone to check us in as the reception desk was deserted. Apparently the receptionist had been upstairs preparing a room, although it was 6pm. Our dinner in the restaurant which was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bar area and we ate from that menu rather than the main restaurant. Good quality staff throughout aside from the breakfast team who , unfortunately , were somewhat off the pace during all 3 days of our stay .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

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