The Moat House

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Cannock Chase

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Property grounds
Interior
Garden
Property grounds
Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Lower Penkridge Road, Acton Trussell, Stafford, England, ST17 0RJ
  • Cannock Chase
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Stafford Gatehouse Theatre
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Shugborough Hall
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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 Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Double Room

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

Standard Double Room

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

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Stafford

In Stafford .At this Stafford hotel, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Cannock Chase and 6 miles (10 km) of Stafford Gatehouse Theatre. McArthurGlen Designer Outlet is within 9 miles (15 km) and Weston Park is within 12 miles (20 km).

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

  • ‪Central Co-op Florist - Wildwood - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Weeping Cross Fish Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chris's Fish Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Horse & Jockey - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Moat House

4-star hotel near Cannock Chase
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The business-friendly The Moat House also features a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a front-desk safe. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Stafford hotel is smoke free.

  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Moat House offers 41 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Living room

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

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

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Moat House to the airport?

The Moat House is 36.5 mi (39-min drive) away from the Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Moat House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Moat House.

Does The Moat House offer free breakfast?

The Moat House offers free English breakfast every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at The Moat House?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Moat House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Moat House?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Moat House have a pool?

The Moat House does not have a pool.

Does The Moat House have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Moat House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Moat House to downtown Stafford?

The Moat House is 0.1 mi away from Acton Trussell.

The Moat House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 631 out of 904 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 904 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 904 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 904 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 904 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

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

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

10/10 Excellent

Glyn

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

10/10 Excellent

RUTH

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

Excellence, friendly and very clean.

As always fantastic. Thank you each and everyone... the perfect stop over on the way to Plymouth for the ferry to Spain. Ser you again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Could do better!

It is a beautiful hotel, set in beautiful grounds on the canal. The reception checking in couldn’t have been more helpful. I ate in the bar the evening of my stay. I enjoyed my meal and the service was friendly and timely. My to negative comments were: 1. My room didn’t feel as luxurious as I had hoped and my bathroom was designed for a wheelchair user, it had a low basin and felt more like a hospital shower room. 2. Breakfast. I was leaving early Sunday morning and had called the hotel to enquire about breakfast. I was told there was no breakfast for me. I then sent a message and was told that a continental breakfast would be available. I thought I’d be going to the restaurant to have this breakfast with coffee and tea etc. instead I was provided with a takeaway breakfast bag, which consisted of orange juice, a big no no for a diabetic, but of course no dietary requirements were considered. An apple, banana, a yoghurt and a warm croissant. This croissant was a nice touch, but no butter or jam, just a dry croissant! I did get some jam eventually, but the whole breakfast thing was really disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

Great stay

The hotel is set in beautiful grounds. We stayed in room 119, it was beautifully decorated. I just wish that you could turn a light/lamp to really bright to make reading a book easier. The walls are thin, you can hear everything!! That being said i would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most liked was the whole of the Moat house house experience was the professional staff with excellent customer service skills. The excellent cleanliness of the whole hotel and grounds . Great dinning and food options available. A first class experience throughout the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disappointed with mobility facilities. Booked restaurant for the Sunday night for a family reunion but when we arrived were told the restaurant was closed Sunday and Monday. No quiet relaxing area due to library being used Saturday and Sunday Definitely not 4 star. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

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

Brilliant staff

Most positive aspect of the hotel was the staff who were outstanding in every area of the hotel including reception, bar and restaurant. The rooms were a bit dated but in good condition, mattress was not the best. Food quality was good and both food and drink decent value. The location is really nice with a lake at the front and a canal to the back. Overall very pleased and would certainly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel, food and gardens.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Benton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

AMIT

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

An amazing weekend

This was an absolutely amazing and perfect stay for the weekend. They are dog friendly and their hospitality is second to none, thank you team at Moat House. We will look forward to seeing you again soon. Kindest regards, Amit
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ADRIAN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and rela
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jithesh

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

Review

Had a nice stay. Natural surroundings. Close to motorway and easy access. Will recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

RUTH

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

Fabulous restaurant.

Everything was perfect. So perfect, on our return journey back to Spain we are changing our booking from a different hotel to stay another night at The Moat House. Fantastic, thank you. P.s. The Restaurant is fabulous along with all of the staff. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

2nd stay

2nd stay at this lovely hotel, lin its beautiful location. Good in restaurant is delicious. Staff all lovely friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheenagh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location, just off the M6 for travelling further north. We only stayed 1 night but the service was excellent and a lovely area to walk the canal which was close by. The bar was lovely, meals excellent along with the staff. And perfect if you have a dog with you. Just can’t fault it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

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

Experience

The staff in the bar were very helpful, Receptionist was not too pleasant at check in. Nice relaxing hotel with good food.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice stay, very friendy staff. Location nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at the Moat House several times, and always eaten in the restaurant. We have always found the rooms to be spacious, clean and comfortable, and the food in the restaurant, both evening meals and breakfast very good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

Great hotel

Great stay enhanced by a complimentary room upgrade to a lovely suite. Much appreciated. Slightly disappointing selection for Sunday evening bar meals as they had run out of various dishes. Overall- can't wait for a reaon to stay again .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and comfortable, breakfast was excellent and the staff were courteous and friendly. I would highly recommend a stay at the moat house hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location and lovely grounds next to a canal.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Excellent stay

What a lovely little find this was, perfect for us and even better they accept pets! Will be coming back in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. We and our dog loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025