The Moat House

Hotels
9 (1075 reviews)
Acton Trussell, Lower Penkridge Road , Stafford , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and attentive staff
Beautiful surroundings
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Occasional noise issues
Some food quality concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
8.89
Clean, well maintained.
Service
9.36
Staff were very friendly, attentive, and helpful.
Location
9.4
Superb location alongside the canal, close to motorway.
Room Quality
8.85
Comfortable and well-designed rooms.
Amenities
8.38
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
9.34
Considering the experience, it represents good value.
Food and Beverage
8.39
Food quality varied; some meals had issues but generally good.
Overall Experience
9.36
Overall, guests enjoyed their pleasant stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 19:33

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Indulge in the charm of a Grade II listed 15th-century manor house with four-star luxury rooms and exquisite dining options.

Award-Winning Dining
Savor the culinary delights at the hotel's Restaurant boasting 2 AA rosettes, offering diverse menus with picturesque countryside and canal views from the elegant conservatory.

Historic Charm and Modern Comfort
Experience the blend of history and comfort with 14th-century beams in the Brasserie Bar, alongside well-appointed rooms featuring luxury furnishings and modern amenities.

To immerse yourself in this historic luxury and culinary excellence, book your stay at The Moat House now.

Important information:

The Moat House's award-winning Conservatory restaurant is also open for nonresidents, therefore advance reservations are essential for Friday and Saturday nights.

A discounted menu is available Monday - Friday for residents of The Moat House.

An 'Early Doors' menu is served Sunday - Friday from 18:30 - 19:45.

Please note the restaurant is closed on Sunday evenings. Bar food is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BHX

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 17 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1075 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.89
Service: 9.36
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8.85
Amenities: 8.38
Value for Money: 9.34
Food and Beverage: 8.39
Overall Experience: 9.36
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B.J. couple nl
8
Prima verblijf
Pros:

Leuk oud hotel

Cons:

De matrassen waren te zacht voor ons maar zal voor anderen helemaal goed zijn.
De badkamer kan wel een upgrade gebruiken maar functioneert nog prima.

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
C
caroline couple gb
10
Relaxed, friendly and happy
Pros:

Dog friendly

Cons:

Nothing all good

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller gb
9
Generally a great hotel but a little dated.
Pros:

Location is great. Hotel grounds are nice. Staff are helpful and friendly.

Cons:

Rooms are a little dated. TV is basic (not a smart TV so no Netflix or YouTube). Breakfast service starts at 7am. This is a little late if you need to get on the road as a business traveller.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
J
Jane couple gb
9
Enjoyed the location and relaxed environment
Pros:

Outside area and lovely large room

Cons:

Restaurant was a bit pricy for the quality

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
J
Jennifer couple gb
7
So much more potential than it offers, but a beautiful spot!
Pros:

Beautiful grounds in a lovely location. Building has character but could do with a bit of TLC

Cons:

The service was a bit hit and miss, and ‘pub’ area was great but the restaurant was disappointing compared.

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Andrea solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-02 via Nuitee
D
Desmond solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Location just off M6 and in beautiful grounds. The food is first class and just the right proportions. Despite a few gripes, this is a lovely hotel, but definitely geared more for weddings

Cons:

Music too loud at breakfast and massive, hot duvet - but of course some people like the heating on all the time!
The car chargers are Pod Point that not everyone uses and no opportunity to pay by card.

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
J
John couple gb
9
Relaxing overnight stay good parking food was good but table service was poor waiting a long time for order to be taken
Pros:

Location good room comfortable bed very scenic

Cons:

Bedside light didn’t work
Table service was poor

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
N
Nigel couple gb
9
2026-04-28 via Nuitee
R
Rupert extended_group gb
10
2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Emma solo_traveller gb
10
Will definitely stay again!
Pros:

Really lovely bedroom, great surroundings and fab breakfast!

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
A
Alan couple gb
10
A real treat and retreat. A lovely area to stay in and the staff were fantastic.
Pros:

Everything! The grounds were so lovely. We did alot of walking to discover the canal at the rear. Loved the pond at the front with all the ducks and swans.

Cons:

There was nothing to dislike!

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Ray solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Location was great good parking great. Staff

Cons:

Possibly if we could have had some tee or coffee on the self service along with some bread and butter rather than having to order it

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
J
Jim Thomson couple gb
9
Great place to stay, great location for visiting the area.
Pros:

The hotel is beautiful from every angle. Our room was spotless, and had a very comfy bed. Well kept gardens, outside seating, by the canal. Swans roam freely in the gardens and lake. It helped that the weather was great. Great place to stay.

Cons:

Can't think of a single thing. If this hotel is not perfect, then I would like to see the one that is.

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
T
tim solo_traveller gb
10
Up to usual standard
Pros:

We were very surprised to be given a suite when we arrived at no additional cost

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
C
Charles extended_group gb
8
Excellent, no complaints
Pros:

All went well...stayed there before and it was to the same good standard

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-20 via Nuitee
K
Katharine extended_group gb
9
2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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Anne couple gb
9
A beautiful haven of tranquility beside a quiet pond with so much character.
Pros:

Breakfast. I found I was able to have a lovely healthy breakfast, along with plenty of delicious coffee. The staff were so helpful and friendly. And, of course, we had a lovely view into the gounds of the hotel.

Cons:

The only thing, really, was the lack of vegetables at dinner. The only side dish that was non-potato veggies, was buttered carrot and swede at £5.95. I'd bought a kilo of carrots in Aldi the previous week for 4p and swede for about 10p each in the special Easter deals from our supermarkets. I really would have preferred something GREEN.

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Andy solo_traveller gb
7
Great location, nice place, very accommodating staff.
Pros:

I arrived just past 8pm and the restaurant was closed so I had to go into Stafford for dinner so can't rate dinner. But breakfast was good and the service was excellent.

Cons:

Not being able to have dinner past 8pm was annoying.

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
J
John extended_group gb
10
Great Value Lovely Room
Pros:

Lovely Room, great location and freindly staff. Good Breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-17 via Nuitee