Hotel Rudyard

Hotels
8.5 (1580 reviews)
Lake Road, Rudyard, Nr Leek, Staffordshire , Leek , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food quality
Beautiful location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room maintenance concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.64
Room cleanliness had mixed reviews, with mentions of dust and maintenance issues.
Service
9.11
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.15
Several reviews highlighted the beautiful location and convenient access.
Room Quality
7.6
Numerous comments about room size and comfort, with some maintenance concerns.
Amenities
8.63
Basic amenities were present, but there were complaints about water pressure and towel provisions.
Value for Money
8.09
Value perception varied with some positive remarks, but some dissatisfaction with facilities.
Food and Beverage
9.14
Food quality received high praise, especially breakfast.
Overall Experience
8.61
General consensus was a pleasant stay with room for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 03:29

Property Description

Beautiful Setting on Rudyard Lake
Located on the edge of Rudyard Lake, Hotel Rudyard offers a picturesque backdrop for your stay. With 12 charming rooms, a cozy restaurant, and a welcoming bar, this 3-star country hotel provides a tranquil escape.

Comfortable Rooms and Carvery Restaurant
Each room features an en suite bathroom and tea/coffee facilities, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay. Indulge in delicious meals at the carvery restaurant, open every day of the week, adding a delightful culinary experience to your visit.

Convenient Location for Exploring
Situated just 2 miles from Leek, Hotel Rudyard is a short drive from Alton Towers Theme Park and the stunning Peak District National Park. Whether you're seeking thrills or nature adventures, this hotel serves as the perfect base for your explorations.

Experience the charm of Hotel Rudyard - book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public 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 available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 3 years old and over stay for £20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1580 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.64
Service: 9.11
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 8.09
Food and Beverage: 9.14
Overall Experience: 8.61
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Teddy • couple • gb
10
Great location
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Louise • family_with_children • es
7
Cons:

Restaurant and bar closing too early.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Gaynor • extended_group • gb
8
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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CAROL • family_with_children • gb
8
Very enjoyable
Pros:

Location was excellent
Room good
Breakfast plenty of choice, but not excellent

Cons:

Breakfast could of been better

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Mukum • couple • gb
10
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Jillian • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Kiera • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Area was stunning, staff were lovely and accommodating.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Philip • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Friendly perfect location

Cons:

Decorations painting need doing properly in the room

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • family_with_children • gb
8
Beautiful location, amazing staff.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Very noisy with guest above us. Disturbed our sleep. Spiders and carcasses within the cottage.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Page • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • gb
10
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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john • solo_traveller • gb
10
Gem of a hotel
Pros:

Every so often you find a gem of a hotel
Staff excellent and friendly
Amazing freshly cooked breakfast
High quality restaurant
Great outdoor area and also beside a lake.
Amazing value
I highly recommend this hotel

Cons:

Nothing to report here

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Geraldine • couple • gb
8
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
10
Excellent value hotel in lovely location .
Pros:

This place is amazing value for money.We had a comfortable room with real coffee maker. Excellent breakfast is included. Our meals in the evening were good and there was a wide choice. The setting is amazing: overlooking a pretty valley with a lake. There are lots of places to walk nearby and a small railway that seems to run only at holiday times. The hotel gardens are pretty and there is plenty of outdoor seating in sunny spots. All the hotel staff were pleasant and helpful.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Jadeee💙 • couple • gb
10
Amazing! We loved it
Pros:

It was a warm welcoming place, very clean and friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing it was perfect

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • family_with_children • gb
2
Comfortable room but not a pleasant stay due to the issues we encountered.
Pros:

The bed room was very clean and fit shoes very well.

Cons:

On arrival at the hotel at 10.30 pm the doors were locked and there was no answer from the out of hours phone number. There was no way into the hotel apart from the locked front door. Fortunately for us we had other family members staying in the hotel who were still awake and came and opened the front door. Having tried to phone number again there was still no answer! Having found our paper work at the reception desk we were lucky enough to also find our key and let ourselves in!!! If we had not had family staying it would have been a cold uncomfortable night for us in the car. We did have the option of driving home if needed but hi would have been over an hours drive with children in tow. We had been to a family wedding and had we had a drink we would have had that option. The hotel were aware of our arrival and still no one answered the contact number. I have worked in hotels for many years and I find it frightening that there was no overnight staff presence with the hotel building itself having been told that the out of hours person lives on site in a cottage. I dread to think what would happen in an emergency. We did raise our concerns with the staff in the morning and apologies were given and our stay discounted.
We did stay for breakfast which was a long process as there wasn’t many members of staff on and our food took a long time to arrive. When it did arrive one of the orders was incorrect and rather than take away what was wrong and return with the correct hot breakfast we were left to wait while the other items on the plate went cold. The other orders were not as advertised as I ordered the poached eggs with avocado on granary toast. What arrived was two very hard poached eggs on cheap brown barely toasted toast. On a plus side the coffee was good!
With regards to the room it was very hot due to the weather and the windows barely opened due to the safety catches. There wasn’t many members a fan but that was too noisy to have on whilst we slept.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • gb
9
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee