Hotel Rudyard

Hotels
8.5 (1659 reviews)
Lake Road, Rudyard, Nr Leek, Staffordshire , Leek , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1659 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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Aaron • couple • gb
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Darren • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The grounds were lovely and the staff friendly. The room was very nice and the views great.

Cons:

The room was overall clean, but needs more attention in the corners.

There were vegetarian options, but extremely limited. Food was okay but nothing to write home about.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
10
Fine location backed up by good food and spacious rooms.
Pros:

Excellent room and food.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Edith • couple • gb
5
Disappointing. Not worth the cost.
Cons:

Poor lighting in room/bathroom. Faulty fittings. Uncomfortable furniture. Clock not working. No tea towel. Breakfast badly served - took 80mins one morning. Confusion over tabs. The staff didn’t have much of a clue.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Neil • couple • gb
5
Beautiful area and staff are lovely . Bed was very uncomfortable and noisy
Pros:

Beautiful location . Very friendly staff

Cons:

Very noisy from adjoining rooms and from the bar below.
Then disturbed by an extractor fan that came on at 6am!

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Heath • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
5
A disappointing stay
Pros:

Staff were lovely and helpful
Location was good

Cons:

The allocated room was gloomy and small but they upgraded me to a better room
That was spacious and comfortable but there was no hot water in the morning so I had a cold shower
Breakfast was disappointing- I chose home made granola with yoghurt and seasonal fruits. The oats and fruit were burned and bitter, the fruit was a sweet compote and not fresh fruit.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Hayley • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Tim • couple • gb
10
Just go there!
Pros:

Perfect positioned near to a lake with small boat hire, a steam railway with incredible staff who gave me a guide tour (Rudyard Lake Railway - well worth a visit, and a convenient station almost on the hotel’s doorstep). This hotel has great food, good beer and well furnished rooms with great views.

I’d say just go there, but if I do I’ll never get another room there. So better stay away😂

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Marte • couple • de
6
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Janice • solo_traveller • gb
7
Room for Improvement
Pros:

A picturesque location with delightful, friendly staff. A hearty breakfast cooked to order & included in the price. Our room was a good size overlooking the garden. The dining room was fresh & attractive.

Cons:

As soon as we turned off to locate the rooms, the stairs were steep, narrow & dingy. Our room was light & airy overlooking the garden, giving a favourable first impression, but with very tired, old-fashioned decor & furnishings. There was no soap in the bathroom for hand-washing. An old diffuser that had dried out long ago (in the bathroom) had not been replaced. There was noone on reception at all from around 'tea-time' onwards. The soup was great, the 'roast of the day' was disappointing.The gammon we were looking forward to was more like thin slices of bacon.
Our room was listed at over £200 a night & advertised as their best room. I was glad we booked it at a reduced rate or it would have been even more disappointing & nowhere near value for money.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
7
Won’t go back again
Pros:

Very nice

Cons:

No bar, no beer. A bit to remote.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Trydev • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Maarten • couple • gb
7
Disappointed but staff very good… wine very expensive
Pros:

Location was very good and staff where brilliant

Cons:

Room dirty… coffee cups still had coffee of the previous occupants

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Angela • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Jaroslaw • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Bliskość do jeziora i super jedzenie

Cons:

Nic

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Stephenson • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Location easy access to terrace

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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stephen • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Emma • solo_traveller • gb
5
We wouldn't stay again.
Pros:

Nice location and the room would have been nice if it was clean.

Cons:

Very dirty room even though it was one of their more expensive rooms. Visible mouse traps in the kitchen area which ran behind where the dishes were kept under the sink. The headboards etc were thick with dust. Lots of webs, unswept floors etc.

Staff were apologetic & moved us upstairs to another room after they'd asked other staff (I assume) who were sleeping there to swap rooms with us. That room was equally as dirty but was larger. The fridge had a half eaten pastry in it. Still dusty & generally grubby.

Breakfast was ok but took a very long time to be served & it was clear it had been sat on the side for a good while.

Nice location, looks ok on the surface & I imagine it was quite lovely in its heyday. Unfortunately for the price the rooms & breakfast were definitely not up to par.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee