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The Moat House

4.0 star property
A stylish retreat near Cannock Chase where travelers can relax with scenic views just steps away and indulge in delicious English breakfasts

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The Moat House welcomes guests with upscale comfort near Cannock Chase. Travelers start their day with English breakfast at the Orangery Restaurant, then unwind in the garden or stay connected with WiFi throughout their visit.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$228
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, Accessible

Twin Room, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Family Room

Superior Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Stafford is home to The Moat House. Stafford Gatehouse Theatre and Weston Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Alton Towers and Drayton Manor Theme Park. Enjoy an event or a match at Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C., and consider making time for National Memorial Arboretum—a top attraction that's not to be missed. Visit our Stafford travel guide
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Lower Penkridge Road, Acton Trussell, Stafford, England, ST17 0RJ

What's nearby

  • Cannock Chase
    Cannock Chase
    4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Cannock Chase Country Park
    5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Penkridge Leisure Centre
    6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Ancient High House
    11 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Stafford Gatehouse Theatre
    13 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Penkridge Station
    7 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX)
    49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Weeping Cross Fish Bar
    8 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • The Royal Oak
    6 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    9 min drive
  • Seven Stars
    5 min drive

About this property

The Moat House

  • Upscale hotel near Cannock Chase
  • Located close to Stafford Gatehouse Theatre and McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, The Moat House provides free English breakfast, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Orangery Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • Free self-parking
    • An off-lead area, a lift and luggage storage
    • A banquet hall, meeting rooms and a front desk safe
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at The Moat House feature comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, free infant beds and coffee/tea makers

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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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Orangery Restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Moat House pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Moat House?

As of 17 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Moat House on 21 Jun 2026 start from NZ$228, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Moat House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Moat House?

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

What time is check-out at The Moat House?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Moat House located?

Situated in Stafford, this hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Cannock Chase, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Stafford Gatehouse Theatre and McArthurGlen Designer Outlet. Weston Park and Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Moat House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 714 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a beautiful setting by the canal . Staff are lovely. Breakfast delicious. Plenty of parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting near a canal, room was lovely a huge bed! Slept really well, staff so friendly and welcoming. Food was lovely in the restaurant staff very helpful, definitely be going back there and recommend to my friends.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly, helpful staff on reception and in the bar and restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was superb,
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a fabulous location, only a few minutes drive from the motorway. Friendly staff, good food and a specious room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely large room with views of the canal. Plenty of car parking and excellent dining facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Calum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very relaxing in wonderful setting. Staff professional, friendly and helpful and always smiling.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was absolutely perfect…the room, the friendly and professional staff and the delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was straight forward and our room was ready before time. The room was clean and comfortable. We had a couple of drinks in the bar then a very tasty meal in the restaurant. Overall a very pleasant experience. Thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm, clean, lovely staff. Bar area has a wood burner, all meals good.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Amenities
Very lovely and charming place to stay, staff were very friendly and helpful definitely a place to stay and will be coming back again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, All the staff were professional and welcoming. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the building has an amazing history
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

The whole experience, two nights, was excellent. The room was very large, well fitted and although we did not housekeeping refreshment were replenished, when requested. The food was of high standard and equally matched by the service. Only criticism was poor pressure in the sink hot water tap. It was an accessible room so understand the concern of the hot tap.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was a cool, 13 degrees cool. Comfortable bed, good dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, very clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Niki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, gem of a hotel - spotless, large room, staff very professional, friendly and helpful and food fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly warm excellent service from receptionists to the breakfast service. Beautiful room 105 with views of nature & the canal. Exquisite specail historical place to be and spend time. You feel very welcomed
breakfast with a view Canal & nature
Moat House sunrise glow
Winter Sunrise
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfy room, staff are always very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel we have stayed in, clean, comfortable, lovely food for Dinner and Breakfast. Cosy bar area, staff very efficient and friendly. Perfect for visiting local attractions. Fully recommend, will definitely stay again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nelam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely time, room was clean, staff were friendly and helpful. We will definitely go again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Good room, great restaurant, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and surroundings. Hotel spotless. Excellent customer service and a special thank you to Sian on the front desk as she was extremely helpful and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026