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The Moat House

4.0 star property
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A spacious dining area with high ceilings, chandeliers, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A traditional Tudor-style building with a large lawn and picnic tables.
A cozy bar area with a brick wall, wooden ceiling beams, and a seating area with cushioned booths.
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a small table.
A wooden dock leading to a calm water body with a grassy area and a large building in the background.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services

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Lower Penkridge Road, Acton Trussell, Stafford, England, ST17 0RJ
  • Place, Cannock Chase
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Cannock Chase Country Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Stafford Gatehouse Theatre
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪60 min drive‬
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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

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

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, bedside lamps, and a small wooden nightstand with a phone.

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a teddy bear, and a brochure on the bed.

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
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a tufted headboard, bedside lamps, and a small round table.

Superior Family Room

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Superior Twin Room

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

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About this property

The Moat House

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and dry cleaning. Free English breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a garden, and a front-desk safe are onsite.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the free breakfast at The Moat House. During your stay, you'll be close to Stafford Gatehouse Theatre. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant. Some of the pet-friendly amenities this property offers include food and water bowls and an off-leash area.
  • Free English breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, meeting rooms, and an elevator
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Cannock Chase and 9 minutes from Stafford Gatehouse Theatre
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls and an off-leash area
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.

Guests are served free English breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Orangery Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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)!

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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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The Moat House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 716 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1008 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolute gem of a place, everything was wonderful from the accommodation to food and surroundings was absolutely lovely
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Guy

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Great location and friendly staff 👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay with good food selection in the evening and excellent breakfast menu topped of with friendly staff making one feel valued.
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
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8/10 Good

Joanne

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

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent dinner and overnight stay. Room well appointed, friendly staff and very good value. First rate breakfast included. Would highly recommend - just off the M6.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was self service and good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Superb stay had!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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
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10/10 Excellent

Mai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean large room with everything I needed for my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a lovely environment. The staff were friendly and professional, food was good and room was spacious. Definitely recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very friendly and nothing too much trouble. Lovely food. Comfy large bed. Only down side was bedrooms a bit tired. Wardrobes could do with replacing to match drawers
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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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

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great stay highly recommend Hotel A+
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff were attentive. English breakfast was a wow - just returned from three months in South Africa and missed my english breakfast. Room 104 was very clean and tidy and very quiet to ensure a good nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent for an overnight stay just off the M6
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025