This Grade II listed, 15th-century manor house offers four-star, luxury rooms and award-winning dining in an idyllic location by the Worcestershire and Staffordshire canal. The hotel Restaurant boasts 2 AA rosettes and offers a wide variety of menus including an á la carte and lunch menu. Guests can also enjoy the countryside and canal views from the bright and airy conservatory. The Moat House also includes the warm, informal Brasserie Bar, with 14th-century beams and decoration, log fires, and lakeside picnic tables. Rooms at The Moat House include luxury furnishing, private en suite bathrooms, and free Wi-Fi. Guests are also provided with TVs, hairdryers, and tea and coffee-making facilities. The Moat House is situated in the rural village of Acton Trussell. The town of Stafford and Stafford Rail Station are just 10 minutes’ drive away, while Stafford Castle and the M6 motorway are only 10 minutes away by car.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Stafford
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Katherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    My second visit here, as a stop off when heading south and really enjoyed it again. Very friendly staff, comfortable rooms and the food is really good
  • Blackwell
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Love it here, breakfast is excellent even fried bread!!
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a find, a fantastic hotel in a great location and it's much bigger than the pictures suggest. Although we only booked a standard room for our one night stay we were really impressed, a great size room with very good furnishings and an...
  • Judy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Super location. Convenient for M6 but on canal and a lake at the front. Lively spot
  • Graham
    Australia Australia
    Room was very spacious and wifi strength was very good. Carparking was provided and the restaurant was very good as was the breakfast
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I had the most amazing breakfast and the lady who served me was the friendliest and most helpful manager ever. I noticed the cleaner on a Sunday morning doing the most excellent job on the way to the restaurant and he smiled so beautifully it was...
  • Douglas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff are always superb and the facilities are just right.
  • Vicki
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location , nice decor in hotel , lovely food and very friendly staff . The hotel was super quiet too .
  • Paul
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Breakfast was excellent. Only dinner in the bar was available but this was more than adequate. Room was spacious, well appointed and very clean
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great setting, convienent for motorway but not affected by it. food food

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Moat House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Media & Technology
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
The Moat House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The Moat House's award-winning Conservatory restaurant is also open for non-residents, 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.

FAQs about The Moat House

  • Guests staying at The Moat House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free

  • The prices at The Moat House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Moat House has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • The Moat House is 3.1 miles from the centre of Stafford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Moat House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at The Moat House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Room options at The Moat House include:

      • Double
      • Family