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The Moat House

★★★★ Acton Trussell, Lower Penkridge Road, Stafford, GB

9 guest rating· 1127 reviews

About this hotel

Luxurious Accommodation

Indulge in the charm of a Grade II listed 15th-century manor house with four-star luxury rooms and exquisite dining options.

Award-Winning Dining

Savor the culinary delights at the hotel's Restaurant boasting 2 AA rosettes, offering diverse menus with picturesque countryside and canal views from the elegant conservatory.

Historic Charm and Modern Comfort

Experience the blend of history and comfort with 14th-century beams in the Brasserie Bar, alongside well-appointed rooms featuring luxury furnishings and modern amenities.

To immerse yourself in this historic luxury and culinary excellence, book your stay at The Moat House now.

Rooms & rates

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Superior Twin Room

Sleeps 3 · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and heating</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Twin Room, Accessible

Sleeps 3 · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair accessible</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

Sleeps 4 · Double bed, Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed</strong></p><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and heating</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Standard Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 20 m² · Double bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone

Features include a TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and an private bathroom.

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

Sleeps 4 · 30 m² · 2× Twin bed, Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

This room has a double bed, a single bed and a z-bed. Children to be 14 or under.

Superior Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

Sleeps 4 · 30 m² · 2× Queen bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer

The family room features a tea and coffee maker and a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a hairdryer. The unit has 2 beds.

Superior Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 20 m² · Double bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer

The double room provides a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom featuring a hairdryer. This double room features a carpeted floor and a TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Pet basket
  • Pet bowls
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
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  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Dry cleaning
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Garden
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Heating
  • Higher level toilet
  • Invoice provided
  • Key card access
  • Kid meals
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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Acton Trussell, Lower Penkridge Road, Stafford, GB

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say91127 reviews

+ Friendly and attentive staff+ Beautiful surroundings+ Comfortable rooms− Occasional noise issues− Some food quality concerns
Cleanliness8.9
Service9.4
Location9.4
Room Quality8.8
Amenities8.4
Value for Money9.3

An insulting standard of breakfast! No fruit , no unsweetened cereals .

3.0

Room comfortable.

− Unkept. Food was terrible!!

Peter · ZA · 2026-07-25

Outstanding

10.0

Outstanding location and lovely staff

Roger · GB · 2026-07-24

Fantastic place, love the staff will definitely come back.

8.0

Fantastic location, great outside areas, very relaxing.

− The beds were a little hard, also breakfast was not the best breakfast I have had. The fried eggs and bacon were undercooked.

GLENN · GB · 2026-07-23

I found this hotel by chance and would not hesitate to recommend it to others

10.0

It was better than I had hoped. I had a very comfortable stay. Very good value for money and convenient for M6 The staff were attentive. In the restaurant especially the service was better than in similar priced places. Tasty food and haste free WiFi

− Nothing

Chloe · GB · 2026-07-23

An excellent venue for a brief visit to the Stafford are, set in beautiful surroundings

9.0
John from Northampton · GB · 2026-07-22

Guest review

10.0

Great location and facilities, really dog friendly

Jayne · GB · 2026-07-20

Good to know

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

A deposit may be required at the property.

›Parking

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

›Internet

WiFi is available in all 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 existing bed.

Children from 3 years old to 17 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an existing bed.

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Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.