About this property

This Grade II listed, 15th-century manor house offers four-star, luxury rooms and award-winning dining in an beautiful location by the Worcestershire and Staffordshire canal. The hotel Restaurant features 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 private bathrooms, and free Wi-Fi. Guests are also provided with TVs, hairdryers, and tea and coffee-making facilities. The Moat House is located 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 in particular 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 (9.2)

  • 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
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
2 queen beds
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Chris
    Canada Canada
    The Moat House is charming. The location is idyllic. The staff are exceptionally friendly.
  • Chanokrudee
    Thailand Thailand
    The staff is friendly and service minded especially at the restaurant. They were so helpful getting us a table when they were quite full
  • Abigail
    United States United States
    Beautiful grounds!! Staff was incredibly kind and helpful, especially in the bar and restaurant. Did everything they could to help make our toddler comfortable.
  • Kerr
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast good and location excellent for our onward journey south
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was 1st class, a big thank you to Tommy, for being so friendly and helping with our directions to get to out destination . Also the reception staff, trying help us when the disable parking had been taken over by none blue badge holders,...
  • Briony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel was exceptionally clean and comfortable. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. We were there to celebrate my parents 80th birthday, and we had a wonderful time. The food in the Orangery restaurant was very high quality, and we all...
  • Justine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely incredible night away, the room was impeccably clean. The bed was huge and so comfortable! We had everything we could have wished for. All the staff were very welcoming and accommodating. The food in the restaurant was exquisite. Out of...
  • Brian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Large family room with king bed, V. good shower. Good choice at breakfast but being self service some items not too hot.
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast and evening meal was very good, location is excellent, staff seemed a little flustered in the morning
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I have been a couple of times now and the staff are wonderful (to guests and each other) at The Moat House. I dont normally sleep well in hotels the first night but not been a problem thanks to comfy bed and room.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

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

House rules

The Moat House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.