Charlie Bassetts

View prices & book 9.6 716 reviews
Nice view
Nice view
Lovely pitch
On site caravan
Spacious grass pitches
Front view
On site caravan
Caravan
Play area
1/608
Lovely pitch
On site caravan
Spacious grass pitches

  • Park in the grounds of a country inn close to walking footpaths
  • A 20-minute drive from Alton Towers and 25 from the Peak District
  • Meals served at the pub; play area and farm animals in grounds
Charlie Bassetts, a family-friendly site in the grounds of a fab pub (closed on Mondays) serving up homemade food and tasty ales, is a place many of the smart folk who’ve visited quite rightly deem a hidden gem. See for yourself by settling down at this destination in Dilhorne, 20 minutes from the rides at one of Britain’s best theme parks, Alton Towers, and the aquatic antics at Waterworld. It's in an easy-access section of Staffordshire, just off the A50 road and 15 minutes' drive from Stoke-on-Trent. Popular Peak District towns like Buxton (25 minutes) and Bakewell (an hour) are easy to get to too. Rather roams over rollercoasters? Potter through the Peak District (25 minutes) – there are plenty of pretty paths over yonder as well as closer to the site if you’d rather not drive. Ambles are to be had in the grounds too, over by the farm animals or to the play area, where mums and dads are regularly seen supervising the kids in front of a scenic background. When the tiddlers start to get peckish, stroll over to the inn for food. The pub is open from lunchtime till late every day but Monday (there are no breakfasts available). And what about those essential amenities of life? The site has separate ladies' and gents' toilet blocks with showers, as well as a washing-up area.

Site type

Caravans for hire 1
Touring caravan pitches 14
Motorhome pitches 14
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The restaurant is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • The bar is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • During the winter months, only bar snacks are served in the restaurant on Monday and Tuesday.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
Choose your dates
2 adults
0 children
Other options

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 716 Pitchup.com customers

  • 83%
    10
  • 2%
    9
  • 12%
    8
  • 0%
    7
  • 1%
    6
  • 0%
    5
  • 0%
    4
  • 0%
    3
  • 0%
    2
  • 0%
    1
Location
 10
Value for money
 9
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 9
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 8
Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite is praised for its immaculate facilities, friendly and helpful staff, and spacious pitches with lovely views. The on-site pub is a significant draw, offering excellent food and a welcoming atmosphere with regular entertainment. The site is well-maintained and considered great for families and dog owners. While some minor improvements like more toilets are suggested, visitors frequently highlight their positive experiences and intention to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

Reviews page 1 of 72
Arrival date (latest first)

Super Campingplatz

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 9
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 1
Karin S.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Sehr bemüht es Team, die Anlage ist neuwertig, erst 3 Jahre alt, alles würde mit Liebe neu angelegt. Die Toiletten und Duschen sind neu und sauber!
Sehr praktisch ist die hat, die direkt an den Campingplatz anschließt, auch gibt es eine Sportsbar im freien, direkt neben dem Spielplatz...win win für alle!

Disliked Gibt es nichts.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Wow
Thank you so much😁
All the best with your Adventures

Best Regards Team Charlies

Ideal place friendly and a great pub

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
Mathew G.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Brilliant spot to stop off at. Staff where very friendly and happy to help out. When we arrived we got a bay in the bottom corner out off the way very nice even had table and seats. Toilets and shower woz spotless. Would highly recommended

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Matt,
Thank you for your Great review and Lovely comments , its much appreciated.
Glad all was up to your expectations and you liked what you we could give.
Be good to see you again in the future ,
Thanks for giving our staff credit for how they have worked
😁

Regards Team Charlies

Level pitches.very clean

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 7
Tracy L.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Fantastic site .such feindly staff and owner .nothing was to much trouble for them .will deffo be using again x

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Tracy ,
Great to read your fantastic review ,
Really glad you enjoyed your experience with us here at Charlie’s.
We try our best to please 😊

Best regards Team Charlie’s
It will be great to see you back one day ,

2nd time in matter of months because why wouldn’t you. Excellent value…

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 9
Accommodation
 9
Facilities / Activities
 9
Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
 5
Paul C.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked 2nd time in matter of months because why wouldn’t you. Excellent value for money in beautiful part of the world local to many things. Would definitely recommend booking for table in advance just because it gets that busy.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Paul,
Great to read your fantastic review ,
Really glad you enjoyed your experience with us here at Charlie’s.
It will be great to see you back one day ,
and yes we can get busy with food so good advice to BOOK Etc.

Best regards Team Charlie’s

Excellent site loved every moment here!

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 10
Hayley S.

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Everything to like here! Staff and owner are so helpful and knowledgeable about the area. Site is very clean, very well maintained, pub and its outdoor space with tvs and plenty of tables are just fab while the kids are playing on the park. We had an issue with our caravan and the owner and staff went out of their way to make sure we were okay. Dog run and plenty of lovely walks. Thank you for a great adventure!

Disliked Nothing a great stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Hayley,
Thank you for your Great review and Lovely comments , its much appreciated.
Glad all was up to your expectations and you liked what we could give.
We are always here to help and glad you enjoyed your experience etc.
Be good to see you again in the future ,
Thanks for giving our staff credit for how they have worked to help as well 😊

Regards Team Charlies

Great facilities spotless!

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 5
Veronica H.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Fabulous site, cracking bar, kev the owner a really nice helpful guy! Deffo recommend!

Disliked WiFi a bit hit & miss!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Veronica ,
Great to read your fantastic review ,
Really glad you enjoyed your experience with us here at Charlie’s.
We try our best to please 😊

Best regards Team Charlie’s
It will be great to see you back one day ,

Everything, very qwirky little site, deffo worth a visit especially if visiting…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
 No rating
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 8
Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
 6
cheryl t.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Everything, very qwirky little site, deffo worth a visit especially if visiting alton towers theme park, toilet block was spotless however shower was a little hot for my liking.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Cheryl,
Thanks for the Good review ,
Glad you found all good , Apart from the Shower temp Lol 😊😊
This is the 1st Time we have ever been told this all the showers are set to the average temp on Timer Push Button Devices has you are aware .

Regards Team Charlies

Well worth the stopover, very pleased to have found it.

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
 8
Facilities / Activities
 6
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 3
John H.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Friendly welcome,
Great Pub,
Very reasonable food , price and quality
Lovely walks close by,

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi John
Thanks for the Good review ,
Glad you found all good hope we can get a 10 of you next time Lol 😊😊

Regards Team Charlies

Perfect

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 10
Susan K.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Great communication
Fantastic pitch with beautiful views
Modern clean shower/toilet/dish wash facilities
Fantastic food in the pub which was very friendly.
We were met on arrival by a lovely man who was extremely friendly and very helpful as well as being a very funny character. He is very hardworking and obviously wants the campsite to be at its best at all times and is a big asset to this campsite. We will be back!!!
We had a very peaceful and relaxing stay!!

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Susan,
Thank you for your Great review and Lovely comments , its much appreciated.
Glad all was up to your expectations and you liked what you we could give.
Be good to see you again in the future ,
Thanks for giving our staff credit for how they have worked
( Mick is the Guy you speak about Lol ) 😁

Regards Team Charlies

Great clean little site. Lovely spacious pitches. Nice and flat. Amenities very good. Bonus is that…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 9
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 No rating
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 10
CAROL T.

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Great clean little site.

Lovely spacious pitches.

Nice and flat.

Amenities very good.

Bonus is that it's next to the pub that has nice pub grub.

Play area for kids.

Would be good if they had a couple of basic camping pods.

Would deffo stay again.

Many thanks

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi ,
Great to read your fantastic review ,
Really glad you enjoyed your experience with us here at Charlie’s.
It will be great to see you back one day ,

Best regards Team Charlie’s

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Gastronomic delight Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Pub campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Charlie Bassetts

New Road

Dilhorne

Stoke-on-Trent

Staffordshire

England

ST10 2PQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.98716°N
2.04641°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.9 mi Bus Station
5.9 mi Bus Station
5.9 mi Bus Station
Rail
1.6 mi Blythe Bridge Rail Station
3.8 mi Longton Rail Station
5.8 mi Wedgwood Rail Station
Airport
27.4 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3
27.5 mi Manchester Airport
27.6 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 1

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

This is an ace base for trips to Alton Towers (20 minutes’ drive) for folk who fancy riding rollercoasters like the Nemesis and Oblivion. Spend one day scampering among the top-class attractions here, then slow things down the next with countryside explores. The Peak District National Park (around 25 minutes) is full of walking paths, while other spots like Trentham Gardens (20 minutes) are top for traipsing round too. If checking out cheeky creatures is more your bag, head to Trentham Monkey Forest (20 minutes) and wander among the free-roaming animals. Around 140 Barbary macaques live in the woodlands and meadows here – make sure to look up and spot them swinging through the trees. Once you’ve snapped pics of the primates, set your sights on some of the market towns scattered around the area. Stone, a settlement on the Trent and Mersey Canal (15 minutes), is well-regarded for its food and drink options, while Cheadle (55 minutes), just outside the wood-covered Churnet Valley and the scenic Staffordshire Moorlands, is worth stopping in too.

Must see

Royal Doulton Factory Shop, Trentham 5.1 mi

Wedgwood Visitor Centre 5.5 mi

Alton Towers Resort 6.5 mi

Trentham Monkey Forest 6.6 mi

The Trentham Estate 6.7 mi

National Trust

The Old Manor 9.5 mi

Biddulph Grange Garden 11 mi

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 13.5 mi

Shugborough Estate 13.6 mi

Winster Market House 19.9 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

QUEEN'S PARK, LONGTON 3.9 mi

COOMBES & CHURNET VALLEYS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/01/1998) 5.2 mi

Oakamoor - Churnet Valley - Dimmings Dale - Oakamoor 5.2 mi

HANLEY PARK 5.7 mi

Trentham Gardens and the Hanchurch Hills 6.5 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Want to know more about camping in Staffordshire?

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Charlie Bassetts have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Charlie Bassetts dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Charlie Bassetts? This is an ace base for trips to Alton Towers (20 minutes’ drive) for folk who fancy riding rollercoasters like the Nemesis and Oblivion. Spend one day scampering among the top-class attractions … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Charlie Bassetts?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Charlie Bassetts? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.