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From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Charlie Bassetts

From £25 For 1 night, 4 adults Last booked 17 hours ago 9.5 451 reviews

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Lovely pitch (added by manager 25 jul 2023)

Pub lunch on site (added by lee_h203401 29 may 2022)

Beautiful sunset (added by lee_h203401 29 may 2022)

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 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. 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. It opens from lunchtime till late seven days a week, but full English breakfasts are available on request for lining the stomach ahead of days out at popular Peak District towns like Buxton (25 minutes) and Bakewell (an hour). And what about those essential amenities of life? Ladies' and gents' toilets are available in the pub, and there's also a unisex toilet/shower block at the camping area, with a washing-up area as well.

Site type

Open all year

Tourist board rating

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
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.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
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.

Between 1st November and 31st March, electricity is metered on site at £0.38 per kWh and must be paid at check-out.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Electric optional grass touring pitch

5 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Min 8.0m width x 12.0m depth (26.2ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 96.0m² (1033.3ft²)

5 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

One Campervan or Motorhome or Touring caravan allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Min 8.0m width x 12.0m depth (26.2ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 96.0m² (1033.3ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Campervan, Motorhome, Touring caravan

Features

Electric: 10 amp extra cost

Car 2 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Water hook-up

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Extras

Additional dog (1 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per night
Electric hook-up (1 max)		£7.50 (£7.50) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults

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Setting up (added by manager 25 Jul 2023)

Electric optional gravel touring pitch

5 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Gravel

Pitch size: Min 12.0m width x 8.0m depth (39.4ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 96.0m² (1033.3ft²)

5 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Between 1st November and 31st March, electricity is metered on site at £0.38 per kWh and must be paid at check-out.

One Campervan or Motorhome or Touring caravan allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Min 12.0m width x 8.0m depth (39.4ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 96.0m² (1033.3ft²)

Ground type

Gravel

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Campervan, Motorhome, Touring caravan

Features

Electric: 10 amp extra cost

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Water hook-up

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Extras

Additional dog (1 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per night
Electric hook-up (1 max)		£7.50 (£7.50) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults

View prices & book

Spacious grass pitches (added by manager 25 Jul 2023)

Non-electric grass touring pitch

5 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Min 12.0m width x 8.0m depth (39.4ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 96.0m² (1033.3ft²)

5 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

One Campervan or Motorhome or Touring caravan allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Min 12.0m width x 8.0m depth (39.4ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 96.0m² (1033.3ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Campervan, Motorhome, Touring caravan

Features

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Water hook-up

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Extras

Additional dog (1 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per night
Electric hook-up (1 max)		£7.50 (£7.50) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults

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1 bedroom on-site touring caravan

4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch 1 bedroom

4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch 1 bedroom

Between 1st November and 31st March, electricity is metered on site at £0.38 per kWh and must be paid at check-out.

Please bring your own bed linen, duvets and pillows.

Year of manufacture: 2008

3 rooms

Living room 1 x Double sofa/futon
Bathroom 1 x Shower, 1 x Toilet
Bedroom 1 x Double bed

Features

Car 1 included, 1 max.
Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 1 max.
Fridge 1 included, 1 max.
TV 1 included, 1 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit
Cooker
Cooking equipment
Dining table and chairs
Double glazing
Firepit
Freeview
Freezer
Full kitchen
Gas and electricity included
Gas/electric fire in lounge
Heating
Kettle
Kitchen corner or kitchenette
Microwave
Shower
Shower room with WC
Toaster
Towels
Wifi at the unit/pitch

Other restrictions

Bed linen not provided

Arrival days

From £95 (£95) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Will definitely visit again

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

phillip r. Apr 2024

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked: The site was very clean and the staff are very helpful and friendly, excellent food and Ale in the pub along with entertainment. Phill and Toni

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Phil . Lovely Comments matey thankyou very much . Really helps know we are doing things right . Regards Team Charlies

Clean facilities Secure site Very quiet area Level hard standing pitches Nice…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Jake W. Apr 2024

Electric optional gravel touring pitch

Liked: Clean facilities Secure site Very quiet area Level hard standing pitches Nice play area for kids with friendly goats surrounding it Great pub with really nice food and good evening entertainment

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Jake , Thanks for the great review matey . see you again sometime Regards Team Charlies

Excellent site would go again

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Apr 2024

Electric optional gravel touring pitch

Liked: Lovely quiet site. People very friendly. Nice pub to have a meal and listen to music.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike about the site. Looked into the fishing (not run by the site) but no day tickets you had to join the club which was a shame If you wanted a one off day fishing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi . Thanks for the Great review , ref the fishing there is another Lake x5 Mins away that is Available on a Day ticket . Let us know another time we can get it sorted for you no problem . Regards Team Charlies

Amazing little place would highly recommend for a weekend away!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Jennie P. Apr 2024

Electric optional gravel touring pitch

Liked: Friendly staff on arrival, well sign posted. Very accommodating and welcome text day of arrival with Information for our stay. Site itself was beautiful, lovely mostly flat pitches with hook up. Fire pits available to hire and wood etc. Lovely little pub on site with great atmosphere and friendly staff. The BEST chips ever!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Wow Jennie , This is a great Review for us and covers all we try to do to make your stay enjoyable , Great to hear about the Chips Lol , All the Food is freshly Cooked etc. so i will be letting the Chef know about his great Chips Regards Team Charlies

A hidden gem of a place.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Miranda V. Apr 2024

Electric optional gravel touring pitch

Liked: We loved everything. Very spacious pitches. Lovely,well kept site. Fantastic communication from Kev , infact all the team at Charlie Bassets were very helpful and friendly. The pub is an extra bonus for booking a pitch there. The food is awesome, and 'real' chips!! There was entertainment on Friday and Saturday night. The pub has a lovely atmosphere. We had a brilliant short break there. I would highly recommend a visit,we will definitely be booking again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Miranda , This is another WOW review which is so great to hear of people like yourself, It makes us feel we have just made a little difference to the lives and enjoyment of Visitors experiences here with us at Charlies. Looks like Our Chips are becoming a "Fav" as well Lol Be great see you again in the Summer months Coming up. Best Regards Team Charlies

Loved it ❤️❤️❤️

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Carolyn H. Apr 2024

Electric optional gravel touring pitch

Liked: Beautiful quiet place .. gorgeous views .. pub if you want to be social .. Will defo be going again .. Pub super Friendly staff great ./

Disliked: My only downside .. shower was a little mouldy on the seals and the air extractor was covered in dust … Just a clean and all good ..

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Carolyn , Thanks for this super review it is much appreciated , Glad you enjoyed your stay + be good see you back in the Near Future , The Couple of items you have Hi-lighted ref Shower Block ( Thank you ) this will be sorted Monday . Best Regards Team Charlies

I will be going back soon , excellent facilities, very clean site.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Craig J. Apr 2024

Electric optional gravel touring pitch

Liked: A brilliant site with lots to offer, a little early in the season but still loved it, the food from the pub was amazing, and tge staff were very polite and chatty, would recommend it to anyone looking for a friendly site to pitch up on.

Disliked: There was only one downside, could do wit a bit of a shop to buy necessities such as milk and such like, But please be aware that this is not a negative comment about the site at all as it was brilliant.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Craig , Thanks for your great Comments really helps us progress and react to different Views etc. We do actually have a Little shop there on site but we don't open it up Until more May Time due to the cost to run and Justify it . But hope you come back in the Warmer Weather to see us again + the Shop Lol Regards Team Charlies

Friendly staff, perfect peaceful pitch and fantastic facilities. Safe and secure.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Joan W. Apr 2024

Electric optional gravel touring pitch

Liked: Friendly staff, perfect peaceful pitch and fantastic facilities. Safe and secure.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you Joan , Nice to Hear a Straight to the Point Review , what more is there to Say apart from be nice to see you back in the future , Best Regards Team Charlies

Beautiful, quiet site

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Sarah R. Apr 2024

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Lovely quiet site, beautiful countryside, animals for the children to say hello to. Toilet and shower were clean and warm. Great communications. The Wifi worked - a tiny bit slow but not surprising when trying to cover the site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you Sarah , Great to hear your comments , we are in a Great place here a Charlies and when people mention this it makes us think how lucky we are. Be great see you again in the Future to experience the Sun as well as the Rain Lol Regards Team Charlies

A quiet, remote site. Great for an on route stop over. Amenities…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Mark F. Apr 2024

Electric optional gravel touring pitch

Liked: A quiet, remote site. Great for an on route stop over. Amenities small but clean, and the shower was perfect! Would stay here again, maybe a summer stop over and make use of the open bar :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Mark , Glad you enjoyed your stay and yes great in the summer for another Visit , Regards Team Charlies

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

Disabled facilities

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

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

Local events

Buxton Festival (Thursday 4 July 2024 – Thursday 4 July 2024)
Buxton, Derbyshire 19.5 mi
Rewind North (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)
Macclesfield, Cheshire 19.9 mi
Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday 8 August 2024 – Thursday 8 August 2024)
Swadlincote, Derbyshire 22.7 mi
Camp Bestival Shropshire (Thursday 15 August 2024 – Thursday 15 August 2024)
Telford, Shropshire 23.2 mi
RHS Flower Show Tatton Park (Wednesday 17 July 2024 – Wednesday 17 July 2024)
Knutsford, Cheshire 28.1 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
There is no reception at this site. Please check in at the Pub instead.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 30 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 9:30 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The bar is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The restaurant is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
You'll need an Environment Agency rod licence (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Pitches

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Reception is open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. between 01/01 and 31/12.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
No electric barbecues allowed.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 12 a.m. and 7 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Additional terms

Between 1st November and 31st March, electricity is metered on site at £0.38 per kWh and must be paid at check-out.

Payment terms

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