Peakstones Inn
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- Family-owned pub site five minutes' drive from Alton Towers
- 15 minutes' drive from the Peak District; Stoke on Trent 30 minutes
- Bar, restaurant and large beer garden; dogs welcome
Site type
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This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 28 Mar to
Reviews
88% would recommend this site to a friend
85% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite is praised for its excellent location close to Alton Towers and its friendly, welcoming staff. Visitors highlight the clean facilities, good food and drink at the pub, and peaceful surroundings. Some reviews mention the basic nature of the site and proximity to a road, but many feel it offers great value for money, especially for short stays. Potential visitors should note the absence of showers.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Lovely place to camp not far from Alton towers the reason for…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Lovely place to camp not far from Alton towers the reason for staying! Plenty near by Cheadle is 5 min drive charming village with a supermarket and shops etc The camp site it self is clean, the toilets are clean, The area to camp is lovely and peaceful, we had the whole field to ourselves, which was nice but if there was other campers there is still plenty of room! We didn’t get time to visit the pub its self for food but the hosts are lovely and welcoming and on our next visit will be sure to try!
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Close to Alton towers.…
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Liked Close to Alton towers.
Disliked I was really disappointed with my stay. The site is directly next to a very busy and noisy road, with cars speeding past at all hours — it was incredibly loud and made it nearly impossible to get any sleep.
The toilets were located far away from the actual camping area, which was inconvenient, especially during the night. To make things worse, the camping area didn’t feel secure at all — there were no gates or barriers, meaning anyone could have easily walked into the field and into our tent. It didn’t feel safe.
It didn’t feel like a proper campsite either — just a random patch of grass next to a pub. In the mornings, it was really awkward having to walk past all the pub customers just to brush my teeth, do my hair, or get changed. There was no privacy or consideration for campers.
Overall, the experience was disappointing, uncomfortable, and not what I expected. I wouldn’t return or recommend it.
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Deserted rundown patch of grass .
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Nithing
Disliked Everything
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From the manager: The ground shown on the photos is not my camping ground.
Please refer to the photos shown on the pitch up website
Place is a dump and very unsafe
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The toilets were open 24/7
Disliked -It was very close to a fast road so unsafe
-We caught the host looking at us from the roof of the pub twice
-We got told the toilets were in a complete different place than they were actually
-surrounded by very steep cliffs, very unsafe for dogs or small children
- The place was a dump, it had abandoned caravans and huts all over and was unkept
-the actual place was hard to find
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From the manager: Hello Ladies,
I am sorry you did not feel satisfied with your stay.
However, may I point out that you were told that the toilets were the large arch door at the rear of the pub and would be open 24 hrs.
You further sent myself a txt to ask again and I txt saying I would come out to you, unfortunately with having trouble using the stairs I thought it quicker to exit through the patio door onto the roof.
I then rang yourself and said if you walk towards the pub you will see me on the roof and that I am right above the door to the toilets.
As for spying 🤣I would definitely have done a better job of disguising myself and not be sitting in plain sight on a flat roof. I certainly have better things to do with my time.
Staff were very friendly and welcoming. The food was lovely. Very close to…
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Liked Staff were very friendly and welcoming.
The food was lovely. Very close to Alton towers which was our reason for staying.
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Friendly
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Liked Friendly host made us feel welcome
Disliked Traffic passing all hours but couldnt be helped
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Very good spot
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Great location for our trip for weekend to alton towers ,great host lovely lady ,quiet spot ,allowed a fire ,pub and toilets .
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Kind, friendly, great hospitality. Peaceful surroundings. Convenient for Alton towers. Nice ales…
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Liked Kind, friendly, great hospitality. Peaceful surroundings. Convenient for Alton towers. Nice ales on offer. Safe space for kids to play.
Disliked Lack of shower facility. Counter balanced with a visit to splash water park at Alton towers (well worth a visit)
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Cheap and better than what you pay double for around
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Liked Great space, great pub and food. Land lady was lovely.
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Very friendly staff…
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Liked Very friendly staff
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Features
Dogs 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Pub campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Peakstones Inn
Cheadle Road
Alton
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
England
ST10 4DH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.97626°N
1.90509°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Must see
Alton Towers Resort 1 mi
Sudbury Hall 8.1 mi
Wedgwood Visitor Centre 11 mi
Royal Doulton Factory Shop, Trentham 11 mi
Trentham Monkey Forest 12.4 mi
National Trust
The Old Manor 3.6 mi
Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 8.4 mi
Shugborough Estate 13.6 mi
Biddulph Grange Garden 15.1 mi
Kedleston Hall 15.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
ALTON TOWERS 1 mi
Oakamoor - Churnet Valley - Dimmings Dale - Oakamoor 1.8 mi
Ellastone - Swinscoe - Stanton - Ellastone 3.3 mi
Ellastone - Rocester - Marston Montgomery - Roston - Ellastone 3.3 mi
Winkhill - Waterfall - Waterhouses 5.7 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Peakstones Inn have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Peakstones Inn dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Peakstones Inn? As nearby attractions go, it doesn't get much more local than Alton Towers (five minutes' drive) – in fact, it's said that the Peakstones Inn was once the gatekeeper's lodge of Alton … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Peakstones Inn?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Peakstones Inn? From £18 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.