Charlie Bassetts

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  • 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

Mobile homes for rent 1
Travel trailer sites 7
RV sites 7
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • The restaurant is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
  • The bar is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
  • During the winter months, only bar snacks are served in the restaurant on Monday and Tuesday.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.6

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-kept park has spacious, clean sites with power and water. Staff are praised as friendly and helpful, the on-site pub has great food and atmosphere, and the location is lovely. New washrooms are a welcome improvement. While usually quiet, some noted pub garden noise. Limited facilities were mentioned, but upgrades are planned. Highly recommended, many plan to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely welcome , new toilets and…

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Karen W.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely welcome , new toilets and shower block since our last visit which are lovely. No food available as we were too late on a Sunday but very much enjoyed the ambience and the singer. Will definitely be back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Karen
Glad you enjoyed what we had to offer on our site,
Great you loved the Pies Lol 😉
Hope to see you again in the Future .

Regards Team Charlies

Fab

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Lin G.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Great site .very clean showers great
Pub nxt door was fab . Live christnas music
Very friendly
Food looked good although we never had any .
Very good corospondance from owners text messages re arrival etc wi fi.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Lin,
Glad you enjoyed what we had to offer on our site
Hope to see you again in the Future .
Great the Live Music went down well
We really appreciate your time to Submit this Review

Regards Team Charlies

Beautiful clean site Shower block warm and…

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Anneli B.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Beautiful clean site
Shower block warm and modern
Pub food excellent and good value
Bingo and free pizza great fun
Friendly staff
Great outdoor facilities and play area

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Anneli,
Glad you enjoyed what we had to offer on our site.
Explaining what we had to offer really helps others see what we are about.
Hope to see you again in the Future .
We really appreciate your time to Submit this Review

Regards Team Charlies

A lovely site for our first…

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Anne B.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked A lovely site for our first ever trip in our motorhome.
All staff were amazing and very friendly giving us lots of advice and support.
The onsite pub with lovely food was a great addition to the whole experience.
Will definitely be back to explore the area more.

Disliked Nothing

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Such a beautiful location and really…

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Kelly M.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Such a beautiful location and really friendly staff. The facilities were spotless. We’d definitely be returning as we didn’t get chance to eat in the pub as we’d other things planned. Would definitely recommend.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Hi Kelly
Thanks for this great review which gives us a real boost to know we made your stay worth while .
Be great to see you in the near future .
Best regards Team Charlie’s

Lovely

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Lindsay A.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Easy check in. Secure. Fabulous new showers/toilet. Great outdoor shelter

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Hi Lindsay
Great review and straight to the point
Thank you really appreciated your time to complete this .

Regards Team Charlies

Had a fantastic time at Charlie…

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Michelle T.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Had a fantastic time at Charlie Bassetts
The site is lovely and clean
The facilities r second to none the wash rooms are fantastic
The outside seating area was great for get togethers
The pub was lovely fantastic food and reasonably priced drinks
We will definitely be back

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Michelle
Thanks for this great review which gives us a real boost to know we made your stay worth while .
Be great to see you in the near future .
Best regards Team Charlie’s

Good site all round.

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Susan S.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked What a wet weekend but this didn’t spoil a fantastic time with our friends. As Motorhome owners we have the gear for all weather. We were on a grass pitch this time… our fault…note to self to book earlier at this popular fabulous site for a hard standing pitch at Charlie Bassetts. Had another good hearty fresh cooked filling meal in the pub, it was a vibrant busy night but we were served very quickly with hot food. Clean facilities & site. Lovely team members, friendly & polite. Been here a few times now & there will be many more to come.

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From the manager: Wow Susan
Thank you so much . its great to hear a great individual account of how you found our site and enjoyed what we offer ,
Think you have covered all we have to offer very well ,
Sorry the Weather did not show its colours but never the less all was acceptable .
Hope to see you again soon

Best Regards Team Charlies

Exceptional campsite with pub.Clean loos (colour coded)

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Alan D.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked The pitch, the check in procedure, the staff, the pub. Everything really, best site by far this year

Disliked Nothing, I wouldn't change a thing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Alan,
Glad you enjoyed what we had to offer on our site, great to see you recognised our efforts .
Great you said best site this year especially that the Year is nearly over Lol ,
Hope to see you again in the Future .
We really appreciate your time to Submit this Review

Regards Team Charlies

Gem of a site

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Michelle T.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Fantastic gem of a site. Level pitches. Behind Charlie Bassetts pub: gorgeous food. Good prices. Dog friendly.
On arrival met with very friendly team.
4 female toilets and free hot showers. 3 male toilets and showers.- this includes a unisex facility and an accessible room which can be used by all.
Clean site and very relaxed
Loved how the toilet block was lit up at night (see photos)

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Michelle,
Glad you enjoyed what we had to offer on our site.
Explaining what we had to offer really helps others see what we are about.
Hope to see you again in the Future .
We really appreciate your time to Submit this Review

Regards Team Charlies

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Pub campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Charlie Bassetts

New Road

Dilhorne

Stoke-on-Trent

Staffordshire

England

ST10 2PQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.98716°N
2.04641°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.5 km Bus Station
9.5 km Bus Station
9.5 km Bus Station
Rail
2.5 km Blythe Bridge Rail Station
6.1 km Longton Rail Station
9.3 km Wedgwood Rail Station
Airport
44.2 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3
44.3 km Manchester Airport
44.5 km 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 8.3 km

Wedgwood Visitor Centre 8.8 km

Alton Towers Resort 10.5 km

Trentham Monkey Forest 10.6 km

The Trentham Estate 10.8 km

National Trust

The Old Manor 15.3 km

Biddulph Grange Garden 17.7 km

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 21.7 km

Shugborough Estate 21.9 km

Winster Market House 32 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

QUEEN'S PARK, LONGTON 6.3 km

COOMBES & CHURNET VALLEYS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/01/1998) 8.4 km

Oakamoor - Churnet Valley - Dimmings Dale - Oakamoor 8.4 km

HANLEY PARK 9.1 km

Trentham Gardens and the Hanchurch Hills 10.5 km

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 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Charlie Bassetts? From $46.05 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.