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From €29.85 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Charlie Bassetts

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Nice view (added by manager 25 Jul 2023)

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

Open all year

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.

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 Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome 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

Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome

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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Electric 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

One Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome 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

Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome

Features

Electric: 10 amp included

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

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

Arrival days

From £32.50 (£32.50) 1 night, 2 adults

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Other pitch types

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 Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome 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

Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome

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

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

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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would stay here again

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lovely campsite.

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

Stacy M. Oct 2024

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked: What a lovely campsite with lovely staff members, and clean facilities.We only stayed for 2 nights as we was visiting Alton towers, we will definitely be coming back in the summer.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Stacy , Thank you very much for this great comment + Score much appreciated , Good to see you will be Coming back in the warmer Months as well . Regards Team Charlie’s

Absolutely love this place we have been quite a few times and…

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

Melanie B. Oct 2024

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked: Absolutely love this place we have been quite a few times and will continue to go. All the staff are friendly and welcoming. The site is kept clean that goes for the showers and toilets. The pub is great and friendly and food is fab

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Melanie, Brill to know that we give you a GOOD experience here at Charlies Camp Site Thankyou for giving a great description of your Time spent with us , It really makes our efforts worth while to have people such as your selves to tell us this . SEE YOU AGAIN Best Regards Team Charlies

Friendly and helpful staff with clean facilities.

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

Laura G. Oct 2024

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked: The showers / toilets were clean, toilet roll stocked and only had to ask if loo roll was gone and it was replaced. The food was really good and the people we really friendly and helpful, even if its now going to cost us a fortune in moonshine shots!! couldnt have asked for a better few days away! thank you

Disliked: wi-fi could be hit and miss but we dont go away to be plugged into electronics so this has no reflection on the rating I live in the countryside and have similar issues at home so used to it !

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Laura, Thanks for taking the time to Score/review us its much appreciated . Glad you all had a Great Time with us and enjoyed what was on offer on the Days you were with us .( Moonshine and All Lol) It will be great to see you back in the Future with Hopefully a bit better weather . Yes Wifi in the Sticks Good Days + Bad Days But has you say sometimes give a different perspective to Life , Great Pics By the way . BEST REGARDS Team Charlies

A site that I will definitely return to

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

Stephen B. Oct 2024

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked: Fantastic pitches with great views over the countryside , new male shower block as an addition to all the other spotless facilities. another bonus, fantastic friendly atmosphere in Charley bassets pub a long with great food .

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi STEV. Thanks for taking the time to Score/review us its much appreciated . Glad you all had a Great Time with us and enjoyed what was on offer on the Days you were with us . It will be great to see you back in the Future with Hopefully a bit better weather . BEST REGARDS Team Charlies

Staff in the pub were very friendly and helpful which made our…

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

Anonymous Oct 2024

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked: Staff in the pub were very friendly and helpful which made our stay more enjoyable. With plans to extend the facilities, we are looking forward to going back next year.

Disliked: None.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi , Thanks , We appreciate you review + Great Words , i think you summed us up spot on . The Team work hard to give Clients a GOOD experience. I we look forward to seen you in the Near Future . Best Regards Team Charlies

Would recommend and stay again

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Matt H. Oct 2024

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked: Food from the onsite popup burger bar was amazing and very well priced. Showers and toilets new and very clean - looked after. Pub is very nice and showed the sports.

Disliked: Shame there is only is only x1 shower and x2 toilet (for each male and female).

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Matt Thanks for your time to Review us . We are a new Site and trying to build up Funds to Improve Our Facilities all the Time , We have got plans to increase the outside Shower and Toilet blocks very soon but don't forget we have the Pub toilet Facilities as well male + Female . Regards Team Charlies

Lovely location. Good walks from site. Lovely welcoming pub. Excellent meal. We'll be…

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 Oct 2024

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked: Lovely location. Good walks from site. Lovely welcoming pub. Excellent meal. We'll be back.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi ' Great To Hear . Thanks for your appreciative Comments, this makes all our efforts well worth it, to know you enjoyed yourselves . Be great see you in the Future , Best Regards Team Charlies

Such a family friendly pub! Felt so welcome and the food was gorgeous

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

Jenna W. Oct 2024

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked: Fantastic pitch xx great amenities and really friendly staff

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Jenna , Thank you very much for this great comment + Score much appreciated , Regards Team Charlie’s

The site was fully fuctional for everything ya needed .

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

Anonymous Oct 2024

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked: I liked how friendly the staff was , has ya no when ya solo camping your nervous anyway. The views n surroundings where nice n chilling

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi , Thank you very much for this great comment + Score much appreciated , Glad we made you feel at ease as well . Regards Team Charlie’s

Clean well-maintained site with an oldy-worldy pub attached as a bonus.…

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

Gudrun J. Oct 2024

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked: Clean well-maintained site with an oldy-worldy pub attached as a bonus.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi , Thank you very much for this great comment + Score much appreciated , 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)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

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 GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.98716°N
-2.04641°W

Nearest transport

Coach

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

Ferry

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.

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.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Changes to your holiday

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

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Dogs

Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

Safety

If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

General

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.

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.

Safety

No electric barbecues allowed.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

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

Safety

Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Pitches

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

General

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.

Reception

Reception is open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. between 01/01 and 31/12.

Safety

Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

General

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.

Arrivals and departures

There is no reception at this site. Please check in at the Pub instead.

General

The restaurant is open between 01/01 and 31/12.

Occupancy

The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

General

The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

General

You'll need an Environment Agency rod licence (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).

Payment terms

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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