Charlie Bassetts

View prices & book 9.5 642 reviews
Nice view (added by manager 25 Jul 2023)
Lovely pitch
Pub lunch on site
Beautiful sunset

  • 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.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Other pitch types

Reviews

98%

would recommend this site to a friend

97%

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. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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 The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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 The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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 The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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

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
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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-site 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 €29.85 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.