Charlie Bassetts

View prices & book 9.7 657 reviews
Nice view
Lovely pitch
On site caravan
Spacious grass pitches

  • 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
Caravan sites 14
Motorhome sites 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 campground/park 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 campground/park 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.
  • During the winter months, only bar snacks are served in the restaurant on Monday and Tuesday.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Location
10
Value for money
9
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
8

99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely campsite, clean, quiet & great for kids and the dogs. Food from…

Overall 10/10

Location
9
Value for money
8
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
3
Maddie C.

Power optional grass caravan site

Liked Lovely campsite, clean, quiet & great for kids and the dogs.
Food from the pub was lovely with a bar outside and bbq.

From the manager: Hi Maddie ,
Thank you for this great little review its much appreciated.
I am glad you found everything to your Liking and appreciated what we have done .
It will be great to see you back at some point in the Future .

All the Best
Team Charlies

Brilliant site, will definitely visit again

Overall 10/10

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

Power optional grass caravan site

Liked The camp site was clean and well kept. We booked a grass pitch with electric hook up and there was water tap on pitch, which was a nice surprise, as then a full service pitch. Beautiful view from our pitch. Outside bar and food area very nice. It rained so we spent Friday evening in the site pub, great night and very welcoming local people.

Disliked Nothing

From the manager: Hi Karen ,
Thank you for this great little review its much appreciated.
I am glad you found everything to your Liking and appreciated what we have done .
It will be great to see you back at some point in the Future .

All the Best
Team Charlies

Everything…

Overall 10/10

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10
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Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Susan W.

Power optional grass caravan site

Liked Everything

From the manager: Hi Sue
Great you enjoyed

Regards Team Charlies

Absolutely amazing place. Took my wife and 2 young children and we…

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Adam L.

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked Absolutely amazing place. Took my wife and 2 young children and we all loved it. Great pub with amazing food- especially the pizza! Really clean toilets- will definitely return for another Alton Towers trip!

Disliked Nothing at all!!

From the manager: Hi Adam ,
Great to read your glowing review thank you so much .
Be great to see you again in the near future ,

All the Best Team Charlies

Suitable for travelling with furry friends

Overall 10/10

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

Power optional grass caravan site

Liked Arrived safely, Location is a short distance from the main road so you have to be aware of locals who know the road.
As soon as we arrived we were greeted by member of staff who offered us a choice of sites as it was a Thursday. We chose the hard standing which came with full electric and water.
Later that evening we had a meal in the pub which is on site, prices were very good and the portions were larger than you get down south.
The location is very quiet and we had a peaceful night.
We would stay at this location again if we are touring the area.

Disliked No dislikes

From the manager: Hi John,
Thank you for your Great review and Lovely comments , its much appreciated.
Glad all was up to your expectations and you liked what you Saw.
Be good to see you again in the future ,

Regards Team Charlies

Hidden gem with good food on site

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
4
Chris L.

Power optional grass caravan site

Liked Spacious pitches, nice outlook over countryside, friendly staff, clean facilities with nice hot water, pub on site with good meals

Disliked Poor wifi

From the manager: Hi Chris
Thanks for your kind words , it really makes our efforts worth while to know we made a difference .
We are looking to extend the Range of the WiFi very soon
It will be great to see you again
Regards Team Charlie’s

Fantastic site, beautiful views, lovely pub & immaculate facilities.

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
9
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Karen G.

Power optional grass caravan site

Liked Beautiful location with lovely views surrounding the site. We received a warm welcome on arrival and had also been sent a text message with important information about booking in, WiFi code etc. The pitches are very spacious with electric hook up and water easily accessible which made setting up very easy. The pub on site is also friendly and welcoming and we enjoyed a lovely meal and drink in the sunshine. The whole site is immaculately kept and the brand new toilet and shower blocks are cleaned regularly. We were only here overnight but hope to return for a longer visit very soon. The morning visit from a pair of ducks was the icing on the cake.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

From the manager: Hi Karen,
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 .
Also helps when our Wildlife introduce them selves as well Lol

All the best + Hope to see you again
Regards Team Charlies

Excellent site, immaculate facilities, friendly staff. Great pub

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
T F.

Power optional grass caravan site

Liked Relaxing atmosphere, spotless facilities, friendly staff, large pitches, water on every pitch, dog friendly. Great pub, amazing food.

Disliked Nothing

From the manager: Hi TF
THANKS FOR THIS
Straight to the point review summed up in a great short sentence , if we achieve what you have praised us for 100% of the time we will all be happy ,
Best Regards Team Charlies

First class site with a first class pub

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Dave G.

Power optional grass caravan site

Liked Fantastic site, well maintained and the people were so helpful & friendly. The pub also sells a great selection of beers and lagers and again, staff are really welcoming. Lastly, the food in the pub is first class.....Highly recommend the home made pies !!!

Disliked Nothing

From the manager: Hi Dave,
Thank you for this great little review its much appreciated.
I am glad you found everything to your Liking and appreciated what we have done . It will be great to see you back at some point in the Future .
Good you tested the Food + Ales as well
All the Best
Team Charlies

Lovely location and big pitches. Food was great and friendly service.…

Overall 7/10

Location
8
Value for money
8
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
7
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
7
Wifi
9
laura s.

Power optional grass caravan site

Liked Lovely location and big pitches. Food was great and friendly service.

Disliked Lack of anywhere to put wash bags or towels in ladies shower block if you just wanted to wash your face/brush teeth. A bench under the ornate mirror and some hooks on the wall would fix this.

From the manager: Hi Lura ,
Thank you for your review and comments , its much appreciated.
Be good to see you again in the future ,
As regards the Slight issue with Hooks on the Walls etc. we will sort some of these out to hopefully make your stay complete ,
Hope to see you again to tick this box .


Regards Team Charlies


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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Bush Gastronomic delight Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

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

Type

Farm Pub campground Small (11-25 sites)

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 caravans

Location

Charlie Bassetts

New Road

Dilhorne

Stoke-on-Trent

Staffordshire

England

ST10 2PQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

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 caravan
    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 $56.62 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.