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.

Campground type

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

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • The bar is open between 01/01 and 12/31.
  • The restaurant is open between 01/01 and 12/31.
  • 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.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • 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 campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-kept site offers spacious, clean pitches with electric hookups and water. Guests rave about friendly staff, the pub's great food/atmosphere, and the charming rural setting. New toilet/shower blocks are a big upgrade. While usually quiet, some mention pub garden noise. Limited facilities noted, but upgrades are planned. Highly recommended; many plan to return.

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Jackie R.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Everything 🤣, pitch, showers, views, pub and food , everywhere lovely and clean, lovely helpful staff, location

Disliked The rain

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Jackie
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

Great family site, easy to book,…

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Kim C.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Great family site, easy to book, warm welcome and super facilities.
We will definitely be back

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

Regards Team Charlies

Such a friendly site, cannot wait to return next month

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Fionna J.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Were made to feel very welcome

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Fiona
Glad we did what is said on the Tin and made your stay worth while
See you again hopefully

Regards Team Charlie’s

Lovely clean site, well run. The…

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Sarah B.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely clean site, well run. The pub serves nice food

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Sarah ,
Pub Food Campsite what more could you ask for Lol
Glad you enjoyed what we had to offer on our site
Hope to see you again in the Future .
We really appreciate your time to Submit this Review

Regards Team Charlies

Great site, food at the pub is fantastic Going back soon

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alex B.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Food at the pub fantastic
Pitches clean and spacious
Picnic table available at each pitch.
Toilets and shower clean with. Lots of hot water.
Kev pleasant and helpful but not intrusive
Dog play area clean and big enough for my large dog to run.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Alex
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 ,
Hope to see you again soon

Best Regards Team Charlies

Everything from pitch to pub…

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Anonymous

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Everything from pitch to pub

Recommend to friends Visit again

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


Regards Team Charlies

Fantastic

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Lisa S.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked We booked a table for when we arrived for a meal but we hit bad traffic which made our arrival after the kitchen closed , i phoned to cancel the table and the lovely girl sam was so helpful she read the menu to me over the phone and offered to make it for us in take away boxes so we would have a meal on arrival, after a 4 hour journey that should have taken an hour and a half it was such a lovely thing to do , i very much doubt anywhere else would be so helpful, fanatastic customer service , lovely little pub which we went in for a drink after eating and setting up . Would 100% return here when we are this way again , thanl you

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Lisa,
Glad we could help out after you stressful journey also glad you enjoyed what we had to offer on our site
Be Good to see you again in the Future .
We really appreciate your time to Submit this Review

Regards Team Charlies

On site pub with fantastic food Beautiful…

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Anonymous

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked On site pub with fantastic food
Beautiful setting

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi ,
Pub Food Campsite what more could you ask for Lol
Glad you enjoyed what we had to offer on our site
Hope to see you again in the Future .
We really appreciate your time to Submit this Review

Regards Team Charlies

Peaceful site with immaculate toilet and shower facilities

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Anonymous

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Great facilities and the food in the pub was excellent value so would definitely recommend eating there. All in all a really good little site and we will be returning in the future.

Disliked Nothing at all.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

Regards Team Charlies.

Perfect half term getaway

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10 out of 10
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David W.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked The warm welcome from the staff on site.
From the moment we arrived we were welcomed on site by the old man with the voice box gadget. He was fabulous, he went out of his way to help us to our pitch. The site is nice and peaceful, and it was such a great atmosphere in the pub, very relaxed, the staff were brilliant. We travel around the midlands to various sites, and this is one which we have hearted and we will be back.

Disliked This site is brilliant, the only downside is the wi-fi, it didn’t cover our caravan but hey, it meant more time with the other half😄

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Dave ,
Glad you enjoyed what we had to offer on our site
Hope to see you again in the Future .
We really appreciate your time to Submit this Review
We have x2 WiFi options not sure if you tried them Both ?

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

Bus
5.9 mi Bus Station
5.9 mi Bus Station
5.9 mi Bus Station
Rail
1.6 mi Blythe Bridge Rail Station
3.8 mi Longton Rail Station
5.8 mi Wedgwood Rail Station
Airport
27.4 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3
27.5 mi Manchester Airport
27.6 mi 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 5.1 mi

Wedgwood Visitor Centre 5.5 mi

Alton Towers Resort 6.5 mi

Trentham Monkey Forest 6.6 mi

The Trentham Estate 6.7 mi

National Trust

The Old Manor 9.5 mi

Biddulph Grange Garden 11 mi

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 13.5 mi

Shugborough Estate 13.6 mi

Winster Market House 19.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

QUEEN'S PARK, LONGTON 3.9 mi

COOMBES & CHURNET VALLEYS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/01/1998) 5.2 mi

Oakamoor - Churnet Valley - Dimmings Dale - Oakamoor 5.2 mi

HANLEY PARK 5.7 mi

Trentham Gardens and the Hanchurch Hills 6.5 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 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 $32.87 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.