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
Campground type
1
7
7Tourist board rating
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.- The restaurant is open between 01/01 and 12/31.
- The 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 12/31.
- 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
Campsite types & availability
Power optional grass travel trailer campsite
5 people maximum 
9.6/10
248 reviews 
Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 12m depth (96m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Primitive grass travel trailer campsite
5 people maximum 9.6/10
116 reviews Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 12m width × 8m depth (96m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Powered grass travel trailer campsite
5 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 12m depth (96m²)
Arrival daysFrom £32.50 (£32.50)
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Powered gravel travel trailer campsite
5 people maximum 9.6/10
428 reviews Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Min 12m width × 8m depth (96m²)
Arrival daysFrom £32.50 (£32.50)
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1 bedroom on-site trailer
4 people maximum 9.8/10
13 reviews Wifi at the unit/site 1 bedroomArrival daysFrom £190 (£190)
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Reviews
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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Power optional grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Very friendly with a great pub on site.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Hi Keith,
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
What a gem of a site!!!
Power optional grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Our first stay at Charlie’s and it definitely won’t be our last. So glad we turned our 1 night stay into 2 nights.
We arrived on Friday evening to a busy pub but, regardless of this, we had an instant warm welcome and we were shown to our pitch straight away.
The pitches are immaculate, large and nice and level. The site is very pretty, with lovely views from the pitches. Each pitch has its own wooden picnic bench, which was much appreciated by us because we forgot our table.
The toilets and showers are modern, warm and are kept very clean.
The pub itself is an absolute gem, cosy, full of charm and friendly staff and the home cooked food is amazing. The mixed grill is a belly-buster!! We saved some sausages for a butty the next morning. Thank you Susan!
We did a lovely 7.5 mile circular walk from the site, across public footpaths and farmland, finished off with a pint of Guinness and the most amazing sausage roll from the pub.
At 8:30pm on Saturday they had bingo in the pub, which definitely livened
things up! I was pleased to call my first ever house and got a nice bottle of red wine for my prize. The husband also called on a line and won a free drink, so definitely give the bingo a go.
Thanks for a great stay!
Disliked Nothing at all!
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Wow Sue.
It does not get better than this review .
What a Precise spot on Paragraph to cover every aspect of what we offer ,
If Carlsberg did review it would be this one thank you so much ,
You have said so much that all i can say is Thank you so much , it really helps to know we are all making your stay worth while .
😉😊👌
Thank from all the Team At Charlies Campsite + Pub
Great site with good facilities
Powered gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked Good size pitches which had electric and water attached so that was really handy.
Staff were really friendly and very helpful.
The pub itself was great, ate in there on the Saturday night and the food was fantastic and a really good sized meal.
The toilets and showers were kept clean
This was the second time we'd stayed here and we wouldn't of come back if we didn't like it.
Would defo recommend to friends
Disliked Not a dislike, just an opinion really.
The grey waste sink was a little awkward to empty our waste master as had to lift it up and balance it on the sink, quite difficult when is full. Don't think the wife would have been able to manage it
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From the manager: Hi Chris,
Great to read your fantastic review ,
Really glad you enjoyed your experience with us here at Charlie’s.
It will be great to see you back one day , Great you mentioned all our Good bits /
Great to hear Opinions👌
We have a Plan to Install a Drive over Grey Waste outlet read for next Year so that should sort the issue out 😁
Best regards Team Charlie’s
A lovely small site with very…
Powered gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked A lovely small site with very good toilets and shower facilities and great surroundings. There is a pub onsite, with welcoming staff and good food.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Hi Jill,
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
Really friendly staff in a lovely…
Powered gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked Really friendly staff in a lovely quiet location. The facilities were really clean and the pitch was level and well kept. We also had a lovely meal in the onsite pub. Highly recommended, we will go back.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Hi Sarah,
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
All the Best
Team Charlies
Brilliant site. Very quiet, beautiful…
Powered gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked Brilliant site. Very quiet, beautiful scenery, relaxing. The managers were very friendly, welcoming and helpful. The toilets and showers were very clean, the water piping hot. Lots of lovely walks to be had in all directions. There is water and electricity on the pitch and every pitch has a new picnic bench which is great. The pitches are spacious so you are not on top of anyone else. There is a large play area and some little goats as well. The pub is lovely, cosy and welcoming, the food is delicious and the site and the pub are reasonable prices. We would definately stay again.
Disliked We couldnt connect to wifi.
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From the manager: Hi Guys,
Thank you for your Great review and Lovely comments , its much appreciated.
Glad Your Experience was up to expectations and you liked what we could give.
Be good to see you again in the future ,
Thanks for giving our staff credit for how they have worked
😁
Regards Team Charlies
Excelltn site, highly recommended
Powered gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked Well maintained pitches, all with water taps and hookups where requested
NIce pub, excellent meals and fun entertainment (Free pizza with bingo!)
Disliked Unmanned campsite office seems quite common
No Wi-fi at pitches (advertised)
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From the manager: Hi Paul,
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
A very nice and welcoming place to stay.
Power optional grass travel trailer campsite
Liked We stayed two nights (our second time here) in our TentBox alongside friends who were using their campervan. We thought all the staff were very friendy and helpful. The meals are excellent. We loved the Friday music night (although the acoustic set really didnt need amplification as the pub is not that large). We loved the pubs first Bingo night (and our table of 6 won 4 prizes! ). The toilet shower block is kept clean.
Disliked Luke warm water in the mens shower on our second morning (it was cool outside so maybe effects the water temperature?). When the site is busy, I can see the mens block only having one shower, being a problem. There are two in the Ladies. Also only having one sink, means that if somene is wet shaving, you cant use the sink after using the toilet. Maybe removing the urinals and installing another sink/shower would be a good move?
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From the manager: Hi Karl,
Glad you enjoyed what we had to offer on our site,
I think you must have missed our other x2 Shower Toilet Facilities etc.
So in Total we have ,
x3 Male Showers / x4 Female Showers inc all Wash Facilities w/c's etc.
These other Blocks are separate to the Male Toilet Shower Block !!
Hope to see you again in the Future .
We really appreciate your time to Submit this Review
Regards Team Charlies
Great site that's now even better.
Power optional grass travel trailer campsite
Liked This has always been one of our favourite sites, but hadn't been for a while. Guess what? It's now even better!
Pitches are beautifully kept, new toilet and shower block which was immaculate.
The one thing that hasn't changed is the friendliness of the staff, they are brilliant.
Even the torrential rain couldn't spoil our weekend, we just popped in the pub, dogs and all, for beer, food and fun.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Hi Ron,
Glad you enjoyed what we had to offer on our site
Glad you noticed all our Upgrades to the site etc.
Hope to see you again in the Future .
We really appreciate your time to Submit this Review
Regards Team Charlies
Clean toilets
Primitive grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Welcoming feeling and food in pub was amazing
Disliked Weather
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Hi Ant,
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
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
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 nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
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
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
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
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- When can I check in and check out of Charlie Bassetts?
Read moreRV, 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. - How much does it cost to stay at Charlie Bassetts? From $33.59 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.