Charlie Bassetts

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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.

Campground type

RV sites 14
Mobile homes for rent 1
Camper sites 14
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • 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.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the 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

Campsite types & availability

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99% would recommend this campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

What a beautiful site spotless, tidy grounds, immaculate toilets and showers.…

Overall 10/10

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Karen B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked What a beautiful site spotless, tidy grounds, immaculate toilets and showers. The pub meals are fantastic and good value. Staff all very friendly. We will definitely be going back soon.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site friendly staff & pitch was perfect.

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked What an amazing site absolutely perfect. Couldn’t ask for better. Pub beer garden was outstanding, food was amazing & every staff member was so friendly & happy to accommodate. Entertainment was fantastic. Shower block was spotless, a truly wonderful stay. Best site visited to date. Can’t wait to come back. Excellent value for a weekend away & fantastic check in time to make the most of your first day. Just an amazing weekend. Will be back at this site. WiFi didn’t reach to pitch 12 but had that much fun we noticed for the first time that we didn’t need WiFi or TV.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi ,
Wow + Thank you for your Kind words and score and great description of us .
Great that you enjoyed your experience with us , it really makes us feel good that we are making peoples stay worth there while .
Glad you Like the Ale + Food on offer as well .
Be great to see you again in the Future .


BEST REGARDS TEAM CHARLIES

Owner was very welcoming on his rounds.

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lee F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Very quiet and tranquil, plenty of room in the pitches. lots of wild birds especially the little robin who kept eating the dogs food. Entertainment open mic. Food and drinks were very reasonably priced. Toilets and showers were spotlessly clean.

Disliked None.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Lee,
Thank you for your Great review and 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

Perfect spot, great staff, wonderful setting good food and atmosphere

Overall 10/10

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Antoinette O. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Pitch perfect to coin a phrase. We arrived mid week so there was no problem getting a spot. We rang ahead and requested a pitch and the staff were polite, informative and very helpful. It is perfectly situated for a nice ramble down by the canal. Plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. The owner called to see us the next morning, polite, welcoming, and hard at work.

Disliked It is quite a slope driving in with the motorhome. We had to turn just before a bridge and then down the slope, but we managed to get in and back out up the slop without any problems.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, will definitely stay again

Overall 10/10

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Dave G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely location with a great pub. The site was well laid out and the pitches were a great size with everything you need. The toilet and shower block were immaculate and we had a fantastic meal in the pub. Everybody was so friendly and welcoming

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 .

All the Best
Team Charlies

The perfect site, amazing views,people ,site and pub well done 👏

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Stephen S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Everything, just a perfect site , amazing views , spotless sites and amenities, super impressed with pink & blue lights on toilets for night time, such a warm and friendly place to stay and so peaceful , pub & food on site, goats, cows and horses to enjoy plus dog field , electric & water on pitch ,couldn't have asked for any more ,thoroughly enjoyed

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Stephen ,
Thank you so much for this very in depth review , I don't think it cant be said any better.
All the staff and myself very much appreciate what you have said .
It will be great to see you again in the Future ,

Best Regards Team Charlies

Great !

Overall 10/10

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Andrew W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Good level pitch. Clean showers and toilets. Outdoor bar.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Andrew
Thanks for the great comment / review much appreciated,

Regards Team Charlies

Fantastic little site. Really clean facilities with a fantastic pub attached. Had…

Overall 10/10

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Barrie M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Fantastic little site. Really clean facilities with a fantastic pub attached. Had food from the outside area and it was fantastic

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From the manager: Hi Barrie
Thanks for your kind words , it really makes our efforts worth while to know we made a difference .
It will be great to see you again
Regards Team Charlie’s

Excellent stay

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Just got back from a FANTASTIC weekend away. I cannot recommend this place enough. The staff are very friendly and couldn't do enough to help us and made us feel very welcome. Great location, with beautiful scenery around you, animals and wildlife galore. Very clean and tidy and facilities were fantastic. Entertainment was fantastic and plenty going on here. We can't wait to book again and look forward to many more memories to make here.

Disliked Nothing everything was perfect

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi ,
Brill to know that we gave 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

Great long weekend. Site and toilets immaculate. Outside bar and food is…

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Gary S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Great long weekend. Site and toilets immaculate. Outside bar and food is a great addition. Burgers and pizzas were amazing. Staff are great. Nothing to fault.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Gary ,
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


Features

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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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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 $34.31 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.