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.

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 bar and/or restaurant is open between 01/01 et 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.
  • 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

Overall rating from 746 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Immaculate facilities, friendly staff & spacious pitches with great views are big hits. The on-site pub is a star for food & vibe. Well-kept, ideal for families & dogs. Some want more loos, but most can't wait to return!

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Arrival date (latest first)

20 mins from home but feels like we could be anywhere

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Hayley B.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Small friendly campsite impeccably clean great facilities kids loved the park/play area we loved the outside bar so relaxing and quiet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place

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Hayley R.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Everything, clean especially the toilets / showers . Friendly, close to lots of places , nice pub with good food on site , great views , would definitely recommend and we will return 👍

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent place.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Great camping site.
Very clean.
Great facilities, showers, washing up.
Very helpful site staff.
Great pub food & drinks.
Great pub staff.
We'll be staying again.
Great kids play area,
Super for young family's.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 ,
😁

Best regards Team Charlie’s

Everything! Quite easily the best place…

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Jennifer K.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Everything! Quite easily the best place we have stayed at. Bathroom/showers are really nicely built and very clean. Owner was lovely and friendly. Outside bar and TV area, play area for the kids, wifi, and a lovely little small pub with live music.

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Jen,
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 ,


Best regards Team Charlie’s

Excellent facilities and views. Nice play…

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8 out of 10
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Ana A.

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Excellent facilities and views. Nice play area for the kids, and a plus of goats and cows. We will be back for sure!

Disliked Everything was perfect.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Thanks for the Good review ,
Glad you found all good hope we can get a 10 of you next time Lol 😊😊

Regards Team Charlies

Worth the detour

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Thomas R.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Excellent location, very friendly personal, wonderful setting, food, drinks and service in the pub

Disliked Number of toilets and showers may be a bit tight, when camping is fully booked, we had no problem, as of season

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi ,
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 ,
😁

Best regards Team Charlie’s

Very clean and modern

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Wonderful campsite, very clean, friendly and modern. One of the nicest campsite we've been too! Close to alton towers and easy access to town

It has lovely views and the children enjoyed the park whilst we set up and set down.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean, friendly staff, park for the…

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JJ A.

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Clean, friendly staff, park for the children, fabulous outdoor seated area with screens for sports, lovely pub

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi ,
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 ,
And thanks for Micks shout out 😁

Best regards Team Charlie’s

Spotless, lovely staff, massive pitches.

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paul L.

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Spacious, son loved the play area, pet welcoming, food was delicious and amazing prices, would need to book before hand tho as only small but lovely place, very homely vibes too.
Toilets on site were spotless 24/7
We spoke to a few locals who were genuine and kind towards us, no barking dogs all night either. Would 100% be coming back soon even if it’s just for a drive for some food.
Thank you :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Paul ,
Great to read your fantastic review ,
Really glad you enjoyed your experience with us here at Charlie’s.
We try our best to please 😊
Also it was Good to hear all was nice chatting with the Natives Lol 🤣

Best regards Team Charlie’s
It will be great to see you back one day

Everything excellent.

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Susan W.

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Excellent stay again lovely clean showers and toilets, pitches lovely and clean and a good size.Always made to feel welcome when we come on site nothing to much trouble.pub food brilliant, they always trying to improve the site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Susan ,
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 ,

Best regards Team Charlie’s

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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)

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 +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.

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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 R592,25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.