How much does it cost to stay at Charlie Bassetts?

From R613,04 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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

Open all year

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.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site 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

Electric optional grass touring pitch

5 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Min 8m width × 12m depth

Calculated area: 96m²

5 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

One Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Min 8m width × 12m depth

Calculated area: 96m²

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome

Features

Electric: 10 amp extra cost

Car 2 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Water hook-up

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Extras

Additional dog (1 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per night
Electric hook-up (1 max)		£7.50 (£7.50) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults

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Non-electric grass touring pitch

5 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Min 12m width × 8m depth

Calculated area: 96m²

5 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

One Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Min 12m width × 8m depth

Calculated area: 96m²

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome

Features

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Water hook-up

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Extras

Additional dog (1 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults

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Electric gravel touring pitch

5 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Gravel

Pitch size: Min 12m width × 8m depth

Calculated area: 96m²

5 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

One Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Min 12m width × 8m depth

Calculated area: 96m²

Ground type

Gravel

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome

Features

Electric: 10 amp included

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Water hook-up

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Extras

Additional dog (1 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £32.50 (£32.50) 1 night, 2 adults

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Other pitch types

1 bedroom on-site touring caravan

4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch 1 bedroom

4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch 1 bedroom

Please bring your own bed linen, duvets and pillows.

Year of manufacture: 2008

3 rooms

Living room 1 x Double sofa/futon
Bathroom 1 x Shower, 1 x Toilet
Bedroom 1 x Double bed

Features

Car 1 included, 1 max.
Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 1 max.
Fridge 1 included, 1 max.
TV 1 included, 1 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit
Cooker
Cooking equipment
Dining table and chairs
Double glazing
Firepit
Freeview
Freezer
Full kitchen
Gas and electricity included
Gas/electric fire in lounge
Heating
Kettle
Kitchen corner or kitchenette
Microwave
Shower
Shower room with WC
Toaster
Towels
Wifi at the unit/pitch

Other restrictions

Bed linen not provided

Arrival days

From £190 (£190) 2 nights, 2 adults

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Arrival date (latest first)

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

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

Jun 2025 Karen B.

Electric gravel touring pitch

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
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		7

Jun 2025 Anonymous

Electric gravel touring pitch

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.

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

Jun 2025 lee F.

Electric gravel touring pitch

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
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		1

Jun 2025 Antoinette O.

Electric optional grass touring pitch

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

Jun 2025 Dave G.

Electric optional grass touring pitch

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 👏

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

Jun 2025 Stephen S.

Electric gravel touring pitch

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

Jun 2025 Andrew W.

Electric gravel touring pitch

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

Jun 2025 Barrie M.

Electric gravel touring pitch

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

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

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

Jun 2025 Anonymous

Electric optional grass touring pitch

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…

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jun 2025 Gary S.

Electric gravel touring pitch

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

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

Rail

2.5 km Blythe Bridge Rail Station

6.1 km Longton Rail Station

9.3 km Wedgwood Rail Station

Ferry

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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 30 day(s) of arrival.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Dogs

Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

Safety

If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Safety

No electric barbecues allowed.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between midnight and 7 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Safety

Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Pitches

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 9:30 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.

Reception

Reception is open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. between 01/01 and 31/12.

Safety

Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

General

The bar and/or restaurant is open between 01/01 et 31/12.
The bar is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Arrivals and departures

There is no reception at this site. Please check in at the Pub instead.

Occupancy

The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

General

The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

General

You'll need an Environment Agency rod licence (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Charlie Bassetts? From R613,04 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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Pitch types & availability

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

Overall 10/10

Excellent site friendly staff & pitch was perfect.

Overall 10/10

Owner was very welcoming on his rounds.

Overall 10/10

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

Overall 10/10

Excellent site, will definitely stay again

Overall 10/10

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

Overall 10/10

Great !

Overall 10/10

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

Overall 10/10

Excellent stay

Overall 10/10

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

Overall 10/10

Leisure on site

Amenities on site

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Nearby leisure

Touring and motorhomes

Timezone

GPS

Nearest transport

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

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