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About The Moat House

  • Award-Winning Dining at Restaurant

    Dine at the 2 AA Rosette restaurant for a variety of menus including lunch and á la carte options.

  • On-Site Electric Vehicle Charging

    Charge your electric vehicle using the dedicated points available in the hotel car park.

  • Variable Room Decor Standards

    Some guest rooms feature dated decor and worn furniture compared to the modernized suites.

  • Historic 15th-Century Manor House

    Explore the Grade II listed property featuring 14th-century beams, log fires, and a moat.

  • Canal-Side Setting in Acton Trussell

    Walk along the Worcestershire and Staffordshire canal towpath directly accessible from the hotel grounds.

  • Dog-Friendly Accommodations and Grounds

    Bring your pets to stay in designated rooms and exercise them in the large field adjacent to the car park.

  • Traditional Brasserie Bar Atmosphere

    Relax in the Brasserie Bar featuring historic beams, log fires, and lakeside picnic tables.

  • Proximity to M6 Motorway

    Guest rooms may experience traffic noise from the nearby M6 motorway if windows are left open.

  • Potential Noise from Events

    The hotel hosts weddings and functions which may result in noise disturbances for guests in nearby rooms.

The 4-star Moat House is a Grade II listed 14th-century manor house located in Acton Trussell. This dog-friendly property offers canal-side and lakeside tranquility, with views of the Worcestershire and Staffordshire canal. Guests can dine at the 2 AA Rosette Orangery Restaurant or the Brasserie Bar, which features 14th-century beams and log fires. The hotel has a review score of 9.0 based on over 5,000 reviews, with atmosphere, experience, and location highlighted positively by guests.

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Reviews

9.0
Excellent
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Review summary

Summarized by AI from 1,000+ reviews

An idyllic countryside retreat with convenient motorway access.


This hotel offers a peaceful escape for travelers seeking a blend of rural charm and transit convenience. The property sits alongside the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal and is rounded out by extensive conference rooms that cater to both leisure and professional needs. Guests consistently praise the high-quality ingredients served in the restaurant, and those traveling with pets may want to request a room near the garden for easier outdoor access.


Some guests mentioned: ambient motorway noise, inconsistent soundproofing, warm indoor temperatures.

Rated above average for Stafford

Guest reviews

Excellent68%
Very good15%
Good9%
Fair5%
Poor3%

Top amenities

  • WiFi in lobby
  • WiFi in rooms
  • Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Hotel bar

All amenities

Property amenities

  1. Business center
  2. Entrance hall/lobby
  3. Lift
  4. Parking

For children

  1. Crib
  2. Kid meals

Accessibility

  1. Wheelchair accessible
  2. Accessible parking

Room amenities

  1. Ironing board
  2. Openable windows
  3. Television
  4. Hairdryer

Hotel characteristics

  1. Family friendly

Location

The Moat House, Lower Penkridge Road, Acton Trussell, Stafford, ST170RJ, United Kingdom

Distance from The Moat House

Penkridge:3.9 km

Stafford:5.6 km

Stafford Castle:5.8 km

Shugborough Hall:7.5 km

Hednesford Town Football Club:9.8 km

Chartley Castle:13.2 km

Moseley Old Hall:13.2 km

Boscobel House:13.6 km

The Royal Oak:13.7 km

Hoar Cross Hall:19.5 km

Trentham Gardens:23.7 km

Birmingham Airport:41.2 km

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Property info

The Moat House, Lower Penkridge Road, Acton Trussell, Stafford, ST170RJ, United Kingdom

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