Charlie Bassetts

View prices & book 9.6 695 reviews
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.

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 restaurant is open between 01/01 and 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

Reviews

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Location
10
Value for money
9
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
8

98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite is praised for its immaculate facilities, friendly and helpful staff, and spacious pitches with lovely views. The on-site pub is a significant draw, offering excellent food and a welcoming atmosphere with regular entertainment. The site is well-maintained and considered great for families and dog owners. While some minor improvements like more toilets are suggested, visitors frequently highlight their positive experiences and intention to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

Reviews page 1 of 70
Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely site, immaculate facilities, helpful staff, will definitely return.…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Jan R.

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely site, immaculate facilities, helpful staff, will definitely return.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Jan ,
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

Friendly and helpful owner. Sms with welcome and possibility to ask something.…

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
7
Value for money
7
Accommodation
7
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
7
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
7
Wifi
7
Anonymous

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Friendly and helpful owner. Sms with welcome and possibility to ask something. Owner came to our place and explain a walk in the neighbourhood 👍

Disliked When we arrived was the owner not present and we asked the girls behind the bar if there was a place for is. We had to fill a thing on internet. That was not so fine.

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From the manager: Hi
Thanks for your review ,
I am presuming you came to our site without booking up on Pitchup ,
When you went into the Pub the Girls would have asked you to create a Booking so you could be verified on the System . This is normal practice
Hope that makes sense ,

Regards Team Charlies

Brilliant location for a couple of days relaxing with small children

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Nicola M.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Loved the size of the site, the fact that no matter where our son was we could see him. Friendly members of staff. Clean and tidy pitches which were relatively even. Facilities were great and obviously cleaned and restocked regularly. Free WiFi too!

Disliked No on site shop for the forgotten essentials and I believe the nearest shop is a mile or so away of country road. Ultimately we didn’t want to unhook and drive away our van away an hour after setting up so did without but the lack of a shop saved us a fortune with our 5 year old..no shop no unnecessary spending!

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From the manager: Hi Nicola,
Thank you for your Great review and Lovely comments , its much appreciated.
Glad all was up to your expectations and you liked what you we could give.
Soz we have no Shop but its hard to give that really on our small site it does not justify staffing it really , but there are always item available from the Pub Lol
Be good to see you again in the future ,

Regards Team Charlies

Nice busy site, great for a stop off and 1 night. We Will be back.

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
8
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
5
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
No rating
Marc H.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Clean facilities
Nice view
Great pub at top of site with cool outdoor sports bar.
Secure site
Farm animals
Small Park for kids
Steam Train railway close by

Disliked Understaffed on a Friday and Saturday evening for food orders so couldn’t order food at 6pm or anytime after, had to go and cook our own food last minute and take it back up to the pub (which they were fine with).

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From the manager: Hi Marc .
Thanks for the great review and comments .
Soz about the Food situation but that's what happens when the food is to GOOD Lol
We are in the process of Building a outside Kitchen Facility which should give a better scope for more Food services .
Hope to see you again

Best regards Team Charlies

Clean friendly fantastic pitches

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Sally Q.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked What a little gem of a campsite … from a friendly text the day of arriving with information about arrival instructions..to a thank you and safe journey message once we had left … the owner was so friendly .. had a meal in the pub ten out of ten … 💯 we will be coming back and to make it even better the site is open all year ….have raved about it to all my fellow camping friends … be seeing you very soon 😊😊😊

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From the manager: Hi Sally /
Wow and thank you so much .
Glad you found what we offered to be GOOD for you .
( We try our Best to please )
It will be great to see you and you friends to make a Visit again in the Future.
All the Best from Team Charlies 😁😁

Nice campsite in lovely setting

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
9
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
9
Paul M.

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely setting. Very peaceful with really nice toilet and shower facilities. Easy check-in and friendly staff. We didn't eat at the pub as it was fully booked upon our arrival and we hadn't prebooked but pub was atmospheric. Only stayed 1 night on route to North Wales but would definitely stay again if in the area.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

Regards Team Charlies

Excellent clean and tidy site extremely welcoming staff.

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating
Peter T.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Same excellent service and friendly staff both pub and site. Really enjoyed open mike night again local very welcoming.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Peter ,
Thanks for the great score and straight to the point Comments ,
Its Appreciated by us all here at Charlies
Glad you enjoyed the Open Mike some great Singers and Musicians .

Best Regards Team Charlies

Staff friendly and kids loved play area.…

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
7
Value for money
8
Accommodation
7
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
No rating
Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Staff friendly and kids loved play area.

Disliked Grass needed cutting on non electric hook up field.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi ,
Glad you enjoyed your stay ,
Ref the grass on the non electric field it was not cut due to the weather been wet plus we get a negative response if it’s cut in wet weather then treads in campers Units !
Hope that makes sense .
You are only one of a hand full of people who said they would not stop again out of over 700 reviews .

Regards team Charlie’s

Overall excellent!!

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Michael M.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Charlie's is always welcoming good pitches
all well cared for very clean.
The pub the same good range of drinks to suit everyone plus food is really tasty and reasonably priced.....

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Michael , Thankyou 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

Excellent, clean and welcoming.

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
6
Chantel G.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked All staff are second to none! Helpful, pleasant and accommodating. We had multiple issues as it was our first ever caravan trip. All resolved by help and advice from the staff. The site was exceptionally clean, tidy and beautifully maintained. We only live in leek so not a million miles away, but even so, we felt like we were ‘away’ .
Shower block and toilets were spotless and always available to be used. Well organised and signposted well onsite. We will definitely be back. We had plot 13 which meant our children has room to play aswell as visit the onsite play area and see the goats. Thank you everyone!

Disliked No food on a Monday at the pub. I understand it must be a quiet evening for food. I never checked before we traveled so it came as a surprise to us. But again I appreciate staff need a night off. WiFi was unavailable at the bottom of the site but again understandable as we were right at the bottom. No negatives for us.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Chantel
Thanks for such a great in-depth review of us it is really appreciated by us
all .
To Know we are doing things to make your stay enjoyable means such a lot .
Soz about the Food on a Monday but as you say we do need a bit of out time Lol

Hope to see you again
All the best team Charlies


Features

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 BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.98716°N
2.04641°W

Nearest transport

Coach
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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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:  12 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Charlie Bassetts? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.