Quality-rated places to stay and eat in Staffordshire

Things to do

Shugborough Estate

Shugborough, Staffordshire

Visitor attraction

The Ancient High House

Stafford, Staffordshire

Quality Assessed

Museum of Stafford history in a handsome timber-framed Tudor building.

Public house

The Swan

Stafford, Staffordshire

Georgian inn with contemporary cooking

Inn

The Swan

Stafford, Staffordshire

★★★★

Characterful coaching inn at the heart of town

Bed & breakfast

Field House

Stone, Staffordshire

★★★

Georgian house in landscaped gardens, offering family-run B&B.

Visitor attraction

Izaak Walton's Cottage

Stafford, Staffordshire

Quality Assessed

Charming timbered cottage that was once home to legendary angler Isaak Walton.

Visitor attraction

Stafford Castle

Stafford, Staffordshire

Quality Assessed

Atmospheric Norman hilltop castle ruins with an interesting visitor centre.

Guest accommodation

Moddershall Oaks Country Spa Retreat

Moddershall, Staffordshire

★★★★★

Luxury at every turn in plush Staffordshire spa.

Things to do

Downs Banks (NT)

Stone, Staffordshire

Hotel

The Moat House

Stafford, Staffordshire

★★★★

A unique setting adds to the charm of this 17th-century building.

Restaurant

The Moat House

Stafford, Staffordshire

Confident, creative cooking in a historic canal setting.

Things to do

Redfern's Cottage: Museum of Uttoxeter Life

Uttoxeter, Staffordshire

Holiday park

Silver Trees Holiday Park

Penkridge Bank, Staffordshire

★★★★★

For a leisurely pace of life

Visitor attraction

Cannock Chase Forest

Rugeley, Staffordshire

Quality Assessed

Family-friendly walks and cycle trails in the Midlands.

Racecourse

Uttoxeter Racecourse

Uttoxeter, Staffordshire

Quality Assessed

Visitor attraction

World of Wedgwood

Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire

Quality Assessed

Explore the world of Wedgewood fine china and porcelain.

Things to do

Croxden Abbey

Croxden, Staffordshire

Self-catering

Dalraddy Cottage

Pottal Pool, Staffordshire

★★★★

Award-winning eco-friendly cottage with all amenities and thoughtful touches.

Visitor attraction

Trentham Monkey Forest

Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire

Quality Assessed

Hotel

Hoar Cross Hall

Hoar Cross, Staffordshire

★★★★

Guest-focused approach in a well-established hotel.

Spa

Hoar Cross Hall

Hoar Cross, Staffordshire

Stunning stately home with an outstanding spa.

Restaurant

The Ballroom at Hoar Cross Hall

Hoar Cross, Staffordshire

A real showpiece in 50 rural acres.

Things to do

Hulme Quarry National Nature Reserve

Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire

Visitor attraction

Trentham Gardens

Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire

Quality Assessed

Beautiful gardens with some magical walks.

Things to do

Hawksmoor (NT)

Cheadle, Staffordshire

Things to do

Alton Towers Resort

Alton, Staffordshire

Visitor attraction

Churnet Valley Railway

Froghall, Staffordshire

Quality Assessed

Full steam ahead for a great family day out

Self-catering

Quarry House

Moneystone, Staffordshire

★★★★

Dog friendly, comfortable cottage.

Things to do

Kingsley Bird & Falconry Centre

Kingsley, Staffordshire

Restaurant

The Plumicorn

Consall, Staffordshire

Modern brasserie dishes with impressive estate views.

Hotel

The Tawny Hotel

Consall, Staffordshire

Quality Assessed

Something unusual – a 'deconstructed' hotel.

Inn

The Duncombe Arms Ltd

Ellastone, Staffordshire

★★★★★

Firmly on the map for great food and stylish accommodation.

Public house

The Duncombe Arms

Ellastone, Staffordshire

A beautifully renovated historic inn

Restaurant

The Duncombe Arms

Ellastone, Staffordshire

Assured cooking at this historic inn.

Self-catering

Consall Valley Lodge

Stafford, Staffordshire

★★★★★

Large, well-equipped lodge, ideal for a big family gathering.

Visitor attraction

Emma Bridgewater Factory

Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire

Quality Assessed

Discover the excellent behind-the-scenes factory tour.

Things to do

Whitmore Hall

Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire

Things to do

Etruria Industrial Museum

Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire

Things to do

Mottey Meadows National Nature Reserve

Wheaton Aston, Staffordshire

Guest accommodation

Alrewas Hayes

Alrewas Hayes, Staffordshire

★★★★★

Upmarket wedding and events venue on 100-acre country estate

Things to do

Aqualate Mere National Nature Reserve

Newport, Staffordshire

Restaurant

The Two Pigs

Barton-Under-Needwood, Staffordshire

A convivial vibe for all occasions.

Visitor attraction

Middleport Pottery

Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire

Quality Assessed

Restaurant

The Flintlock at Cheddleton

Cheddleton, Staffordshire

Modern dining next to the water.

Visitor attraction

Ford Green Hall

Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire

Quality Assessed

A fascinating insight into the life of the 17th century.

Things to do

Erasmus Darwin House

Lichfield, Staffordshire

Things to do

Cheddleton Flint Mill

Cheddleton, Staffordshire

Visitor attraction

Lichfield Cathedral

Lichfield, Staffordshire

Quality Assessed

An ornate 14th-century cathedral with a unique three-spire design.

Things to do

Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum

Lichfield, Staffordshire

Restaurant

Upstairs by Tom Shepherd

Lichfield, Staffordshire

Discover an intimate venue with precision cooking.

Restaurant

Larder - Brasserie & Grill

Lichfield, Staffordshire

Beautifully constructed modern dishes in a stylish setting.

Self-catering

Ballfields Barn

Bradnop, Staffordshire

★★★★

Visitor attraction

RSPB Coombes Valley and Consall Woods

Leek, Staffordshire

Quality Assessed

The enthusiastic and informative welcome is a particular highlight.

Things to do

The Dorothy Clive Garden

Willoughbridge, Staffordshire

Restaurant

The Boat

Lichfield, Staffordshire

Beautifully presented farm-to-plate cooking in Lichfield.

Visitor attraction

National Memorial Arboretum

Alrewas, Staffordshire

Quality Assessed

A place for contemplation and remembrance among stunning memorials and sculptures.

Things to do

Wall Roman Site

Wall, Staffordshire

Things to do

Ilam Park

Ilam, Staffordshire

Hostel

YHA Ilam Hall

Ilam, Staffordshire

★★★★

Beautiful gothic manor with great facilities in beautiful grounds.

Self-catering

Mixon View

Leek, Staffordshire

★★★★★

Self-catering

Morridge View

Leek, Staffordshire

★★★★

Things to do

Brindley's Mill

Leek, Staffordshire

Things to do

Staffordshire Regiment Museum

Whittington, Staffordshire

Things to do

Dovedale National Nature Reserve

Ilam, Staffordshire

Visitor attraction

Claymills Victorian Pumping Station

Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire

Quality Assessed

A steam-driven paradise from the heady days of the Industrial Revolution

Things to do

Rudyard Lake Steam Railway

Leek, Staffordshire

Inn

The Black Lion Inn

Leek, Staffordshire

Quality Assessed

A cosy historical Inn, ideal for exploring the Peak District.

Restaurant

The Black Lion Inn

Leek, Staffordshire

Characterful pub with good honest food.

Guest accommodation

Stanshope Hall

Stanshope, Staffordshire

★★★★

Look out for the unique hand-painted features in each bedroom.

Self-catering

Ancestral Barn

Stanshope, Staffordshire

★★★★★

Self-catering

Church Farm Cottage

Stanshope, Staffordshire

★★★★

Self-catering

Coach House at Swainsley Farm

Butterton, Staffordshire

★★★★

Self-catering

Haybarn at Swainsley Farm

Butterton, Staffordshire

★★★★★

Self-catering

Old Byre at Swainsley Farm

Butterton, Staffordshire

★★★★★

Public house

Three Horseshoes Country Inn

Leek, Staffordshire

Award-winning food at a well known inn

Inn

Three Horseshoes Country Inn & Spa

Leek, Staffordshire

★★★★

Quality inn on the edge of the Peak District, great rooms and food

Restaurant

Three Horseshoes Country Inn & Spa

Leek, Staffordshire

Good use of local produce.

Hostel

Alstonefield Hostel The Barns

Alstonefield, Staffordshire

★★★

A comfy hostel in a large stone barn conversion.

Visitor attraction

Tittesworth Water

Meerbrook, Staffordshire

Quality Assessed

Victorian recreational reservoir ideal for walking and boating.

Caravan & camping

Hartington Hills

Hulme End, Staffordshire

★★★★★

Caravan, camping and glamping breaks on an eco-conscious farm.

Visitor attraction

Tamworth Castle

Tamworth, Staffordshire

Quality Assessed

Visitor attraction

Wednesbury Museum & Art Gallery

Wednesbury, Staffordshire

Quality Assessed

A fine local museum and art gallery with displays on 20th-century nostalgia and 19th-century paintings

Caravan & camping

Statfold Country Park

Tamworth, Staffordshire

★★★

Things to do

Drayton Manor Theme Park

Tamworth, Staffordshire

Caravan & camping

Longnor Wood Holiday Park

Longnor, Staffordshire

★★★★★

A hidden gem in the heart of the Peak District.

Self-catering

The Hayloft

Sheen, Staffordshire

★★★★

Self-catering

The Shippon

Sheen, Staffordshire

★★★★

Visitor attraction

RSPB Middleton Lakes

Tamworth, Staffordshire

Awaiting assessment

A beautiful wetland site ideal for the whole family.

Things to do

Himley Hall & Park

Himley, Staffordshire

Inn

Red Lion Inn

Bobbington, Staffordshire

★★★★

For a comfortable and enjoyable stay

Things to do

Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses (NT)

Kinver, Staffordshire

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