Looking for somewhere to stay near the Churnet Valley Railway? In association with Booking.com, Raildays gives you a direct link to nearby hotels and B&Bs ranging from the cheap and cheerful to the luxurious!
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The Manor 
Type: Bed And Breakfast Location: Cheadle
Number of Rooms: 13
Rooms from: £49.00
Centrally located in the Moorlands and under 5 miles from Alton Towers, this beautiful 250 year old house with a landscaped walled garden was originally built as a rectory. The Beech tree restaurant and garden bar are open for dinner each day, except Sundays when the house closes at 16:00 and latest check in is 20:00. From June 1st, dependant upon weather and demand, dinner will be served outside, barbecue style. Personally managed by the owners, in a relaxed informal style, where the emphasis is on quality of food and personal service, the Manor is a haven of peace where it is easy to unwind. [...]
The Weather Vane
Type: Hotel Location: Cheadle
Number of Rooms: 39
Rooms from: £30.00
Situated in the heart of the potteries and close to Alton Towers, a halfway house for any journey north or south. A lodge with conference facilities, 180 seater restaurant and lounge bar and external children's play area. Situated in the heart of the potteries on the new a50 just 6 miles from the m6 junction 15 and 35 miles from m1 junction 23a North & 23 South (please note should you require a late check in, can you please inform us at the time of booking as reception closes at 10.00pm). Our 40 non smoking bedrooms have en suite bathrooms with showers, Sky television, trouser presses and hair dryers and tea/coffee making facilities, as well as all of the little extras you would expect from a high quality hotel. [...]
The Crown Hotel
Type: Bed And Breakfast Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Number of Rooms: 41
Rooms from: £29.00
The Crown Hotel offers no-frills budget accommodation at realistic prices. It is easy driving distance from Stoke FC’s Britannia Stadium and Alton Towers. The centre of Stoke is about a 10-minute drive away and The Crown is ideal for contractors working in the city. The hotel has easy access to the A500/A50, the M1 and the M6, and offers a warm welcome to all. The Crown Hotel is now under new management and has completed refurbishment of its exterior. Many of rooms have been redecorated and offer flat-screen TVs with Freeview channels. The restaurant/bar lounge offers bar snacks, steaks and daily specials and is open most days from 12:00 until 20:00 for food, and 23:00 for drinks. [...]
Quality Hotel Stoke-On-Trent
Type: Hotel Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Number of Rooms: 136
Rooms from: £32.00
This hotel is situated in the heart of the Potteries and is 18 miles from Alton Towers. The theatre, shopping centre, casinos, bars and restaurants are within walking distance. Quality Hotel Stoke-On-Trent is central to many popular locations including Trentham Gardens, Waterworld, Uttoxeter Races, Moorcroft Pottery. There is a free car park for guests. The hotel has restyled rooms and boasts a leisure club with swimming pool, spa, sauna, steam room, gym and sports-massage facility. Bennett’s Bar shows live sports and has a pool table, while you can dine at Restaurant 66 and the Café Grand Bistro. [...]
Moddershall Oaks
Type: Bed And Breakfast Location: Stone
Number of Rooms: 10
Rooms from: £115.00
In 72 acres of beautiful, peaceful Staffordshire countryside, Moddershall Oaks offers luxurious 5-star guest accommodation, a superb lakeside restaurant, relaxation facilities and spa treatments. Great for a relaxing, rejuvenating break, Moddershall Oaks Spa Restaurant Suites offers absolute luxury. Inspired by the Orient, all of the boutique suites have under-floor heating, an LCD flat-screen TV with a DVD/CD player and a lounge area with soft seating and patio doors leading to a private deck with covered seating. Every suite has a superb en suite bathroom with luxury toiletries and bathroom products from Elemis. There is an outdoor hot tub for the exclusive of overnight guests. With a stunning lakeside location, the restaurant offers high-quality cuisine made using the freshest organic ingredients. For a little well-earned relaxation, the hotel offers the very latest in hydrotherapy technology, state-of-the-art fitness facilities and a range of relaxing and therapeutic spa treatments. [...]
Express By Holiday Inn Stoke-On-Trent
Type: Hotel Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Number of Rooms: 123
Rooms from: £65.00
This hotel is the perfect choice for visits to the Potteries, Alton Towers, Drayton Manor, Waterworld, Staffordshire County Showground and more. Express by Holiday Inn Stoke-on-Trent is ideally located for a visit to the area's newest attraction, Trentham Awakes, featuring a retail village, the UK's largest indoor and outdoor garden centre and the newly opened Monkey Forest. You can expect friendly service, modern decor and value-for-money. [...]
North Stafford Hotel
Type: Hotel Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Number of Rooms: 88
Rooms from: £36.00
Situated in central Stoke-on-Trent, directly opposite the railway station and 16 miles from Alton Towers Theme Park, this convenient hotel offers free Wi-Fi in the public lounge, and on-site parking. The North Stafford Hotel boasts Jacobean-style architecture, with well-equipped en suite rooms and popular public areas. The on-site Six Towns Restaurant has buffet and carvery dinner options available to complement the lunch and breakfast selections. A special good-value Sunday carvery is also offered every week. Within an hour’s drive of both Manchester and Birmingham airports, the hotel is also convenient for Stapeley Water Gardens and the Water World Indoor Tropical Aqua Park. [...]
The George
Type: Hotel Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme
Number of Rooms: 40
Rooms from: £39.00
The George Hotel offers a warm welcome from friendly staff who aim to make your stay as comfortable and relaxed as possible. For business events and special occasions, the George Hotel offers a variety of rooms for up to 150 people for small dinner parties or large wedding receptions. [...]
Plough Motel
Type: Motel Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Number of Rooms: 36
Rooms from: £35.00
Friendly individual service in our independently owned motel coupled with excellent cuisine. Close to all major routes with 36 en-suite bedrooms. Whether you are looking for a weekend away or accommodation while on a business trip you can be sure your stay at The Plough Motel and restaurant will be enjoyable. [...]
Best Western Stoke On Trent Moat House
Type: Hotel Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme
Number of Rooms: 147
Rooms from: £69.00
A modern hotel offering excellent facilities for business or pleasure, centrally located within the Midlands and close to Alton Towers, with excellent motorway and road links. The Best Western Stoke-on-Trent Moat House is located just off of the M6, ideally based for the city centre and just 25 minutes’ drive from Alton Towers - maps provided. The hotel is perfectly located for nearby places of interest, including Trentham Gardens, Monkey Forest and Waterworld. Set on the Festival Park complex, there is a wide range of facilities for all of the family. Club Moativation Leisure features an air conditioned gym, an indoor heated swimming pool, a sauna, jacuzzi and steam room - great in which to unwind and relax. [...]
The Upper House
Type: Hotel Location: Stone
Number of Rooms: 24
Rooms from: £70.00
In a peaceful, rural location, this country house was originally built in 1845. Today, the house has been converted into a luxurious privately owned hotel with many beautiful original features. The Upper House is a former Wedgwood residence, built for Josiah Wedgwood's grandson, Francis Wedgwood. The house still retains its original charm, with extensive period decoration and traditional character. There are 24 en suite rooms, all with TVs, telephones, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryers. Some of the rooms have balconies and although there is no smoking in the house, smoking is permitted on the balconies. Free Wi-Fi wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel. A full English breakfast is included in the price. There are 2 comfortable lounges and in the chillier winter months, guests can relax by the real log fire. There is also a patio area and a conservatory at the rear of the hotel, both overlooking the beautiful gardens. A lift serves all floors. The Upper House has a quiet, restful location, but is just a few miles south of Stoke-on-Trent, within easy reach of the A50, the M6 motorway and the region’s major road network. Free on-site parking is available for guests. [...]
Haydon House Hotel
Type: Hotel Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme
Number of Rooms: 17
Rooms from: £47.00
Originally built in 1880 and retaining some of the elegance of the Victorian era, Haydon House has a friendly atmosphere, free parking, en suite rooms and an impressive restaurant. With a convenient location, Haydon House offers easy access to all areas of Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent, either by car or public transport. Free off-road parking is available for 40 vehicles. There are triple, double, twin and single rooms, all with mahogany furniture, TVs, radios and telephones with data ports. Each room has a luggage rack, a hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has an elegant, yet friendly atmosphere and offers superb cuisine in the Townhouse Restaurant. The hotel also has a selection of function rooms for conferences, meetings, special occasions and weddings. [...]
Premier Inn Stoke (Trentham Gardens)
Type: Hotel Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Number of Rooms: 119
Rooms from: £55.00
Within easy reach of junction 15 of the M6 motorway, this modern hotel offers free parking, great-value rates and clean, comfortable air-conditioned rooms with power showers. The Premier Inn Stoke (Trentham Gardens) has a convenient location, in the Trentham Estate leisure development, just a few miles from Stoke’s city centre and the Potteries Shopping Centre. The hotel makes a great base from which to explore all that the area has to offer, including Alton Towers, Waterworld and Trentham Monkey Forest. Trentham Shopping Village has 60 shops, as well as the newly arrived Potter’s Wheel ride, which offers spectacular 360-degree panoramic views of 740 acres of parkland. Discounts are available from reception. The hotel has a well-stocked bar and breakfast is served daily in the on-site restaurant. A wide selection of traditional English and continental dishes are available in the evening from 18:00 to 21:30. [...]
Borough Arms Hotel
Type: Hotel Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme
Number of Rooms: 40
Rooms from: £60.00
You can be assured of a warm welcome, impeccable service and the highest degree of comfort. Conveniently situated on the outskirts of Newcastle-under-Lyme. The Borough Arms Hotel and Restaurant is one of the oldest established hotels in the Newcastle-Under-Lyme and Stoke-On-Trent areas, with history dating back to 1783. The hotel is very much of the style associated with a traditional English town centre coaching inn, yet has been sensitively and subtly refined to offer the comfort and modern standards demanded by today's visitors. Independently owned and managed, the hotel retains many period features and takes great pride in offering a very personal service. As a valued guest, you may be confident that we will do our utmost to ensure your comfort, whether you are staying in one of our 40 centrally heated, ensuite rooms, visiting us for a meal in the restaurant, or using our conference and banqueting facilities. You may wish to see our online wedding brochure, which provides more information about Civil Ceremonies and wedding receptions. [...]