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. It is also a highly demanded wedding venue. There are 24 rooms with attached bathroom, 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 elevator 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
2 twin beds
or
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Gareth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The receptionist on Sunday was super friendly and made checking in a doddle. Lovely clean room with a very comfortable bed. The bathroom was also spotless. A nice selection of food for the evening meal on Sunday night too. The property had...
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We visited the Upper House and upon arrival we were blown away by the beautiful grounds and stunning location. The reception was wonderfully warm and pleasant. The interior was delightfully furnished and extremely clean. Our room was well...
  • Mary
    United States of America United States of America
    A wonderful country hotel and excellent base to visit the Potteries.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of The Upper House
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
5+ years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted The Upper House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please be aware that the property has a busy wedding season, therefore it is advisable to check if there are weddings on during your stay.

Please inform The Upper House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about The Upper House

  • The Upper House is 4.3 miles from the center of Stoke on Trent. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Upper House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Upper House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • The Upper House has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Check-in at The Upper House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, The Upper House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at The Upper House include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Suite
    • Family
    • Triple