About this property
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 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Takako
United Kingdom“The setup, the building inside and out was very beautiful, the garden was nicely designed and well maintained. We were three of us, stayed in the family room which was cozy, nicely decorated. There was a Velux window with blind which I found it...” - Jane
United States“Beautiful property. Great staff - very friendly. Highly recommend” - Carmen
Japan“Absolutely everything! If you’ve ever read Victorian novels, or fairy tales, or anything set in the English countryside, this is the place for you.” - Wendy
Australia“Great location, meals, service, lovely grounds to walk. in lovely village.” - Herbert
Canada“Our room was pristine, the linens were clean and the breakfast was delicious with lots of selections.” - Nicola United Kingdom“Superb stay from the moment we arrived until the moment we left. Attentive staff Immaculate room Excellent facilities Great food choices that were cooked well Great parking Nice walks with great views Very accessible to a variety of attractions”
- Hannah United States“Breakfast and dinner were wonderful as was sitting in the amazing lounge having drinks. We loved the location for seeing Stoke on Trent and wish we could stay longer.”
- Matt United Kingdom“Great food at very reasonable prices. Staff were very friendly, attentive and welcoming. Really comfortable room. Looked like lovely grounds, shame I didn’t have more time to look around. Will definitely be back and will book the meeting room for...”
- Richard United States“Location was great with lovely walks straight from the hotel - leaflet available. Very friendly and helpful staff. Room was small but had everything needed. Lift available for upper floors. Nice lounge.”
- Price United States“The location was perfect... The gardens were stunning!!! Views from everywhere were so beautiful ---- perfect for a wedding or any celebration”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
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
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.
The fine print
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.
