The Upper House

We had a fabulous stay at The Upper House. Its perfect for exploring the surrounding area and a lovely quiet spot to stay. Our room was at the front and perfect for a couple of night's stay. We didn't eat in the restaurant but the cooked breakfast in the morning was wonderful. I would thoroughly recommend

I stayed here to break up a long journey from Scotland to Southern England. The room was comfortable and spotlessly clean. Service was friendly and very helpful. Food at dinner was nicely cooked and there was a good variety on the menu - I enjoyed it, and again service was very good. The hotel is set in very pleasant grounds, with a nice garden. Very much recommended, especially as room rates seem to be quite reasonable.

I would totally recommend this hotel. It is very clean and fresh feeling. There is opportunity to sit out and look over beautiful views and easy walks make a walk after dinner appealing. It is a really relaxed place and we had a very enjoyable stay.

We got married at The Upper House on May 17th, and we truly couldn’t have been happier with how everything went. It was the most perfect day from start to finish. Ellie and the team at The Upper House were incredible, not just on the day itself, but throughout the entire process. From the moment we booked the date, they were helpful, responsive, and genuinely invested in making our day special. No question was too small, and they handled every detail perfectly, including accommodating all of our guest's dietary requirements. So many of our guests commented on how delicious the food was throughout the day. Everything was beautifully presented and tasted amazing. The venue itself is stunning. The grounds are immaculately kept, and even before adding any personal touches or decor, the setting already feels magical. We were lucky enough to have beautiful weather, and it honestly felt like a dream. We loved being outside so much that we didn't want to head inside for the evening reception as originally planned! Ellie and the team were incredibly flexible and made it feel effortless to move our DJ and saxophonist outside. It was so seamless, you’d think it had been planned that way all along. We eventually moved back indoors around 10pm to finish the evening, and everything transitioned perfectly. The rooms at The Upper House are lovely, and our guests really enjoyed their stay. The buffet-style breakfast the next morning just with our wedding guests was a perfect, relaxed way to reflect on the day and spend more time with everyone. The bridal suite was also a huge bonus. It was spacious and well-equipped, with beautiful mirrors and an extra sink—ideal for our makeup artist and hair stylist on the morning of the wedding. Getting ready with my bridal party in such a gorgeous space made the whole experience even more special. We honestly wish we could do it all over again. It was everything we hoped for and more, and we can’t thank Ellie and the team at The Upper House enough for giving us the most unforgettable day. The Pickings xx

We stayed here for 4 nights with 6 friends to explore the area. This hotel is perfect for that! All the staff were friendly and helpful; nothing was too much trouble. The rooms were well furnished and clean, and ours had a bath with shower. Tea/coffee and water all supplied. There are terraces and gardens to relax on and walk round. A huge advantage is the location. The main pottery factories and museums are about 15 minutes away: Wedgewood is fantasic with a factory tour, beautiful restaurant/cafe and other shops around the quadrangle. Gladstone pottery is a very well presented museum. Also Trentham Gardens and shopping village is close by. The meals at the hotel were excellent, with good choices at both breakfast and dinner. We would thoroughly recommend this hotel.