The Upper House, Stoke-on-Trent
About the Hotel
Rooms: Style and Comfort
The Upper House provides 24 individually decorated en-suite bedrooms. Every room features a king-size bed, with options for twin beds, and a shower room. Rooms include robes, slippers, and views over National Trust land. Some rooms have access to a shared balcony. Additional amenities include high-speed Wi-Fi, Freeview television, a telephone, a refreshment tray, and still filtered water. Luxury suites offer a private balcony and a separate dressing room. Family rooms are available with options for either one king-size bed and two single beds, or one king-size bed and a sofa bed. Cots and extra beds are available upon request for an additional charge.
Dining: Local Produce
The Upper House features a restaurant where all dishes are cooked to order using fresh, locally sourced seasonal produce. The restaurant sits alongside a Regency bar and a lounge with a log fire. A terrace and gardens provide additional dining space. Guests can enjoy British afternoon tea with sandwiches, homemade scones, clotted cream, strawberry preserve, cakes, and sweet treats, served on Wedgwood's Wild Strawberry bone-china. A bespoke four-course menu is available, complemented by Wedgwood table settings, linen, and glassware. Sunday lunch features fresh, home-cooked food. Coffee, cake, and bar drinks are available all day.
Leisure and Nature
The Upper House is set in 10 acres of woodlands and landscaped gardens. The eastern side of the hotel features a mixed broadleaved wood with trees such as Oak, Beech, and Yew. The gardens include a Japanese garden with a teahouse and bridge. The hotel also features specimen trees, such as the Weeping Spruce. Trentham Golf Club is nearby, featuring an 18-hole, par 72 course designed by Colt & Alison. Electric vehicle charging points are available for overnight guests. Dogs are allowed in the hotel's grounds and public areas, excluding the Restaurant. Middleport Pottery is nearby.
Location and Proximity
Located in Staffordshire, The Upper House is 75 km from Manchester. Stoke-on-Trent is nearby, offering factory tours and museums. The hotel is near Middleport Museum, Gladstone Pottery Museum, and the World of Wedgwood. Trentham Gardens, Trentham Monkey Forest, and Trentham Shopping Village are also close. The hotel is located ten minutes from junction 15 of the M6.
Services Offered
The Upper House is licensed for indoor or outdoor civil marriages. A dedicated hospitality team, including an events coordinator and host, assists with private dining. The hotel offers wedding services, including customized menus. Meeting and corporate event facilities are available, with rooms accommodating up to 120 delegates. The hotel provides free Wi-Fi, a 60-inch television screen, flipcharts, and notepads. Room service is available. The hotel implements sustainable practices, including waste management, recycling, and energy reduction. The venue has air conditioning in Orangery and Woodlands.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
Room decor
- Carpeted floor