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Stoke-on-Trent
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A city and unitary authority in Staffordshire and the largest settlement in the county, known as the home of the Potteries.
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Caverswall Castle: sleep in a Grade I listed castle in Staffordshire
Caverswall Castle in Staffordshire is an early-17th-century mansion in castle style, built upon the foundations and within the walls of a 13th-century castle. It is a Grade I listed building with a floor area of about 1,700 m². On Expedia it appears as a whole-castle stay with a private host, with a fully equipped kitchen, fireplaces and a garden.
At a glance
- Location
- Caverswall, Staffordshire, about 7 km from Stoke-on-Trent; Blythe Bridge station is a 16-minute walk away
- Accommodation
- Castle-style mansion listed on Expedia as a family castle with a private host; a self-catering style stay with kitchen
- Highlights
- Grade I listed, 13th-century walls, fireplaces, garden, fire pit, barbecue, playground, pool table, free parking
- Guest rating
- 9.8/10 from 59 reviews on Expedia (as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from 2 pm · check-out at 11 am
- Good to know
- Up to 2 dogs or cats of up to 10 kg each · 7 steps to the entrance · upper floors by stairs only
Staying at Caverswall Castle: a whole castle in Staffordshire
This is a different kind of castle stay. Expedia lists Caverswall Castle as a castle for families with a private host, with a fully equipped kitchen rather than a restaurant, so it works more like a holiday let than a traditional hotel. The listing mentions a kitchen with an island, a dining area, a dishwasher, an oven and hob, a microwave and a cooking service.
Photos show four-poster beds with red canopies, a panelled reception room with a fireplace, a room with exposed beams and a chandelier, and a courtyard with a fountain. Beds are made up with linen, towels and toiletries are provided, and the listing mentions 10.5 bathrooms, a sofa bed, a smart TV, a desk, a washing machine and tumble dryer, central heating and fireplaces.
Outside there are a garden, a fire pit, a barbecue, outdoor furniture and a children’s playground, plus a pool table. Wi-Fi is free in all rooms. Pets are welcome in limited numbers.
Photos of Caverswall Castle
The history of Caverswall Castle
- 1275 – The Caverswall family receive a licence to crenellate their manor house, creating a moated castle with four angle towers and a keep.
- 15th century – The castle becomes the seat of the Montgomery family, three of whom serve as High Sheriff of Staffordshire.
- 1615 – Matthew Cradock of Stafford, a wool merchant, buys the decayed castle and builds the present mansion, said to be designed by Robert or John Smythson.
- English Civil War – The old castle walls are retained and the castle is garrisoned by parliamentary forces.
- 1811 – A Benedictine order occupies the castle as a nunnery.
- 1853 – The castle is sold to Sir Perceval Radcliffe.
- 1880s – The Wedgwood family rent the castle.
- 1933 and 1965 – The Sisters of the Holy Ghost buy it in 1933, then sell it in 1965 to another convent, the Daughters of the House of Mary.
- 1977 – The nuns leave and the castle is sold in various lots.
The present house is a three-storey building of five bays, with stone mullioned and transomed windows, a castellated parapet and an entrance porch. The medieval moated castle was roughly rectangular, with four angle towers and a keep within the curtain walls, and the old walls were kept when the mansion was built.
Caverswall Castle is privately owned and is not generally open to visitors, so the best way to experience it is as a guest.
Facilities and services at Caverswall Castle
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026); room details may vary from room to room.
Rooms and living
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms
- Fireplaces and a sofa bed
- Linen, towels, soap, shampoo and toilet paper provided
- Hairdryer, desk and desk chair
- Smart TV
- Central heating
Kitchen
- Fully equipped kitchen with island
- Separate dining area
- Oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge
- Kettle, toaster and blender
- Cookware, crockery and cutlery
- Cooking service
Grounds and leisure
- Garden and outdoor furniture
- Fire pit and barbecue
- Children’s playground
- Pool table
Practical
- Parking on site, including 6 wheelchair-suitable spaces
- Laundry and tumble dryer, iron and ironing board
- Room cleaning on request
- Designated smoking areas
Where Caverswall Castle is: between the Potteries and the Peak District
The castle stands in the village of Caverswall in Staffordshire, close to Blythe Bridge, a short distance from the city of Stoke-on-Trent. According to Expedia, Blythe Bridge railway station is a 16-minute walk away, and the Foxfield Railway, Parkhall Country Park and Awesome Walls climbing centre are within 5 km.
Stoke-on-Trent, the home of the Potteries, is about 7 km away, and the Wedgwood factory name is linked to a family that rented the castle in the 1880s. Expedia also lists the Trentham Gardens among nearby sights.
Further afield, Lichfield Cathedral, Jodrell Bank Observatory and Chatsworth House are all within about 40 km, making Caverswall Castle a base for a few days of Midlands history and landscape.
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Distances (as the crow flies from Caverswall Castle)
| Foxfield Railway | approx. 300 m |
| Blythe Bridge | approx. 600 m |
| Caverswall (village) | approx. 900 m |
| Blythe Bridge railway station | approx. 900 m |
| Forsbrook | approx. 1 km |
| Stoke-on-Trent | approx. 7.5 km |
| Wedgwood | approx. 9 km |
| Jodrell Bank Observatory | approx. 32 km |
| Lichfield Cathedral | approx. 37 km |
| Chatsworth House | approx. 41 km |
Distances are calculated as the crow flies; the walking time to the station is taken from the Expedia listing.
Things to see around Caverswall Castle
Wedgwood
approx. 9 km
The fine china and porcelain maker founded in 1759 by the potter Josiah Wedgwood, one of Staffordshire’s best-known names.
Photo: David Jackson, CC BY-SA 2.0 uk
Jodrell Bank Observatory
approx. 32 km
A Cheshire observatory with radio telescopes, established in 1945 by the radio astronomer Bernard Lovell.
Photo: Mike Peel, CC BY-SA 4.0
Lichfield Cathedral
approx. 37 km
The Church of England cathedral of St Mary and St Chad, seat of the Bishop of Lichfield.
Photo: Bs0u10e01, CC BY-SA 3.0
Chatsworth House
approx. 41 km
A stately home in the Derbyshire Dales, near Bakewell, owned by the Cavendish family since 1549.
Photo: Rprof, CC BY-SA 3.0
Beeston Castle
approx. 44 km
A former royal castle on a rocky sandstone crag 107 m above the Cheshire Plain, built in the 1220s by Ranulf de Blondeville, Earl of Chester.
Photo: TCExplorer, CC BY-SA 2.0
Tours & activities near Caverswall Castle
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View details ›Who is Caverswall Castle for?
Groups and families
A whole castle with a full kitchen, a garden, a fire pit and a children’s playground suits a family or a group staying together.
History lovers
A Grade I listed mansion built within 13th-century walls, once a nunnery and, for a time, rented by the Wedgwood family.
Pet owners
The listing welcomes up to two dogs or cats, each weighing up to 10 kg.
Midlands explorers
Stoke-on-Trent, Lichfield, Chatsworth and Jodrell Bank can all be reached within about 40 km.
Good to know before booking Caverswall Castle
- Check-in is from 2 pm and check-out is at 11 am.
- Up to two dogs or cats, each up to 10 kg, are welcome.
- The entrance has 7 steps and the upper floors are reached by stairs only. Wheelchair-suitable parking and a wheelchair-suitable path are listed; for accessibility requests, contact the property via the booking confirmation.
- The listing is run by a private host, so it works like a holiday let: the kitchen is fully equipped, and a cooking service is mentioned.
- Wikipedia reports that local planning restrictions have limited guest use of the castle in the past; check the current details of the listing and its conditions before you book.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight at Caverswall Castle?
Expedia lists Caverswall Castle as a Grade I listed castle for families with a private host. Wikipedia notes that planning restrictions have affected guest use in the past, so check the listing’s current details.
Are pets allowed at Caverswall Castle?
Yes, dogs and cats are welcome, up to two in total, each weighing up to 10 kg, according to Expedia.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2 pm. Check-out is at 11 am.
Is there parking at Caverswall Castle?
Yes, there is parking on site, including 6 wheelchair-suitable spaces and van-suitable spaces.
Can you cook at Caverswall Castle?
Yes. The listing mentions a fully equipped kitchen with an island, an oven, a hob, a dishwasher and a microwave, as well as a cooking service.
How far is the nearest railway station?
Blythe Bridge railway station is about a 16-minute walk away, according to Expedia.
Room photos, guest reviews and available dates are all in the Caverswall Castle listing on Expedia.
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