The Dog & Doublet Inn in Stafford, England

The Dog & Doublet Inn offers nine individually designed bedrooms with flat-screen TVs and ensuite bathrooms, including four-poster rooms and a single room. Guests can choose from rooms with views over the cricket club grounds or the courtyard garden. All rooms are located in a newly renovated country inn in Sandon village, 5 miles from Stafford, with free parking and an electric vehicle charging station on site.

The on-site gastro pub serves traditional English meals made with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, with a menu that includes afternoon tea and steak nights. Breakfast offers options like the Full Monty and Eggs Royale, served in a restaurant with a real log fire. The large stylish garden provides additional comfortable seating for guests dining al fresco.

The inn is a 30-minute drive from Alton Towers theme park and also close to Uttoxeter Racecourse and Trentham Gardens. Scenic walking trails are accessible directly from the property, allowing guests to explore the Staffordshire countryside. Sandon village itself is a short walk from the inn, with the Trent & Mersey canal nearby.

The Dog & Doublet Inn provides family rooms and a family-friendly environment with amenities for children, including a children's menu and high chairs. Well-behaved dogs are allowed in designated rooms and public areas, with pet baskets, pet bowls, and a dog treat provided upon arrival. The inn has a large garden and a bar area where families and pets can relax together.

Guests have access to a 24-hour front desk, CCTV in common areas and outside the property, and fire extinguishers for safety. The inn offers free parking on site plus an electric vehicle charging station, non-smoking rooms throughout, and facilities for disabled guests. Breakfast in the room is available, and the bar stocks a selection of real ales and wines.

Accommodation: 9 individually designed rooms with four-poster beds

Dining: Gastro pub with locally sourced seasonal menu, afternoon tea and steak nights

Location: 30 min from Alton Towers, walking trails from property

Pet Policy: Dog-friendly with pet baskets, bowls, and treats

Facilities: Electric vehicle charging, 24-hour front desk, CCTV security