Castle / Palace in Staffordshire Moorlands District
32 guests · 12 bedrooms · 10 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this castle / palace rental
IMPORTANT NOTE: The auto pricing on the VRBO App is not accurate. Please message us for best quotation!
Step back in history by staying in the Grade 1 heritage listed Caverswall Castle.
Dating back to 1275, the Castle in set in 21 acres, surrounded by a castle moat and tall trees.
Just 1hr 29 minutes from Central London (Euston Station) on the Avanti West Coast Express train to Stoke on Trent then 20 minutes taxi to the Castle gate - so accessible! If you drive we have onsite parking for 12 cars.
Abundant wildlife can be experienced in the summer months, including deer, badgers, squirrels and a wide variety of bird life.
Wander through the grounds and imagine the years gone by.
Stay in a self-contained castle turret or one of the main Castle bedrooms still exuding the history from the 17th century with wood panelling and 4 poster beds.
Famous former residents include Charles Darwin and the Wedgwood Family.
As you cross the Castle stone bridge spanning the moat, you enter the fortified inner courtyard gardens that can be used for barbecues and picnics overlooking the moat and grounds.
The Castle is secluded yet as noted above only 1.5 hours from Central London on the Avanti West Coast Express train and only a 3 minute walk to the centre square of Caverswall - a quaint village of 900 residents. Caverswall is noted in the Doomsday Book of 1086 comprising of 12 households.
The friendly Red House pub serving excellent English pub food and drinks is a 3 minute walk from the Castle front gate.
Alton Towers is a short 30 minute drive from the Castle and enhances the Castle as a perfect stay for guests with families or for couples seeking a fun get-away.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Our pricing is based on a per room per night basis, so please enquire to us first about the size and nature of your group so we can recommend the best package for you before booking. Our quote is often cheaper than the price indicated by the VRBO App, which prices each stay on the number of people staying per night.
You can hire your own local chef to design a meal according to your taste and budget in the Castle's guest dining room that can seat up to 30 guests around large oak tables. Please ask us for details.
You can also cook for yourself in the main Castle kitchen or in one of the kitchens in your castle turret.
We have a live-in Co-Host who will check you in and be on hand to tell you all about the castle. We also have an onsite security guard who is on hand to look after you.
We look forward to welcoming you to Caverswall Castle for a very unique stay.
IMPORTANT NOTE: To help you decide how many rooms you may need to book please refer to the following:
1. main castle bedrooms - we currently have 8 of these. They have a king sized bed and large ensuite. They can accommodate up to 2 guests each.
2. castle turrets. These are like mini castles. On the top floor is a king sized bed and bathroom. On the ground floor is a high quality double sofa bed, plus kitchenette, dining table. We have 2 of these castle turrets and they can accommodate up to 4 guests each (on a shared basis). They are ideally suited to families.
3. The Moat House Wing. We have 2 bedrooms that have 3 single beds each. These rooms have a new dedicated large shower room and toilet. We also have family suite that has a king sized bed in one room, two single beds in the adjoining room (connected by a door) with an ensuite bathroom featuring a fully restored 1890s bath!
Guests also have access to the Guest Lounge, Guest Dining Room (that can seat up to 30 guests), Guest Billiards Room and main castle kitchen - all located on the lower ground floor of the main castle that directly accesses the courtyard gardens.
In the fortified courtyard garden there are outdoor picnic tables and BBQ facilities.
Guests can have tea and coffee in the main Castle reception room.
Guests will receive a free tour of the Castle as well.
Step back in history by staying in the Grade 1 heritage listed Caverswall Castle.
Dating back to 1275, the Castle in set in 21 acres, surrounded by a castle moat and tall trees.
Just 1hr 29 minutes from Central London (Euston Station) on the Avanti West Coast Express train to Stoke on Trent then 20 minutes taxi to the Castle gate - so accessible! If you drive we have onsite parking for 12 cars.
Abundant wildlife can be experienced in the summer months, including deer, badgers, squirrels and a wide variety of bird life.
Wander through the grounds and imagine the years gone by.
Stay in a self-contained castle turret or one of the main Castle bedrooms still exuding the history from the 17th century with wood panelling and 4 poster beds.
Famous former residents include Charles Darwin and the Wedgwood Family.
As you cross the Castle stone bridge spanning the moat, you enter the fortified inner courtyard gardens that can be used for barbecues and picnics overlooking the moat and grounds.
The Castle is secluded yet as noted above only 1.5 hours from Central London on the Avanti West Coast Express train and only a 3 minute walk to the centre square of Caverswall - a quaint village of 900 residents. Caverswall is noted in the Doomsday Book of 1086 comprising of 12 households.
The friendly Red House pub serving excellent English pub food and drinks is a 3 minute walk from the Castle front gate.
Alton Towers is a short 30 minute drive from the Castle and enhances the Castle as a perfect stay for guests with families or for couples seeking a fun get-away.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Our pricing is based on a per room per night basis, so please enquire to us first about the size and nature of your group so we can recommend the best package for you before booking. Our quote is often cheaper than the price indicated by the VRBO App, which prices each stay on the number of people staying per night.
You can hire your own local chef to design a meal according to your taste and budget in the Castle's guest dining room that can seat up to 30 guests around large oak tables. Please ask us for details.
You can also cook for yourself in the main Castle kitchen or in one of the kitchens in your castle turret.
We have a live-in Co-Host who will check you in and be on hand to tell you all about the castle. We also have an onsite security guard who is on hand to look after you.
We look forward to welcoming you to Caverswall Castle for a very unique stay.
IMPORTANT NOTE: To help you decide how many rooms you may need to book please refer to the following:
1. main castle bedrooms - we currently have 8 of these. They have a king sized bed and large ensuite. They can accommodate up to 2 guests each.
2. castle turrets. These are like mini castles. On the top floor is a king sized bed and bathroom. On the ground floor is a high quality double sofa bed, plus kitchenette, dining table. We have 2 of these castle turrets and they can accommodate up to 4 guests each (on a shared basis). They are ideally suited to families.
3. The Moat House Wing. We have 2 bedrooms that have 3 single beds each. These rooms have a new dedicated large shower room and toilet. We also have family suite that has a king sized bed in one room, two single beds in the adjoining room (connected by a door) with an ensuite bathroom featuring a fully restored 1890s bath!
Guests also have access to the Guest Lounge, Guest Dining Room (that can seat up to 30 guests), Guest Billiards Room and main castle kitchen - all located on the lower ground floor of the main castle that directly accesses the courtyard gardens.
In the fortified courtyard garden there are outdoor picnic tables and BBQ facilities.
Guests can have tea and coffee in the main Castle reception room.
Guests will receive a free tour of the Castle as well.
Amenities at Caverswall Castle - Grade 1 Listed Historic Castle - Inquire for best quote now
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Staffordshire Moorlands District
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Nov 2025
Before and during our stay John, the host, was always attentive and supportive. Mandy who is the on-site Manager was lovely and really helpful and was there to meet us when we arrived. Because we live local to the area Mandy was good enough to allow my mum and grandkids have a look around this historical property too. It is an amazing old building dating back to the 13th century. There was a good combination of old features particularly in the main entrance and sitting room and also luxury well equipped modern bathrooms. As locals living close by, it was a fantastic opportunity to stay overnight in such a wonderful building. From the village and small road that leads to the castle you wouldn’t know it was there. Well recommended to stay somewhere unique and historical. For those with families it would make an ideal base to explore the area and visit Alton Towers.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Nov 2025
Wow - what a great host and accomodation!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Nov 2025
Fabulous place to stay. Completely unique accommodation and it really did feel as though we were staying in a fairytale castle. Very responsive and helpful host. There were 7 of us staying for a birthday celebration and it is just perfect for relaxing and enjoying each others company. The period bedrooms and the contrasting modern en-suite bathrooms are absolutely stunning. We have already booked again for next year
6.0 / 10.0Average·Jul 2025
Good points-The building is impressive from the outside , as is the outside space and its great value for money when you consider the grounds- Turrets are great, all very smart and clean.- Guest dining room is nicely done and authentic- Village is just a short walk with a pub, massive Tesco nearby and can recommend Moddeshall Oaks Spa very close by- When we had issues with the hot water in part of the building the live-in host got it sorted in a few hours. Even then we had hot water available in other parts of the property so not a problemThings to be aware of- Guests are asked not to use the main entrance and are asked to use the cellar entrance to the main building- Many of the photos are of rooms that you are asked not to use. - The cellar entrance takes you into a gloomy lounge area. Worse still is the kitchen which we were told would be refurbished before we arrived. The photo shows this is quite industrial, there is an old oven/hob and some old fridges and there is a huge boarded up area (not visible in photos). Initially the second more modern kitchen wasnt open for us, but this was opened up, but that is much smaller.- Whilst there are benefits to having a live-in host, they do access the main hallway to the front door, so whilst the bedrooms and cellar is private, the rest is not.- The "courtyard garden" where you sit outside is actualy an old patio outside the cellar next to a half finished conservatory
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10.0Outstanding
(44 Ratings)
"Before and during our stay John, the host, was always attentive and supportive. Mandy who is the on-site Manager was lovely and really helpful and was there to meet us when we arrived. Because we live..."
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