Expect the unexpected with the peace of a country retreat only 5 minutes from the M6.

This hotel has an attractive setting, so it's no wonder it's so popular as a top rate conference and meeting centre.

All 50 bedrooms have an ensuite bathroom, remote control TV, radio, direct dial telephone, tea and coffee making facilities and a trouser press. There is also a luxury suite available.

Set in the heart of the potteries, home to Wedgewood and Royal Doulton, there's always a lot to see and do with a vast array of museums, factories and shops, all centred around pottery. Nearby is Britain's largest theme park Alton Towers, which makes a great day out for all the family, while Stapeley Water Gardens is just 13 miles from the hotel.