The Hart
A renovated Uttoxeter base with a proper breakfast
About this hotel
The Hart pairs a historic Uttoxeter building with genuinely modern amenities inside, from air-conditioning and streaming services to walk-in showers built for a quick wash after a day of pool water. The fitness room and outdoor seating area give the property more to do than a typical village inn, useful on a rest day between waterpark visits. Breakfast runs to continental, à la carte and full English or Irish options with vegetarian choices built in, a proper start before the fourteen-kilometre drive to Alton Towers. Uttoxeter Racecourse and the town's own shops sit within easy reach, and Sudbury Hall adds a National Trust option eight kilometres away for a second day out that has nothing to do with water slides.
- Fitness room
- Walk-in showers
- Renovated historic building
- 14 km to Alton Towers
Our take
The Hart suits families who want a historic building with genuinely modern room comfort, rather than character alone, plus a fitness room for parents wanting to stay active around the waterpark day. It is a reasonable choice for a multi-day Staffordshire trip that includes Sudbury Hall or Uttoxeter itself rather than a single-purpose waterpark stopover.
- ✓Book the à la carte breakfast option ahead if you want a fuller start before the drive to Alton Towers.
- ✓Use the fitness room on a rest day if you are staying multiple nights and want to stay active outside the pools.
- ✓Combine your stay with a visit to Sudbury Hall, just eight kilometres away, for a day that is not centred on the waterpark.
Why we love it
- Walk-in showers in every room
- On-site fitness room
- Full breakfast with vegetarian options
- Close to Sudbury Hall
Why guests love itGuests booking The Hart for an Alton Towers trip often mention the walk-in showers specifically, a small but noticeable comfort after a day spent largely wet at the waterpark. The fitness room draws parents who want to keep up a routine even while travelling, and the full breakfast options suit families who prefer a proper meal before a day out rather than a quick continental option. Uttoxeter's own shops and the nearby racecourse give the stay a reason to exist beyond the drive to the park.