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The Little George

3.5 star property
The Little George sits just steps from Trentham Gardens, offering a perfect blend of charm and modern amenities with a welcoming terrace for sunny afternoons

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Travelers at The Little George near Trentham Gardens enjoy daily manager's receptions, a convenient coffee shop/cafe, in-room WiFi, a relaxing terrace, and a bar for evening drinks. History enthusiasts can visit nearby Stafford Castle.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Stafford is home to The Little George. Ancient High House and Stafford Gatehouse Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Trentham Monkey Forest and Dorothy Clive Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at bet365 Stadium. Visit our Stafford travel guide
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1 Castle St, Eccleshall, Stafford, England, ST21 6DF

What's nearby

  • Trentham Gardens featuring a park
    Trentham Gardens
    16 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Adult Barbary Macaque.
    Trentham Monkey Forest
    17 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Jubilee Playing Field
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Eccleshall Library
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Stone Station
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Kings Arms
    1 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    22 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    15 min drive
  • The Mill at Worston
    6 min drive
  • Star Pizza
    5 min walk

About this property

The Little George

Inn near Trentham Gardens
Located close to Stafford Castle, The Little George provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Free self parking
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Little George

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Bar]
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Little George Inn Stafford
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Little George
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The Little George Inn Stafford

Frequently asked questions

Is The Little George pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Little George?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Little George?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Little George located?

Situated in Stafford, this inn is within 9 mi (15 km) of Ancient High House, Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, and Trentham Gardens. Trentham Monkey Forest and Stafford Castle are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

The Little George Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 127 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff. Great location. Food and drink great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room, can't complain about anything. I definitely recommend this great little hotel, nice village also.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service. Lovely clean room. Faultless again. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fantastic find. Great rooms and food was excellent. Lovely vibe and staff were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous

My third visit I love this hotel. Staff are lovely, easy to park, gorgeous rooms with everything I need especially the fridge!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall really good.

Really enjoyed our stay. Very clean, pleasant environment.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Eccleshall’s a lovely little town and the Little George is conveniently situated in the middle.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, great room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A perfect stay

Lovely room, quiet, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, bedroom was gorgeous and perfect for our 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolute gem

This is a beautiful place to stay. Room was gorgeous with expensive fittings and everything thought of, free water, hair dryer, coffee bags, kettle etc. Breakfast delicious and I loved Eccleshall. Staff were lovely and so much nicer than staying in Stafford.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

The property was very clean and comfortable and all the staff were very friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Room was better than expected .Staff were very helpful and polite
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic place. Owner is very helpful and the accommodation is top end. Solid 11 out of 10.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Lovely place to stay. Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast in the morning was lovely. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alasdair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great pub with rooms

The Little George is a great pub with rooms, the quality of the room is high and there is ample free parking. We have stayed here a few times and always been welcomed, shown to the room and been very happy with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, really nice room with lots of space, comfortable bed and great bathroom. Staff very friendly and check in/out really easy. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kulvinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic gem of a place, wonderful well thought out and individualised room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Very nice room, a friendly welcome quick and easy to check in and out. Would definitoy recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning room with all the amenities required plus really well appointed bathroom 🛀
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great find. Fantastic room in stylish village.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Little gem!

Excellent small pub/cafe/hotel. Staff very helpful and friendly. Rooms airy and well appointed. If you prefer to stay away from the bigger chains this is a little gem!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

George Best?

Another comfortable stay here in the George Best room. The room was ell equipped and quality tea/ coffee biscuits. Just a couple of very minor issues (shower control handle loose and no tissues in the dispenser) Lovely Staffordshire oatcakes for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best properties I have stayed at for a long time. Spotless, comfortable, and very modern. Start are really good and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very large comfortable bedroom. Tasty breakfast served from 9.00 am. Feather bedding very nice but no alternative for guest with allergy. Very friendly & helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024