Hotels in Leigh

Leigh is not a hotel destination in its own right, being a small collection of hamlets rather than a town, but its position close to Uttoxeter and the Churnet Valley makes it a sensible base for those who want quiet countryside without giving up easy access to bigger Staffordshire attractions. Uttoxeter itself, a short drive south-east, has a small selection of hotels and inns, including options attached to traditional coaching pubs, while the surrounding villages offer bed and breakfasts and guest houses in period buildings that suit a slower-paced countryside stay.

Because Alton Towers and its resort hotels sit only a few miles away on the far side of the Churnet Valley, visitors wanting theme-park convenience can combine a stay there with day trips out into the quieter Leigh countryside, while those who prefer to stay in Leigh's orbit will find Uttoxeter's hotels a practical, well-connected alternative with easy road links to the A50 and A518. Booking ahead is worthwhile around racing fixtures at Uttoxeter Racecourse and during the busier Alton Towers season, when demand for rooms across the wider area increases noticeably. Expect straightforward, comfortable rather than luxurious options, in keeping with the unpretentious, rural character of this part of Staffordshire.