Name: Clayhanger Guest House
Address: Clayhanger Guest House 40-42 King Street, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, England, United Kingdom, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, GB
Price range: $67–$95 per night
Rating: 8.85

What guests think

At Clayhanger Guest House, travellers highlight friendly, accommodating hosts, clean and good‑value rooms, and a convenient location near the town centre and transport, while noting that some rooms feel small or dated and traffic or guest noise can intrude.

Parking is frequently available on site or nearby, which guests find handy. Breakfast is commonly described as good value and tasty, though a few guests wanted clearer booking information or found the serving window early. Room comfort is generally fine for short stays, but some mention steep stairs, attic headroom, and occasional TV reception issues. A practical choice for straightforward, short stays.

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Facilities

Parking is frequently available on site or nearby, including rear and front options, and guests find it convenient.

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8

Raymond

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good value and quiet. Parking options are good at the weekend

10

Alison

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely guest house. Very clean and comfortable. Good value. Easy parking.

10

Kerry

Jun 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good value Hotel, Convenient location 5 minutes from the M6 with free parking close to both Stoke and Newcastle under Lyme. Basic, but clean room with friendly helpful staff.

10

D

Mar 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed here for work. This place is just a short walk from the local wetherspoons & shops. Free parking out front or round the back.

10

Alan

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location for our needs. Hosts - very attentive and helpful, pleasant feel to the property, good price, onsite parking, very good hot/cold breakfast for the money.

8

Margaret

Jun 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived earlier than expected however this was not a problem to Jessica who checked me in giving very clear necessery information. Room was very welcoming with a lovely ensuite shower room, extremely clean and fresh all round. A few creaky floorboards but they can be easily fixed. Had a basic breakfast of cereal, then toast & scrambled eggs, charged on top. My room was above the back door entrance, think all guests need to listen when checking in, and then attempt to comply to notices asking them to be considerate to others by not slamming doors. Great parking facility to rear of building which I used, but also noticed parking out front too which may have time lilitations. Mine was just a quick overnight visit on route to Scotland but would certainly rebook to stay again. Oh and a fan may be of use during hotter spells of weather. Thank you all......you gave exactly what I needed.

10

Joanne

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed for just 1 night Rang to ask if we could check in early and this was no problem at all. Lovely lady greeted us and gave us all the information we needed The room was lovely and clean Free parking Ideally situated for Newcastle-under-Lyme town. Would definately stay again

10

Matthew

Jun 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent value - clean, easy parking, good pubs nearby

10

Robert

Apr 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is a great hotel very clean cosy and a great host a young chinese lady very polite and friendly. Service excellent cosy clean hotel and with some parking at the rear of the hotel. Would stay again. Also central to Newcastle U Lyme.

10

Lauren

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This guesthouse was lovely. The check in process was really easy and the owner is friendly. The room was lovely and a good size. It is very well located to shops, parking and food. I would definitely stay here again.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is praised across many reviews, with rooms often described as spotless. A few guests noted bathroom issues such as moldy sealant, odors in a shared toilet, or minor maintenance needing attention.

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Lee

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Really friendly and helpful welcome, immaculate room and premises with lots of amenities and a handy location for the town centre as well. Never before have I been in such a well kept and looked after hotel and puts the big chains to shame!

10

HARRISON

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean room

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D

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean room and new fittings throughout. Steep stairs were the only downside. Very friendly and helpful host.

8

Patrick

Aug 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I really enjoyed my stay, it was friendly and welcoming, beautifully clean and had everything we needed. I would stay again. Unfortunately the family room we were staying in suffered from damp, the bedding itself felt damp after a while, and the mould in the ensuite suggests it's a persistent problem. It didn't personally upset me, but it detracted from an otherwise perfect stay.

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ANN

Sep 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The host was very nice! However, the hotel is extremely outdated. The beds and pillows were uncomfortable. Sheets on the beds were stiff and scratchy. One of the shared toilets (with the rest of the guests mind you) had a really bad odor of sewage. Just lacking.

8

Lindsay

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was well priced accommodation for a 3 night stay, whilst working in the area. Free parking was always available when I needed it. TV was very good in the room. Heating was good. Nice little sitting room (that no one seemed to use apart from me). Nice place to sit and read in comfort in the evening. Cleaning staff were lovely, and helpful. Minor points - I did see a lovely little dining room, but never worked out how you booked breakfast. Perhaps more info re this would be good. As with virtually all bathrooms, the silicone sealant in the shower could do with ‘refreshing’ soon. Overall, I would definitely use it again.

8

S

Oct 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Basic room but very clean and good value for money

10

Michael

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spotless, excellent breakfast. I'll stay here again without hesitation.

10

Thomas

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay, close by to where i needed it. Rooms were very clean and fit for purpose. Great people to deal with and very helpful

10

Paul

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We always cone to the Clayhanger if we are going to stay in the potteries. It was wonderful to be welcomed by Elaine, who did a great job. I shall be sending a donation towards her mini market project in the post once we get home as i didnt have any change. The room was lovely and extremely clean. We have previously stay twice and the rooms are very well maintained and have everything you need. We have previously had our own bathroom, but we opted for a shared bathroom and toliet. This is where I have a slight issue, as the toliet has no outlet it does have a very strong smell, although as I said before, it was very clean. The bathroom really just needs a bit of TLC, the sealant really needs replacing, I wasnt too phased, but I know other people who would be horrified at the black mold all around the bottom of the shower. Its just off putting really. I didnt complain because we had opted for a shared bathroom. The parking is very good at the back of the hotel and they ensure you can park by putting out cones and barrels. We didnt have breakfast, before breakfast was included, my partner previously had srambled egg as this was the only choice. It is now £5 per person, I dont think that is a bad price and I am assuming it is now chargeable due to the cost of living. I am sure we will stay again at some point, it is very good value afterall.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and functional, but several are small or attic rooms with limited headroom, and some guests report road or guest noise and dated decor. Occasional issues include warm rooms and patchy TV reception; Wi‑Fi is reported as quick.

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Paul

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Had a good stay room was very clean bed comfortable plenty of coffee and tea and a small fridge only gripe was reception off the tv but I would definitely stay here again

10

Marie

Apr 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing location, staff very friendly, easy check-in, shower very powerful, clean, WiFi quick and all round excellent. Will definately be back.

8

Greg

Jan 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay in comfortable surroundings. Very clean and quiet and the host was very hospitable! One issue though the tv aerial is broken so couldn’t get a picture.

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Kristian

Apr 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff very friendly rooms nice and warm excellent showers breakfast bit to early 0730 till 0830 Noise pollution outside not the hotels fault but maybe find a way to insulate the noise maybe new windows But apart from that good stay

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Pete

Nov 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was extremely uncomfortable. I’m six feet two inches tall - so not freakishly tall - but the stairs and room were quite difficult to navigate. The switch to activate the shower was hidden above the entrance to the bathroom. It was like a mini Escape Room challenge trying to find it!

8

David

Oct 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Small guesthouse a short walk from the town centre. Small single ensuite room built into the attic space so limited head room in places. Good bed.

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marie

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

II was in a very very small room 2 flights of stairs to get to room. Bed under beam socket for phone situated so had to lean over bed to banged head over night numerous times and again to retrieve phone and phone charger Found it hard to open door to room was stuck on carpet i was worried if there was a fire.

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Michael

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room needs updating Unfortunately lots of traffic noise all night.

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s

Jul 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff lovely - bed comforable Room shabby and old - premier inn and the likes much better very noisy

8

Rhys

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice enough staff, clean room. You are near to the town centre which is just a 5 minute walk away. The lady who checked me in forgot to give me the code to the gate, not a big issue. Noisy environment outside the room from other guests and both times I have stayed here, I have found the room to be warm, just slightly to warm to be comfortable while under a duvet but too cold without one haha Being picky, the water pressure on the sink is quite high so you need to be careful opening the tap otherwise you get slashed with water.

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Service

Service is consistently friendly, responsive, and accommodating, with clear communication and help with late or early check‑ins. Staff are described as going above and beyond.

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10

Jude

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I booked the room at very short notice, the owner greated me within minutes and was so kind and showed me around. Nothing was too much, it was very clean and had everything i needed

8

Marcia

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in and check out were easy. Very friendly and helpful staff. We had everything we needed for one night. Breakfast was great and offered choice. The room and shared bathroom were clean and tidy.

10

Andrea

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Katherine was very accommodating as I needed an early check in due to attending a wedding the nearby registry office. Also helped me with free parking at the back of the property. Lovely clean modern single room at the top of the building. Would recommend.

10

Gwenfair

Mar 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Flexible, above and beyond to help. Privacy. Excellent communication. Very comfortable. Excellent.

10

David

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff are so nice went above and beyond to get me checked in early as I was feeling unwell

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Gwenfair

Feb 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, great communication. Privacy. Above and beyond to help and make things as convenient as possible.

10

Ahmad Ardashier

Jun 5, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Happy to book my another stay again. Thank you kevin for being so accommodating and pleasant.

10

Thomas

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay, close by to where i needed it. Rooms were very clean and fit for purpose. Great people to deal with and very helpful

10

Matthew

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Kevin is very accessible and willing to help if you arrive late. The room was clean and basic, in a good way, with everything that I needed.

10

Shawn

Dec 8, 2023

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The staff were very welcoming and helpful.

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Location

Convenient for Newcastle-under-Lyme’s town centre and public transport, with easy access to the M6. Being on a main road brings some traffic noise for light sleepers.

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Kerry

Jun 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good value Hotel, Convenient location 5 minutes from the M6 with free parking close to both Stoke and Newcastle under Lyme. Basic, but clean room with friendly helpful staff.

10

Jonathan

Jan 8, 2023

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Very pleasant stay. We were greeted by a very friendly gentleman who showed us to our room. Great location for walking into the town easily. Would definitely stay here again.

10

D

Mar 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed here for work. This place is just a short walk from the local wetherspoons & shops. Free parking out front or round the back.

10

Alan

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location for our needs. Hosts - very attentive and helpful, pleasant feel to the property, good price, onsite parking, very good hot/cold breakfast for the money.

8

Andrew

Sep 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent value for money. Good location for public transport and no frills accommodation. Nice people.

10

Joanne

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed for just 1 night Rang to ask if we could check in early and this was no problem at all. Lovely lady greeted us and gave us all the information we needed The room was lovely and clean Free parking Ideally situated for Newcastle-under-Lyme town. Would definately stay again

8

Ian

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cheap place to stay, on the main road

6

Melanie

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The inside of the property was clean, staff were very helpful and friendly, but it was a little dated, the door to the bedroom didn't close easily which meant banging it every time you left or entered the room, disturbing other guests. Being on a main busy road was noisy too.

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Shan

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Host was welcoming and friendly. Location was convenient, room was clean, comfortable. Perfect for a short break. Highly recommend.

8

Rhys

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice enough staff, clean room. You are near to the town centre which is just a 5 minute walk away. The lady who checked me in forgot to give me the code to the gate, not a big issue. Noisy environment outside the room from other guests and both times I have stayed here, I have found the room to be warm, just slightly to warm to be comfortable while under a duvet but too cold without one haha Being picky, the water pressure on the sink is quite high so you need to be careful opening the tap otherwise you get slashed with water.

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised for quality and value (continental plus eggs/toast). A few guests wanted clearer booking information or found the serving times early.

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Marcia

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in and check out were easy. Very friendly and helpful staff. We had everything we needed for one night. Breakfast was great and offered choice. The room and shared bathroom were clean and tidy.

10

Alan

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location for our needs. Hosts - very attentive and helpful, pleasant feel to the property, good price, onsite parking, very good hot/cold breakfast for the money.

8

Kristian

Apr 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff very friendly rooms nice and warm excellent showers breakfast bit to early 0730 till 0830 Noise pollution outside not the hotels fault but maybe find a way to insulate the noise maybe new windows But apart from that good stay

10

Elaine

Oct 21, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location. Room very clean. Very good breakfast. Host friendly and helpful. Highly Recommended.

8

Lindsay

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was well priced accommodation for a 3 night stay, whilst working in the area. Free parking was always available when I needed it. TV was very good in the room. Heating was good. Nice little sitting room (that no one seemed to use apart from me). Nice place to sit and read in comfort in the evening. Cleaning staff were lovely, and helpful. Minor points - I did see a lovely little dining room, but never worked out how you booked breakfast. Perhaps more info re this would be good. As with virtually all bathrooms, the silicone sealant in the shower could do with ‘refreshing’ soon. Overall, I would definitely use it again.

10

Michael

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spotless, excellent breakfast. I'll stay here again without hesitation.

8

Robert

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

A very friendly, family run guest house. My room was clean and warm. The bed was very comfortable. The breakfast of scrambled eggs on toast was excellent and set you up for the day ahead. There are regular, direct buses to Stoke station; so travel to other parts of Staffordshire and the Midlands is very easy to do from the guest house. A good short break!

10

Tracy

Jul 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great bed & breakfast. Family run, very friendly & hsppy to make sure ypu have a great stay. Continental breakfast & can have eggs / toast. Would recommend.

8

Kevin

Mar 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly staff but a lot of road noise from the street outside. Stairs are also very steep! Lovely breakfast room and ample parking.

8

Ian

Sep 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful and friendly staff, hotel is basic but clean. Room was clean and had good WiFi connectivity. Free breakfast was great and a very good location.

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Month	Average price
January	$81
February	$81
March	$79
April	$78
May	$79
June	$79
July	$79
August	$79
September	$78
October	$78
November	$77
December	$78

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