Moddershall Oaks, a countryside spa hotel in Staffordshire, offers a woodland pod stay with spa access, a treatment, and meals from £167.50 per person—a package that impressed a recent guest seeking value and relaxation.
A Spa Retreat That Delivers Value
Set within 72 acres of private woodland, Moddershall Oaks has grown from a single-family home into a luxury retreat over 25 years. The property now includes a large gym, a restaurant with an outdoor terrace bar, and a sociable jacuzzi pool where guests can order drinks while overlooking the fields. An indoor pool and saunas are also available.
The recent addition of "Woodland pods"—hobbit-like curved rooms nestled next to the woodland—prompted a return visit. The package, priced at £167.50 per person for an overnight stay, included spa access, one 25-minute spa treatment, a two-course meal, and breakfast the next day.
Treatments and Pools Impress
Despite a general dislike of massages, the included treatment proved refreshing and gentle, leaving the guest with silky skin. On arrival, a preference card allowed guests to specify their desired level of conversation and massage intensity, avoiding any awkward moments.
The afternoon spa access slot allowed enjoyment of the heatwave while bobbing in the pool and sampling drinks from the menu. For those seeking more extensive access, the Spa Suite Stay offers private pool time slots.
Woodland Pods and Dining Delights
The woodland pod, though bijou with twin beds, featured a private terrace for coffee. Other accommodation options include luxury spa suites for more space. A walk through the woodland revealed the site's popularity for weddings, with an outdoor ceremony setup by a picturesque lake.
The on-site restaurant, The Oak House, impressed with a new upper Balcony Bar offering lake views. The meal included a Staffordshire oatcake starter with crispy duck and hoisin sauce, and a perfectly cooked steak main.
Practical Details and Future Plans
Moddershall Oaks welcomes over 100,000 guests annually and employs more than 140 staff. In the last five years, £3 million has been invested in facilities, with a further £4 million earmarked for the next year to introduce new wellbeing concepts and upgrade infrastructure. The guest noted the leisure club changing rooms as a possible area for future improvement.
Located near Stone in Staffordshire (postcode ST15 8WF), it's about a 50-minute drive from South Manchester. The spa and slumber package costs from £167.50 per person Sunday to Thursday, or £192.50 on Fridays and Saturdays, including spa access, a 25-minute treatment, two-course lunch, and breakfast. Bed and breakfast woodland pod stays start at £89.25 per person on Thursday-Sunday, or £102 on Fridays and Saturdays. Late availability spa packages are offered on the Moddershall Oaks website for the rest of August.
