Aston Marina launches luxurious floating overnight accommodation for wedding couples and diners
Set on the stunning Trent and Mersey canal just outside Stone, Aston Marina has gained a reputation as one of Staffordshire’s most sought-after weddings and event venues and as a destination for great dining experiences...
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From its award-winning No.26 Bar & Restaurant, with its courtyard outdoor dining space, waterside dining domes and quayside seating for informal eating and drinking; to its elegant events spaces The Hideaway and The Boat House, the venue is continually evolving to meet growing customer demands. However, until now, overnight accommodation has not been on the cards.
All that has now changed with the arrival of Dragonfly – a spacious and beautifully designed wide beam boat offering opulent overnight accommodation for up to four guests on the water. Available for booking both for couples getting married at the marina and for those looking to add an overnight stay to their dining experience, Dragonfly is ready to receive her first guests. Director, Helen Clayton, says:

“We regularly get asked about overnight accommodation and, while our plans for a proposed hotel are still under review, we decided to look to the water as a solution. We already host a range of moorings for narrowboats at the marina, so adding ‘hotel rooms’ on the water seemed the natural step.