The Staff Of Life
4.5
Excellent(374 Reviews)Hotel in South Derbyshire District
4-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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About this hotel
Located in the heart of Ticknall, The Staff of Life is a welcoming 4-star country inn, housed in a Grade II Listed building, south of Derby.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Map of South Derbyshire District
Available Rooms
1 Double • 161 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Double • 215 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Single or 1 Double • 107 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Reviews
4.5
Excellent(374 Reviews)100% verified reviews
4.5
Everything fine, as was to be expected.
Nothing comes to mind, except perhaps a slightly bigger tv.
4.5
Lovely rural location. Staff very friendly. Lovely breakfast.
4.5
Beautiful old country inn with comfortable, well equipped rooms.
4.5
Room very comfortable and quiet. Food in pub excellent, and good breakfast. Lovely country walks nearby on Calke estate.
Nothing.
4.5
Quaint, easy access
Bed was a little too hard
4.5
The staff were very kind and courteous, the room was clean and comfortable and there was ample parking space. The food was also great and the room had a generous selection of hot drink options.
4.5
the staff were very welcoming and the breakfast was excellent
4.5
The owners and staff were very friendly and made us feel very welcome. we learnt a lot about the history of the place and the surrounding area. the rooms were spotless and comfortable. The food was 10/10.
Nothing.
4.5
nice staff. loved the pub.
room was freezing cold and took ages to warm up. very basic room and a bit scruffy in places.
4.5
Good breakfast and great location.
4.5
staff lovely. really attentive. beer was decent, food was ok.
ok where to start I hope the owners look at this in a positive manner.
1. the room (No2) was very cold and the bathroom was like a fridge. the tv in the room was like a postage stamp. the lights in the room are full of cobwebs.
2. the bar was very cold. to the point where nobody stayed in it after eating.
3. there were 3 open style fires in the bar area, in my opinion had the fires been lit people would have stayed in the bar drinking.
4. very limited options at Breakfast. full English or beans on toast.
I fully understand that it’s biased towards eating but with a little thought there could be some comfy chairs placed in the bar to make it more comfortable.
I stay in a lot of hotels with work and in my opinion the 9.1 booking.com rating is wrong. once again in my opinion this is not a £110 / night hotel…..it’s £65 to £80 at most.
all that said small changes could make a massive difference. like I said I hope the owners see the benefit in this review as I have taken time out to write it because I like what the hotel could be.
4.5
Friendliness of staff
Warmth of bar and bedroom
Quality of food in bar and breakfast
Helpfulness of staff.....nothing was a problem
nothing
4.5
Very clean and the staff were friendly.
Cosy seats by the fire would have made our stay. And a bath instead of a shower.
4.5
The food was excellent and well presented.
4.5
lovely welcome and good food
4.5
really nice, easy, comfortable
cold
4.5
large, spacious clean room
no heating, no bubble bath provided with the huge bath
4.5
Good stay...a little overpriced for a pub.
As per my previous ,a little overpriced for a room in a pub.
4.5
The staff were very welcoming
the room was lovely
service was great. brilliant breakfast
there was nothing we didn’t like
4.5
Fantastic stay thanks to all staff Jane Garry and Harry/Baz will definitely return Sunday dinner amazing have the pork 🤣
4.5
breakfast was amazing, couldn't get a taxi so jayne gave me a lift to where I needed to ho. Great customer service
4.5
Breakfast was fine with excellent service and a friendly face. The room was fine and clean however a little small.
Dinner was good value.
A larger room would have been nice.
4.5
The hosts John and Jayne were fantastic, so helpful and chatty. The room was clean and well equipped.
Breakfast was made to order, came out freshly made and hot. We couldn't fault it at all. I have mobility problems and my husband is partially sighted. The room was so light and airy and near the Inn itself. Would certainly go again.
Being disabled I would suggest a handrail on the side for holding onto while in the shower and maybe a folding seat to make it more accessible. But the shower room was nice and big and a good shower.
4.5
stylish and clean rooms with friendly helpful staff
nothing
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in South Derbyshire District?
The average price for a rental in South Derbyshire District is $156 per night. This rental is $14 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Staff Of Life. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Staff Of Life pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Staff Of Life?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, tv, and wheelchair accessible.
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