Stays

Create your account

Already have an account?

Sign in to your account

Don't have an account?

Hotels

The Staff Of Life

Preferred Plus
7 High Street, Ticknall, DE73 7JH, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
See availability
The Staff Of Life
Gallery image
Gallery image
Gallery image
Gallery image
+26 photos
Free parking Restaurant Private bathroom Free WiFi Shower Flat-screen TV Non-smoking rooms Facilities for disabled guests Meeting/banquet facilities Garden

About this property

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.

Rooms are stylishly decorated with en suite facilities and many have original features. Some of the rooms have a large plasma-screen TV. Free wireless broadband is available in all of the rooms.

Ticknall is a picturesque village situated in Derbyshire. Just 10 minutes walk from The Staff of Life are the historic grounds of Calke Park, often hosting concerts and events.

The Staff of Life offers traditional food in a warm pub atmosphere, using locally sourced produce wherever possible.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

See availability →

Languages spoken

English

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Couples particularly like this property — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

House rules

Smoking

Not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed

Children

Children of all ages are welcome.

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Credit card CVC required

Legal information

This property is managed by The Staff Of Life.

Located in Ticknall, United Kingdom.

FAQs about The Staff Of Life

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at this property.
The Staff Of Life is 0.2 km from the center of Ticknall.
Yes, couples have rated this property 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Guest reviews

9.1

Superb

261 reviews

P

Patricia

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Today
9.0
+ Food was very high quality, not fussy but really well cooked with generous portions. Our room was clean and quiet with good size water glasses and a spacious en-suite. Lovely friendly, helpful staff. Food was very high quality, not fussy but really well cooked with generous portions. Our room was clean and quiet wit...
- The only downside was the steep and narrow stairs, not so good for the stiff and elderly. The pub was listed as not pet friendly but does have at least two rooms available to dog owners. The only downside was the steep and narrow stairs, not so good for the stiff and elderly. The pub was listed as not p...

young couple ·

S

Shelley

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 days ago
10.0
+ Beautiful place, welcoming staff and the food was fantastic!! Highly recommend and we will definitely be back! Beautiful place, welcoming staff and the food was fantastic!! Highly recommend and we will definitely be back!
- Nothing, all was great. Nothing, all was great.

young couple · Superior Double Room

Facilities of The Staff Of Life

Non-smoking rooms Restaurant Facilities for disabled guests Internet services Parking Tea/Coffee maker Bar

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Delivered food is securely covered
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Physical distancing in dining areas

Internet

  • Internet services

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & Security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Media & Technology

  • Pet bowls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Health & Safety

  • First aid kit available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Living Area

  • Parking

Other

  • Cashless payment available
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus

Guest reviews for The Staff Of Life

9.1

Superb

261 reviews

All reviews verified

Categories

Staff 9.6
Facilities 8.8
Cleanliness 9.3
Comfort 9.2
Value for money 9.1
Location 9.3
Free Wifi 9.0

Score distribution

Superb
197
Good
60
Okay
2
Poor
1
Very poor
1

Scores by traveler type

Families 9.2
Couples 8.8
With friends 9.4
Solo travelers 9.3
Business travelers 9.2

Filters

Guest reviews

P

Patricia

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9.0
Today young couple
+ Food was very high quality, not fussy but really well cooked with generous portions. Our room was clean and quiet with good size water glasses and a spacious en-suite. Lovely friendly, helpful staff.
− The only downside was the steep and narrow stairs, not so good for the stiff and elderly. The pub was listed as not pet friendly but does have at least two rooms available to dog owners.
S

Shelley

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10.0
Superior Double Room Superior Double Room 4 days ago young couple
+ Beautiful place, welcoming staff and the food was fantastic!! Highly recommend and we will definitely be back!
− Nothing, all was great.
A

Amelia

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9.0
Double Room Double Room 1 month ago young couple
+ Great location for where we needed to be for a wedding. Welcoming and friendly staff and the breakfast was great!
G

Gary

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10.0
1 month ago solo traveller
+ Great location for Castle Donnington race course. Super friendly staff , nice large car park. Fabulous and spacious room
− Nothing
M

Michael

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9.0
Double Room Double Room 1 month ago young couple
− The only issue I experienced was that the stairs were a little steep for an older person.