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Reviews of Santo's Higham Farm Hotel 3 stars

Main Road, Alfreton, DE55 6EH, United Kingdom

#6 of 11 hotels in Alfreton

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 666 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    9.0
    Very pleasant just little things could have made it better
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was small no where to sit and write Struggled with stairs - not told there was a lift in another part of the hotel

    Plenty of character and not too crowded Food and staff excellent

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Very pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was excellent however toast was served before cooked breakfast so cold

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    7.0
    Mid-week getaway in an ev!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel appears a little tired decor- wise but still presentable. Large fan left in room (from summer?) needn't have been there. Cold water mostly quite warm.

    Complimentary ev charging bay. Bedding issue promptly addressed Really good cooked breakfast & fruit too. Friendly staff Room nice and warm throughout night.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    7.0
    Convenient stopover after a wedding
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bedroom furniture a little dated?

    The breakfast was fantastic

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Signature menu wasnt as good as last times so just had bar menu which was disappointing ,

    Staff very friendly, very clean and comfortable stay

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    8.0
    A very comfortable room with a nice view.The food is reasonably priced and the staff are friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs updating

    Good size room,warm in a cold climate

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    8.0
    On the whole a good hotel to stay in
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The hot water was at boiling point so there was a danger of being burnt! (we did mention this to reception) There wasn't a choice of smoked/unsmoked bacon for breakfast. It was assumed everyone likes smoked bacon.

    We chose this location as we used to live nearby and came to meet up with people we knew there. Breakfast was good-not too much choice so cooked well. Staff were helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    9.0
    Will stay again when in the area on business
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing not to like

    Very good meals, hotel and rooms very clean and staff friendly, as a lone female traveller I felt safe and well looked after

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay, would definitely recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The temperature of the hot water in the bathroom was extremely hot and I think there should be a notice warning of this. I know it's good to have hot water but it was scalding.

    Good location for us as we were attending a wedding a couple of miles away. Lovely hotel with lots of character. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was nice and cosy with tea and coffee making facilities and the bed was very comfortable. Bathroom was nice with complimentary toiletries and a great shower over the bath. Breakfast was great with lots of choice, continental or full English, you help yourself to whatever you want. Plenty of car parking space and beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    9.0
    Comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our original room definitely needed some tlc a replacement mattress and a thorough clean would help.

    We come to Santos every year for Christmas as it’s in walking distance to relatives. Our room wasn’t up to par this time around and we voiced these concerns with the reception staff, they went above and beyond to accommodate our needs which made for a comfortable relaxing stay.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    9.0
    Nice small hotel for short stays
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    My room was in need of renovation, while all was working and the mattress was comfortable, it was quite outdated. Still all in all OK.

    Nice small hotel with free parking facilities, pub, restaurant, very friendly personnel and comfortable rooms. The price was in accordance with what you get and the food was very good. All personnel was extremely friendly.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    8.0
    Will definitely stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Beautiful place in great private location with great view.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was a bit chaotic. Had to wait for table to be cleared and set for us. Poor quality artwork on bedroom walls.

    Complimentary EV charging. Spotlessly clean. Very spacious room.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    8.0
    Good sized bedrooms and en suite
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hot water was scalding Food at function was disappointing for the price.

    Staff friendly. Nice big room with a good sized bath too. Complimentary EV charging a bonus

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice friendly staff , lovely hotel and location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    When cooking for just us, too much to eat! But very tasty.

    Good choice,, friendly service.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2023

    8.0
    If is a good place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I arrived very stressed as had a terrible journey and was so late for a wedding…..I would have appreciated the lady on reception actually calling a taxi company rather than just giving me the number. Breakfast room rather glum as each side outside space so there were net curtains which made it seem not night or day…..the room obviously was used for evening functions.

    Wonderful location. Good room Lovely toiletries Comfortable bed Breakfast was lovely, good choice, yoghurt, pastries, cereal, fresh fruit salad and a self serve cooked breakfast which was replenished regularly. I was a single guest but they didn’t mind me sitting at a larger table .

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a wedding reception on the night we stayed. Unfortunately the outside smoking area seats were right outside our window. Very loud talking and laughing kept us awake until 1.30am

    The hotel was very clean, the beds were comfy. A very nice hotel. Unfortunately the position of our room was not great.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    8.0
    Pleasant and well presented hotel with all the amenities that we required.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There appeared to be a constant humming from either an air conditioner or the like. I found this to be the only distraction on this visit.

    The breakfast was very good with all the foods that we like.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    9.0
    Excellent, friendly hotel with good food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No shelf in the shower for shampoo etc. If this was the only problem then you can see it is a great place.

    Very good food. The room was modern and clean. Checkin etc. was really easy and friendly.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2023

    7.0
    Would visit again if in the area, good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were polite but not very attentive. Food was tasty, and plenty of options. I was told table service but after waiting I had to order at the bar, waited for 2-3 minutes for my cutlery after my dinner had been served. Finished plates left on the table for half an hour. Not a huge problem, but the staff just seemed preoccupied, polite but inattentive, despite being plenty of them.

    Lovely room, nice bathroom, ideally located with nice views.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    9.0
    Excellent hotel much much better than I was expecting. Better than the photos.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great beautiful location. Good breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2023

    8.0
    A very pleasant hotel that is a refreshing change from the standard hotels.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The window in our room had a broken catch but nothing much apart from that.

    A hotel with charcter and charm and yet not far from the main roads. The food was good , not fancy but well cooked and good quality. Staff were friendly. It's in a pretty village with pleasant views over the Amaber Valley.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    7.0
    Ok, but make sure no special events booked
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a wedding event which was fine overall but from check in to check out we felt like 2nd class guests to the wedding party

    Nice hotel, overall good service but main restaurant service waiters/waitresses seemed to be tired and unhappy which was a big disappointment because the food was good

    Stayed in September 2023

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