Hotel The Staff Of Life
7 High Street, Ticknall, DE73 7JH, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 106 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Felt very welcome, service was excellent and home cooked food was lovely
United KingdomThe room was clean, tidy and comfortable. Staff extremely friendly, the food good. Great to be able to park the car, have a drink, a meal and relax without having to worry about driving. Breakfast was very good.
United KingdomExcellent customer service! We had to be at awedding and the let us check in at 10:30am! Also, landlady love;y & friendly, as were the other staff. Breakfast was amazing! What a lovely place too. Beautiful!
United KingdomThe bed was incredibly comfortable, the breakfast was delicious and the staff were all very welcoming and helpful.
United KingdomCracking little country pub with superb walking & cycling routes close by
United KingdomWe have stayed here numerous times when visiting family in the area - the welcome is always warm, the rooms very well presented and a great breakfast in the morning.
United KingdomVery friendly and welcoming staff! Spacious and comfortable room with good food on offer. A great two night stay
United KingdomVery warm welcome by waitress behind bar and later one of the owners. Excellent food, good menu. Nice room.
United KingdomA very pleasant stay in a lovely B&B/pub. Very well run, clean and an excellent location. John & Jane have only run it since post-lockdown (though both very experienced in hospitality) & they've done a great job with the place. The room was very nicely decorated, spotlessly clean and comfortable. I ate in every night & the meals were really lovely. Breakfast was really nice too. Good choice of ales too. The village itself is very picturesque, loads of walks in the area & 2 fairly large reservoirs very close by.
United KingdomThe hotel is located in a beautiful village in Derbyshire, surrounded by lots of walking routes. The actual accommodation itself was spotlessly clean, and very comfortable. The pub serves delicious food and the staff are extremely friendly and welcoming.
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The Staff Of Life
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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 private bathrooms 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 located 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. A Full English Breakfast is included for guests.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.2 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free
Free private parking
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See what guests loved the most:
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Ian
United Kingdom“Felt very welcome, service was excellent and home cooked food was lovely”
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Paul
United Kingdom
“The room was clean, tidy and comfortable. Staff extremely friendly, the food good. Great to be able to park the car, have a drink, a meal and relax without having to worry about driving. Breakfast was very good.”
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Joy
United Kingdom
“Excellent customer service! We had to be at awedding and the let us check in at 10:30am! Also, landlady love;y & friendly, as were the other staff. Breakfast was amazing! What a lovely place too. Beautiful!”
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Sam
United Kingdom
“The bed was incredibly comfortable, the breakfast was delicious and the staff were all very welcoming and helpful.”
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Paul
United Kingdom
“Cracking little country pub with superb walking & cycling routes close by ”
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Emma
United Kingdom
“We have stayed here numerous times when visiting family in the area - the welcome is always warm, the rooms very well presented and a great breakfast in the morning. ”
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Mark
United Kingdom
“Very friendly and welcoming staff! Spacious and comfortable room with good food on offer. A great two night stay ”
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David
United Kingdom
“Very warm welcome by waitress behind bar and later one of the owners. Excellent food, good menu. Nice room.”
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William
United Kingdom
“A very pleasant stay in a lovely B&B/pub. Very well run, clean and an excellent location. John & Jane have only run it since post-lockdown (though both very experienced in hospitality) & they've done a great job with the place. The room was very nicely decorated, spotlessly clean and comfortable. I ate in every night & the meals were really lovely. Breakfast was really nice too. Good choice of ales too. The village itself is very picturesque, loads of walks in the area & 2 fairly large reservoirs very close by.” Read more
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Amy
United Kingdom
“The hotel is located in a beautiful village in Derbyshire, surrounded by lots of walking routes. The actual accommodation itself was spotlessly clean, and very comfortable. The pub serves delicious food and the staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. ” Read more
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Calke Abbey1.3 miles
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Melbourne Hall2.5 miles
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Repton4.1 miles
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Donington Park4.7 miles
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Donington Grand Prix Collection4.7 miles
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Download Festival5.2 miles
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Derby South Services Westbound A506.2 miles
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Derby South Services Eastbound A506.2 miles
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Royal Derby Hospital7.1 miles
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London Road Community Hospital7.3 miles
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East Midlands Airport6.5 miles
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Birmingham Airport27 miles
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Doncaster Sheffield Airport49.9 miles
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Food: British
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Amenities of The Staff Of Life
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
- Secure parking
Free! Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Pet bowls
- Daily housekeeping
- Honeymoon suite
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
General
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Soundproof rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Option to reuse towels
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 7 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
The Staff Of Life accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Please inform The Staff Of Life of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about The Staff Of Life
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The prices at The Staff Of Life may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at The Staff Of Life is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Staff Of Life (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- Private Parking
- Secure parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
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Yes, The Staff Of Life is popular with guests booking family stays.
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The Staff Of Life is 650 feet from the center of Ticknall.
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Room options at The Staff Of Life include:
- Double
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The Staff Of Life has 1 restaurant:
- The Staff of Life
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Guests staying at The Staff Of Life can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
