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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

  • FREE private parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
or
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Ian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The location was good for me. 6 minutes from Staunton Harold reservoir, where i was fishing.
Dave
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It was very well presented, clean and very well located.
Ian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
All fine. Nice staff. Excellent parking. Decent WiFi.
Michaela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Our room with the poster bed was very comfortable, with lovely ensuite. The Breakfast choice was great.
Mitchell
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The staff were lovely and hard working, couldn't do enough for you. Food was great and the breakfast was awesome. Quiet and peaceful
Sara
Italy Italy
We loved everything! We had a warm welcome from the owner. Rooms are clean and huge. Food is delicious. Ticknall is lovely, quaint and peaceful
Ian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Room was very nice food was fantastic, I did not have breakfast as I had to leave before it was served but they made bacon sandwich and a hot drink for me to take with me, I found that a great touch by them 😊
Patrikc
Belgium Belgium
I found the tea making facilities to be the best I've seen for several years. The room was provided with a plug in air conditioner (which we didn't use). A stand up shower (i.e. not a shower in a bath). Breakfast in the bar was attractively...
Karon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Country pub, nice beer garden at back. Excellent price for mid week b and b. Not far from major road network. Quiet at night though some traffic from 7 onwards. Food was standard pub classics but well done and priced. Good wine and beer selection....
Valian
United States United States
Service was excellent and accommodating! Friendly and helpful and readily available. Food was delicious and well prepared, great ale!

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Staff of Life
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 9 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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