Situated in Ticknall Village, The Staff of Life is a family-run pub housed in a building dating back to 1698. This four-star property offers seven letting rooms and a sheltered beer garden. Calke Abbey is nearby. All rooms are en-suite and accessed via a private entrance. Standard amenities include hospitality trays and free Wi-Fi, although superior rooms add four-poster beds, underfloor heating and flat-screen TVs. The Staff of Life is non-smoking. Children are welcome but the property does not accept pets. Free parking with 24-hour CCTV coverage is offered. Room rates include a full English breakfast or a lighter alternative. Plus, the pub serves meals from 12 noon until 3pm and again from 6pm until 10pm. The pub lies within seven miles of Donnington Race Circuit and Ashby de la Zouch Castle, 12 miles from the National Forest Adventure Farm and a 35-minute drive from the Great Central Railway.
Guests like the location of the Staff of Life, describing it as being situated within a quiet area and within easy reach of several popular walks. Plus, if you want to explore the wider surroundings, many attractions are within a reasonable driving distance of the property.
Reviews indicate that guests generally like the atmosphere in this pub. There are a few instances of slow service but, on the whole, guests seem to like the vibe. Guests particularly appreciate that there is a separate area for patrons who have brought their dogs with them.
Although the bedrooms don't entirely escape criticism, most guests found they offered a comfortable stay. The private entrance is appreciated as is how the rooms are sufficiently set back from the pub to ensure a quiet night.
Several guests mention that they found the late check-in time of 6pm rather prohibitive, although the pub does allow you to drop luggage off earlier. Coupled with the strict check-out time of 10am, guests sometimes feel that they have been shortchanged when it comes to paying for their room.
Reviews frequently indicate that guests are astonished by the price of the meals in the Staff of Life. The same applies to the cost of drinks, which many guests found particularly extortionate.
Although the pub welcomes children, guests point out that there is a distinct lack of amenities on offer for younger guests. Complaints include a lack of highchairs and baby changing facilities. Plus, there is no play area in the garden.
No, The Staff Of Life doesn’t offer pool areas.
No, The Staff Of Life doesn’t allow pets.
Yes, The Staff Of Life provides Parking, Accessible parking for guests.
The Staff Of Life is located in 7 High Street, DE73 7JH, Derby, United Kingdom.
The Staff Of Life Nearby attractions include Alton Towers, NEC Birmingham, International Airport Birmingham, Broad Street Birmingham, City Centre Core, New Street Station Birmingham, East Midlands Airport, Drayton Manor Theme Park.
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