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 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

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 single bed
or
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Philip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff, very good homely pub food. Rooms were small but perfect for a business trip.
  • Deborah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent service immaculately clean and wonderful food
  • Angela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect for access to Download Festival 👌 Really comfortable and great location, staff and food.

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

Facilities of The Staff Of Life
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Media & Technology
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Reception 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
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

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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FAQs about The Staff Of Life

  • The Staff Of Life is 200 yards from the centre of Ticknall. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Staff Of Life has 1 restaurant:

    • The Staff of Life

  • The Staff Of Life offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at The Staff Of Life is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Room options at The Staff Of Life include:

      • Double
      • Single

    • The prices at The Staff Of Life may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Guests staying at The Staff Of Life can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish

    • Yes, The Staff Of Life is popular with guests booking family stays.