Appleby Inn Hotel

Hotels
Independent
9.2 (153 reviews)
Atherstone Rd, Swadlincote, England, DE12 7AP , Swadlincote , GB

Facilities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
Garden
Television in common areas
Free breakfast
Front desk (limited hours)
Smoke-free property
Playground on site
Free self parking
Free cooked-to-order breakfast

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent food options
Clean and spacious rooms
Good value for money
Cons:
Noise from nearby facilities
Shower dripping in one room

Categories

Cleanliness
9.13
Clean and well-presented rooms mentioned in several reviews.
Service
9.6
Staff described as friendly, efficient, and helpful throughout reviews.
Location
9.14
Convenient location just off the M42, making it easily accessible.
Room Quality
9.09
Spacious, comfortable family rooms with good amenities.
Amenities
9.12
Good facilities and generous offerings mentioned in different reviews.
Value for Money
9.08
Excellent value for the quality of services and amenities provided.
Food and Beverage
9.13
Great food options with good breakfast variety and excellent dinner.
Overall Experience
9.3
Positive overall sentiment with many highlights noted by guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 15:22

Property Description

Enjoy Scenic Views from the garden and unwind in a tranquil setting. Dine & Relax at the family-owned Restaurant with a bar/lounge, or opt for room service. Indulge in a Complimentary Breakfast each morning and make use of free parking. With close proximity to Twycross Zoo and Mercia Park, Appleby Inn Hotel in Swadlincote offers a convenient location. Book now for a delightful stay in the heart of the countryside.

Important information:

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 153 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.13
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.14
Room Quality: 9.09
Amenities: 9.12
Value for Money: 9.08
Food and Beverage: 9.13
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Ian
10
Pros:

Nice place

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
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Emma
8
Pros:

Breakfast choice was good, parking was easy, food in restaurant good

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Lauraine
10
Pros:

Excellent value

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Andy family
10
Pros:

Very good facilities, clean, modern, well presented

2025-09-20 via Nuitee
C
Christian
10
Pros:

Clean & comfortable generous sized rooms, excellent food & every single member of staff was really friendly & helpful, I can’t fault the place

2025-09-19 via Nuitee
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David partner
10
Pros:

Menu was excellent loads to choose from.The rooms were in very good order. Friendly and efficient staff 10/10 from us👍

2025-09-11 via Nuitee
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Sue
10
Pros:

We had a good visit

2025-09-04 via Nuitee
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KAY
8
Pros:

It’s in a handy position just off the M42. Rooms are very good. Breakfast excellent! Great food options all day.

2025-08-09 via Nuitee
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Anna
10
Highly recommend
Pros:

All staff were very friendly. The staff we had to interact with were efficient and polite. We had a family room and it was lovely, clean and the beds were very comfortable.
We also ate at the restaurant for dinner & breakfast the following morning. All was lovely, dinner was particularly tasty.

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
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Michael family_with_children
8
Pros:

We stayed at the Appleby Hotel for one night when visiting family. The room was clean and had everything we needed. There was a good choice of food at breakfast and the staff were friendly. My only criticism was that our room was above the kitchen and there was some noise when going to bed. Overall a pleasant stay.

2025-08-01 via Nuitee
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James
10
Brilliant stay!
Pros:

Brilliantly laid back place to stay, friendly staff. Great hospitality to children and adults!

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
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sarah family_with_children
10
Pros:

Great family room, spacious. Lovely outdoor space for children.
Food was excellent, very generous portions. Gluten free catered for very well.
Unfortunately the shower in room 33 constantly dripped.
Other than that great 1 night stay after a long day at Twycross Zoo.
Thanks

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
B
Brian
4
Pros:

Constant noise at night from either air condition units or heat pump units. Booked and paid for two nights but stayed one. Would'nt stay again.

2025-07-10 via Nuitee
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Alex
8
Pretty good but a couple of minor issues
Pros:

Bed wasn't particularly comfortable but maybe that was because we prefer Kingsize bed. Curtains do not cover the windows completely and allow light in from the car park lighting.

2025-07-07 via Nuitee
M
Michael
10
Pros:

Very welcoming place Freindly staff

2025-06-29 via Nuitee
M
Martin
10
Pros:

We have stayed here previously for a festival and found the food really tasty with incredibly generous portions, lovely friendly staff and nice rooms for a great price which was the reason we chose again this year. Unfortunately, we are not sure if we can stay again next year as hoped as the price has jumped up by almost £100 for the same weekend.

2025-06-21 via Nuitee
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Bethany
8
Pros:

Room was recently refurbished and very clean. The bed was comfortable but the room was quite hot on our first night, with no Aircon or fan to cool it down. The hotel communal areas are a little dated but clean. The staff were great and breakfast is a nice addition. Location is also great, just a few mins from the M42.

2025-06-19 via Nuitee
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Sarah
10
Pros:

Excellent stay. Recently refurbished room. Easy access. Quiet at night. Friendly staff. Delicious breakfast. Exceptionally clean. Great value for money. Highly recommend.

2025-06-16 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
8
Cosy Clean Hotel
Pros:

The room was spacious and clean, with a double bed, tv, wardrobe, chair, hair dryer, iron and kettle. The bathroom was also spacious and clean. The shower wasn't amazing, the pressure was lacking and the temperature was constantly changing. Unfortunately we were in the room above the kitchen, so had the noise from that, but it was soon tuned out. Wifi connection was good for browsing and watching streaming services.
The staff that we encountered were all friendly and helpful. Breakfast was ordered and served quickly, with a selection of hot and cold drinks and cereals available. All in all we enjoyed our stay and would definitely return if we come back to the area!

2025-06-15 via Nuitee
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Leah family
10
Pros:

Lovely hotel, room looked as though it was newly refurbished. Breakfast was perfect. Location was great.

2025-06-15 via Nuitee