Horsley Lodge Hotel

Hotels
Independent
9 (120 reviews)
Smalley Mill Road, Horsley, Derbyshire, Derby, England, DE21 5BL , Derby , GB

Facilities

Free breakfast
Meeting rooms
Clubhouse
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Outdoor furniture
Television in common areas
Free breakfast
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Lovely location
Excellent food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Poor value for price

Categories

Cleanliness
8.3
Several mentions of cleanliness issues, including dirty grout and unkempt fixtures.
Service
9.3
Service quality was mixed; some staff were friendly, but there were forgetful moments.
Location
10
Located in a lovely setting, especially for golfing enthusiasts.
Room Quality
7.8
Issues with room size, comfort and maintenance were reported.
Amenities
10
Amenities were generally appealing, especially dining options.
Value for Money
7.3
Guests expressed disappointment in value versus price paid.
Food and Beverage
10
Food and beverage quality were frequently praised.
Overall Experience
9.3
Mixed experiences, but overall satisfaction was noted despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 00:54

Property Description

Recreation Opportunities:
Experience a round of golf or relax on the terrace and garden, all at your doorstep for ultimate leisure.

Dining Experience:
Delight in dining at Restaurant, offering a charming atmosphere with views of the golf course while enjoying alfresco dining or drinks at the bar/lounge.

Comfort and Connectivity:
Feel at home in our guestrooms with modern amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and iPod docking stations, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Important information:

  • Reservations are required for golf tee times. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BHX

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

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Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 120 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.3
Service: 9.3
Location: 10
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 7.3
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 9.3
C
Caroline partner
10
Pros:

Breakfast very good value. Room comfortable and clean. Staff friendly and helpful.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
S
Simon
4
Pros:

Place is actually really nice however when I got into my room the tv wasn’t working and the shower was barely warm in the morning

Easy fixes but disappointed when paying £140

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
N
Nigel
10
Great golfing location.
Pros:

Lovely location on a golf course. Room was nice and quirky in the old lodge. Dinner and breakfast was excellent.

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
K
Keeley
10
The barn
Pros:

Had a brilliant stay. Lovely clean accommodation. Everything that was needed was provided.
Staff were welcoming and very friendly.

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
L
Lauren
10
Great Stay
Pros:

We booked this stay spontaneously Sunday morning and by 1pm Sunday we were being shown to our room. The hotel was clean and the views surrounding the hotel are lovely. The only issue we had was our long wait for food in the evening, but when we had nothing else to do but go to bed we didn’t mind too much. The breakfast in the morning which was included was one of the best we have had at a hotel. Made even better by being able to sit outside and take in the views.

2025-08-26 via Nuitee
J
JOHN partner
2
Pros:

We booked the Lancaster Suite expecting a luxurious stay, but were extremely disappointed. The "suite" was actually a cramped loft room with a sofa and two tiny Velux windows, making it unbearably hot. Access involved climbing two steep staircases, and I needed help from bar staff just to get our suitcase up. The room had uneven floors, and the bathroom was small, claustrophobic, with dirty grout and a filthy vent that looked untouched for years.

Dinner service was forgetful; we were halfway through our main course before the water we requested arrived. The bar toilet facilities were shockingly dirty, which was unacceptable.

At breakfast, we were told by reception that it was included in our booking. We ordered from the standard menu, but what we received was incorrect—white toast instead of brown, and cottage cheese instead of cream cheese. We didn’t complain at the time.

However, during checkout we were unexpectedly charged £14 for breakfast, being told only one drink and one item were included—something never mentioned by staff. Reception blamed the servers, despite my prior inquiry.

I paid without a scene but skipped golf and left disappointed. The website speaks of a “haven of sophistication and comfort,” but based on our experience, the hotel should focus on improving existing standards before chasing lofty visions.

2025-08-24 via Nuitee
M
Mary
10
Pros:

Wish we had longer to enjoy the view and feel the calm atmosphere.

2025-08-19 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
Busy restaurant
Pros:

I asked about room service but told they might be too busy so I came down to eat and it was so busy that it was uncomfortable. I asked to change the fries with steak to the truffle fries and was given both and charged in full for a full extra fries when I only wanted one! The menu said the crumble was gluten free but then told that it wasn’t. Room quite noisy.

2025-08-05 via Nuitee
C
Charles
6
Lovely food and location but rooms poor
Pros:

We stayed overnight with friends. Food and drinks are lovely, very tasty and well priced. Rooms feel dated, light fixture was full of cobwebs, bed was incredibly uncomfortable and cheap and we were awoken at 7am by workmen outside the window drilling and hammering.

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
G
Gareth
10
Good Food and Comfortable Accommodation
Pros:

Very friendly staff, great food and amazing views over the golf course. Room was spacious and comfortable. We will return

2025-08-03 via Nuitee
K
Kelly partner
10
Pros:

Beautiful place breakfast was amazing

2025-08-01 via Nuitee
L
Lee
6
Nice suite, but needs more effort maintaining it
Pros:

The room lacked basic amenities such as salt and pepper pots, cutting knife and chopping board, no tissue paper or knapkins and1 role of toilet paper. Internet signal was weak and kept disconnected, no etwork coverage in the area for 3 different networks and the phone line was down. No explanation of how to use the sauna was offered. Payment was taken at check in with out us being informed and payment was request again at check out, this lead to a 15 minute delay for us while the hotel organised themselves better.

2025-07-22 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
Pros:

Hotel fine, restaurant service slow and food very much pub grub

2025-07-20 via Nuitee
J
Jacqueline
6
Good points & bad points
Pros:

Sanitary bin in ladies toilets was overflowing with feminine products from Friday night, still not emptied Sunday
Didn’t get our room serviced on our 2nd night, disappointed
Some sort of repairs being carried out at 9am Sunday morning woke us from slumber
Food was very good and served piping hot, staff in restaurant and both bar were excellent.

2025-07-13 via Nuitee
M
Mark
10
Best staff
Pros:

Have to say the staff who dealt with us front of house and I the restaurant, are pretty much the best I have ever experienced. Only downside of anything was kitchen side as waited over an hour for breakfast after ordering

2025-07-07 via Nuitee
S
Susan partner
10
Pros:

A very enjoyable one night stay. We had booked a junior suite but asked to swap rooms to a different type, with a golf view. The receptionist was happy to oblige and all was sorted swiftly. We were so pleased with our decision as the view down the eighteenth hole and across the surrounding countryside was fabulous. The delicious and plentiful breakfast was freshly prepared and made to order.

2025-07-03 via Nuitee
M
Matthew
10
Pros:

I needed a room for a couple of nights around Horsley Village. The Lodge is an excellant location and the rooms are adequate and clean. Wonderfull setting in the countryside

2025-06-07 via Nuitee
E
Elisa
6
Pros:

The cottage is charming and great for a family with two kids, but it requires more maintenance and cleanliness. Particularly, the space at the top with the single beds was dusty, I found several flies and spiders.
We had dinner with friends at the restaurant, and the food was good, and the service was efficient and kind.

2025-05-28 via Nuitee
D
David
10
Pros:

Friendly helpful service in delightful setting excellent

2025-05-14 via Nuitee
M
Mark
10
Recent stay
Pros:

Lovely hotel and venue, a place you instantly feel relaxed and happy to be in!

2025-05-09 via Nuitee