Dovecliff Hall Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (467 reviews)
Dovecliff Road, Stretton , Burton upon Trent , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Charming hotel
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Food inconsistency
Need for updates

Categories

Cleanliness
7.91
Several reviews mention dirty areas and outdated bathrooms, impacting overall cleanliness perception.
Service
9.38
Staff received high praise across multiple reviews for their friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
9.42
The hotel's setting in Staffordshire with beautiful views was positively noted in several reviews.
Room Quality
8.37
Rooms were described as large and comfortable, but some issues with updates and maintenance were mentioned.
Amenities
8.9
Amenities provided were satisfactory, but some reviews indicated a need for updates.
Value for Money
8.86
Value perceived as good due to attentive service, but dining experience impacted overall value perception.
Food and Beverage
7.91
Mixed reviews on food quality; some dishes were good while others were disappointing.
Overall Experience
8.88
Overall experience was positive, but significant issues in cleanliness and dining detracted from the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-13 15:23

Property Description

Georgian Elegance and Tranquil Gardens

Nestled in 7 acres of serene gardens, Dovecliff Hall Hotel, dating back to 1790, offers a unique stay with individually designed rooms and exquisite dining.

Charming Rooms with Scenic Views

Each room at Dovecliff Hall Hotel provides a picturesque view of either the lush gardens or the tranquil River Dove, complemented by modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and hospitality trays.

Blend of Tradition and Modern Comforts

Guests can relish a blend of traditional charm and contemporary conveniences, from the cozy lounge's crackling open fire to the seamless Wi-Fi access throughout. The added perk of free private parking ensures a stress-free stay.

Experience a perfect blend of history and luxury at Dovecliff Hall Hotel. Book your stay now to unwind in this historic gem amidst nature's tranquility.

Important information:

Please note, the property's restaurant is not open on Sunday evenings, but a light supper can be prepared on request before 14:00 on Sundays.

Please note, only some rooms at the property can accommodate pets for a surcharge. Guests should contact the property for further information.

Please note that pets are not allowed into our Suite.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 467 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.91
Service: 9.38
Location: 9.42
Room Quality: 8.37
Amenities: 8.9
Value for Money: 8.86
Food and Beverage: 7.91
Overall Experience: 8.88
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Polly • couple • gb
9
Excellent presentation. Staff were helpful and friendly
Pros:

All good

Cons:

Quite expensive

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Rupert Punch • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Beautiful gardens, lovely rooms, light and spacious

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Paula • couple • gb
9
Will visit again for longer
Pros:

Very friendly staff
Beautiful room
Excellent location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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david • couple • gb
8
Nerve have a problem
Pros:

Breakfast was great.rooms very good.
Could do with walk in showers .And some air conditioning.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • solo_traveller • gb
7
Quiet, comfortable relaxing stay
Pros:

Large room with lovely outside patio area

Cons:

I couldn’t use the wardrobe because it contained a bed, ironing board, bedding therefore very limited hanging space. Is it a store cupboard or is it a wardrobe? The patio was very pleasant, however it was very dirty such a shame.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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michael • couple • gb
7
Should be a good hotel but lots of room for improvement at present
Pros:

The serving staff were all friendly and helpful. The room clean and comfortable. Breakfasts very good.

Cons:

Water pressure in the room was very poor. Junior suite advertised as having a view, our view was the car park and a pile of building materials. The hotel was very quiet, we should have been given a different room with better plumbing. Email from the hotel offered free glass of house wine with the evening meal. This offer did not make it to the check-out and we then had to provide evidence to the manager to receive the offer. No bill given in the restaurant but tipped the waitress on the night, only later to discover service charge had also been added to the final bill.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Clive • solo_traveller • gb
10
The most enjoyable short stay that I have ever experienced in this area
Pros:

It is in a very beautiful location by the River Dove yet close to Burton - on - Trent

Cons:

Not applicable

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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james • couple • gb
8
very pleasant
Pros:

excellent breakfast good staff

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • au
10
Old world charm with modern amenities.
Pros:

In a great location and the hotel had an “old world@ charm to it.

Cons:

Hard to fault, the hotel has been taken over recently and the new owner has improvements going on. We will happily come back next year to see the improvements. Only down side is, my wife has some food allergies that the kitchen staff couldn’t cater for as I did not give them enough time to cater for her.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • extended_group • gb
10
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Meynell • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
9
Most enjoyable stay.
Pros:

Lovely dinner and breakfast. Dogs are welcomed. Nice bar to have pre dinner drinks. Space to sit outside. Quiet, scenic location.

Cons:

The conservatory gets super hot, lovely in winter though .

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • couple • gb
10
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Roy • couple • gb
10
A perfect base to explore the area and visit the National Arboretum.
Pros:

Lovely location, good price and great food.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Pauline • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Justin • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Great building in lovely grounds , staff were super helpful and friendly and rooms were a good size

Cons:

Hotel is in the middle of no where and a walk of 20 mins to the nearest pub / restaurant. Breakfast was ok but evening menu not to my taste

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Robin • solo_traveller • gb
7
A good place to stop. I would recommend it to colleagues and friends for business or pleasure
Pros:

The breakfast and serving staff were excellent. The room and tv was comfortable enough and shower was very good. The overall hotel was a lovely place and the breakfast room was delightful.

Cons:

The WI-Fi was poor and wasn’t reliable. That was really the only bad thing. Overall it was a minor inconvenience .

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Candy Wyatt • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Melody • solo_traveller • gb
9
Beautiful stay, gorgeous views, delicious food and wonderful staff.
Pros:

Staff were friendly and very accommodating.
Food was lush! Had room service and the triple cooked chips were spot on.
Breakfast was divine, had the brioche French toast. Highly recommend. Lovely sitting for breakfast.
Beautiful building inside and out.
My room had a gorgeous view of the river too.

Cons:

Absolutely nothing!
Bedroom was dreamy, bed and pillows were lush. The sitting area in front of a mirror was lovely.
Can’t compliment this place enough!

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Clive • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee