Santo's Higham Farm Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (618 reviews)
Main Road , Alfreton , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food
Beautiful location
Cons:
Dated rooms
Bathroom privacy issues
High room temperature

Categories

Cleanliness
7.56
Some reviews mentioned areas in the rooms looked a little tired, indicating a need for improvement.
Service
9.03
Overall excellent service from the staff, especially breakfast and bar staff who were welcoming and accommodating.
Location
8.57
Location is highly praised for its convenience and beauty.
Room Quality
8.02
Rooms are generally well appointed, but some issues reported with comfort and decor.
Amenities
8.55
Good amenities overall, although some items like coffee pods were missing.
Value for Money
8.01
Price was questioned, but overall dining experience received positive notes.
Food and Beverage
9.06
Food quality is described as amazing with great flavor.
Overall Experience
8.43
Despite some complaints, the majority of reviews were positive, leading to a generally favorable stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 20:58

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

Nestled in the picturesque Derbyshire countryside, Santo's Higham Farm Hotel is a restored 15th-century farmhouse offering a perfect blend of historic charm and modern comforts. The individually designed rooms with original oak beams provide a cozy retreat, while the stunning views over the Amber Valley create a serene atmosphere.

Award-Winning Dining Experience

Indulge in an exquisite dining experience at the hotel's award-winning restaurant, where an a la carte menu awaits to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer fine dining or casual bar meals, Santo's Higham Farm Hotel caters to all culinary preferences with flair and finesse.

Convenient Location and Amenities

Located just 4 miles from junction 28 of the M1 Motorway, Santo's Hotel offers easy access for travelers. Enjoy the convenience of free Wi-Fi, satellite TVs, and free parking during your stay. Book now to experience the beauty and hospitality of Santo's Higham Farm Hotel.

Important information:

Please note, the hotel is a popular venue for weddings and functions. Guests should be aware that party noise downstairs may affect nearby guest rooms.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for £17 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 618 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.56
Service: 9.03
Location: 8.57
Room Quality: 8.02
Amenities: 8.55
Value for Money: 8.01
Food and Beverage: 9.06
Overall Experience: 8.43
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Paul • couple • gb
7
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Jean • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Really genuinely friendly staff
Beautiful stone building and woodwork with a real working well

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Cox • solo_traveller • gb
9
Lovely hotel
Pros:

Lovely location. Nice room.
Bar staff friendly and made good cocktails. Sunday menu small but tasty
Destiny who served us an excellent breakfast was very attentive and lovely.
Ladies on reception very engaging and helpful ..found us an extra fan for our room
Lovely fluffy bath towels

Cons:

Bit of a "climb" to get into the huge bath for a shower

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Simpson • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
9
We both had a lovely experience. The room was comfortable, the staff were very friendly and helpful
Pros:

Breakfast was great. Food quality was really good. All served ina lovely dinning room.

Cons:

Table for two a little small, but manageable.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Lynda • couple • gb
10
We will visit again if we are in the area
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Helen • solo_traveller • gb
4
Don't stay here
Pros:

Picturesque historical building

Cons:

Allocated room was without facilities ie needed repair. Replaced with a downgraded room. When asked for rebate was met with sarcasm from the on-duty desk. The differential in cost was repaid with one drink (there were two of us staying in the room), and cross comments between two members of staff. No goodwill gesture and barely an apology.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Dorothy • couple • gb
8
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Dheyaedeen • couple • gb
9
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
7
Hot room
Pros:

Food and location very nice. Staff friendly and helpful

Cons:

The bedroom was very warm and even though there was windows. To open it was basically opening into a inside room.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Friendly and welcoming staff.
Lovely meal on the evening

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Erica • couple • gb
10
A wonderful Hotel. Very calm and relaxing
Pros:

The hotel was in a beautiful area and the views from the terrace were amazing! We had only booked one night as we were passing through however we would love to stay again. Next time we visit Santo's will be the place we book. The room was very clean and the breakfast was lovely.
However the staff were exceptional, so helpful and kind and nothing seemed too much bother.
A really enjoyable stay!

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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yvonne • couple • gb
5
Very nice location, but hot weather made stay a little uncomfortable with no air con.
Pros:

very nice location in quiet village. Room was a good size. Bar and restaurant area nice and breakfast was good. Evening meal was nice but a bit pricey.

Cons:

Our stay was during hot weather and room was unbearably hot. Windows were closed on arrival an no attempt to cool it down. Provided with small desk fan. The lift to 1st floor was broken so had to walk quite a way to get to room. Decoration looked a little tired.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • extended_group • gb
7
Pros:

Beautiful location, nice rooms and facilities

Cons:

Receptionist wasn’t very helpful to start with.
Due to hot weather rooms were uncomfortable and we had to ask for fans

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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lauren • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Melanie • couple • gb
9
Pleasant stay, good value for money
Pros:

Clean, comfortable, quiet, friendly staff
Lovely views from the back of the car park.

Cons:

No aircon in room. There was a fan but the room was still stuffy.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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J • couple • gb
7
Great location , friendly staff , tired decor
Pros:

Great location , friendly staff , upgrade got air conditioning

Cons:

Decor tired , room could be cleaner , poor breakfast was not hot .

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Paul • extended_group • gb
10
A most enjoable stay
Pros:

The staff were friendly and attentive with special mention to Richard the manager, Issy and Kersty on reception and Emma in the breakfast room. Although the breakfast was buffet style the cooked items where well presented and the day it was fresh cooked it was very good. The food in the main restaurant was also very good. The parking at the hotel was plentiful with beautiful views. The location for us was great as it was in easy reach of many and varied places to visit. the 6 of us in our group all said we would definitely go back again.

Cons:

Nothing that I can think of at this time

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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C4313GPsuej • Friends getaway
10
Amazing visit with friends
Pros:

This is a really feel good hotel with friendly and lovely staff, nothing is too much for them. We stayed there with our friends for 5 nights, we dined a couple of times in the restaurant and the food and service were excellent. Breakfast was super and the lovely Emma made sure we were well catered for even giving us some tips on where to visit. Richard the manager and Lizzie and Kirsty on reception were brilliant too making sure that everything was ok and that we had everything we needed with plenty of extra milk and teabags.too. We would definitely visit again.

2026-06-20 • via Tripadvisor
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Alison • couple • gb
10
The staff were all very friendly and helpful especially the ladies on reception. They couldn’t do enough for us.
Pros:

The position of the hotel was perfect for what we wanted to do. The staff were all very helpful. We had a problem with our room which they very quickly solved for us. The ladies on reception went over and above.

Cons:

The original room had, had two big extractor exhausts by the window which proved to be very noisy.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee