Whitley Hall Hotel

We have been going to dine at Whitley Hall for over 30 years, in that time we have seen many changes. However, one thing never changes good food, great atmosphere, helpful staff, and we have never felt rushed - no matter how long we sit in the lounge after dinner.

We visited Whitley Hall Hotel as a potential wedding venue. The location is easy to get to and we were immediately impressed by how beautiful the hotel and grounds are.

The appointment was informative and we were provided with plenty of information about what is available and the pricing without being overwhelmed. We also appreciated that we were given time to look over the brochure together and then given the opportunity to go away and consider our options without any pressure to make an immediate decision. Following this appointment, I reached out with a couple of other questions and received a reply quickly and addressed everything I wanted to know.

As I result, I have just contacted the venue to go forward with booking it for our upcoming wedding!

Fridge in room...

Another fabulous stay at Whitley Hall! The food is always beautiful and perfectly cooked, we have eaten here a lot and it never fails to please! This time we stayed over on the Romantic Break Plus and had a great night with divine food and excellent wine. The Port left in the room for us is a lovely touch and gratefully received. The staff are excellent throughout the hotel, friendly, professional really attentive and nothing is too much trouble, overall a wonderful stay and we will be returning!

Old world charm and attentive staff

Amazing place. Been going to Whitley Hall on a regular basis since our marriage over 4 years ago. Whether it be for a meal with family or overnight stays with my husband. The service is always 100 percent and all staff are very friendly, welcoming and attentive, ensuring you have a great experience.

The organisation and cleanliness is exceptional. The food is delicious and very creative with well put together flavours and menus. My favourite happy place. Well done to all at Whitley Hall, you certainly provide the best customer service.

Whitley Hall Hotel is a big favorite of ours where we enjoy both lunch for us as a couple and also a lovely Sunday lunch with our family.
The atmosphere and quality of food are really good. Service is second to none. I totally recommend Whitley Hall.

Standard small room, nothing exceptional. Clean bedding, welcome glass of port.
No natural ventilation. Tea/ coffee tray POOR- 1 pack of biscuits, very limited coffee,milk etc... Had to go down to the Reception to aquire supplies !! Water left in the kettle.
Dinner over priced, steak hard to cut and digest. shame considering we are local .

Our first time at WHITLEY HALL hotel in Sheffield where we called in for lunch. A beautiful house set amongst lovely gardens and the lunch was excellent.
Well worth a visit and we would highly recommend.
Roger E.

Oh, words don't do it justice. Beyond charming, PHENOMENAL food, and staff/ service. So grateful for the opportunity to stay there. Its history, its location. The locals that frequent it. Just superb.

We went for a weekday lunch. The restaurant was lovely, the food was delicious and the staff could not have been more attentive. First class.

Last-minute booking for us to stay overnight whilst visiting a relative in The Northern General.

Whitley is an absolute gem, nestled in a quiet valley less than 10 mins from J35 of the M1.

The staff were absolutely marvellous. From a complimentary glass of port in our well-appointed room on arrival, to pre-dinner cocktails in the lounge, the staff are always attentive and pleased to see you.

The restaurant staff take your order in the lounge before taking you through for dinner, where your chilled wine already awaits you at table.

We were sated after our mains but tempted by the excellent (and generously portioned) cheeseboard. Chef and the whole kitchen team well-deserving of praise.

After a long day travelling we retired to our very comfy bed and slept like little lambs - only noticing the beautiful Lamb carving above the door to the bar just before departure - right next to The Priestˋs Hole!

A really lovely hotel with lovely staff and we are looking forward to a longer stay in the near future.

Nick & Karina
Whitstable

Booked for Valentine’s Day and pleased to see that they don’t cram people in on special occasions.
Beautiful location and the decor is in keeping with the buildings age. Nice relaxed atmosphere in the dining room.
Excellent food served by friendly efficient staff. The belly pork was the best we have both tasted.
Highly recommend

My wife and I were booked into the restaurant for a valentines meal.
The hotel was fully booked but a cancellation became available during the afternoon so we decided to book.
The hotel met all our expectations. The staff were warm and friendly and although there was a wedding service was not compromised.
There was complimentary port in the room which was a nice touch.
The bar was intimate and cosy with a real fire.
The food and service in the restaurant was first class.
Overall a wonderful stay.

fantastic hotel in a wonderful setting. Restaurant excellent, great service with amazing food. Little touches throughout show thought has gone into making it a memorable experience. Highly recommend and looking forward to my next visit.

Lovely historical hotel,
an oasis in the countryside but near main motorways and attractions. Excellent service from the staff and a very enjoyable dinner and breakfast in the restaurant. Our third visit and hopefully will return in the future.

Absolutely loved our stay. We booked the romantic night stay ( Black Friday deal). The staff are so helpful & Friendly. Expect one young man behind the bar. Never spoke when serving. Didn’t wipe the bottom off glasses when tipped some out. But that didn’t bother us. It’s amazing place and definitely be back. Little expensive. But the food is amazing .such a quiet location. Love the history of the hotel. Just note no hand soap in your bathroom. Take my own so ok.

We have stayed at this hotel numerous times over numerous years. It is in a beautiful countryside location, even though it is a 10 minute drive from Meadowhall and the M1.
The staff are always very friendly and professional. The rooms are individual and very comfortable.
The restaurant serves delicious food and a great breakfast. It is always a treat to stay.

Christmas Eve to 27th December 2025

This was our first stay at Whitley Hall and understandably, despite reading existing reviews prior to booking, there was a degree of anxiety regarding personal expectation for our Christmas 3 night break.

At time of booking in July, we were reassured by the booking process which was well organised, easy to navigate and the communication was great and subsequently, remained excellent throughout. I was even able to make enquiries via email at the last minute and this was handled promptly and efficiently.

Christmas Eve check-in at 2pm was our initial interaction with reception staff, where the process was swift and informative despite being predictably busy, but we were instantly made to feel welcome. We then went for afternoon tea, which offered a good selection of both savoury and sweet treats with portion size more than adequate for the two of us.

We had booked a luxury room, which was ready at 3pm as stated, and we were allocated room 40. The room was beautifully decorated, full of character, immaculately clean, warm and cosy, it also afforded us a view of the lake. It had everything to make our stay enjoyable, in addition were complimentary mince pies and a small bottle of port which was a very nice touch from the Hotel.

All our meals (with the exception of Christmas morning breakfast which was delivered to our room by a couple of Santa's Elves) were in the Restaurant 1584 which is tastefully decorated. The food was exceptional, delicious and beautifully presented, it's clear to see the Chefs have a passion for food, we just couldn't fault anything. Service was excellent too and although staff were very busy, nothing seemed to be too much trouble, it was obvious, that every effort was being made to make our experience special.

From the moment we stepped into this fabulous hotel with beautiful surroundings, the whole experience was outstanding. The atmosphere throughout the hotel was warm and festive with open fires in several areas of the hotel. The Christmas decorations were impressive throughout the hotel including a large wreath attached to the main gates upon our arrival which was a very lovely touch.

Joe Ciara and all the staff, irrelevant of role and what time of day, whoever we came across, they all appeared happy in their work. They were approachable, competent and there was a clear willingness to help at every opportunity and they all engaged in a friendly way whilst maintaining professionalism. Their prominent smiles gave such a warm positive first impression and was so welcoming throughout our stay, it's a credit to you all.

Overall Whitley Hall delivered a truly wonderful Christmas stay and dining experience - it was just perfect. It made such an impression, we have decided to return with family for Christmas 2026!