Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
Pet bowls
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Welcoming atmosphere
Good food
Cons:
Disappointing Christmas experience
Poor food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.86
Mixed reviews on cleanliness with mention of damp smell in function room.
Service
8.83
Some delays noted, but overall friendly and attentive service.
Location
8.87
Good atmosphere and easy access to the pub mentioned positively.
Room Quality
7.32
Issues mentioned with room conditions and amenities.
Amenities
8.55
Standard amenities provided, but some negative comments on decor.
Value for Money
7.81
High price for the Christmas dinner did not meet expectations.
Food and Beverage
7.86
Food quality varied significantly; some reviews highlighted issues with meals.
Overall Experience
8.53
Overall experience mixed, with some positive aspects and notable disappointments.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 18:22

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located in Hardstoft, The Shoulder at Hardstoft offers easy access to popular attractions like Chatsworth House and Sherwood Forest.

Comfortable Accommodation
The hotel provides cozy rooms with modern amenities including flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms, and beautiful garden views in some rooms.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in British cuisine at the on-site restaurant, with vegetarian and gluten-free choices available upon request.

Ready to experience a relaxing stay with great amenities and nearby attractions? Book your stay at The Shoulder at Hardstoft now!

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 691 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.86
Service: 8.83
Location: 8.87
Room Quality: 7.32
Amenities: 8.55
Value for Money: 7.81
Food and Beverage: 7.86
Overall Experience: 8.53
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Cheryl solo_traveller gb
7
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Claire couple gb
10
2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Janice solo_traveller gb
8
Good value for money, nice, helpful staff.
2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Janice couple gb
8
2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Dean couple gb
9
2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Tracy solo_traveller gb
10
2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Beverly solo_traveller gb
10
A great place to stay . A lovely pub and great accommodation
Pros:

Lovely clean warm room to stay overnight in. The pub was very homely inside with a roaring real log fire. The bar /lounge areas were clean, very nice and it was dog friendly. Lovely staff and the owner was fantastic. I stayed overnight with my 2 dogs who were made a fuss of.

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Peter couple gb
3
Nice place to stop for a meal but wouldn’t recommend staying based on the two rooms we had
Pros:

Food in the restaurant was very good, and the staff were very friendly.

Cons:

The rooms did not Mach the descriptions, and were very cold. We had to swap rooms as the combo boiler located in our bathroom was leaking.

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Dave couple gb
7
Nice 1 night stay at Hardstoft
Pros:

Plenty of free parking, beautiful location, good looking pub/ b&b.
Good friendly staff, easy access to accommodation, good sleep, quiet and comfortable.

Cons:

Shower was weak. Little pressure, and either cold or very hot. Couldn't find a happy medium.

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Gabriela extended_group gb
10
2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Econolodgesurvivor Family
4
Missing a warm welcome
Pros:

Not the best. The manager gave no eye contact,no smile, warm welcome etc. When taking our order. Given the pub only had a few customers you would hope he would want to make you feel wanted so you returned.
Menu items not available unless pre ordered, not stated on their website. No steaks.

Food was okay, not amazing. Wouldn't go back due to service from manager.

2026-02-20 via Tripadvisor
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masonst0rm Family Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
6
Over night stay basic
Pros:

Stayed overnight after visiting the pub. Room was very basic and cold when we first entered. Basic tea and coffee facilities bed and storage. Bathroom ok with electric shower. On retuning to the room later it was quite warm, however once in bed a double we found the mattress to be very hard and not comfortable. We didn’t get a good nights sleep as a result . Think all rooms are up stairs which are very steep and once the pub closes you have to use the back door only. To check out you just leave the key in a box at the side of the exit door. No breakfast facilities at all and we didn’t find any where local to go either which was disappointing.

2026-02-15 via Tripadvisor
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markhoppus182 Family Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
2
Why did the staff take pictures of function NOT ON!!!!!
Pros:

Why did the staff take pictures of function without informing anyone it made me feel very uncomfortable the soft drinks were flat as served from 2litre fizzy drink bottles drinks lack choice and expensive

2026-02-14 via Tripadvisor
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Teresa extended_group gb
10
Comfortable and pleasant place to stay
Pros:

Clean , comfortable , warm room too, the radiators were hot . We all slept very well. Very good value for money. All the staff were pleasant. Very close in distance to our aunt and uncle whom we were visiting.

Cons:

No breakfast facilities, but all the positive points far outweigh this inconvenience.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
8
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Julie couple gb
10
Very Good
Pros:

Lovely pub with comfortable rooms and excellent food.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Louise couple gb
9
Pros:

Warm welcome.
We had an excellent steak dinner.
Room comfortable and clean.
Shower lovely and hot.
Location was good for us to explore Hardwick Hall the next day.

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Matthew couple gb
9
Clean room. Great value. Excellent food.
Pros:

Room basic but clean and functional and fantastic value. Food was excellent.

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Leanne extended_group gb
8
2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Gill extended_group gb
8
We stay for one night and celebrated my daughter’s 18th in the restaurant. The food was amazing and the staff were very
Pros:

We stayed in the cottage it was very clean and I loved the decoration of the rooms

Cons:

N/A

2026-01-25 via Nuitee