Dovecliff Hall Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (476 reviews)
Dovecliff Road, Stretton , Burton upon Trent , GB

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Free
Children 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Several reviews mention dirty areas and outdated bathrooms, impacting overall cleanliness perception.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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 476 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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Peter • couple • ca
7
Enjoyed it
Pros:

Dovecliff staff were very helpful. The rooms were good but nothing fancy. We had a ground floor room as requested. It was fairly large and clean. Breakfast was excellent

Cons:

Dovecliff is really off the beaten track. It was a fair drive to get to town. Not much happening in town.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Iles • solo_traveller • gb
7
A nice, comfortable, pleasant stay in a lovely location. Slightly dated in areas. Would stay again
Pros:

Comfortable, big bed and a nice view from the room.
Ver grand impressive venue entrance.
really friendly staff. The tea tray was great and also bottled water.

Cons:

The room was a little dated and there were a few bugs / cobwebs in the bathroom.
No iron in the room, I arrived a little later in the evening so didn't want to inconvenience the night team asking for one so I used my straighteners. I didn't see phone in the room to contact reception if i needed anything and I was a while away from reception in room 9. A late arrival, I had had a shower and didn't really want to walk down to reception.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Gill • solo_traveller • gb
5
One night stay only, would not stay longer
Pros:

Location, nice staff, good breakfast

Cons:

Hotel is very dated, could do with an upgrade! I was given a room with bathroom which had obvious signs of water damage on the floor. The toilet kept flushing continuously which I reported to reception early evening on my way out. Was not repaired at that point and continued all through the night. That room should not have been sold with this problem.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Amanjeet (AJ) • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Breakfast menu options were great

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gr
8
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • extended_group • ie
8
Very welcoming
Pros:

Location and staff

Cons:

There was no dinner service on Wednesday night

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Ben • couple • gb
10
A perfect stay to end our wedding day.
Pros:

Everything was brilliant! Sitting in the garden during breakfast was perfect.

Cons:

Only tiny thing we had was that the room was a touch warm, nothing worth complaining about though. It just meant shorts and a t-shirt instead!

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Josie • couple • gb
9
We enjoyed our stay and every body was very pleasant
Pros:

It was very pleasant

Cons:

It did not have a lift

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Marion • couple • gb
9
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • gb
10
Fabulous
Pros:

Lovely location quite and relaxing room with a patio outside was a bonus

Cons:

Food left on wardrobe and a man’s shirt

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Jo • couple • gb
9
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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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