The Staff Of Life

Hotels
9.1 (423 reviews)
7 High Street , Ticknall , GB

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Garden
Bar
Soundproof rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Good food
Cons:
Some rooms reported as cold
Early bar closing

Categories

Cleanliness
9.1
Rooms were described as clean and spotless.
Service
9.5
Staff were consistently mentioned as friendly and welcoming.
Location
8.9
Location was generally seen as convenient and pleasant.
Room Quality
9.3
Rooms were spacious, comfortable, and well-equipped.
Amenities
8.6
Amenities were satisfactory; some concerns regarding breakfast quality.
Value for Money
9.1
Perceived as good value based on room and service quality.
Food and Beverage
9.2
Food quality was praised, particularly breakfast and pub meals.
Overall Experience
9.1
Guests expressed a desire to return, indicating a positive overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 10:05

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comfort
Experience the perfect blend of historic charm and modern comfort at The Staff of Life. Housed in a Grade II Listed building, our 4-star country inn in Ticknall offers stylishly decorated rooms with en suite facilities and original features. Enjoy entertainment on large plasma-screen TVs and stay connected with free wireless broadband.

Picturesque Surroundings and Events
Nestled in the picturesque village of Ticknall, our inn is just a short walk from the historic Calke Park. Immerse yourself in nature and culture as the park hosts various concerts and events, adding to the charm of your stay.

Delicious Dining Experience
Indulge in traditional food made from locally sourced produce in our warm pub atmosphere. Let your taste buds explore the flavors while enjoying the cozy ambiance of The Staff of Life.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at The Staff of Life!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 423 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.1
Service: 9.5
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 9.3
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 9.1
Food and Beverage: 9.2
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Michelle • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Excellent location for Donnington. Lovely staff and great breakfast.

Cons:

Only minor grumble was the shower that jumped from freezing to boiling hot depending on whoever else was using the water supply.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Kyane • solo_traveller • no
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Anita • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
10
Very good
Pros:

Everything good breakfast included in the price

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • gb
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Mel • couple • gb
9
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • gb
10
Lovely place to stay
Pros:

Lovely old coaching inn with great helpful staff and food

Cons:

The plumbing was very noisy

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • gb
8
Lovely location and very welcoming
Pros:

Breakfast was really delicious and staff were very friendly

Cons:

The flashing WiFi in the bedroom

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Ann • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Beautiful clean spacious room. Lovely decoration and very comfortable bed.

Cons:

Restrictions on check in and checkout: more flexibilty needed on both. Checkin should be until 12 and checkout until 12 midday.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Williams • solo_traveller • gb
10
Two Nights in Ticknell
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and it was a great location with historic places like Repton and Tamworth a short drive up the road. Also some pleasant local walks. Food was excellent and, as well as the breakfasts (included), the evening meals were home cooked and tasty.

Cons:

The wifi was a little spotty but, as far as we could tell, Ticknall doesn't get good internet anyway. The silver lining was that we didn't find ourselves doom scrolling and wasting time.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • extended_group • gb
9
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Very impressed. Very friendly and hospitable. Whole property well maintained. Clean, comfortable and spacious room. Excellent food-evening meal and breakfast-friendly bar. Good local information. Very pretty village, local historical walks and close to other larger villages and places to visit.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great stay but check stairs
Pros:

Clean and modern in an old setting.

Cons:

Stairs to the upper floors difficult to manage with luggage. Elderly and disabled people would struggle

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Jason • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • gb
7
Decent bed and breakfast
Pros:

Plenty of parking available. Cleanliness of rooms. Decent shower. Quite location so won't be disturbed by traffic noise. Comfortable bed

Cons:

Food was average with not a great deal of choice.
Steep stairs to get to the rooms, not recommended if you're traveling with small children or you're not fully able bodied
Room was too warm but at least the windows could be opened. Tiniest tv I've seen in a while, would benefit with an upgrade on that

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Beth • extended_group • gb
10
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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David • extended_group • ch
7
Nice country pub with good food.
Pros:

The large bedroom with a sensible design of shower that didn’t get the rest of the bathroom wet.

Cons:

The large number of LED lights that remained on during the night, especially the flashing WiFi light.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Colette • couple • gb
7
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee