The Horse & Jockey

Hotels
9 (1022 reviews)
Brackenfield Lane , Alfreton , GB
+44 1773 309482
[email protected]

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Free WiFi
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Luggage storage
Bar
Soundproof rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff
Very clean and well-maintained rooms
Excellent food and generous breakfast
Spacious, well-finished rooms
On-site parking and good facilities
Good location for visiting nearby vineyards
Cons:
Occasional noise (road/A6 and child activity)
Some bedding issues: soft/old springs and very firm pillows
Breakfast drink service shortages and instant coffee reported
A small number of reports of inconsistent restaurant quality

Categories

Cleanliness
9.6
Repeated praise across reviews: 'very clean', 'spotlessly clean', 'room very clean' — cleanliness is a strong positive.
Service
9.8
Consistently excellent staff comments: 'amazing', 'friendly and extremely accommodating', 'polite and helpful' — service is a standout.
Location
8
Generally good location (useful for nearby vineyards, good local spot) but some negatives: occasional road noise from the A6 and comments about child-focused activity causing noise.
Room Quality
7.6
Rooms are often described as large, well finished and comfortable, but several guests noted issues (soft/old bed springs, very firm pillows) that lower the score.
Amenities
9.1
Good on-site amenities mentioned: parking, well-appointed rooms, large showers, inclusive breakfast and a good beer selection — generally strong.
Value for Money
9.1
Multiple comments indicating good value (e.g. 'fantastic value breakfast', satisfied with price/quality) support a high score.
Food and Beverage
9.3
Food is frequently praised ('excellent', 'cottage pie the best ever', 'very good, even too much'); minor negatives include occasional greasy breakfast, instant coffee or service shortfalls for drinks.
Overall Experience
9.5
Strong overall sentiment: many guests call it 'amazing', 'brilliant', say they'd 'definitely stay again' — overall very positive stay experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-10-12 15:20

Property Description

The Horse & Jockey offers accommodation in Alfreton. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV. You will find a shared lounge at the property. You can play billiards and darts at the hotel.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed. Cots are not available.

  • Age restriction

    Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in.

  • Parking

    Free parking is available on site.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available and is free of charge.

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Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1022 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.6
Service: 9.8
Location: 8
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 9.1
Value for Money: 9.1
Food and Beverage: 9.3
Overall Experience: 9.5
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peter • couple • gb
10
Would certainly go again and recommend to our friends
Pros:

the room was large comfortable and spotless.
Plenty of car parking space.

Cons:

there was nothing that we didn't like.. The staff were very nice and served you with a smile
Food was very good. breakfast was also very good.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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mike • couple • gb
9
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • solo_traveller • gb
10
WonderfulStay
Pros:

The staff are so friendly and the accommodation is fresh and clean.
The food in the pub was lovely and hot Sunday lunch was tasty. I would go back and stay again.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
10
Lovely pub/hotel with great staff really clean food is amazing, best breaks fast I have ever had!
Pros:

Staff were amazing really friendly and helpful, really clean, nice facilities, food was amazing 10/10

Cons:

N/A

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Jason • couple • gb
8
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Dan m • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Almost Everything

Cons:

No pies left

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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deborah • couple • gb
8
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Dogherty • couple • gb
10
Pros:

The House & Jockey was very clean & Staff were amazing would recommend

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • gb
8
Clean, friendly and popular
Pros:

Great location for vineyard we were visiting nearby. Friendly helpful staff. Popular with locals.

Cons:

Bit too child friendly for us. Lots of inflatable bouncy things for children which caused more noise than we’d like.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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sharon • couple • gb
10
Room staff and food really were great
Pros:

Breakfast was really great lots of choice had an evening meal the cottage pie was the best ever staff were young but so polite and good at there jobs the room was huge there was a bit of noise but nothing too bad shower was also huge booked in the spur of the moment coming from Chester and wanting to add a couple of days extra to our holiday and could not have been any happier

Cons:

Bed was soft but could feel the springs at the side really could do with updating but saying that didn't effect our sleep

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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christopher • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Al good

Cons:

Location

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Heather • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great staff, clean and comfortable room
Pros:

Staff were lovely, the room was very comfortable and clean. Great choices for breakfast

Cons:

Food in the restaurant was not particularly good

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Alan • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The evening g meal, staff friendliness, excellent accomodation, parking on site- all as one would hope

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great stay, homely, clean comfortable and will stay again
Pros:

Homely, well set out and finished to a high standard.Friendly staff, good choice of beers and food was superb. Room was huge , clean, tidy and comfortable.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • solo_traveller • gb
10
Does everything it says on the tin and has extremely helpful staff. Spot on.
Pros:

Staff were friendly and extremely accommodating, particularly the chef and restaurant staff. The room was clean and well designed. Shower was particularly good. Beds were comfortable and room had all the facilities you need. Essentially the hotel does everything it says it will do and has extremely helpful staff to boot. Inclusive breakfast.

Cons:

Instant coffee for breakfast was a bit disappointing but that was about it. Some road noise from adjacent A6.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
8
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Steve • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Food was very good - even too much. Service was very good.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Guy • couple • gb
8
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee