The Little John Hathersage

Hotels
8.1 (2404 reviews)
Station Road , Hathersage , GB

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Hiking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good breakfast
Clean hotel
Cons:
Some noise issues
Room quality concerns
Lock malfunctions

Categories

Cleanliness
8.29
Overall the hotel was described as clean and well-maintained.
Service
8.66
Staff were noted as friendly and accommodating across multiple reviews.
Location
8.8
The location was consistently described as excellent with good access to pubs and scenic areas.
Room Quality
7.25
Room quality was varied; some rooms were small and had issues like locks not functioning properly.
Amenities
7.78
Basic amenities were mentioned; however, a few enhancements were noted as desires.
Value for Money
7.74
Guests felt they received good value for the cost with enjoyable stays.
Food and Beverage
8.29
Breakfast was generally well-received, though some minor improvements were suggested.
Overall Experience
7.96
Most guests had a positive overall experience, with some issues noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 04:00

Property Description

Charming Accommodation in the Heart of Hathersage

The Little John Hotel in Hathersage offers a delightful stay in Derbyshire's Peak District. Enchanting Rooms and Cottages provide modern amenities including en suite bathrooms, TVs, and tea/coffee facilities. The hotel's Dog-Friendly Atmosphere welcomes furry friends, while the on-site restaurant caters to all tastes with a diverse menu.

Explore the picturesque surroundings with ease, as the village train station is a short stroll away. Whether you're a hiker, climber, or simply seeking a peaceful retreat, The Little John Hotel is the perfect choice for your stay in the Peak District. Book now for an unforgettable experience in Hathersage.

Important information:

Guests are required to contact the property if they are planning to bring pets.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 2404 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.29
Service: 8.66
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 7.25
Amenities: 7.78
Value for Money: 7.74
Food and Beverage: 8.29
Overall Experience: 7.96
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Cheryl • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

The staff! Maggie, Bobbie and Alfie were lovely, friendly and helpful. My room had everything I needed and was very comfortable and spacious.
Great location, close to stops for the excellent bus service and easy walk to the train station.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Betty • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

This is our first stay at the little John since the new owners have taken over and it was perfect. The staff could'nt done any more to make it a great stay they were really freindly always ready to help, the room was nice and warm, very clean . The breakfast was good and we liked how you could serve yourself. Good luck to the new owners and hope to be back.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
7
Nice hotel
Pros:

Friendly staff.

Cons:

A bit more variety at breakfast would have been good along with some proper coffee.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Lynne • couple • au
9
Wonderful location in the Peaks
Pros:

Great food, perfect location for hiking, friendly helpful staff, excellent facilities, nothing too much trouble.

Cons:

Nil

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Dieter • solo_traveller • gb
8
Friendly hotel with nice ambiance.
Pros:

Friendly staff, good combo of hotel and homely pub/restaurant, spacious room with proper coat hangers and bedside USB ports (shame they didn’t work), cooked breakfast

Cons:

Breakfast great if you like full English but not much else on offer (like fruit, yoghurt, musli, croissants, fresh rolls, sourdough bread etc.). Coffee substandard - only choice was coffee pouches (like teabags) you brew with hot water from an urn.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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beverley • couple • gb
9
Lovely 2 days at little john definatley recommend
Pros:

Comfortable stay, staff friendly, good food and great location.

Cons:

Breakfast was ok and plentiful but eggs very hard every morning, just let it down

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • gb
7
Nice pub, lovely room, tasty sausages!
Pros:

Great, pub-based location right in the centre of Hathersage. Huge, spacious room with a comfy bed and great value for a short stay in the Peak District. The pub had a good, friendly atmosphere too

Cons:

Breakfast was a little chaotic! The food itself was lovely but it was self service and we kept having to ask for stuff that hadn’t been put out - milk, butter etc.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Amelie • couple • gb
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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ernie • couple • ca
7
It was adequate for our purposes.
Pros:

The room was fine and the bathroom was very nice. Little John is centrally located in the village; near a small grocery shop, bakery, and other interesting restaurants and shops.

Cons:

The mattresses in the room died a long time ago and should have been replaced. The bedside cabinet and lamp were dusty - the lower shelf had a thick layer of dust on it.
Breakfast was ok but the music was too loud and not good music.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Marty57 • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • us
10
Very comfortable stay in ideal location close to train station and shops and restaurants.
Pros:

Room super clean. They even helped us get luggage to room! Pub lively. Pool table! Dog friendly.

Cons:

Breakfast was a buffet only but still tasty!

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • couple • gb
9
A place with a great vibe, very relaxed and friendly staff
Pros:

Staff super helpful, lovely room with lots of space . Food was really good. Help yourself breakfast was good value too

Cons:

The room had a fusty smell, the TV couldn’t be used as the remote had been stolen… staff tried to help but couldn’t. I found someone else’s toenails beside my bed.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Stefanie • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Leckeres Frühstück (aber erst ab 8 Uhr), kostenloser Parkplatz vor der Tür (aber kleine Parklücken), recht ruhig trotz Pub unten drunter, bequeme Betten

Cons:

Die Zimmeraufteilung war etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig. Das Bad war mit Fenster zur Straße raus und hatte drei Stufen. Das Schlafzimmer lag davor und hatte nur ein Dachfenster, das man nicht verdunkeln konnte.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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David • extended_group • gb
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Clive • solo_traveller • gb
9
A great place to stay for a visit to The Peak District.
Pros:

The location is great for a visit, it is in the heart of the Peak District. The bar and menu were excellent with a good choice of food dishes.

Cons:

The bathroom needs a few maintenance issues to be addressed. The round toilet seat on a square toilet is visually wrong. The skirtings need replacing around the shower too.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
10
Use to work there
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Russell • extended_group • gb
8
Great location for a short break in the peak district
Pros:

Well equipped and comfortable room. Coffee bags were a welcome change to freeze dried sachets. Good buffet breakfast with fresh fruit and cooked options.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • gb
6
Beautiful rooms but lots of loud people and noisy until 2am
Pros:

Very clean and location good

Cons:

Very noisy

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Niamh • extended_group • gb
8
Overall was good, staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful.
Pros:

The room was great apart from the toilet hadn’t been cleaned.

Cons:

Unfortunately breakfast was hit with power cuts each day, which meant waiting for items, the water boiler didn’t work so we had to use a kettle to make all the drinks. Staff were lovely but not very visible so had to wait till they appeared to repeatedly tell them the power had tripped again. Due to power tripping we couldn’t make toast.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • gb
8
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee