Stanshope Hall

–Excellent location – show map
+10 photos
Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Stanshope Hall in Alstonfield offers a 4-star country house experience with a beautiful garden, bar, and free WiFi in public areas. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy family rooms, free on-site private parking, electric vehicle charging, full-day security, and express check-in and check-out services. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, buffet, à la carte, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Local specialties, warm dishes, fresh pastries, fruits, and juice are served. Prime Location: Located 11 mi from Alton Towers, 15 mi from Buxton Opera House, 18 mi from Chatsworth House, and 24 mi from Trentham Gardens. East Midlands Airport is 35 mi away. Highly rated for its breakfast, convenient location, and room comfort.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Lucy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I felt really welcome from the moment I arrived and was offered tea and biscuits in front of the open fire in the lounge. The host was really friendly and helpful. Lovely room and excellent breakfast.”
Dennis
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I love this place. A delightful period property many interesting features, antiques and objet d'art, immaculate lawns and charming staff. The home-made flapjacks, shortbread and preserves are to die for. Luxury at an amazing price.”
Lynsey
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“An stunning period property surrounded by idyllic countryside! I loved the tea and homemade biscuits on arrival, a very welcome treat after the drive. Rooms are well appointed and very comfortable. Breakfast was the best I've had.”
Mary
Canada Canada
“Breakfast was excellent in a beautiful dining room.”
Patricia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“On arrival our host offered to prepare tea coffee etc. for myself and friend. An added bonus was home made cake (2 pieces each) which, we thought was a lovely gesture and which we thoroughly enjoyed. What a great welcome!”
Robert
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were welcoming helpful and friendly, the accommodation was very comfortable and the breakfast was varied and plentiful.”
Tianta
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very beautiful place and the staff very welcoming and accommodating. Lovely bfast and so spacious especially the shower and locally made shampoo and body wash 😁😁”
Jakub
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Rooms were really nice, great design, great surroundings, friendly staff”
Jez
United States United States
“Tanks a million for Sister Sue’s superlative welcome and Naomi’s evensong tea und treats. High on a hill betwixt the Dove & Manifold rivers, belle rambles abound. The breakfast is wondrous, as are the ladies that chef it! ;-) Fine fare and fun...”
Allan
United States United States
“The best stay of almost three weeks of travel. Great location, food and hospitality. Extraordinary building, grounds and breakfasts plus a room with a large bathtub to kill for. Good walking trails just out the front door. Perfect in every detail.”

Host Info

9.9
Host Review Score
Please note that check-in is available on Saturdays and Sundays from 2pm, and earlier check-in can sometimes be arranged.
Languages spoken: German,English,French,Italian,Russian

Area info

Amenities of Stanshope Hall

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
£10 per child, per night
2 years old
Crib upon request
£10 per child, per night
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night
3 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night
16+ years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that, owing to Stanshope's remote rural location, there is no public transport available in the hamlet. The nearest bus station is 7 miles away in Ashbourne, and the nearest major rail station is 22 miles away in Derby.

Breakfast is served from 08:30 until 09:30.

Please note that the WiFi is only available in the drawing room.

Early check-in from 13:00 is available on Saturdays and Sundays.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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