Crewe & Harpur, Derby by Marston's Inns
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About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At Crewe & Harpur, Derby by Marston's Inns, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 15 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at Crewe & Harpur, Derby by Marston's Inns in Derby, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Donington Park Racing Circuit and Elvaston Castle Country Park. This inn is 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from Loughborough University and 16 mi (25.7 km) from University of Nottingham.
What's nearby
Melbourne Parish Church(3 Miles)
Melbourne Hall(3 Miles)
Elvaston Castle Country Park(4.1 Miles)
The Derby Conference Centre(4.5 Miles)
Donington Grand Prix Collection(5.1 Miles)
Calke Abbey(5.1 Miles)
St Mary and St Hardulph Church(5.1 Miles)
Derbion(5.3 Miles)
The Roundhouse(5.3 Miles)
Foremark Reservoir(5.4 Miles)
Derby Theatre(5.5 Miles)
Donington Park Racing Circuit(5.8 Miles)
Derby Museum and Art Gallery(6 Miles)
Royal Derby Hospital(6.5 Miles)
Owl House Spa(6.7 Miles)
East Midlands Airport (EMA)(7 Miles)
Nottingham (NQT)(22 Miles)
Birmingham Airport (BHX)(36.3 Miles)
Manchester Airport (MAN)(60 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Family room
Banquet facilities
Garden
Location
Woodshop Lane, Swarkestone, England, United Kingdom
Melbourne Parish Church (3 Miles)
Melbourne Hall (3 Miles)
Elvaston Castle Country Park (4.1 Miles)
The Derby Conference Centre (4.5 Miles)
Donington Grand Prix Collection (5.1 Miles)
Calke Abbey (5.1 Miles)
Guest reviews
8.7
Fabulous
Based on 510 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
59%
Family
22%
Solo
18%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Crewe & Harpur, Derby by Marston's Inns, travellers often praise friendly staff, comfortable rooms, and a convenient location with ample parking, making it a practical base for Derby and nearby attractions.
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What guests think
At Crewe & Harpur, Derby by Marston's Inns, travellers often praise friendly staff, comfortable rooms, and a convenient location with ample parking, making it a practical base for Derby and nearby attractions.
Several reviews mention drawbacks such as very warm rooms with limited ventilation, single-glazed windows causing traffic noise, and signs of damp or dated fittings in some bathrooms and bedrooms. Dining is generally well liked, though a few report slower service or smaller portions, and housekeeping or restocking can be inconsistent between nights. Overall, it suits travellers seeking a comfortable base with on-site dining, provided minor maintenance issues or traffic noise won’t bother you.
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Facilities
On-site pub and restaurant are popular for food and drinks, and parking is ample and convenient.
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James
4 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly welcome, spacious clean room with a comfortable bed. Food in the bar was okay for a chain pub and the ale well looked after. Will stay here again if in the area
Friendly welcome, spacious clean room with a comfortable bed. Food in the bar was okay for a chain pub and the ale well looked after. Will stay here again if in the area
8
christopher
30 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel is in a good location close to countryside, waterways and elegant bridges. On site there is ample parking. Staff are all friendly and polite, I was told housekeeping is daily and this is not correct. The room was a decent size with inadequate lighting and tasteful decoration including curtains with pelmet and a decorative net. The window is an old style and single glazed, and being on a main road traffic can be heard, so can aircraft noise from the nearby East Midlands Airport. The radiator in the room was quite ineffective and whilst on at times imitated the sound of gravel being thrown. The bathroom too was a good size with ample space around the wash basin. The fan was on constantly and not very effective. Ear plugs are recommended for a restful night.
The hotel is in a good location close to countryside, waterways and elegant bridges. On site there is ample parking. Staff are all friendly and polite, I was told housekeeping is daily and this is not correct. The room was a decent size with inadequate lighting and tasteful decoration including curtains with pelmet and a decorative net. The window is an old style and single glazed, and being on a main road traffic can be heard, so can aircraft noise from the nearby East Midlands Airport. The radiator in the room was quite ineffective and whilst on at times imitated the sound of gravel being thrown. The bathroom too was a good size with ample space around the wash basin. The fan was on constantly and not very effective. Ear plugs are recommended for a restful night.
10
Philip
29 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely spacious room, enjoyed the atmosphere in the pub/ restaurant & breakfast was great. V relaxed time.
Lovely spacious room, enjoyed the atmosphere in the pub/ restaurant & breakfast was great. V relaxed time.
10
Christopher
16 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely big family room with original features - the kids loved the original parts of the old stable still visible on the room! Very warm and toasty, but with in room thermostat. Speedy check in and we were even shown to the room so we could see how the keypad works for getting in after hours. Really friendly staff and very reasonably priced breakfast - only £2.50 for kids! Big car park and so quiet, we didn’t hear anything all night.
Lovely big family room with original features - the kids loved the original parts of the old stable still visible on the room! Very warm and toasty, but with in room thermostat. Speedy check in and we were even shown to the room so we could see how the keypad works for getting in after hours. Really friendly staff and very reasonably priced breakfast - only £2.50 for kids! Big car park and so quiet, we didn’t hear anything all night.
8
Gary
12 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice area convenient for ware we were going. Quiet and good parking Room was big and well equipped . Only down side was bathroom was very cold.
Nice area convenient for ware we were going. Quiet and good parking Room was big and well equipped . Only down side was bathroom was very cold.
10
Sarah
27 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We booked the family room, we were very happy! With two teenagers, it’s sometimes hard to find a room suitable. Our room was huge and both children had their own spaces, worked perfectly for us! Also lovely to have dinner and breakfast next door, food was very good!
We booked the family room, we were very happy! With two teenagers, it’s sometimes hard to find a room suitable. Our room was huge and both children had their own spaces, worked perfectly for us! Also lovely to have dinner and breakfast next door, food was very good!
10
Michael
29 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful restaurant. Lovely Sunday roast. Friendly staff. Lots of board games available. Comfy beds.
Beautiful restaurant. Lovely Sunday roast. Friendly staff. Lots of board games available. Comfy beds.
8
Daniel
26 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It’s a great place for me to stay for work meetings in Derby. Comfortable rooms, beds and pillows. Great food and selection of drinks. Always book this place if it’s available.
It’s a great place for me to stay for work meetings in Derby. Comfortable rooms, beds and pillows. Great food and selection of drinks. Always book this place if it’s available.
10
Mark
8 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Dining Parking Location
Dining Parking Location
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Michael
24 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean room & comfy big bed. The bathroom & bedroom were suitable for disabled users. Only 1 glass in the bathroom, & no biscuits left. Otherwise a handy place to stay for 2 nights. Room was away from restaurant, so nice & quiet. Pleanty of space for parking.
Very clean room & comfy big bed. The bathroom & bedroom were suitable for disabled users. Only 1 glass in the bathroom, & no biscuits left. Otherwise a handy place to stay for 2 nights. Room was away from restaurant, so nice & quiet. Pleanty of space for parking.
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Cleanliness
Many guests find rooms very clean, but several report issues such as dust, damp or mould, stained fixtures, and occasional missed servicing or restocking; some bathrooms and finishes need maintenance.
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Johnathan
14 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was spacious and looked like in the photos. They do have a big problem with damp but this only really affected the asthetics and didnt affect our stay. The room looks freshly decorated.
Room was spacious and looked like in the photos. They do have a big problem with damp but this only really affected the asthetics and didnt affect our stay. The room looks freshly decorated.
10
Thomas
27 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely welcome on arrival / checkout. The room was rather clean although could’ve done with some TLC in the bathroom / storage cupboard. It did get rather warm in the room so a better fan / aircon would be fantastic! Overall lovely place and I’d stay again for sure, the bar sold some lovely gins and the service was excellent. Thanks so much!
Lovely welcome on arrival / checkout. The room was rather clean although could’ve done with some TLC in the bathroom / storage cupboard. It did get rather warm in the room so a better fan / aircon would be fantastic! Overall lovely place and I’d stay again for sure, the bar sold some lovely gins and the service was excellent. Thanks so much!
10
Karl
2 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice place, clean and tidy. Perfect for out 1 night stop-over.
Nice place, clean and tidy. Perfect for out 1 night stop-over.
10
Peter
17 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean comfortable rooms, and very friendly service from all of the staff, especially Adele who just seemed to be everywhere! Both our evening meal and breakfast were good quality with plenty of choice.
Very clean comfortable rooms, and very friendly service from all of the staff, especially Adele who just seemed to be everywhere! Both our evening meal and breakfast were good quality with plenty of choice.
4
Karen
23 Apr 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Pleasant and welcoming gentleman showed us to our room on arrival, room was terrible, bathroom old and tired full of mould and had not been cleaned properly. Room noisy as old windows. Food was nice but terrible attitude from the young man behind the bar, when he had paid our bill after meal we asked if we could add a drink to the bill to take back to the room, this was not a problem but when the barman was asked for the drink he just said no I am busy, the correct answer would of been yes, I will not be long I will just finish serving these people, totally unprofessional and terrible customer service. We would not stay there again.
Pleasant and welcoming gentleman showed us to our room on arrival, room was terrible, bathroom old and tired full of mould and had not been cleaned properly. Room noisy as old windows. Food was nice but terrible attitude from the young man behind the bar, when he had paid our bill after meal we asked if we could add a drink to the bill to take back to the room, this was not a problem but when the barman was asked for the drink he just said no I am busy, the correct answer would of been yes, I will not be long I will just finish serving these people, totally unprofessional and terrible customer service. We would not stay there again.
10
David
16 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly staff, very clean spacious room, great choice of drinks and food, big tv in the room
Very friendly staff, very clean spacious room, great choice of drinks and food, big tv in the room
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Darryl
6 May 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Room 1 has the wall paper coming off the wall in one corner and needs replastering. Bath is stained and shower screen seal needs replacement. Very clean and bed was very comfortable. All staff are very friendly and helpful. The only meal I had was Lukewarm when I received it. I didn’t complain, as I noticed the 3 front of house staff were rushed off their feet, so feel there should have been more front of house staff. Overall I was happy with my stay and have rebooked for next week, although I have found it quite expensive
Room 1 has the wall paper coming off the wall in one corner and needs replastering. Bath is stained and shower screen seal needs replacement. Very clean and bed was very comfortable. All staff are very friendly and helpful. The only meal I had was Lukewarm when I received it. I didn’t complain, as I noticed the 3 front of house staff were rushed off their feet, so feel there should have been more front of house staff. Overall I was happy with my stay and have rebooked for next week, although I have found it quite expensive
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Daniella
9 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
A nice location set in a large scale pub restaurant with nice grounds. The rooms are comfortable but lack ventilation, do get very hot and stuffy in the night, especially if you’re a family in one room, like us. The cleaning was poor sadly. Hairs and bugs in both the bathtub and sink, stains in the toilet and thick dust on most things in the room. Check in was fine except we did not get the family room that we booked specifically. I don’t think I would have booked otherwise but travelling with a baby we couldn’t find an alternative at late notice.
A nice location set in a large scale pub restaurant with nice grounds. The rooms are comfortable but lack ventilation, do get very hot and stuffy in the night, especially if you’re a family in one room, like us. The cleaning was poor sadly. Hairs and bugs in both the bathtub and sink, stains in the toilet and thick dust on most things in the room. Check in was fine except we did not get the family room that we booked specifically. I don’t think I would have booked otherwise but travelling with a baby we couldn’t find an alternative at late notice.
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Sarah
19 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Its a lovely place but after travelling 3 hours to see family before the leave for the US i was a bit sad that the family area was very dirty especially the wooden toy blocks, also tried ordering on the app and stated most food wasnt available but was at the bar, the room in general was ok but very dusty and the bathroom had mould on the walls, also there was only 2 teabags in the room and one towel between the two of us, the reception was quite far from the room and we have accessibility issues and there was no phone to call down to ask.
Its a lovely place but after travelling 3 hours to see family before the leave for the US i was a bit sad that the family area was very dirty especially the wooden toy blocks, also tried ordering on the app and stated most food wasnt available but was at the bar, the room in general was ok but very dusty and the bathroom had mould on the walls, also there was only 2 teabags in the room and one towel between the two of us, the reception was quite far from the room and we have accessibility issues and there was no phone to call down to ask.
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Jared
19 Apr 2023
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Stayed 1 night
At first glance it looked ok. Pub was nice and food was good. However, the room was dirty, damp, badly in need of refurbishment and just not looked after.
At first glance it looked ok. Pub was nice and food was good. However, the room was dirty, damp, badly in need of refurbishment and just not looked after.
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Rooms
Rooms are often spacious and comfortable, with family rooms especially praised; however, some are very warm with limited ventilation, dated or in disrepair, and traffic noise affects rooms with older single-glazed windows.
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Gemma
22 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely spot, rooms dated, paint pealing and mould in the bathroom(room5). Had dinner and the food was good however service was not great. Waitress brought bill and card machine up during dessert! Breakfast not great. Rooms very hot!
Lovely spot, rooms dated, paint pealing and mould in the bathroom(room5). Had dinner and the food was good however service was not great. Waitress brought bill and card machine up during dessert! Breakfast not great. Rooms very hot!
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williamd
1 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice newly refurbed room
Nice newly refurbed room
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christopher
30 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel is in a good location close to countryside, waterways and elegant bridges. On site there is ample parking. Staff are all friendly and polite, I was told housekeeping is daily and this is not correct. The room was a decent size with inadequate lighting and tasteful decoration including curtains with pelmet and a decorative net. The window is an old style and single glazed, and being on a main road traffic can be heard, so can aircraft noise from the nearby East Midlands Airport. The radiator in the room was quite ineffective and whilst on at times imitated the sound of gravel being thrown. The bathroom too was a good size with ample space around the wash basin. The fan was on constantly and not very effective. Ear plugs are recommended for a restful night.
The hotel is in a good location close to countryside, waterways and elegant bridges. On site there is ample parking. Staff are all friendly and polite, I was told housekeeping is daily and this is not correct. The room was a decent size with inadequate lighting and tasteful decoration including curtains with pelmet and a decorative net. The window is an old style and single glazed, and being on a main road traffic can be heard, so can aircraft noise from the nearby East Midlands Airport. The radiator in the room was quite ineffective and whilst on at times imitated the sound of gravel being thrown. The bathroom too was a good size with ample space around the wash basin. The fan was on constantly and not very effective. Ear plugs are recommended for a restful night.
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Craig
13 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Probably the 3 worst nights sleep I’ve ever had. On arrival room 7 was absolutely roasting and remained so for the following 3 days, to compound this, the heated towel rail in the bathroom had been left on. The fan provided did nothing and wasn’t powerful enough to blow a tissue off the bed, even slept with 2 on, having borrowed my mates from next door in room 6 which was amazingly cooler than my room!!! All the 2 fans did was give me a noisy hot room! The window only opens about 4”. Staff could only say that the building is listed so air con can’t be fitted and that a few people had complained about the fans. Upon checking out this morning, Kyle on reception said I should leave a review of my poor stay on Expedia, through whom I booked this trip and then he could issue a refund. I never leave reviews, but this stay really has left me shattered and ruined the trip. Regards Craig Shaw.
Probably the 3 worst nights sleep I’ve ever had. On arrival room 7 was absolutely roasting and remained so for the following 3 days, to compound this, the heated towel rail in the bathroom had been left on. The fan provided did nothing and wasn’t powerful enough to blow a tissue off the bed, even slept with 2 on, having borrowed my mates from next door in room 6 which was amazingly cooler than my room!!! All the 2 fans did was give me a noisy hot room! The window only opens about 4”. Staff could only say that the building is listed so air con can’t be fitted and that a few people had complained about the fans. Upon checking out this morning, Kyle on reception said I should leave a review of my poor stay on Expedia, through whom I booked this trip and then he could issue a refund. I never leave reviews, but this stay really has left me shattered and ruined the trip. Regards Craig Shaw.
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Christopher
16 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely big family room with original features - the kids loved the original parts of the old stable still visible on the room! Very warm and toasty, but with in room thermostat. Speedy check in and we were even shown to the room so we could see how the keypad works for getting in after hours. Really friendly staff and very reasonably priced breakfast - only £2.50 for kids! Big car park and so quiet, we didn’t hear anything all night.
Lovely big family room with original features - the kids loved the original parts of the old stable still visible on the room! Very warm and toasty, but with in room thermostat. Speedy check in and we were even shown to the room so we could see how the keypad works for getting in after hours. Really friendly staff and very reasonably priced breakfast - only £2.50 for kids! Big car park and so quiet, we didn’t hear anything all night.
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Paul
5 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The room we stopped in no.3 should be knocked down and started again it was terrible The ill fitting door opened directly onto the car park both wall lamps were broken and handing of the wall the table lamp was broken. The bed sheets didn’t cover the stained covered bed base. The TV was so small looked like it came from the 80s. This room couldn’t get much more basic or dated if it tryied
The room we stopped in no.3 should be knocked down and started again it was terrible The ill fitting door opened directly onto the car park both wall lamps were broken and handing of the wall the table lamp was broken. The bed sheets didn’t cover the stained covered bed base. The TV was so small looked like it came from the 80s. This room couldn’t get much more basic or dated if it tryied
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Paul
30 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The rooms of the guest house were comfortable and the pub served good food (although the portions seem to have shrunk in recent times) The only general criticism would be the noise from the road outside, traffic is fairly constant through the night and picks early in the morning. Not a problem if you're leaving early but not ideal if you were hoping for a more leisurely start to the day
The rooms of the guest house were comfortable and the pub served good food (although the portions seem to have shrunk in recent times) The only general criticism would be the noise from the road outside, traffic is fairly constant through the night and picks early in the morning. Not a problem if you're leaving early but not ideal if you were hoping for a more leisurely start to the day
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GRAHAM
23 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Convenient location. Very friendly staff and good food. The family room wasn’t great. Single pane windows let in lots of road and customer noise as it faced the car park. Bed was okay, pillows pretty uncomfortable but biggest disappointment was the bathroom. In desperate need of a facelift.
Convenient location. Very friendly staff and good food. The family room wasn’t great. Single pane windows let in lots of road and customer noise as it faced the car park. Bed was okay, pillows pretty uncomfortable but biggest disappointment was the bathroom. In desperate need of a facelift.
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Sarah
27 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We booked the family room, we were very happy! With two teenagers, it’s sometimes hard to find a room suitable. Our room was huge and both children had their own spaces, worked perfectly for us! Also lovely to have dinner and breakfast next door, food was very good!
We booked the family room, we were very happy! With two teenagers, it’s sometimes hard to find a room suitable. Our room was huge and both children had their own spaces, worked perfectly for us! Also lovely to have dinner and breakfast next door, food was very good!
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Daniel
26 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It’s a great place for me to stay for work meetings in Derby. Comfortable rooms, beds and pillows. Great food and selection of drinks. Always book this place if it’s available.
It’s a great place for me to stay for work meetings in Derby. Comfortable rooms, beds and pillows. Great food and selection of drinks. Always book this place if it’s available.
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Service
Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful, with examples of going above and beyond; however, bar and restaurant service can be slow at times and there are occasional lapses in attitude or brief waits at check-in.
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Peter
1 Apr 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Spacious room with huge bed. Had problem with TV but sorted out promptly by the resident expert! Didn't have any meals so no feedback there.
Spacious room with huge bed. Had problem with TV but sorted out promptly by the resident expert! Didn't have any meals so no feedback there.
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Stacey
17 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff, lovely comfortable rooms, great breakfast options - good value for money
Friendly staff, lovely comfortable rooms, great breakfast options - good value for money
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Stuart
29 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great service, and very friendly staff as always here.
Great service, and very friendly staff as always here.
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Peter
17 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean comfortable rooms, and very friendly service from all of the staff, especially Adele who just seemed to be everywhere! Both our evening meal and breakfast were good quality with plenty of choice.
Very clean comfortable rooms, and very friendly service from all of the staff, especially Adele who just seemed to be everywhere! Both our evening meal and breakfast were good quality with plenty of choice.
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Dean
17 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
A fantastic stay! Arrived around 9pm after a long day at Alton towers to a very warm and friendly welcome from Georgia & Jamie. Georgia showed us to our rooms and was very thorough. Breakfast we were looked after by Sammi who was so understanding & helpful with our breakfast needs (me a veggie, my teenager a fussy eater and o/h on the carnivore diet!) when it came to pay the bill, we questioned the price due to a quoted price on our booking which was confirmed on the phone before our trip! Tracey the manager could not have been more helpful and we left it with her to look into for the day. The following morning we came for breakfast, to sammi already making our drinks as we had the morning before. (What a service!) I spoke with Tracey further about the bill questioned and she had resolved things for us with head office. Truly a fantastic stay and a very well cleaned and presented room as I understand thanks to Charlotte. Would highly recommend
A fantastic stay! Arrived around 9pm after a long day at Alton towers to a very warm and friendly welcome from Georgia & Jamie. Georgia showed us to our rooms and was very thorough. Breakfast we were looked after by Sammi who was so understanding & helpful with our breakfast needs (me a veggie, my teenager a fussy eater and o/h on the carnivore diet!) when it came to pay the bill, we questioned the price due to a quoted price on our booking which was confirmed on the phone before our trip! Tracey the manager could not have been more helpful and we left it with her to look into for the day. The following morning we came for breakfast, to sammi already making our drinks as we had the morning before. (What a service!) I spoke with Tracey further about the bill questioned and she had resolved things for us with head office. Truly a fantastic stay and a very well cleaned and presented room as I understand thanks to Charlotte. Would highly recommend
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Nyki
30 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is lovely in a gorgeous location. Our room was lovely, we were in room 2 which appeared to be converted stables with stalls still in place. Room was lovely and clean, bed comfortable too. The only downside was going for an evening meal in the pub. The service was so slow. I had to go looking for someone in the end to order puddings after waiting half hour from being given the menus. It was steak night and while mine was gorgeous, my partner's was very poor in comparison, as we had waited so long for it we didn't want to ask for a replacement. The puddings had to be chased up and the drinks we ordered with pudding never appeared so we cancelled them and asked for the bill, again we had to go looking for staff to do this.
The hotel is lovely in a gorgeous location. Our room was lovely, we were in room 2 which appeared to be converted stables with stalls still in place. Room was lovely and clean, bed comfortable too. The only downside was going for an evening meal in the pub. The service was so slow. I had to go looking for someone in the end to order puddings after waiting half hour from being given the menus. It was steak night and while mine was gorgeous, my partner's was very poor in comparison, as we had waited so long for it we didn't want to ask for a replacement. The puddings had to be chased up and the drinks we ordered with pudding never appeared so we cancelled them and asked for the bill, again we had to go looking for staff to do this.
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Malcolm
2 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Enjoyable one night stay - would recommend. Just had to wait 10 minutes before being attended to upon arrival, but not really a problem. Nice stay
Enjoyable one night stay - would recommend. Just had to wait 10 minutes before being attended to upon arrival, but not really a problem. Nice stay
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Hannah
7 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent service. The bar team were super friendly, and didn’t mind me arriving early and working in the restaurant before check in.
Excellent service. The bar team were super friendly, and didn’t mind me arriving early and working in the restaurant before check in.
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Karen
23 Apr 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Pleasant and welcoming gentleman showed us to our room on arrival, room was terrible, bathroom old and tired full of mould and had not been cleaned properly. Room noisy as old windows. Food was nice but terrible attitude from the young man behind the bar, when he had paid our bill after meal we asked if we could add a drink to the bill to take back to the room, this was not a problem but when the barman was asked for the drink he just said no I am busy, the correct answer would of been yes, I will not be long I will just finish serving these people, totally unprofessional and terrible customer service. We would not stay there again.
Pleasant and welcoming gentleman showed us to our room on arrival, room was terrible, bathroom old and tired full of mould and had not been cleaned properly. Room noisy as old windows. Food was nice but terrible attitude from the young man behind the bar, when he had paid our bill after meal we asked if we could add a drink to the bill to take back to the room, this was not a problem but when the barman was asked for the drink he just said no I am busy, the correct answer would of been yes, I will not be long I will just finish serving these people, totally unprofessional and terrible customer service. We would not stay there again.
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Helen
31 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed last night for my sons birthday following a trip to Alton Towers. They went above and beyond to make the stay pleasant for us and to accommodate our needs. Made a fuss of my son on his birthday which was so kind. Famoly room was quirky and comfortable, we all loved it! Gorgeous meal last night too. Highly recommend!
Stayed last night for my sons birthday following a trip to Alton Towers. They went above and beyond to make the stay pleasant for us and to accommodate our needs. Made a fuss of my son on his birthday which was so kind. Famoly room was quirky and comfortable, we all loved it! Gorgeous meal last night too. Highly recommend!
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Location
Convenient for Derby and trips to Alton Towers, with a scenic riverside and countryside feel and a large car park; some rooms near the road experience traffic noise.
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Marianne
16 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice little pub hotel great for a little stopover
Nice little pub hotel great for a little stopover
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Steven
26 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice room, decent size. Good food in the pub downstairs although service was a little slow. Great location next to the river.
Nice room, decent size. Good food in the pub downstairs although service was a little slow. Great location next to the river.
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christopher
30 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel is in a good location close to countryside, waterways and elegant bridges. On site there is ample parking. Staff are all friendly and polite, I was told housekeeping is daily and this is not correct. The room was a decent size with inadequate lighting and tasteful decoration including curtains with pelmet and a decorative net. The window is an old style and single glazed, and being on a main road traffic can be heard, so can aircraft noise from the nearby East Midlands Airport. The radiator in the room was quite ineffective and whilst on at times imitated the sound of gravel being thrown. The bathroom too was a good size with ample space around the wash basin. The fan was on constantly and not very effective. Ear plugs are recommended for a restful night.
The hotel is in a good location close to countryside, waterways and elegant bridges. On site there is ample parking. Staff are all friendly and polite, I was told housekeeping is daily and this is not correct. The room was a decent size with inadequate lighting and tasteful decoration including curtains with pelmet and a decorative net. The window is an old style and single glazed, and being on a main road traffic can be heard, so can aircraft noise from the nearby East Midlands Airport. The radiator in the room was quite ineffective and whilst on at times imitated the sound of gravel being thrown. The bathroom too was a good size with ample space around the wash basin. The fan was on constantly and not very effective. Ear plugs are recommended for a restful night.
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Julie
19 Dec 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Quiet comfortable room. Good size bathroom with bath but dreadful draught from large hole under basin!! Polite, friendly staff. Useful bus stop outside with direct bus to / from Derby city centre.
Quiet comfortable room. Good size bathroom with bath but dreadful draught from large hole under basin!! Polite, friendly staff. Useful bus stop outside with direct bus to / from Derby city centre.
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Christopher
16 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely big family room with original features - the kids loved the original parts of the old stable still visible on the room! Very warm and toasty, but with in room thermostat. Speedy check in and we were even shown to the room so we could see how the keypad works for getting in after hours. Really friendly staff and very reasonably priced breakfast - only £2.50 for kids! Big car park and so quiet, we didn’t hear anything all night.
Lovely big family room with original features - the kids loved the original parts of the old stable still visible on the room! Very warm and toasty, but with in room thermostat. Speedy check in and we were even shown to the room so we could see how the keypad works for getting in after hours. Really friendly staff and very reasonably priced breakfast - only £2.50 for kids! Big car park and so quiet, we didn’t hear anything all night.
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Paul
30 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The rooms of the guest house were comfortable and the pub served good food (although the portions seem to have shrunk in recent times) The only general criticism would be the noise from the road outside, traffic is fairly constant through the night and picks early in the morning. Not a problem if you're leaving early but not ideal if you were hoping for a more leisurely start to the day
The rooms of the guest house were comfortable and the pub served good food (although the portions seem to have shrunk in recent times) The only general criticism would be the noise from the road outside, traffic is fairly constant through the night and picks early in the morning. Not a problem if you're leaving early but not ideal if you were hoping for a more leisurely start to the day
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Gary
12 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice area convenient for ware we were going. Quiet and good parking Room was big and well equipped . Only down side was bathroom was very cold.
Nice area convenient for ware we were going. Quiet and good parking Room was big and well equipped . Only down side was bathroom was very cold.
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paul
13 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Had a long journey and this was a convenient area to stop overnight No regrets The Crewe and Harpur was ideal !
Had a long journey and this was a convenient area to stop overnight No regrets The Crewe and Harpur was ideal !
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GRAHAM
23 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Convenient location. Very friendly staff and good food. The family room wasn’t great. Single pane windows let in lots of road and customer noise as it faced the car park. Bed was okay, pillows pretty uncomfortable but biggest disappointment was the bathroom. In desperate need of a facelift.
Convenient location. Very friendly staff and good food. The family room wasn’t great. Single pane windows let in lots of road and customer noise as it faced the car park. Bed was okay, pillows pretty uncomfortable but biggest disappointment was the bathroom. In desperate need of a facelift.
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Steven
18 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Best family room ever stayed in. Also perfect for Alton Towers.
Best family room ever stayed in. Also perfect for Alton Towers.
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Dining
Food and breakfast are generally enjoyed, with praise for roasts and a good drinks selection; downsides include slower service at busy times, occasional lukewarm dishes, and comments about reduced portion sizes.
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Gemma
22 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely spot, rooms dated, paint pealing and mould in the bathroom(room5). Had dinner and the food was good however service was not great. Waitress brought bill and card machine up during dessert! Breakfast not great. Rooms very hot!
Lovely spot, rooms dated, paint pealing and mould in the bathroom(room5). Had dinner and the food was good however service was not great. Waitress brought bill and card machine up during dessert! Breakfast not great. Rooms very hot!
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Stacey
17 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff, lovely comfortable rooms, great breakfast options - good value for money
Friendly staff, lovely comfortable rooms, great breakfast options - good value for money
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Peter
17 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean comfortable rooms, and very friendly service from all of the staff, especially Adele who just seemed to be everywhere! Both our evening meal and breakfast were good quality with plenty of choice.
Very clean comfortable rooms, and very friendly service from all of the staff, especially Adele who just seemed to be everywhere! Both our evening meal and breakfast were good quality with plenty of choice.
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Nyki
30 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is lovely in a gorgeous location. Our room was lovely, we were in room 2 which appeared to be converted stables with stalls still in place. Room was lovely and clean, bed comfortable too. The only downside was going for an evening meal in the pub. The service was so slow. I had to go looking for someone in the end to order puddings after waiting half hour from being given the menus. It was steak night and while mine was gorgeous, my partner's was very poor in comparison, as we had waited so long for it we didn't want to ask for a replacement. The puddings had to be chased up and the drinks we ordered with pudding never appeared so we cancelled them and asked for the bill, again we had to go looking for staff to do this.
The hotel is lovely in a gorgeous location. Our room was lovely, we were in room 2 which appeared to be converted stables with stalls still in place. Room was lovely and clean, bed comfortable too. The only downside was going for an evening meal in the pub. The service was so slow. I had to go looking for someone in the end to order puddings after waiting half hour from being given the menus. It was steak night and while mine was gorgeous, my partner's was very poor in comparison, as we had waited so long for it we didn't want to ask for a replacement. The puddings had to be chased up and the drinks we ordered with pudding never appeared so we cancelled them and asked for the bill, again we had to go looking for staff to do this.
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Paul
30 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The rooms of the guest house were comfortable and the pub served good food (although the portions seem to have shrunk in recent times) The only general criticism would be the noise from the road outside, traffic is fairly constant through the night and picks early in the morning. Not a problem if you're leaving early but not ideal if you were hoping for a more leisurely start to the day
The rooms of the guest house were comfortable and the pub served good food (although the portions seem to have shrunk in recent times) The only general criticism would be the noise from the road outside, traffic is fairly constant through the night and picks early in the morning. Not a problem if you're leaving early but not ideal if you were hoping for a more leisurely start to the day
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Sarah
27 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We booked the family room, we were very happy! With two teenagers, it’s sometimes hard to find a room suitable. Our room was huge and both children had their own spaces, worked perfectly for us! Also lovely to have dinner and breakfast next door, food was very good!
We booked the family room, we were very happy! With two teenagers, it’s sometimes hard to find a room suitable. Our room was huge and both children had their own spaces, worked perfectly for us! Also lovely to have dinner and breakfast next door, food was very good!
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Darryl
6 May 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Room 1 has the wall paper coming off the wall in one corner and needs replastering. Bath is stained and shower screen seal needs replacement. Very clean and bed was very comfortable. All staff are very friendly and helpful. The only meal I had was Lukewarm when I received it. I didn’t complain, as I noticed the 3 front of house staff were rushed off their feet, so feel there should have been more front of house staff. Overall I was happy with my stay and have rebooked for next week, although I have found it quite expensive
Room 1 has the wall paper coming off the wall in one corner and needs replastering. Bath is stained and shower screen seal needs replacement. Very clean and bed was very comfortable. All staff are very friendly and helpful. The only meal I had was Lukewarm when I received it. I didn’t complain, as I noticed the 3 front of house staff were rushed off their feet, so feel there should have been more front of house staff. Overall I was happy with my stay and have rebooked for next week, although I have found it quite expensive
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Michael
29 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful restaurant. Lovely Sunday roast. Friendly staff. Lots of board games available. Comfy beds.
Beautiful restaurant. Lovely Sunday roast. Friendly staff. Lots of board games available. Comfy beds.
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Daniel
26 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It’s a great place for me to stay for work meetings in Derby. Comfortable rooms, beds and pillows. Great food and selection of drinks. Always book this place if it’s available.
It’s a great place for me to stay for work meetings in Derby. Comfortable rooms, beds and pillows. Great food and selection of drinks. Always book this place if it’s available.
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Paul
20 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Overall the accommodation is very good, the only criticism I would have is with the food portions. There has been a noticeable reduction in portion size over the past couple of years, which is a real shame as value for money in the restaurant was previously excellent
Overall the accommodation is very good, the only criticism I would have is with the food portions. There has been a noticeable reduction in portion size over the past couple of years, which is a real shame as value for money in the restaurant was previously excellent
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Danuta
20 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Quick check-in, helpful staff, good amenities, nice facilities, very good stay.
Quick check-in, helpful staff, good amenities, nice facilities, very good stay.
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Sarah
23 Jun 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Large room and friendly staff
Large room and friendly staff
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Elizabeth
31 May 2026
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel was lovely and great room for a family of 4. We added on breakfast and it was really nice and freshly made. Was good value.
This hotel was lovely and great room for a family of 4. We added on breakfast and it was really nice and freshly made. Was good value.
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Andrea
25 May 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room, meal last night was lovely. Shower was really powerful. Staff very pleasant
Clean room, meal last night was lovely. Shower was really powerful. Staff very pleasant
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Sam
13 Apr 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Ground floor room, window wouldnt close. No-one at the hotel able to help or fix it, was told it would be passed onto management to speak about the following morning but this didn't happen. Was very much large enough for someone to get through and there was no solution. Room was not clean enough at all either. Dust everywhere, actually looked like room hadnt been occupied for some time. TV/mirror smears to the point of being hard to use.
Ground floor room, window wouldnt close. No-one at the hotel able to help or fix it, was told it would be passed onto management to speak about the following morning but this didn't happen. Was very much large enough for someone to get through and there was no solution. Room was not clean enough at all either. Dust everywhere, actually looked like room hadnt been occupied for some time. TV/mirror smears to the point of being hard to use.
FAQs about Crewe & Harpur, Derby by Marston's Inns
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. Parking is limited.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 9.75 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms. Specific details about bathrooms and pool access features are not provided.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Swarkestone, within a 15-minute drive of Donington Park Racing Circuit and Elvaston Castle Country Park. It is approximately 11.2 km (7 miles) from East Midlands Airport and 16 km (10 miles) from the University of Nottingham.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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- 2026-09-15: 95.96910160064697USD
- 2026-09-16: 103.26818586578369USD
- 2026-09-17: 94.3658145614624USD
- 2026-09-18: 92.1837503112793USD
- 2026-09-19: 113.2131961517334USD
- 2026-09-20: 64.50763491897582USD
- 2026-09-21: 85.71959065093994USD
- 2026-09-22: 95.79495185394288USD
- 2026-09-23: 121.95881141815185USD
- 2026-09-24: 77.7210010635376USD
- 2026-09-25: 131.05254896240234USD
- 2026-09-26: 141.06755054016114USD
- 2026-09-27: 64.02787691116333USD
- 2026-09-28: 87.0263340057373USD
- 2026-09-29: 100.74944746398926USD
- 2026-09-30: 98.63051626281738USD
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- 2026-10-08: 66.24625706329346USD
- 2026-10-09: 95.88518116455079USD
- 2026-10-10: 99.89201648101806USD
- 2026-10-11: 63.087247645568844USD
- 2026-10-12: 77.62105147857666USD
- 2026-10-13: 97.76665235443114USD
- 2026-10-14: 92.50551177215576USD
- 2026-10-15: 75.24225135650634USD
- 2026-10-16: 87.25597881011963USD
- 2026-10-17: 115.65221412658691USD
- 2026-10-18: 63.79798843536377USD
- 2026-10-19: 90.3846489212036USD
- 2026-10-20: 105.14154058227538USD
- 2026-10-21: 88.25572276153564USD
- 2026-10-22: 63.087247645568844USD
- 2026-10-23: 80.69950755615234USD
- 2026-10-24: 103.02779293670655USD
- 2026-10-25: 59.62788883895874USD
- 2026-10-26: 89.702687940979USD
- 2026-10-27: 95.68199464569092USD
- 2026-10-28: 90.10479008331299USD
- 2026-10-29: 63.087247645568844USD
- 2026-10-30: 86.64652558288574USD
- 2026-10-31: 98.19073808898926USD
- 2026-11-01: 63.087247645568844USD
- 2026-11-02: 78.84744529113769USD
- 2026-11-03: 84.10858587341309USD
- 2026-11-04: 92.01349930725098USD
- 2026-11-05: 77.62105147857666USD
There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 9.75 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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