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Dovecliff Hall Hotel
Dovecliff Road Stretton, Burton upon Trent DE13 0DJ England
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Dovecliff Hall Country House Hotel is under new ownership. Dating back to 1790, this elegant Georgian House has been restored to provide a subtle blend of history with modern comfortable hospitality. Set in 7 acres of beautiful gardens and adjacent to the River Dove, Dovecliff Hall offers peace and tranquility . Our guest rooms all have new super king beds ( 3 can be twins) and have views of either the gardens or the River Dove. With emphasis on comfort, elegance and functionality, all rooms have en-suite bathrooms, flat screen TVs, free WIFI access and tea & coffee making facilities. Classic English cuisine with a modern French twist can be enjoyed in our beautiful Orangery Restaurant. Just 10 miles from Lichfield and 13 miles from Derby, we are ideally situated if you are looking to visit Chatsworth House, Lichfield Cathedral, The Peak District, Calke Abbey, Shugborough Hall, Alton Towers or Donnington Park. We look forward to offering you a very warm welcome.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Bar / lounge
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Taxi service
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Baggage storage
Parking
Wifi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast in the room
Kids' meals
Special diet menus
Meeting rooms
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Sun terrace
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
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Desk
Housekeeping
Room service
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
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Family rooms
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Business
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Languages Spoken
English
Location
Dovecliff Road Stretton, Burton upon Trent DE13 0DJ England
Getting there
Birmingham Intl Airport
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Dovecliff Hall Hotel is celebrated by many for its exceptional value and the much-applauded full English breakfast. Guests frequently commend the establishment for its spotless, spacious rooms and the cordial atmosphere fostered by festive decor and live music. While the service is generally hailed as friendly and professional, there are occasional inconsistencies noted at breakfast.
The amenities, including rooms with scenic views and high-quality food, receive high marks, although some guests suggest the rooms could benefit from modernization. The hotel's serene location in Burton, complete with ample parking, is often appreciated by travelers.
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What an amazing day !
A perfect setting -Dovecliff is a beautiful building.A perfect room - we were in the drawing room where the sun shone through the beautiful Georgian windows .
We were celebrating mums 80th birthday and from the moment she entered the building to the beautiful music being played on the grand piano she felt very special.There were 26 of us including young children and we all felt very welcome and the service could not be faulted.There were crisp white linen cloths, sparkling clean glasses, the room was heated and there was wonderful attention to detail from start to finish.The food was well presented and everyone enjoyed their various meals.We would not hesitate to book this venue again.
A perfect setting -Dovecliff is a beautiful building.A perfect room - we were in the drawing room where the sun shone through the beautiful Georgian windows .
We were celebrating mums 80th birthday and from the moment she entered the building to the beautiful music being played on the grand piano she felt very special.There were 26 of us including young children and we all felt very welcome and the service could not be faulted.There were crisp white linen cloths, sparkling clean glasses, the room was heated and there was wonderful attention to detail from start to finish.The food was well presented and everyone enjoyed their various meals.We would not hesitate to book this venue again.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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A friend and I stayed here last night and had a superb time! We received a very warm and friendly welcome from the ladies on reception which continued from all members of stay throughout the stay. Our room was large, airy, absolutely spotless and had patio doors onto a stunning riverside view. We ate in the restaurant in the evening and both the service and the food were faultless - massive credit to the chef and his team (I was most upset I couldn't squeeze in a pud). We wouldn't hesitate to recommend it, either for a stay and/ or a restaurant visit.
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Date of stay: March 2022
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We are so pleased we found this gem of a country hotel [booked so we could visit the National Memorial Arboretum]. The large bedroom was clean and comfortable with views over the wonderful garden - our only issue was the heat as the sun poured in through the large window - and the bottled water was appreciated. The young staff were friendly, helpful and hardworking; pre-ordered breakfast was fine and dinner even better.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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A most lovely house with beautiful gardens perfectly located for our family occasion where a group of 10 of us (aged between 8 and 70+ plus a dog - pre-arranged and permitted in one of the bedrooms) gathered for a birthday celebration. The bedrooms were of high quality being large, well equipped, nicely decorated with comfortable beds. We enjoyed afternoon tea as a group on our own in the good sized and cosy Library and a very nice evening meal in the pleasant and warm Conservatory room, where we also enjoyed a diverse range of cooked breakfasts in the morning with pleasing views over the grounds. The whole team at Dovecliff Hotel made it a particularly memorable occasion, with their friendly and personal touch looking after our every need and request. This really made the difference in giving us the quality experience we shall remember.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Responded 3 Mar 2020
Thank you very much for your lovely words, it was a pleasure to have you all here. We hope to see you again soon.
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We stayed for three nights over Christmas, along with one of our daughters. Our younger daughter joined us on Christmas Day for an excellent, immaculately presented lunch beautifully cooked and served in very pleasant surroundings, enhanced by tasteful Festive decorations. Guests were wonderfully entertained by an extremely accomplished pianist in the bar area. This was our first Christmas away from home and we’ll definitely be repeating the experience. The hotel was warm and welcoming and the staff are friendly and well trained. There isn’t a lift, but help with luggage is available. We had an issue with hot water in our shower…a thermostat problem, I think. While inconvenient it didn’t detract from our enjoyment and our final bill reflected this hiccup. Thank you to all at the hotel who’s hard work was greatly appreciated. We wish you a Happy, healthy 2022.
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Date of stay: December 2021
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A group of seven of us were booked in for two nights and our first impressions of this elegant Georgian house were good. Our en suite room was a good size but it was immediately noticeable that a) there were no tissues in the room or bathroom and b) no telephone. The first issue was solved by going down to reception however, the second could not be and we were concerned that should someone (especially if staying on their own) feel unwell and need to contact reception, there was no way of doing so.
None of us had a good night's sleep partly because the room was extremely warm despite having all three windows open and the heating off ( unseasonable weather) and secondly, because the super king size bed was too hard for our liking. In addition, there was a constant 'hum' from a machine which we could not find to stop it.
Breakfast was served in the delightful orangery however, sitting seven around a table really meant for six was cramped and very restricting but we were given no other options. There was only one server on duty and he was exceedingly dilatory. Not once did he ask if we needed anything ( other than taking our order) and, he failed to notice the jug of orange was soon emptied (so had to be asked to refill it on three occasions), that we quickly ran out of butter and milk and, we were given a basket of toast which contained a mere four half slices so we had to repeatedly ask for more. The 'piece de resistance' came when one of our group asked for porridge followed by a plate of scrambled egg and smoked salmon and they were both brought at the same time!! The young and very inexperienced server failed to acknowledge that the scrambled egg would be cold by the time our friend had finished her very hot bowl of porridge, so he had to be asked to return it to the kitchen to keep it warm. We were very surprised that this issue even occurred unless the chef was very inexperienced too or had not been properly informed ??
On our second morning we had a deadline to meet so we had already decided to have breakfast half an hour earlier than the day before but we still ended up having to rush the eating process rather than enjoy it at our leisure; this again was caused by the lethargic attitude of the server and possibly his lack of communication with the chef? We were further delayed when we came to check out at reception as the system seemed to take forever due to an apparently slow internet connection.
It is our understanding that the hotel is now under new management so it is inevitable that there will be a few glitches however, this was not our greatest hotel experience.There seemed to be a distinct lack of staff professionalism; they all had a smiley face and pleasant manner but lacked efficiency and competence. It's the little things like no tissues in the room that 'niggle' guests and we would seriously suggest you install telephones in all rooms as they could literally be a life saver in a time of need.
We have highlighted several areas where there is room for improvement however, with a few tweaks, we believe you will have a delightful building which offers a first class service to its guests every time.
None of us had a good night's sleep partly because the room was extremely warm despite having all three windows open and the heating off ( unseasonable weather) and secondly, because the super king size bed was too hard for our liking. In addition, there was a constant 'hum' from a machine which we could not find to stop it.
Breakfast was served in the delightful orangery however, sitting seven around a table really meant for six was cramped and very restricting but we were given no other options. There was only one server on duty and he was exceedingly dilatory. Not once did he ask if we needed anything ( other than taking our order) and, he failed to notice the jug of orange was soon emptied (so had to be asked to refill it on three occasions), that we quickly ran out of butter and milk and, we were given a basket of toast which contained a mere four half slices so we had to repeatedly ask for more. The 'piece de resistance' came when one of our group asked for porridge followed by a plate of scrambled egg and smoked salmon and they were both brought at the same time!! The young and very inexperienced server failed to acknowledge that the scrambled egg would be cold by the time our friend had finished her very hot bowl of porridge, so he had to be asked to return it to the kitchen to keep it warm. We were very surprised that this issue even occurred unless the chef was very inexperienced too or had not been properly informed ??
On our second morning we had a deadline to meet so we had already decided to have breakfast half an hour earlier than the day before but we still ended up having to rush the eating process rather than enjoy it at our leisure; this again was caused by the lethargic attitude of the server and possibly his lack of communication with the chef? We were further delayed when we came to check out at reception as the system seemed to take forever due to an apparently slow internet connection.
It is our understanding that the hotel is now under new management so it is inevitable that there will be a few glitches however, this was not our greatest hotel experience.There seemed to be a distinct lack of staff professionalism; they all had a smiley face and pleasant manner but lacked efficiency and competence. It's the little things like no tissues in the room that 'niggle' guests and we would seriously suggest you install telephones in all rooms as they could literally be a life saver in a time of need.
We have highlighted several areas where there is room for improvement however, with a few tweaks, we believe you will have a delightful building which offers a first class service to its guests every time.
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Date of stay: September 2021
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We recently had our much delayed and re-arranged wedding at this beautiful venue which was spectacular from the interior to the exterior. It was so surreal - the whole experience was beyond our expectations.
We booked a number of rooms for the night before for the groom and some guests.
There was a music tribute night on the Friday night and the staff accommodated us by providing us with exclusive use of the library room for our privacy, including dining and the remaining evening.
On the day of our wedding, staff ensured a perfectly smooth event. We had exclusive use of the whole hotel and grounds, enabling guests to arrive earlier and relax in a beautiful environment. The grounds are well-maintained in addition to the immaculate high standard of the rooms. The bridal suite exceeded our expectations with an amazing view of the grounds.
Our gratitude to Luke, Ruth and the team and in particular to the chef who mastered the perfection of gluten free pastry. The guests have commented on how spectacular the food was in addition to the venue.
We thank you for making our day sooooo amazing and look forward to visiting you all again.
We booked a number of rooms for the night before for the groom and some guests.
There was a music tribute night on the Friday night and the staff accommodated us by providing us with exclusive use of the library room for our privacy, including dining and the remaining evening.
On the day of our wedding, staff ensured a perfectly smooth event. We had exclusive use of the whole hotel and grounds, enabling guests to arrive earlier and relax in a beautiful environment. The grounds are well-maintained in addition to the immaculate high standard of the rooms. The bridal suite exceeded our expectations with an amazing view of the grounds.
Our gratitude to Luke, Ruth and the team and in particular to the chef who mastered the perfection of gluten free pastry. The guests have commented on how spectacular the food was in addition to the venue.
We thank you for making our day sooooo amazing and look forward to visiting you all again.
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Had a three night break for relaxation. Superior double room was spacious and comfortable, nicely decorated. Very comfortable king-size bed and large tv. Some plumbing noise from adjacent room. Nice view over countryside.
Good choice of food on dinner menu, good quality, reasonably priced food (don't opt for meal package as you may not want three courses every time!) Fairly good selection for pre-order breakfast. Service was very good, bit too eager to seat you in the dining room if you are trying to enjoy pre-dinner drink in the bar!
Staff are all friendly and helpful.
The grounds are lovely and well kept. I think it would be a great wedding venue.
Good choice of food on dinner menu, good quality, reasonably priced food (don't opt for meal package as you may not want three courses every time!) Fairly good selection for pre-order breakfast. Service was very good, bit too eager to seat you in the dining room if you are trying to enjoy pre-dinner drink in the bar!
Staff are all friendly and helpful.
The grounds are lovely and well kept. I think it would be a great wedding venue.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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We stayed for one evening before travelling on to my parents. We arrived and were immediately made welcome, I couldn't remember my car registration so they kindly found it on the cctv, which was welcome as it was raining badly. We had drinks in the bar prior to dinner, the staff were so attentive, extremely friendly and couldn't do enough for us. Dinner was well presented and tasty, so was breakfast, again with very lovely staff. We booked a room which allowed dogs but ended up not taking the dog, the room was nice and clean, we may have booked an upgraded room if we had realised we weren't taking the dog but there was nothing wrong with the room we had.
Beautiful gardens, ample car parking, all in all a very pleasant stay, would definitely stay there again.
Beautiful gardens, ample car parking, all in all a very pleasant stay, would definitely stay there again.
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Date of stay: June 2021
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We have stayed here before, but due to ruined plans (Covid) decided to come back. Not disappointed. A "cosy" room, but warm, clean, well appointed and a nice roomy bathroom. Our last minute booking gave no room for plans, so we ate in the restaurant - it was lovely. Dinner was delicious and excellent value and the teenagers who waited table were attentive but not clingy. There may be cheaper B&B's but this is a private quiet hotel that is good value, in a convenient location with lovely grounds if the sun is shining. I will book again.
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Rebekah Gabrielle asked a question Sept 2017
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom8 contributions1 helpful voteDo you have a pianist?
I didn't see one when I was there
yorkshirepudding64 asked a question Jan 2016
Heckmondwike, United Kingdom86 contributions36 helpful votesAttending a wedding here in February and booked overnight, what time can we have our rooms please/
Carolyne Wahlen asked a question Oct 2015
Goring-on Thames, United Kingdom45 contributions39 helpful votesHi, can I bring my dog, a miniature schnauzer who doesn't shed and who doesn't chew stuff?
Carolyne
Hello, thank you for your question. Yes we do allow dogs in 4 of our ground floor rooms. There is a £20 dog charge and also a £50 damage deposit which is refunded after departure.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require anything further.
"We encountered no problems at all - there is no lift but we were offered help with taking luggage up the beautiful staircase."Read full review
"Ample parking close to the hotel with some Disabled parking places near the front door."Read full review
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PRICE RANGE
£143 - £191 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United KingdomEnglandStaffordshireBurton upon Trent
NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dovecliff Hall Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Dovecliff Hall Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Escape Time - Burton upon Trent (2.7 miles), Claymills Victorian Pumping Station (1.0 miles), and Mercia Marina (2.9 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Dovecliff Hall Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at Dovecliff Hall Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Dovecliff Hall Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Aangan, The Swan at Milton, and Veneziaa.
Are any cleaning services offered at Dovecliff Hall Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Dovecliff Hall Hotel?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Dovecliff Hall Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Are there any historical sites close to Dovecliff Hall Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Claymills Victorian Pumping Station (1.0 miles), Tutbury Castle (3.1 miles), and Priory Church of Saint Mary the Virgin (3.1 miles).
Does Dovecliff Hall Hotel have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the park view available here.
Is Dovecliff Hall Hotel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.