This is the second time my partner and I have stayed and once again it was just perfect. We stayed in a room overlooking the front of the house... read more which was huge with a claw foot bath in the en-suite. We both agree the bed is the most comfortable we have ever slept on. The room itself has a lovely peaceful vibe, the cooked breakfast is phenomenal with excellent high quality ingredients and good sized portions. We loved the choice of home made jams and lemon curd with the generous amount of toast we received. The hall itself is just beautiful with a huge stone staircase. The parking is onsite and the service is second to none. A real treat if you are looking to stay in the area and want a peaceful stay. More

  An excellent two-night break at this superb isolated B&B in the Staffordshire Moorlands. We had a warm and informative welcome from our hostess (Professor) Naomi whch continued during our... read more stay, including the friendly staff. Breakfast was superb, with fish choices in addition to the cooked options. The Hall dates back at least to the civil war, and a settlement was mentioned in the Domesday book. Our room overlooked lush farmland with grazing sheep, suckling lambs and dry-stone walls behind which we glimpsed Postman Pat's van on its round up the dale - yes, really!

The area is superb for walking, and as challenging as you want. The nearby entrance to Halldale is stunning - apart from the walls it must be just as the glaciers left it millenia ago. This descends to the river Dove with further spectacular scenery leading to the stepping stones at Ilam. We love our usual rural walking but this scenery made us feel like Townies!

Overall a top high-end stay. Utter class without a hint of stuffiness. Deservedly five out of five.

  Stayed for three nights and lucked out with the weather. We were greeted warmly with a tray of tea and coffee and home made cakes which was nice. Our room... read more was large enough with plenty of teas and coffees, and a fridge with fresh milk and sparkling water on the landing. The toilet door didn't latch which was a little off putting but plenty of hot water in the bathroom was great after a day out walking.
The breakfasts were deliciously tasty and definitely filled us up for the day - in fact I could barely find room for more food by the time the evening came around! Hot, freshly cooked full English, with toast and home made granola while there was also cereal and fruit. Excellent. Oh - and a teapot of fresh, hot tea. THANK YOU.
All in all a lovely place to stay as a central base to explore the lovely area, with a welcome hostess in Naomi. More

  What an awesome weekend end we got there late on the first night and we were welcomed with tea and home made flapjack in front of an open fire. We... read more then went up to the room which was love loads of character and warm with a lovely modern ensuite with a fantastic shower and a massive bath. The breakfast in the morning was delicious which consisted of mixed fruits yogurts porridge and cearals and then came the full English which was that filling we didn't have afternoon tea. We were given a list of restaurants near by as being in the peak district it was prity isolated and we chose the bowling green in Ashbourne which was amazing with 15olz steaks and starters to match the service was top notch. The area round Stanshope is breathtaking with priceless scenery so loads of paths for walkers to have an adventure, even in the snow this weekend it was so beautiful. I have to thank Naomi and the team for making a weekend we will never forget because it was faultless. Thank you for a wonderful time.

  We had a lovely warm welcome on arrival and the staff were really helpful, lots of good advice on walks/restaurants etc. The rooms were clean and tidy and plenty of... read more amenities. There was a large selection of teas, coffees and refreshments and we had access to fresh milk in a fridge on the landing. The breakfast was very nice and lots of choice.
Overall, a very pleasant experience and I would highly recommend Stanshope Hall.

  The hall is fantastic, great location for many walks and incredibly peaceful area. Staff were extremely nice and helpful. Breakfast was a treat. Our room was spacious with separate toilet... read more and bathroom. Also we had use of a fridge. We had a lovely weekend.