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The Duncombe Arms

Ellastone , The Duncombe Arms Main (Show on Map)

9.3

Excellent

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Summary of reviewsThe Duncombe Arms is a beautiful and peaceful hotel located in rural Staffordshire, offering stunning views of the surrounding English countryside. It is a great base for exploring the Peak District and nearby attractions. The rooms are tastefully decorated with attention to detail and are immaculately clean. Guests rave about the fantastic views and cozy beds. The hotel's breakfast offerings are delicious with quality ingredients and a great choice on the menu. The dinner is a must-try experience with delicious food made from high-quality produce cooked to your liking. The staff is exceptional, welcoming and professional, making your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. The hotel is perfect for those seeking a romantic getaway or a stop along the Limestone Way and river dove. It is also a dog-friendly hotel that offers fantastic facilities, services and amenities for both guests and their furry friends. Overall, The Duncombe Arms is a perfect place for a relaxing break with good food and service.
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Room Types

Junior Suite with Terrace This suite is comprised of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. This suite features air conditioning, a coffee machine, a flat-screen TV and a terrace. The unit offers 2 beds.

Deluxe Double Room The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a coffee machine, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. This double room features a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a terrace. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Guest Reviews

9.3

Excellent

Location

The Duncombe Arms in rural Staffordshire boasts a beautiful, peaceful location with stunning views of the surrounding English countryside. It serves as a great base for exploring the Peak District and accessing nearby attractions like Alton Towers and the potteries. The rooms are wonderful and attention is paid to every detail. The area offers plenty of walks and visits to charming little villages. Though remote, the location is perfect for those seeking a relaxing break or a stop along the Limestone Way and river dove. It is also an easy drive to the National Park and surrounding towns and cities. Guests rave about the fantastic views that accompany the location and frequent mention of its beauty in reviews.

Breakfast

Guests of The Duncombe Arms rave about the hotel's breakfast offerings, describing it as "delicious" and "excellent" with "quality ingredients" and a "great choice" on the menu. The fresh milk for teas and coffees was also a nice touch. The one downside was that on Mondays and Tuesdays breakfast was only continental, which was unfortunate for some guests. However, the hotel caters really well to those with dietary restrictions and offers vegan and gluten-free options. Overall, guests found the food to be "superb," some of the "best" they've ever had and enjoyed the lovely setting and ambience of the restaurant and bar area. Despite a few service hiccups, guests highly recommend Duncombe Arms for its "beautiful" and "tasty" breakfast, along with its "fantastic overnight dinner, bed and breakfast" package.

Dinner

The dinner at The Duncombe Arms is a must try experience according to guest reviews. The restaurant serves delicious food made from high quality produce cooked to your liking. The lamb is a standout and the menu is interesting with an extensive wine list. The atmosphere is cosy with a lovely setting and ambiance in the restaurant and bar area. The pub restaurant that's part of the complex also offers lovely food. Some guests had issues with long waiting times during their meal and thought the a la carte food was overpriced, but overall the food and service are excellent. Breakfast is also fantastic and vegetarians may want to note that some felt the veggie options were expensive and small in portion size. Overall, The Duncombe Arms is perfect for those seeking a wonderful time with good food and service.

Rooms

If you're looking for a beautiful and tastefully appointed hotel in the countryside, The Duncombe Arms is a fantastic choice. The ground floor rooms offer direct access to the patio and garden with lovely open countryside views. All the rooms are very comfortable, stylish and beautifully decorated with attention to detail that is top class. The rooms are immaculately clean and stunning with many little extras that make the stay special, such as bathrobes and slippers, lovely bathroom products and fresh coffee and tea in the room. The rooms are also well-appointed, including air conditioning and automatic night-time lights. The beds are extremely cozy and the fluffy towels and robes add to the luxurious experience. Each room has its own entrance to a great outdoor seating area with a view of the green area. The hotel is a lovely, cozy, yet adequately spacious bijou hotel with beautifully furnished accommodation and great atmosphere. The food at the restaurant is also amazing with a vegan menu available and the staff are very welcoming and friendly. The accommodation is amazing, every little detail is so well thought out even down to the milk fridge in the communal area and umbrella at the door. It's a perfect place to stay for those who love a mix of rustic paradise and luxury comfort.

Beds

If you're looking for a cozy night's sleep, The Duncombe Arms is the place to be. Guests can curl up in the large, sumptuous and extremely comfortable beds provided. Some even referred to them as 'awesome.' The rooms come with all the comforts you need for a warm and lovely stay. Even though the quality of the mattress didn't meet everyone's high standard of comfort, the majority still found the beds to be very comfortable, if not 'extremely' so! Though some guests noticed the pillows were a little flat, overall the beds were very large and comfortable. The fluffy towels and robes provided will also make you feel pampered. So, if you're looking for a 'comfy' bed, the Duncombe Arms delivers!

Cleanliness

If cleanliness is high on your priorities for choosing a hotel, then The Duncombe Arms should definitely be on your list. Guests have praised it for being 'immaculately clean', 'clean' and 'extremely clean' with 'nothing to complain about whatsoever'. Rooms are described as not only clean, but also 'beautiful', 'lovely', 'superb' and 'very comfortable' with 'brilliant attention to details' and 'beautifully presented' decor. The high levels of cleanliness extend to the breakfast served, which is described as 'delicious'. Overall, guests seem to love the 'style, cleanliness and location' of this 'lovely well-presented bijou hotel', which offers a great option for anyone who wants a spotlessly clean place to stay.

Staff

The Duncombe Arms does not disappoint when it comes to their exceptional staff. From the moment you arrive, you will be greeted by attentive, friendly and professional individuals who take pride in their work. The welcoming and competent staff will look after you very well, making your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. They are always willing to assist and offer their help with a refreshingly genuine and positive attitude. You can expect impeccable service throughout your stay with a team of charming and friendly staff who are super attentive and knowledgeable. The Epic team, including the concierge and professional staff, ensures that everything is done properly to make your stay exceptional. The management is lovely and goes above and beyond to make sure that every little detail is taken care of, making your stay extra special. Although there were a few instances where guests found the staff not so friendly, these were far and few between. Overall, the staff at The Duncombe Arms is undoubtedly one of the highlights of your stay, making you feel right at home.

Romantic

The Duncombe Arms has received high accolades from guests who have recently stayed at this beautiful country inn. The property is perfect for those seeking a romantic getaway with its stunning views and lovely rooms. Guests were impressed with the exceptional service and attention to detail, noting that towels were even shaped into swans for a more romantic ambiance. Those looking to celebrate a special moment or milestone found this property to be the perfect setting. One guest couldn't rate the property highly enough, noting that it was worth every penny. The breakfast brought to their room and the garden chair and table were also highlights of their stay. Overall, The Duncombe Arms offers a truly romantic experience that guests won't soon forget.

Dog Friendly

The Duncombe Arms is a beautiful and tastefully appointed dog friendly pub that offers fantastic facilities, services and amenities for both guests and their furry friends. The guests who brought their dogs really enjoyed their stay and appreciated being able to explore the nearby walks with their pets. They were instantly relaxed and felt totally rejuvenated by the end of their stay. In fact, they loved the pet-friendly atmosphere so much that they plan on returning again soon. The hotel even offers a fantastic dog holiday experience that guests rave about. The only complaint guests had was the lack of bins in the car park for dog poo after their walk. Overall, The Duncombe Arms is a perfect place for a getaway with both you and your furry companions.

No, The Duncombe Arms doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at The Duncombe Arms.

Yes, The Duncombe Arms welcomes dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at The Duncombe Arms.

No, The Duncombe Arms doesn't have a gym.

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