Guest Reviews & Comments
The Dog & Partridge Country Inn near Derby: Derby Hotels
21 Young couple - 29/07/07	50%
Good Points: it was available
Bad Points: the noise from the air conditioning from the hotel behind our room
Further Comments: The people were friendly, the front of the pub looked friendly, and the entrace was cosy and welcoming. The food was okay, and breakfast was fine. The rooms were a bit basic, and the noise from the air con was annoying. The breakfast staff had trouble understanding our order (polish speaking)
22 Family with older children - 28/07/07	50%
23 Family with older children - 28/07/07	50%
24 Family with older children - 28/07/07	50%
Good Points: Good size room, Very helpful staff and a good evening meal.
Bad Points: The room was tired, dated and in need of some investment to bring it up to modern standards.
Further Comments: The hotel is well situated and in a good location. The bar and dining areas were good and the staff were very friendly and helpfull. The evening meal was very good. The downside was the general condition of the room which was in need of updating. The furniture was old and worn. With a little time, attention and money invested into the accomodation would make a big difference. The cooked breakfast was dissappointing, although the choice of cereals, fruitetc was very good. Overall because of the room I would not book again.
25 Family with older children - 28/07/07	50%
Good Points: The accomadation provided good space with good countryside views.
Bad Points: A little tired and run down and not as clean as it perhaps could have been; the countryside views were a little obscured by dirty windows!
Further Comments: At the time of booking we wanted somewhere a bit special that offered an exiting menu that we were prepared to pay a little more for; we thought we had found this, however, whilst the menu was interesting the quality of food did not match expectations or the expensive prices; for example the peppered steak with red peppers and onions came with a thick grain mustard coating topped with mushrooms!This was disappointing as the staff were pleasant and attentive and the place clearly has charm and great potential. I wonder if they rely too heavily on passing trade and do not take account of their developing local reputation and regular repeat business?
26 Family with older children - 27/07/07	100%
27 Family with older children - 27/07/07	70%
28 Family with older children - 27/07/07	70%
Good Points: good breakfast, friendly and helpful staff.
Bad Points: hot water pressure inadequate for showering.
Further Comments: generally fair value for money. No complaints
29 Mature couple - 21/07/07	90%
30 Mature couple - 21/07/07	90%
Further Comments: It was our Golden Wedding anniversary and we had a wonderful time
31 Family with older children - 15/07/07	100%
32 Family with older children - 15/07/07	100%
Good Points: It was clean, beds were comfortable, the view was of countryside, room for the family to sit round table to play games, the food was excellent and good value for money, (we bought an evening meal)
Further Comments: Overall the whole package was exellent, the staff were friendly and the food was exellent with a good variety to choose from, the apartment was in the grounds of the inn, with french windows which looked out over fields. Because the apartment was more like a little bungalow we were able to sit round a large dining table where we played games. This made the visit much more enjoyable for the boys. We had spent the day at Alton Towers and the overnight stay in the Inn just added the finishing touch to a fun packed day. which was a special treat for my newphew and his friend who had just finished their exams. I would definately recommend the hotel to anybody and will most certainly use it again. Thank you to the owner and staff for a most enjoyable stay.
33 Young couple - 12/07/07	70%
Good Points: self contained room (so no direct neighbours) and able to part car right outside
Further Comments: I thought this was somewhat overpriced especially considering the other facilities - ie the bar was not great and neither was the restaurant. The hotel seemed to give over quite alot of space to selling gifts and tourist novelties which could have been used to enhance the atmosphere. we had not realised how isolated the village was, so would do more research if booking online again.
34 Young couple - 12/07/07	70%
Good Points: self contained room (so no direct neighbours) and able to part car right outside
Further Comments: I thought this was somewhat overpriced especially considering the other facilities - ie the bar was not great and neither was the restaurant. The hotel seemed to give over quite alot of space to selling gifts and tourist novelties which could have been used to enhance the atmosphere. we had not realised how isolated the village was, so would do more research if booking online again.
35 Mature couple - 10/07/07	90%
Good Points: The staff were extremely helpful and friendly
Bad Points: The outsdie walk from the room to the dining room was uphill and involved steps which my wife found difficult. We used the car.
Further Comments: The room was comfortable and fulfilled our needs. The food was very varied and well cooked and presented. The staff went out of their way to be helpful and to please.
36 Mature couple - 10/07/07	90%
Good Points: The staff were extremely helpful and friendly
Bad Points: The outsdie walk from the room to the dining room was uphill and involved steps which my wife found difficult. We used the car.
Further Comments: The room was comfortable and fulfilled our needs. The food was very varied and well cooked and presented. The staff went out of their way to be helpful and to please.
37 Mature couple - 01/07/07	90%
38 Family with older children - 27/06/07	70%
39 Family with older children - 27/06/07	70%
Good Points: Independent of hotel building. Separate access to small patio externally.
Bad Points: Poor quality internal furnishings. Dangerous metal frame to bed. mean coffee making facilities - not enough milk and only one spoon between three. No shampoo
Further Comments: Quirky country pub feel with homely feel about it. Lots of levels and small rooms to sit in and enjoy. Interesting Teddy Bear filled reception area. Staff were helpful and always available. Standard of finish in the separate sleeping accommodation annex was OK but decoration needed a serious update (flowery wallpaper and badly worn stained timber finish) Steel frame to bed was dangerous (sharp metal projecting at floor level causing ankle/foot injury) Noisy water services in room from adjacent Laundry building. Direct access to private seating area overlooking fields was good.
40 Family with young children - 20/06/07	80%
Good Points: close to many sights
Bad Points: some rooms are portacabins.
Further Comments: clean and tidy but no Wow factor.
If you are unable to book a room at The Dog & Partridge Country Inn then the nearest UK hotels around the Ashbourne area are: The Beresford Arms Hotel, Ashbourne Review, : Whitworth Park Hotel Review, : East Lodge Country House Hotel Review,