Alfreton Hall Tea Room's in Amber Valley

My wedding reception was dire. I paid thousands to be spoken to awfully. Please if you book this place, just book the building, do not use anything they supply. It was all terrible and has been nothing but stress. Joshua Holmes is not a manager he is simply a salesman and does not take complaints seriously or do what he said he is going to do. I just can't even, anymore, it's exhausting. Utterly disappointed Demi Florence.

A very disappointing Christmas afternoon tea. We were shocked as to how standards have slipped since our last visit. Upon arrival we weren’t shown to our table but the greeter merely pointed to our table from the other side of the room and said “that’s your table over there!” The room was freezing cold so we kept our coats on throughout the stay. One of the other guests commented that her hands were so cold her fingers were numb. When the soup arrived it was cold. There was no bread roll or butter which we had to ask for. When the bread rolls were brought out instead of us being offered one, the server picked them up in his bare hand, leaned across each of us to put them on our plates. We were quite shocked at this especially with the Covid situation. The butter eventually turned up after we had finished our soup! When we complained about the service we were given the excuse that our server was ‘new.’ We would have expected even new staff to have basic hospitality training. An overall very disappointing experience. Staff need good hospitality training and to learn good manners. We shall never return! Please do not waste your money by going to Alfreton Hall, choose another venue!

We had our wedding at Alfreton Hall in September 2020. We had our date booked in for over a year, so before coronavirus hit the world. Throughout everything, Josh and Alex supported us at every point with nothing being too much trouble. When our church cancelled on us for our ceremony, they picked up the pieces and gave us all the information we needed in order to have a civil ceremony at Alfreton Hall. Our day was so perfect - AMAZING food, great communication and everything exactly the way we planned it (once we amended things a few times due to covid!). Now just hoping we can go back for a large reception party next year to celebrate with the guests we couldn't have with us on the day. Thank you so much for making our wedding day so memorable!

I received a wowcher coupon as a hanukkah present. I invited a corporate guest along so we could sample the sandwiches & patisserie available. I was pleasantly surprised, I had the egg, my guest chose grated cheese (no butter) we both had the scone with red jam ( no butter) delicious, all washed down with a lovely cuppa (tea with boiled water, milk & optional sugar) cant wait for next coupon.

Very good building but this event was poorly organized, there was no seating plan so it became a bit of a free for all, don't think we will bother next year, there are better events to be sampled.

We got married at Alfreton Hall at the weekend. Everything was perfect. The staff were friendly and attentive. The Hall was spectacular- the Christmas decorations made it really quite special. A beautiful venue for a wedding. The food was great and plentiful. The firework display was superb. Feedback from all the guests that we spoke to was nothing but superb. The master bedroom has to be seen to be believed - fantastic. All the other rooms were great too! Thank you so much for making our special day absolutely perfect.

If you're looking for a venue for a wedding in Derbyshire then why not check this place out.It's a beautiful venue in an excellent location.well suitable for wheelchairs & pushchairs etc.The staff were really friendly & attentive etc.The food choice was excellent & very tasty .I would reccomend this place to anyone looking for a wedding venue or somewhere for special occasion etc

Have visited Alfreton hall on several occasions for afternoon tea usually via a groupon offer which is excellent value. Had booked a specific date, as my friend had flown down from Scotland, confirmed the date both in an e mail and via phone, and they had made special arrangements to allow us to have our afternoon tea on the date but in the bar area as a wedding fair was being held, unfortunately upon arrival, we found some “opportunists” had taken our place and were eating our afternoon tea package! Someone had told the staff when asked “have you booked?” ...yes ... and they were lead to MY table! As this was being specifically laid on for myself and my friend, the Hall had only catered for one afternoon tea, and the “opportunists” had taken it! The day was saved by a wonderful young man called Josh whom I believe was the events manager? To make amends he paid out of his own pocket for us to have a lunch at a bistro within walking distance of the Hall. Although not as luxurious a setting as Alfreton Hall, it was very nice indeed! The really lovely touch was that as we had been let down, he also sent us home with a bottle of Prosecco! Customer care at its very best! Really.lovely place to visit, and full recommend Josh and his staff are amazing thank you! You made our day with your kindness x

Booked afternoon tea, had to re check booking as the first time they didnt ask for a name or phone number and we wanted to know they could provide options for someone who was Gluten free. They said they could provide Gluten free but it was revealed they obviously couldnt when we received the afternoon teas. The gluten free option consisted of cheesecake and a couple of bought in cakes, nothing was home made, there was no scone for the gluten free person...... the staple of afternoon tea....how long does it take to knock up a batch of gluten free scones. The sandwiches consisted of two approx 2" triangles one ham one cheese and a split bread roll with very runny egg mayonaise on it, no salad or garnish to make it at least cover the micro small bottom of the cake stand, there was a scone provided on the non gluten free option and it seemed home made and there was lashings of cream and jam and it was very nice, the other cakes consisted of a difficult to describe moose type thing that had been cut so thin it just dissolved into nothing, a massive dry piece of victoria sponge....shop bought with nasty cheap butter cream and a quite nice home made but miniscule chocolate eclair. We had to ask for tea and coffee to be provided. The staff clearly had no clue what to provide for afternoon tea but were attentive and helpful and pleasant, the surroundings were quite grand but in need of some housekeeping, cobwebs in corners and on lights, a lovely view onto a veranda with a fountain and across the park. It cost us £12.50 each and it was daylight robbery for what we got, on the whole the place seemed to lack anyone in charge and appeared tired and lack lustre and they need a chef who understands gluten free diets and options and who knows how to provide an afternoon tea that has at least some wow factor. We didnt complain to the waiter as he was doing his best but wont be recommending the venue to anyone else.

Amazing afternoon tea in a beautiful building tucked away !! I’ve been to a couple of weddings here and it’s lovely, very nice outdoor area!! Afternoon tea was full of tasty sandwiches, lots of cakes, scone, Jam and fresh cream Proper tea and filter coffee, washed down by a glass of fizz Highly recommended

Fawlty Towers Really sweet staff . Great breakfast. Not a venue for night time food at all Needs SO much money nt on the building. Outside views from windows... no excuse to be this dirty

The sole staff for the accommodation was v helpful. Lots of huge old furniture spread across the front room, which is very cold (temperature) and it turned out this is where the breakfast is also served. I don't think it will be a place I would like to be booked again. The good bits about it probably though very eerily is that it is quiet and the shower room was spacious and brightly clean.

Worst venue we have attended , food was cold and wasn't very good standard, bar was not stocked correctly . Bride and groom had water pouring in there room all night . Very tired venue ! Please think carefully before you book your venue/ special day here !!!! Went to a wedding at White Hart recently much nicer venue food there was excellent and the rooms were 1st class, Alfreton Hall should take a look at there venue and learn !!!

Fantastic place for a wedding great staff nothing too much trouble fabulous meal would definitely recommend it

Shocking service. Phoned every day for a week and left messages on multiple lines to book afternoon tea. No one responded to my queries and once had got hold of someone. They were very dismissive and did not feel that they wanted my business. When I mentioned that I had phoned and left messages the person just did not seem bothered and then hung the phone up on me. So I will or would not recommend alferton hall for lack of customer service.

Bought as a Groupon offer - £10 a person so at the cheaper end of local offers. Was fine but nothing more.

Bought a cream tea at Alfreton Hall from Groupon for my wife's birthday.

We bought a groupon for afternoon tea for two. The actual food was great. But it is very difficult to book. I left two voicemails requesting a call back to book and never got a call back.

Unfortunately the website lead us to think that this hotel was set in beautiful grounds and was an elegant country house. One arrives at the back of the hotel which looks very rundown, giving a bad first impression, overlooking a large commercial building with a big car park. The hotel needs updating and seemed to be running on a skeleton staff, although the two people we did see were pleasant. The front of the building was obviously grand at one time but looks faded. The restaurant was not open for dinner so we had to find an alternative place to eat, but breakfast was quite good. Our bedroom, although clean, was not in the main house which might have given us a better impression. Our room was in an extension and was only adequate and overlooked a large car park.

Thank you so much for making sure our day was perfect. Nothing was too much trouble. A beautiful venue, gorgeous food and the most accommodating staff. We have since been back for afternoon tea which was equally as lovely.

My husband and I had our wedding reception here on the 30th September last year....all our family and friends commented on how great the venue was....how lovely the food was....how great the staff were....it was a great day from beginning to end!!!! We also had our relatives and friends staying with us at the venue....the rooms are simply stunning....the breakfast next morning was excellent....couldn't fault it...we even had their disco and all our guests commented on how great he was....thankyou for a very memorable day....

Amazing venue, great staff, minor details taken care of, nothing too much trouble. The food was lovely the setting beautiful. Rooms to stay in were stunning. Truly made mums wedding amazing even down to providing vegetarian cooked breakfast the next morning without being asked. 100% recommend this venue for a wedding

6 ladies had afternoon tea here

Myself and my new husband would like to say a massive thank you to Luke, Josh and all the team at Alfreton hall that helped make our wedding day absolutely perfect! Everything ran so smoothly and we both felt so relaxed. We couldn't fault a thing and the food was delicious, there was very positive comments from our guests about the beef main course and the hog roast went down a treat! Your team was very accommodating for us and even helped tweak times efficiently to allow for timings changing slightly due to our later arrival to the reception. We would highly recommend Alfreton Hall as the perfect wedding reception and look forward to coming back to enjoy the other events it has to offer.

We arrived and were shown into the restaurant, going up a long flight of stairs, I asked if there was a ift,but was told it was a very slow and small lif

Nos alojamos una noche en este gran casa antigua para poder visitar el Castillo de Grimsthorpe. El personal era muy servicial cuando nos registramos, aunque estábamos algo preocupados por el ligeramente deteriorado estado de la zona de salón de la vieja casa. Nos quedamos encantados de encontrar que las habitaciones están renovadas a un buen nivel y el wifi funciona bien en todas partes. Hay muy pocas habitaciones y nos recomendaron tomar nuestra cena en una selección de pubs en los alrededores. La zona circundante es muy agradable y tuvimos una estancia agradable y a pie de campo. La mayor sorpresa es el estándar del desayuno inglés completo, que fue el mejor que hemos tenido este año en el REINO UNIDO! Si quieres reservar en un gran edificio y tienen desayuno inglés completo en el entorno de la casa señorial, En realidad esta es una excelente relación calidad-precio.

I have been many times for afternoon tea to many places but this is without doubt the best everything is beautiful you get the most amount of cake and sandwiches compared to anywhere else it all tastes so home made not one bit of a shop brought taste beautiful building and all the staff are absolutely lovely really would highly recommend

Quería reservar un té por la tarde, así que me llamó dos veces y envió un correo electrónico sin respuesta, por lo que recomiendan en otros lados. reservado He tenido un té por la tarde antes en su lugar y fue muy agradable, pero si...

Recientemente me llevé a mi madre para el té de la tarde. El servicio era estupendo, y la habitación era agradable.

Fab place to have a wedding,staff very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The food what can i say, was out of this world. However the only thing that is need to point out, on the morning after wedding celebration, eating our breakfast we were interrupted people being shown around for their future wedding, which i thought was disrespectful and embarrassing for them. Also some minor errors to detail,having to asked polish cutlery which had water stains on.

Stayed in Alfreton Hall. From the start felt welcome. Requested late booking in time and was offered meal arrangements. Arrived and was warmly greeted and shown to our fantastic room. Lavish and luxurious. Was even allowed to have a play on the grand piano. Breakfast offered good choice including smoked salmon and full English with cereals fresh fruit and juices. Very relaxed and looking forward to visiting again in the future

Wife and I had an invitation to birthday lunch by our son and his wife who were married there six years ago. Starter was a board so full to share. Would we clear it ? Well yes we did, so scrumptious. Our main course was steak. That was a delight to eat. The sweets chosen did not disappoint. Look our for the Groupon vouchers.

Thank goodness we bought a Groupon voucher for lunch. The staff were extremely polite, the food was excellent. Could not fault it in any way. Will certainly be returning. When we were there it was very popular for afternoon tea which looked delicious. The only point I would make is that as as previously been said in reviews is that it was hard to get through on the phone.

Very memorable stay here with our American friends recently was definitely pulled out the bag. It was a complete surprise for our friends as a trip down memory lane. From the absolutely amazing rooms, food atmosphere it was worthy of ten stars. The icing on the cake was a member of staff Callum. He greeted us at the door, gave us a very informative conducted tour and the surprise he gave to our friends when he handed the keys to the most magnificent room was very emotional. His attention to detail continued from being cocktail waiter to serving our meals helping us get the most from the menu to being there again at breakfast . Alfreton Hall is a real gem and on our doorstep. we have already told many people of our experience and recommendations. looking forward to a return visit in the very near future.

Had trouble booking as couldn't get through on phone and not very responsive to emails, was pleased to finally book in to take my kids to celebrate Mother's Day.Lovely piano playing on arrival and greeted by a pleasant gentleman who ordered our drinks whilst we browsed our menu, unfortunately it went down hill from there.It was a set price for 2 or 3 courses, we decided we wanted pudding so ordered our mains. We sat for over an hour, not often being able to catch a waitresses attention then we were asked if we wanted dessert and had to point out we were still awaiting our main. When it eventually arrived we had random bits of beef on our plates when we'd ordered pork, there was no gravy and our veg had been forgotten. Poor waitress made about 7 trips backwards and forwards every time we prompted her. It took forever for our plates to. Be cleared. I eventually asked for the bill, the gentleman apologised for our service (2.5hrs for 1 course) when I said we didn't want to wait another hour for dessert. He also reduced our bill accordingly. Shame as it is a lovely setting they just didn't manage to organise effectively.

Visiting the hall for the first time prior to a wedding I was greeted by Matthew a very polite eager young man who was more than happy to show me round.. I was able to get plenty of test shots and a really good idea of what I wanted to shoot on the day.On the day itself the hall was decked out beautifully the fountains were working and the grounds were spotless. The staff on hand were both courteous and professional and could not do enough to help. The hall was bright and airy and decorated and maintained in a sympathetic manner in keeping with its age and heritage. The wedding was seamless and the master of ceremonies ensured I had every opportunity to get the shots I wanted. The food was sublime served to me in the bar hot and tasty. All in all an excellent experience and one I hope to repeat in the future.

Stumbled on this place on booking.com as somewhere a bit different as a stop over on a long drive home. What a find ! Room is utterly beautiful, so much space and wonderfully decorated and fitted out. Just finished dinner, lovely food, well cooked and presented. Staff are very relaxed, pleasant and very helpful. Really I can't find a bad word to say. Talking to the Manager, it seems Alfreton Hall is a busy wedding and events venue that has recently decided to open their beautiful selection of rooms from Monday to Friday to see if they can attract a bit of mid week trade. They are totally realistic in respect of what a weekday business traveller expects in terms of price and quality - so the question is, why bother with a Premier Inn or Travelodge when for pretty much the same sort of money you can stay here!

Well represented afternoon teaVery reasonable very comfortable aPlacePlenty of choice very good cakesWould I visit againYes Would I recommend to othersDefinitely

Well I can't say a bad word against Alfreton Hall. Have stayed here three nights on a business trip. The rooms are spacious and recently refurbished. Eaten at the hotel for three nights as well - limited menu but all very tasty, freshly cooked and hot. Plenty of free parking on site. I shall miss this place but thanks to Callum and his colleagues for making me very welcome. I have no hesitation to stay here again. Oh - I would recommend the eggs benedict for breakfast - best I've had!

We got married here on 23rd December. The venue was beautifully decorated for Christmas. The whole day ran smoothly, which was down to the fantastic staff members who works there. All our families commented on how nice and friendly the staff were and how they all went out of their way to make our day special. The food was absolutely amazing. We opted for the beef for our wedding breakfast, which was cooked to perfection. We also had the hog roast for the evening, which was mouthwatering good and there was more than enough to go around. We had so many positive comments about the food. The honeymoon suite was brilliant. It is beautifully furnished and was huge. Overall a perfect wedding day and would recommend to anyone looking for a beautiful venue with fantastic staff

We would just like to thank all of the staff at Alfreton Hall for our amazing wedding day on the 16th December. It was fantastic from start to finish. It ran smoothly and was decorated beautifully. The food was fabulous and plenty of it and we would like to personally thank the chef called Gail your yorkshire puddings were great. The day could not have been any better with your planning and organisation and all the little extras which made it special. A massive thank you from us both it is a day we and our families will never forget xx

Looking for a venue? Look here.It's a fantastically picturesque location with a grand building and garden which really added to the pomp and ceremony of the occasion. Food and service was irreproachable with some of the friendliest professionals I've had the pleasure of dealing with. We had a lot of guests and the team didn't miss a beat. We really didn't have to chase any of the many details and requests that Josh and the guys were happy to accommodate and assist with. We were blessed with a beautiful day but one of our selection criteria was that the hall is great come rain or shine. Its certainly a top venue for the photographers with the backdrops looking great in all our photos.Most importantly is that my wife also had a wonderful day with ear to ear smiles. Five out of five all the way.

We had our wedding on the 10th December, the hall was decorated for Xmas and looked stunning, it was one of the reasons to book at this time of year because of the decorations. From start to finish the whole day was one of excellence from all the staff at Alfreton Hall who were always there to help and in the background without being too pushy. The food served throughout was of the highest quality and quantity, no-one went home hungry. The pianist between service and meal entertained without intrusion, service in the dining room from all the staff was excellent and this carried onto the evening reception with a fantastic Hog roast with the Hall's resident disco playing music to suit all tastes.As part of the package it includes 8 bedrooms for close family / guests to use with a breakfast the following morning, this was also of the same very high standard.I cannot recommend Alfreton Hall highly enough and although it is sometimes difficult to get through on the phone do not let this put you off, they will make your wedding day one to remember and take an awful lot of the stress off your shoulders.

We had the most magical wedding day. The venue is amazing,the management,staff and service exceeded all expectations. We would highly recommend this venue for a bespoke, exclusive wedding package that all of our guests were highly impressed by including the delicious food,hog roast and tours around the bridal suite especially the enormous bathroom!!! The firework display contributed to an unforgettable day that was managed and executed in perfect detail by Josh,Luke and all of the staff involved.Thanking you all so much.Brian & Jacquie.

We got married in September 2016... the venue was amazing the food was delicious. The day went perfect. All our guessed where amazing by these beautiful building and all the rooms. We had the beef for our wedding breakfast as it was one of the best meals I've had. I would definitely recommend a visit. X

Had a fantastic overnight stay for a family wedding . Service , food and quality of accomadation was first class . The staff were friendly , helpful and looked after all our requests . Highly recomended

Really good value for money tea room. Looks very cluttered as you enter, but was clean and the staff are friendly and welcoming. Had the afternoon tea , given choice of sandwich fillings and bread. Lovely fruit scones served with jam and clotted cream and also a selection of cakes. Unlimited tea and coffee. Definitely recommend

We stopped off for a drink and cake Great atmosphere even if tables are crampedThere is seats outside if weather is kind

We got married here on 24/9/16. What a day we had. From start to finish it was amazing. Right from meeting Josh to discuss booking the whole process has been brilliant. On the actual day Luke and his team were amazing. Emma the supervisor was there to help when we were setting up and a chap called Michael was there all day to assist as well. The ceremony room was beautiful with the sun shining through the large windows. The main hall was stunning thanks to Sarah who they use for chair covers etc. Well worth booking her. The food we had was excellent and everyone agreed. We had pate to start, roast lamb with Yorkshire puddings and roast potatoes followed by chocolate tart. We decided on the hog roast for tea and it was all amazing. The DJ they use was very good and played all the songs we requested.all the bedrooms were brilliant and everyone had a lovely nights sleep. The breakfast in the morning was full of great ingredients and I couldn't eat it all (and I like my food).We would not hesitate in recommending this venue to anyone looking at booking a wedding. Thanks Josh, Luke, Emma, Michael and team for a truly memorable day.

We chose to have our Wedding at Alfreton Hall through a recommendation and we were not disappointed. From the very first enquiry to the final dance on the night the whole experience was exceptional. In the build up to the day there was constant communication between myself and the management team there who have a great sense of humour and make what could be a stressful process very enjoyable. They were very understanding at every turn.They allowed good access to the venue beforehand to have walk throughs and plan where things would go. The actual day was amazing. The food, the reception, the staff were amazing. Even when the Hog roast had been cleared away, they even allowed my now Father-in-law to help himself to more once it was back in the kitchen. Everyone who came to the wedding had nothing but good and amazing things to say about the day, atmosphere and venue. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone and everyone who was thinking of having their special day somewhere truely remarkable.

On arrival we waited 10minutes before being acknowledged we had arrived, no sign of staff. We were taken to our table, asked what tea we would like. My husband asked for Earl Grey, when waiter came back with tea, told, no Earl Grey but had made him Darjeeling tea, thought that would be okay. I told him no fish sandwich for me so food arrived and all they had done was swopped my tuna with my husbands chicken, don't think this appropriate, why didn't they make myself a different sandwich? One couple left when finished and the waiter, carried chairs out of the room at head height followed by the table, felt he was rushing to get home, he then told us, 'don't worry if we can't finish the food we can take what is left home with us'. The food was very nice and pleasantly served. BUT, when we asked for more tea, reply was, it will cost you an extra £2 per pot or we could have hot water for free. Er Really don't think so, this afternoon tea was a present to us and my daughter in law would be so upset to know of this.

This is the fourth or fifth time we have been to Alfreton Hall for afternoon tea taking two older disabled ladies in wheelchairs. The tearoom itself is amazing and the staff are friendly, courteous and extremely helpful, nothing is too much trouble. The food has always been consistently top rate and plenty of it! Any left-over food (not mine!) the staff are happy to plate up and cling film to take home. The background music was not to my taste but you can't win 'em all! Thoroughly recommend Alfreton Hall for a memorable afternoon treat.

Visits Alfreton Hall for afternoon Tea at 12.00. Was greeted with a glass of bubbly which we declined (as we don't drink, and I was driving) instead we were offered orange juice.It was a Groupon offer of £15 for two and very good value. The sandwiches were fresh and the cakes were moist. Plenty of hot tea. So the trip from Sheffield was worth it.Will go again. Thank you

Went here on Wednesday 20th July 2016 for Tapas Night, totally disgusting, think chef had been drinking- food was disgusting , staff were totally rude- the people that own this place need to get a grip

Visited for the first Tapas night at the Squires restaurant. Staff were lovely and polite and the food was lovely. Tapas normally doesn't fill me but on this occasion I was stuffed. Lots of well cooked dishes. Great setting also. We sat outside before hand on the terrace with a bottle of wine. Great experience. Keep it up guys

A lovely room for enjoying afternoon tea. The service was very good and Michael looked after us very well. The sandwiches were fresh with good fillings a good selection of cakes and now to the one thing that let the whole experience down was serving whipped cream with scones. A real no no - it should always be clotted cream to do the job properly!!!! On saying that it was was a very nice experience and we would be happy to repeat it but please get some clotted cream

I have tried to book a reservation 4 times now. Each time "I'm sorry no one here" and "leave message we shall get back" NO THEY DO NOT. I have given up trying and would recommend anyone trying to book. Don't bother. No one seems bothered.

The food is helped by the ambience of the venue.Splendid, hushed surroundings and just the right amount of attention.The food was tasty and plentiful. All in all very lovely.

Visited this tea room in a group of 4, lovely room lovely sandwiches lovely cakes lovely tea lovely coffee, shame about the 70s looking council offices next door

I took my friend for her 60th birthday it was really nice with the food and the service too ! I can't fault it I would go there anytime !

We would like to thank Luke, Josh and the team at Alfreton Hall for the most amazing and fantastic day for my daughter and son in law (Jenna & Aidan's) wedding 4/6/16. It was an absolutely superb venue and setting. The rooms, food and staff were amazing. We cannot thank you enough for the amazing memories you helped to create. Jenna & Aidan had a fabulous day and in the words of many guests "it was the best wedding ever". We would highly recommend that anyone thinking of arranging a wedding should contact Luke/Josh and consider Alfreton Hall as we cannot praise them enough. Once again a massive thank you - it was worth every penny. Julie & Andy Carnell ( brides parents)

22 cover afternoon "tea room" in the Hall ( wedding and conference centre) The 2 waiting staff were friendly enough and provided good service. Glass of fizz provided as you sat down. Tea eatery selection is pretty fair and good value ( have been spoiled with tea at the Ritz on two occasions. We had a Groupon voucher for tea for 2 for £15 but this is the going price anyway. Finger sandwiches covered egg, cheese, ham, tuna and chicken but I did miss the smoked salmon and cream cheese. Nice scones and a good slice of Victoria sandwich with 3 small fancies to round things off. Shame that there was not a choice of actual tea and when I asked for my pot to be refilled they said hot water was free but fresh leaves would be extra. All in all enjoyable and worth the money as a decent sandwich and a drink in a café can cost close to the same. Will be going again

Bought a voucher deal to take my mother out for afternoon tea for part of her birthday treat. Had been on the local Crompton Canal cruise. Very disappointed in the whole afternoon to be honest. The hall isn't as grand as we thought, just a small very dated hall, no grounds to walk in, no stunning views. The whole building is in bad repair. The corridor down to the tea room was awful, with damp patches, flaky paint work etc. There was a rather grey net curtain, attempting to hide a back way, which was totally overgrown with all weeds coming through the paving. The toilet wall had a hole in it with all the paper peeling around it, and the back of the toilet door was filthy. Onto the tea room. Rather nice cosy set up, would have loved the fire to be lit as we were frozen from our trip on the canal, but changed tables to sit hugging one of the two radiators. The ambience was lovely. However, as stated below, the bubbly was flat and not much taste and strength at all! The tea was absolutely revolting, poured out like 'dog pooh', it certainly wasn't tea leaves! Very strong. We were not offered another pot at all, and there was no staff hovering around to ask when we had run out! The sandwiches were cut in fingers and a very poor selection. Not equal amounts so we asked the waiter to go and find the missing cheese one (which he did). The fruit scones were inedible, certainly they had no sugar in the mix at all and they came with squirty cream not clotted! I certainly would not recommend this place, even at the discounted voucher price. Very disappointed as I regularly eat afternoon tea out, and this was not a great present for my mothers birthday.

We had the most fantastic day here thanks to all the lovely staff...we would highly recommend. The food was amazing and the venue looked fabulous.

Location is a surprise! You go down this road with new buildings and then arrive at this old interesting historic building. Easy to get to and plenty of parking.The hall is run down and I think they must be doing it up a bit at a time BUT don't let that put you off! Afternoon tea was just excellent. Presented on proper china. Good variety and selection of sandwiches. Delicious cakes and little pastries. Tea served in a pot with a strainer. It was quaint!Staff were attentive. Just be aware that they must operate a sitting procedure because we were the last ones to go and they were setting up for the next lot. They didn't hurry us and we finished at a very leisurely pace but it was little distracting. Maybe just check with them if you want a long tea time!

Just returned from afternoon treat Groupon deal Bought to take friend for birthday Prebooked as ordered gluten free Room beautiful, tables set out lovely, was full we was seated at lovely table Tea and coffee was served with procecco ( slightly flat) think it had been open a while Lovely waiters made us feel welcome Food was brought out very quickly I've been for many afternoon tea s my friends first The none gluten free looked great, however the gluten free was to me dissapointing Cobs and what looked like a slab of cheese, which I left Ate the Tuna and ham The cakes pre bought and the chocolate cake was disgusting I did mention this I left it I would have thought they would be freshly baked not picked up off a shelf from tesco or wherever So for the gluten eaters great For gluten free A big fat let down Left most of sweet stuff left cob Flat fizz Hence the three stars However go, enjoy the beautiful surroundings and the lovely waiters Oh if you have coffee the lid is not secure I burnt my self I thought it was secure, it wasn't A suggestion for gluten free please do fresh cakes and try n not just put half a cob on plate presentation is everything, little grapes raspberry s round plate or salad?? Not just leaves, just a thought

Arrived slightly early for our booking, but were taken straight away to or reserved table. We were welcomed and seated and then the waiter explained how the tea was served. There was 4 in our party and the food arrived on two serving displays (each for two people). The sandwiches were very fresh with a good assortment of fillings. We each had an excellent cherry scone complete with jam and whipped cream, a piece of beautifully light Victoria Sponge, with an excellent creamy filling and a small square of lemon drizzle com and a miniature jam tart. All the food was beautiful, all served with delicious pots of tea (which was refuelled as many times as we wanted). My daughter acquired a Groupon voucher for the price of £9 each, so all in all an excellent afternoon tea experience, which I can highly recommend

Came on a groupon offer with friends for afternoon tea as a belated birthday treat. Lovely little place tucked out of the way. Seated quickly in an elegant room with lovely ambience. They had kindly prepared afternoon tea for one of us without any fish as per our request. Nicely presented. Glass of Prosecco, finger sandwiches, scone and mini cakes. The scones sadly weren't cooked through quite enough, one had raw dough in, we asked for a replacement which was no bother. Unfortunately the second scones weren't quite cooked enough either, we could taste the flour. We were not the first to send the scones back so i assume it was a batch that had needed a few extra minutes cooking. We moved onto the cakes, the Victoria sponge was delicious, the lemon & white chocolate bite was moist and the mini eclair and mini tartlet were fine. Overall it was enjoyable but we were just disappointed in the fact we didn't get to enjoy what looked to be lovely scones, as they're such an integral part of having afternoon tea. Having advised them of the second scones not being suitable either it might have been nice gesture to have been offered an additional cake in replacement perhaps. Will look to other local venues before returning for a visit here.

We visited here for my husband's birthday. The building itself is beautiful and the tea rooms full of ambiance with the portraits, stone floor and grand piano in the corner. There is a lovely view of the grounds and the place has a relaxed feel to it.We had a champagne (Chumet) afternoon tea which was fresh and well presented.There was far too much to eat and the staff kindly offered to plate up the remainder to take away, which was a nice gesture.We went on a Woucher deal so it was half price and was a great price at £15 for two people.Despite the beautiful setting and tasty fresh food, what really stood out was the staff. They really could not do do enough to make our time there special, So helpful and that went across the board. So nice to see these days and was very much appreciated. We shall be back!

Using a Voucher, we arrived at this interesting venue to be welcomed by the immaculately presented Michael, who was most attentive to our needs throughout. The impressive former Entrance Hall, with original flagged stone floor is the venue for Afternoon Tea. Sofas and very comfortable modern easy chairs, tastefully laid tables, each with bone China crockery, are inviting. Michael introduced us to Gail, the very capable cakemaker, who explained exactly what she had prepared for me. It was such a large selection of delights that some of them returned home with us! All the cakes and scones for normal diets are homemade, and my selection, though understandably bought in, was varied and well balanced. The strawberries were a refreshing touch. My husband had a large pot of proper leaf tea, complete with strainer; my decaffeinated pot came with extra hot water on request. The background music, the volume of which they turned down for me, was jazz: a pleasant change from the pop that is so often inflicted on us! Disabled ♿ Parking bays: large Disabled ♿ loo and lots of space around the tables to move around. An extremely positive experience at a venue we would recommend for a Genteel outing.

Don't be deceived by the signage and outside of the building that could with some attention.Inside is decorated beautifully and the tables are set with sets of china, each table different but matching . The staff could not have been more polite,hospitable and attentive if they tried, but not intrusive . The sparking wine very nice start. The food was as good as any expensive afternoon tea I have had before,if not better. 6 types of sandwich with generous filling. Scones with butter, cream and jam And finally , 4 types of cake/ tart that were incredible . We got to meet the lady who made them and thank her as she certain is an wonderful baker . We used a wowcher offer but I would return and pay the full price for the quality food, drinks, atmosphere and staff. Definitely worth a visit

Been today with a work colleague and it was wonderful! Booked in advance and was £10 per person. We had a pot of tea each that was refilled when wanted. Then a cake stand laden with different sandwiches and cakes !! All absolutely scrummy and fresh. And even packaged our leftovers to take home as it defeated us ! It's a beautiful place in beautiful surroundings. The staff were so friendly and accommodating even when we felt so relaxed we realised we had been there over 2 hours!! Would definitely recommend a visit

Visited Alfreton Hall for afternoon tea and had a lovely time.Lots of different sandwiches and cakes with tea and also a glass of champagne each.The building itself is beautiful and we were seated next to a massive fireplace in a most existed room overlooking the park.Beautiful venue for weddings.

This was a Wowcher special so didn't pay a great deal for it .My biggest moan is the room was really cold , I sat next to a radiator which was barely warm , and there is a slight damp musty smell in the air .The atmosphere and ambiance is very relaxing , with relaxing music , and nice but shabby decor .But we were given a warm welcome and shown to our table by our waiter , and didn't have to wait long until our food was brought out .The sandwiches were nice , a good selection and tasty , but not enough of them !The cakes were OK , some had been in the fridge and had picked up a stronger taste of something else which was disappointing.The scones were lovely , nice jam and cream .The pot of tea was really nice , a good sized teapot and a strainer , and the tea was lovely and I'm fussy on my tea !

The room was very good. A few teething problems which I am sure will be sorted. Breakfast was good but not exceptional. The conference was excellent and well catered.

Went on an Amazon local deal but saw wowcher pages being waved too. Lovely setting, good service proper china but let down by concrete scones & inferior cream ( & no choice of any jam but strawberry.)

Sparkling wine, leaf tea (coffee if preferred) a choice of sandwiches and cake. Everything to enter the, now lucrative, afternoon tea market except for one thing; the scones. Clotted cream is needed and we weren't sure whether they were rock buns or scones as they were so "crunchy" around the edges.

Wow what can I say. Sparkling breakfast was amazing, choice of fresh fruits, cereals, for a starter, full English with toast for a main and pancakes for a dessert, fresh orange juice tea of coffee and a glass of fizz. And all for the price of £25 for 2. Service was very professional also. I was cheeky enough to ask the owner Luke to show me round which he kindly did. What an amazing job he has done to it. The bedrooms are out of this world. I will be visiting again and very soon.

The overall experience is lovely and the scones are fresh and home made, personally the main thing that let it down was that most of the cakes are shop/supermarket bought some even frozen. Having had the voucher from groupon for not a lot of money this was ok but I would have been disappointed if I had paid full price. Also there are additional costs if you want extra tea or coffee.

Having visited before for afternoon tea, we thought we'd visit here for breakfast . We were sat overlooking the grounds and were treated to a three course feast. We started with a choice of cereals or friut and yogurt followed by a full English including two rounds of toast. Having munched our way through this to our surprise we concluded with pancakes with fruit & syrup. This was all washed down with a glass of sparkling wine and copious amounts of tea or coffee. The only downside was the deep fried sausage and not being offered a choice of how our egg was cooked - it came fried but poached or scrambled would have been nice. The staff were attentive and pleasant and the whole experience was unrushed, calm and an enjoyable start to the day. We didn't need to eat for the rest of the day! Well worth a visit.

My daughter bought this for my husband and I but my grand daughter came with me instead as Albert has Dementia. We were greeted and directed to any table for two. We chose to sit next to the piano. Next we were offered a glass of sparkling wine and asked if we would like tea or coffee. We both settled for tea which was proper leaf tea with a strainer, Emma was very impressed with this. There was a good choice of sandwiches all neatly arranged and crusts removed. This was followed by fruit scones with jam and cream, then a selection of cakes, slices of layer cake, small eclairs, lemon cake and a tiny jam tart with blackberry which was delicious. The staff were courteous and discreet, all in all a relaxed and enjoyable experience.

I cannot praise Alfreton Hall and its' staff highly enough. Myself and my husband got married there at the weekend followed by a formal meal for 70 people and an evening buffet. I am a true perfectionist so if anyone could find a fault it would be me and believe me there were none to find! The venue itself was beautiful and the food was absolutely outstanding. We opted for a three course meal and every course was fantastic. The terrine starter was gorgeous, the beef was cooked beautifully and melted in your mouth, and the apple pie just like my Granny used to make was a winner all round! The vegetarian meals were also spot on and there were clean plates all round! The children's meals were equally great with garlic bread, chicken nuggetts and chips and chocolate brownies and ice cream! the food all came out at the same time to all tables so there was no sitting and waiting and timings between courses was perfect. All of the staff were attentive and helpful from the waiters and waitresses to the bar and kitchen staff. We looked at A LOT of wedding venues before choosing Alfreton Hall. We were really impressed and really liked Luke and Josh who organised our day there, they were helpful, understanding and nothing was too much trouble from my last minute panic texts, calls and emails to meeting with us to discuss our requirements. The wedding package offered at Alfreton Hall was fantastic value for money and all elements of the day were such high quality including the pianist, dj and the outstanding fireworks which were better than many organised displays we have seen on bonfire night!The room was set up exactly how we had asked and the day flowed perfectly due to Luke's organisation and planning of our requirements. His knowledge of weddings and understanding of what we wanted made things so easy. Throughout the day Luke and his staff were coming to find myself and my husband regularly to check we were happy and to ask we needed anything. The staff were all incredibly professional and helped us until late into the evening organising taxis for us and helping us to load the car. It truly was a magical day and Alfreton Hall was the perfect icing, on the perfect cake on what was the best day of our lives. Mr and Mrs Smith

Good quality afternoon tea but the setting is a little off putting the entrance hall and exterior need a little TLC excellent staff and the pot of tea was first rate

Booked a Travelzoo voucher and was really looking forward to a scrumptious afternoon tea treat in this interesting venue. Restaurant was comfortable and was provided with a range of sandwiches, cakes and a fruit scone. Sandwiches were nice, cakes too but the scone was hard and very dry. Cream served wasn't clotted either. Staff were polite but the guys need to tuck their shirts in! Overall, it was OK but we wouldn't rush to return.

Enjoyable trip for afternoon tea, plenty of cakes & a nice atmosphere. Booking is a pain , difficult to get through on the phone.

We visited this tea room - inside the lovely old Alfreton Hall Hotel. It was a great experience. Not only was the food varied, tasty and well presented, the staff - quite young - were attentive, pleasant and efficient. The surroundings were comfortable and elegant and all tables were set with pretty chins. Only 10mins walk from the town centre, but very good parking on site. We will go again!

I took my mother-in-law here for an afternoon tea treat, and we were very pleasantly surprised. The sandwich and cake selection was extensive and delicious, and I, as a vegetarian, was catered for very well. The ambience, decor, music and service harks back to a bygone era of decorum, making this a very lovely place to visit. We'd recommend, certainly; though look out for vouchers on online forums for the best deal possible.

This was my second visit to Alfreton Hall for an afternoon tea, the first had been enjoyable hence the reason to book as a Mother's Day gift. Although the venue has elements of grandeur its facade is a little worse for wear,but I suppose it could be described as shabby chic and relaxed, although requiring a good clean, especially the piano in the tearoom. Some of the young waiting staff although very smartly dressed appeared to lack confidence and seemed uncomfortable with customers, but service was welcoming and prompt. The food served could only be described as average, pre made pastries and scones, sandwiches appeared freshly made, but both the tea and coffee served was good, although if a refill is requested , this requires additional payment. I dare say this experience would have also been described as enjoyable until the builders in the room above began drilling, our party was not sat directly below this, unlike some customers, but we could not not hear ourselves speak, it sounded like the drilling was in the same room. I spoke to a waitress to ask if the noise could stop whilst customers were still eating, to be told essential work was being carried out but she would speak with the cook/manager. A female came to speak with us and again said the work carried out was essential,it was either put up with the noise or shut the tearoom. Her attitude could only be described as disinterested, very much in the vain of "put up to shut up" Although later on the general manager came to our table to offer apologies and a 50% discount voucher for another visit, although this did not materialise. I realise this is an average afternoon tea at an average price, but I would have expected staff to have warned customers on arrival that there could be some disruption due to building works and maybe the offer of a complimentary glass of sparkling wine to compensate, but this was not to be the case. Sorry Alfreton Hall your customer service Is appalling , maybe management need to be looking at the afternoon teas and it's customers more seriously. An experience not to be repeated.

Easy to find , not a grand as expected , but had a voucher ,sandwiches and cake were a nice selection , China tea cups and tea pot made for a lovely strong cuppa ,staff friendly and polite .worth a visit

I brought the offer off groupon for my mums Mother's Day present and we went on the Tuesday after. Glass of bubbly on arrival and we took our seats in the huge armchairs. The staff couldn't do enough for us and the afternoon tea that was served was to a high standard. The room that it was beautiful and the music playing in the background was both relaxing and calming.... Would not heating in booking here again!!!

Very pleasant surroundings. Very enjoyable old English afternoon tea. Excellent service. Will visit there again when in Alfreton

We recently went for Afternoon Tea at Alfreton Hall and what a pleasant surprise, the view from the window was lovely and the room was beautiful.Afternoon tea was delicious, the sandwiches were very tasty and the cakes, all 5 of them fantasitic, I couldn't eat all 5, but I had a good try.Most of all all the staff were so friendly and very attentive, I really would recommend Afternoon Tea here.

We went for afternoon tea using a Groupon voucher which was a gift. The surroundings were OK and the room was full. We started with a glass of sparkling wine which could have been chilled more but was palatable. My wife opted for tea which came in an interesting pot and I had the coffee which actually was so weak as to have to no taste. The food arrived on a large 3 tiered cake stand and comprised sandwiches (crusts removed), cakes, pastries and two scones. There was also a container with a huge amount of whipped cream and an even bigger mound of jam. Sandwich fillings were basic but tasty enough and the cakes were fine but nothing special. I loaded my scone with jam but made little inroad into the mound! Service was fairly efficient and friendly. All in all a pleasant afternoon.

Visited Alfreton Hall Tea Rooms on the 11th of Feb,using a Groupon voucher. From start to finish our experience was lovely. We were greeted on arrival by a very helpful young Lady who showed us to our table straight away. The Lady who served us was very friendly, and could not have been more helpful. We started with a glass of "fizz", then had coffee. The food arrived ,and was excellent,combining a selection of sandwiches,and cakes.Certainly more than enough for two, in fact our Waitress even wrapped some cake up for us to take home.All in all an excellent experience ,made even better by the smartness and helpfulness of the Staff! Only complaint ? It's a bit far for us to go on a regular basis !!

My wife and I married here in November and had a fantastic day. From the minute we arrived until the end of the day, we were well looked our and everyone working there was great. The food in particular was way above our expectations, both the wedding breakfast and evening hogg roast. Would not hesitate recommending to anyone looking for a wedding venue.

Booked a Groupon for afternoon tea, but I keep ringing the hall and pressing the option for the tea room, all you get is a Tesco Mobile answerphone - very strange. I kept trying and I've left a message but nothing, I had to report them to Groupon, who after 3 days cannot get hold of them themselves!Would anyone from Alfreton Hall care to comment?

Booked the experience through a Groupon deal and for the price paid well worth the price charged. The hall is not the easiest place to find as the drive entrance has various buildings hiding it, but as you pass these the countryside opens up and you enjoy a wonderful view as you reach the hall. The staff were attentive and smartly dressed, the tea started with a glass of sparkling wine and included a selection of sandwiches and cakes, plus tea or coffee. The hall is geared for wedding and special occasion events, the decor tidy and relaxing making for an enjoyable hour or two whilst enjoying the afternoon tea. Not open in the evening. Overall a pleasant experience and worth what we paid through Groupon.

Just returned from a lovely afternoon tea at Alfreton Hall. We had two wheelchairs in our party of four and the staff (all extremely smart) couldn't have been more helpful. After being seated in the beautiful dining room with comfy armchairs we were brought glasses of sparkling wine and then a huge pot of tea. The food arrived after this with a two tier cake stand for each person with a selection of sandwiches (crust off!), a variety of delicious fancy cakes and a scone with lashings of jam and whipped cream. We were all impressed by the whole experience, the china crockery, the friendly attentive staff and the impressive décor. We would have no hesitation in recommending Alfreton Hall for a great afternoon tea.

Me and my daughter have been to alfreton hall today for the afternoon tea. had a really lovely time. the staff are all very professional and friendly. the food was gorgeous. couldn't fault it in the slightest. will definitely be returning in the near future. what a beautiful building it is as well. wouls recomend it to any one.

Went to day for my husbands birthday treat, it wasn't it was a waste of money and our time.i realy wasnt happy and who ever spoke to me said what thay were serving the same as the late 4/5 time that we went for afternoon tea.we would never have gone back if that was the case on the first visit.the sandwich are not top quality no smoked salmon or cream cheese,no homemade cakes or scone and as for clotted cream not a chance they dont do that now. but the Groupon offer states that. Two small plate of afternoon tea alright if you dont eat much. What makes me mad is I know that I can do better myself but then I have higt stands I have worked and catered for along time and there is nothing worse when I go out and it is spoilt when my husband looks and says it not up to scratch, I wouldn't put my name to it I would have been embarrassed, very poor show.