The Horse & Jockey Wessington

3.5 star property
Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 3.5-star Alfreton country house

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2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served
Double Room | Bathroom
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served
Superior Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Brackenfield Lane, Alfreton, England, DE55 6DW
  • Place, Crich Tramway Village
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Lea Gardens
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Cromford Mill
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Alfreton

In Alfreton .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Alfreton country house, you'll find Wingfield Manor and Alfreton Golf Club. Crich Tramway Village and Lea Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Crich Tramway Village - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Lea Gardens - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Matlock Parks Country Park - 8 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Cromford Mill - 9 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Gulliver's Kingdom - 11 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Cromford Station - 9 min drive
  • Nottingham (NQT) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Waggon and Horses (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pesto - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Greyhound - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jeera - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Horse & Jockey Wessington

Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 3.5-star Alfreton country house
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, an arcade/game room, and room service (during limited hours) are also featured at the business-friendly The Horse & Jockey Wessington. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Alfreton country house is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
The Horse & Jockey Wessington offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room crib
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, and Apple Pay. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

The Horse Jockey Wessington
The Horse & Jockey Wessington Alfreton
The Horse & Jockey Wessington Country House
The Horse & Jockey Wessington Country House Alfreton

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Horse & Jockey Wessington to the airport?

The Horse & Jockey Wessington is 27.9 mi (63-min drive) away from the Nottingham (NQT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Horse & Jockey Wessington?

As of Jun 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Horse & Jockey Wessington on Jun 16, 2026 start from CA $259, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Horse & Jockey Wessington have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Horse & Jockey Wessington.

Does The Horse & Jockey Wessington offer free breakfast?

The Horse & Jockey Wessington offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Horse & Jockey Wessington?

No, there is no casino at this country house, but Mecca Bingo (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Horse & Jockey Wessington?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Horse & Jockey Wessington?

This country house offers free self parking.

Does The Horse & Jockey Wessington have a pool?

The Horse & Jockey Wessington does not have a pool.

Does The Horse & Jockey Wessington have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does The Horse & Jockey Wessington have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this country house.

How close is The Horse & Jockey Wessington to downtown Alfreton?

The Horse & Jockey Wessington is 0.4 mi away from Wessington.

The Horse & Jockey Wessington Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 353 out of 459 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 459 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 459 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 459 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 459 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, lovely food and room was clean, modern
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay, lovely rooms with accomodating staff and excellent breakfast options. Will be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, lovely food and nice bar areas.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Lovely place, very cosy and staff were all really welcoming. Room was very clean and comfy and the food in the pub was lovely too. Overall, would recommend a stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great and friendly place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place, really nice comfortable rooms, excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely pub/restaurant with everything catered for. The food was very good and the room spacious and clean also surprisingly quiet as they are in top of the pub.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay and good service.

Bright, clean and spacious hotel rooms above a pub.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a family meet up weekend for 4 couples and it was absolutely perfect for that . Excellent staff in all areas , clean large , well equipped rooms and a well stocked bar . The onsite restaurant was
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, clean and warm. Excellent food - staff very good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

martin

Liked: Amenities
Great pub/hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic rooms

Fantastic rooms with a good Breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean specious room. Welcome
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

garth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice well presented pub and hotel. Friendly staff and rooms excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this last minute to visit the Peak District and we’re so pleased we did. Great location, great room and really friendly staff - we loved it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious modern room, great food, easy parking, friendly staff and a very reasonable price - would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend away

Lovely room nice dinner and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean rooms and very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Julie

Room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Place

A fantastic hotel. Great room , great food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could not do enough for us very good value for money and food was good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice stay

Modern room and good pub with a nice restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well kept & Clean room, halls & stairs. Helpful staff. Hot breakfast freshly cooked with premium quality foods.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025