Derbyshire hotel named as one of the best in the country at Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2026

Morley Hayes has been named the seventh best hotel in the UK and Channel Islands.

This makes it the highest-ranked hotel in the Midlands for the third consecutive year in the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards Best of the Best 2026. The family-owned, 32-bedroom hotel climbed six places from 13th in 2025.

These awards recognise less than one per cent of TripAdvisor's eight million hotel listings worldwide. Winners are determined by the quality and quantity of traveller reviews over 12 months.

With around 6,500 hotels listed in the UK and Channel Islands, Morley Hayes' top 10 position is an exceptional achievement. The hotel holds a 4.9-star TripAdvisor rating from over 1,120 reviews, with 97.8 per cent rating their stay as ‘Excellent’ or ‘Very Good’.

Guests consistently praise Morley Hayes for its cleanliness, spacious accommodation, and "a real warmth to the service". Visitors frequently describe their experience as "a genuine five-star experience from start to finish".

Andrew Allsop, joint managing director at Morley Hayes, said: “To be recognised as the seventh best hotel in the UK and among the top one per cent of hotels worldwide is an incredible achievement and one we are immensely proud of. This recognition reflects the hard work, commitment and professionalism of our entire team".

Laurel Greatrix, Chief Communications Officer, TripAdvisor Group, added: “Earning a place among the top percentage of listings globally is no small feat. It reflects the lasting impression made on travellers who took the time to go online and leave a glowing review about their experience.”

Morley Hayes, set in the Derbyshire countryside, features 32 luxury bedrooms, three restaurants, and extensive golf facilities. Dining options include the two AA Rosette Dovecote Restaurant, Roosters Bar & Restaurant, and the Spike Bar.

Golf facilities include the 18-hole Manor Course, the nine-hole Tower Course, a 26-bay floodlit driving range, and a dedicated Golf Academy.