We have stayed here many times over the years, but things have changed - for the better! On our arrival we noticed the main entrance hall had a beautiful log fire burning for a change, and as we went through to the bar and drawing room, all the fires were alight there too! What a joy and it gave us such a welcome feeling. Flowers everywhere and beautiful linen table cloths wherever food was being served no matter we sat. Good service with a smile, and plenty of helpful staff too. The food at lunchtime, and especially dinner was some of the best we've tasted, anywhere. And we do travel to some of the top UK hotels and we do eat exceedingly well when we're there, so we say that with authority. Absolutely faultless quality, fresh, imaginative and every course cooked to perfection. Even the breakfast porridge was as good as I've eaten anywhere. I mean, anywhere! There have been changes at Stapleford, and definitely for the better. We will be returning very soon. But I could do with a firm pillow next time please! Well done.