Morley HayesAbout us
Welcome to Morley Hayes
Nestled in the heart of the East Midlands, Morley Hayes is a beautifully restored 17th-century farmstead offering the perfect blend of charm, luxury, and modern facilities. Whether you're visiting for business or pleasure, Morley Hayes delivers an unforgettable experience.
Our 4-star hotel boasts a range of exceptional rooms including luxury suites and a Penthouse, all fully air-conditioned and designed for comfort. Guests can also enjoy a complimentary shuttle service to DCFC Pride Park Stadium, East Midlands Airport, and Derby Railway Station.
Dining is a highlight at Morley Hayes. Choose from three distinctive restaurants: the award-winning Dovecote Restaurant, the relaxed Roosters Bar, and the Spike Bar—each offering a variety of dishes to suit every taste.
We are proud to offer beautiful function suites ideal for celebrations, parties, and corporate events. Each suite features a private bar and dance floor, with catering options ranging from buffets and BBQs to formal seated meals.
Morley Hayes is fully licensed for civil ceremonies and weddings, with a range of unique and romantic settings. Our Dome Garden, a classic English garden, is perfect for outdoor ceremonies, while the Woodland Lodge, set amongst towering pines, offers a rustic and serene backdrop for exchanging vows. Exclusive use of our wedding facilities is also available.
For corporate guests, we provide excellent conference and meeting facilities, ideal for business meetings, team building, or a relaxing day away from the office.
Golf enthusiasts will love our two golf courses—the challenging 18-hole Manor Course and the shorter 9-hole Tower Course. Our Golf Academy caters to both beginners and seasoned players, with a driving range, professional coaching, and a well-stocked pro shop. The purpose-built Golf Pavilion offers luxurious amenities for golf days, events, and private functions, with refreshments available at the Tower Café and Spike Bar.
At Morley Hayes, we’ve carefully preserved the character of our historic buildings with original beams, stone, and brickwork, while incorporating modern comforts and full accessibility for all guests.
Conveniently located just a few miles from Derby, Nottingham, and the M1 motorway, Morley Hayes is easily accessible—by car or even helicopter, thanks to our on-site helipad.
Morley Hayes – the perfect destination for weddings, golf, dining, business, and leisure.
history
Morley Hayes was the original estate farm to the adjacent Morley Manor. The Manor was first mentioned in the year 1002.
When the Domesday Book was compiled, the estate belonged to Henry de Ferrers, then in the reign of Henry III to the Abbey of Chester and at the dissolution it was conferred upon Sir William Paget.
On the forfeiture of the Paget estates it was granted by James I to Anthony Roper and from thence passed into the hands of the Sacheverells.
Sir Hugh Sacheverell was fatally injured in Morley Woods whilst returning from hunting at Elvaston Castle. He is buried in the beautiful mausoleum in the grounds of St Mathews Church. Following his death the estate was acquired by the Fitz-Herbert-Wright family, owners of The Butterley Company and builders of St. Pancras Station in London.
Following the sale of the estate, The Manor became an orphanage and the Morley Hayes farm a very successful dairy farm. Morley Hayes farm bred a world famous herd of Fresian cattle, the Feran Herd.
The Allsop family, still the present owners and operators, purchased Morley Hayes in the early 1980’s and continued to farm the land until the decline in UK farming.
The decision to diversify led to the construction of the golf courses and restaurant.
Careful restoration work has allowed much of the historic character of the farm to remain. The extension to the Roosters Bar was built out of reclaimed Pennine Stone. This was taken from railway tunnels in Manchester and you can still see soot on a few of the stones near the entrance to Roosters Bar.
The Morley Hayes Hotel was opened in 2005 by HRH The Duke of Gloucester.
A map of the Morley Hayes estate hangs in Roosters Bar.
