Set in the beautiful Dovedale Valley, The Izaak Walton is a 17th-century hotel with spectacular views across the Derbyshire countryside, known for its fishing streams, a log fireplace in the front...
Stephen
United Kingdom
This is one of the nicest hotels I have stayed in for a very long time. Beautiful setting, extremely friendly and everything about the hotel was lovely
Located in Ashbourne, 19 km from Alton Towers, Wildhive Callow Hall provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
Bal
United Kingdom
Great location with easy (walkable) access to Ashbourne and countryside walks.
The Dog and Partridge is a 17th-century inn just a 10-minute drive from Alton Towers, situated on the edge of the idyllic Peak District with countryside views.
Andrew
United Kingdom
Breakfast, Dinner, The rooms were quiet and relaxing.
Set 24 km from Alton Towers, Couples Camping Cabin offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Offering a garden, the property is located within 38 km of Buxton Opera House.
Scott
United Kingdom
Amazing get away was better than expected and was a great surprise.
Offering a garden and garden view, Beautiful Cottage in Ashbourne is located in Ashbourne, 33 km from Buxton Opera House and 33 km from Chatsworth House.
paul
United Kingdom
A 'new build' with good quality new looking furniture (May 2024) fully equipped kitchen (though we only used the kettle). The unseen host supplied us milk (thank you). Parking right outside, the centre of town 10 minutes stroll, the park five minutes away. Good bed linen and towels...
Beautiful Holiday Cottage, a property with a garden, is situated in Ashbourne, 33 km from Buxton Opera House, 33 km from Chatsworth House, as well as 43 km from Donington Park.
Offering a garden and garden view, Hope Cottage Bell Tent Retreat is set in Ashbourne, 36 km from Buxton Opera House and 36 km from Chatsworth House.
Claire
United Kingdom
EVERYTHING!!! The location was picturesque, and the facilities were impeccable with everything catered for. There was a welcome pack of crisps, chocolate, and milk. The Bell tent had tea, coffee and sugar available with a cool box, cooking facilities in terms of an oven incorporated within the log burner, and a BBQ fire pit outside (with all cooking utensils available at the property). The bed was both comfortable and warm with quality bedding and an electric blanket. The hosts were welcoming and available for any enquiries. I can not praise this place enough.
Situated in the historic market town of Ashbourne, the Compton House boasts free Wi-Fi and free private parking. This family-run guest house is just 9 miles from Alton Towers Theme Park.
Nick
United Kingdom
Friendly host welcome, sizeable room clean and comfortable, secure parking to the rear for our two motorcycles.
On average, 3-star hotels in Ashbourne cost £131 per night, and 4-star hotels in Ashbourne are £77 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Ashbourne can on average be found for £201 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
Ashbourne, UK is accessible via car or bus from major cities. From London, it's approximately 225km, a 3-hour drive. The nearest airport is East Midlands, 60km away. International travellers may need to transfer in London. No direct water transport available.
The most convenient airport for Ashbourne is East Midlands Airport, due to its proximity (approximately 40km) and good transport links for both domestic and international travellers.
Ashbourne, UK, offers several public transport options. The Trent Barton bus service operates regularly, connecting Ashbourne to Derby and other nearby towns. Alternatively, cycling and walking are popular due to the town's compact size. For longer distances, consider hiring a car from local rental services.
The best area to stay in Ashbourne, UK, is the town centre. It's popular for its historic buildings, local shops, and proximity to the Peak District National Park. It offers convenient access to public transport and dining options.
Ashbourne, UK, experiences a temperate maritime climate with relatively mild variations in temperature throughout the year. Average temperatures range from 3°C in winter (December to February) to 16°C in summer (June to August). There are no distinct dry or wet seasons, but rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The town does not experience monsoon or hurricane seasons.
What guests said about Ashbourne:
8.0
Scored 8.0
it was busier than we imagined. we ate in two lovely...
it was busier than we imagined. we ate in two lovely independent restaurants/cafes, Lamplight & Corner stone. The park was nice to stretch legs in but is not that large...we were only in town a few hours.
paul
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Small cute place.
Small cute place. Great genuinely Gluten Free and affordable Thai Restaurant in the center called 'Thai Basement' (01335 300305). Cute cellar based restaurant. Don't let the tiny door leading down to it put you off, it's a gem!
mark
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Lovely, charming little town, St.
Lovely, charming little town, St. Oswald's church is amazing to visit. The little Historical Centre is also a must to learn about the Ashbourne Shrovetide Football, and the Memorial Park was lovely too.
Easy access to the Tissington Trail is from the centre of Ashbourne, but sadly a substantial length of it was closed for our visit due to Ash Tree felling. This is due to continue well into December.
Short drive to Dovedale NT Nature reserve, but the river was in quite a full spate due to the recent rain so access to the Stepping Stones were limited. Ilam Park was a good alternative place to visit however.
We had an Anniversary meal at The Lamplight which was exceptionally good, and we had excellent lunches at Jack Rabbit's and Beaumont's.
We also had a couple of beers in the lovely Queen's Vaults which is a very cosy Craft Beer bar, as well as an excellent pint of Draught Bass in the Wheel Inn, where we were welcomed by the very friendly locals.
Alan
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Lovely village.
Lovely village. Lots of pubs, restaurants, shops and places to walk.
Very friendly people who are happy to stop and chat with you. Excellent location for Alton Towers - 20 minutes away.
Very good bike hire for short or longer rides. Tissington is a safe journey along the Tissington trail.
Have been here three times and still find new things to do.
Easy to find different cultures of food - Chinese, Indian, British, etc..
Looking forward to returning next year.
John
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
It was quirky which we loved.
It was quirky which we loved. Exceptionally clean & had everything we needed for a one night stay.including tea bags coffee,bed was so comfortable
Great location
Would definitely recommend staying here again
Thank you
Angela McElroy
United Kingdom
6.0
Scored 6.0
Nice reasonable places to eat.
Nice reasonable places to eat. Road through is very busy and noisy with constant traffic. mostly lorries, in both directions.
People were very friendly. We were a bit disappointed that so many businesses have closed since our last visit and there are many empty shops/cafe's etc. A sign of the times I expect. I would visit again for an afternoon, but I don't think we would stay overnight again.
This is a lovely hotel which is suffering an identity problem. The main issue here is that the price point is at 5 star level, whereas the hotel itself is really 4 star accommodation. The interior design is lovely and we enjoyed spending time in the communal areas of the hotel, the modern restaurant extension is impressive with tasty food offerings, and the grounds beautiful. There really is a lot to like here and Callow Hall has all the makings of a fabulous destination hotel, but it was let down on a few points as listed below.
Well supplied with kitchen equipment, utensils and condiments, nicely decorated and furnished, and a good, central location for visiting Ashbourne (which has some good pubs and restaurants, also a historic church). The lounge/dining/kitchen area was spacious, and the bathroom had a good shower, so our needs were well met. The apartment seemed to be well sound-proofed as we hardly noticed the traffic outside. Although the car park couldn't be accessed directly from Madge House, it was secure and safe.
We had a lovely, relaxing stay. It was so peaceful and although the other two roundhouses were very close by they were secluded from view so you wouldn’t know they were there. The roundhouse was clean and had a lot of little extra touches like blankets for sitting outside on a chilly evening and fresh milk, eggs and sourdough bread left for us to enjoy. There were plenty of tea bags and coffee pods for the whole of our stay too. We walked into Ashbourne for something to eat and it wasn’t far.
The location was perfect for the Peak District.
Our dog loved the bed and treats.
We thought the facilities and the welcome pack showed that Rachel was taking steps to make it a perfect stay.
The locals we bumped into were friendly and informative.
The area of Brailsford had a lovely pub, Red Lion, doing great meals and real ales plus Buttermilk was great for our final port of call for breakfast on the final day.
Very cosy and spacious - made for a wonderful base but also provided a great night's sleep and beautiful views. Over the weekend, we enjoyed a night in with a big family meal and board games and a night out in Ashbourne, including a pleasant visit to House of Beer. Tonnes of walks nearby and a local parkrun. Overall was great value for money as a group of 5 and would recommend if looking in this area :)
We visited this hotel as we were going to Alton towers and it's really close.
I have visited before and absolutely love this hotel.
All the staff are helpful and very polite. During check in I was told we had a free upgrade to the bakeell room and it was absolutely beautiful. The views outside the room were lovely and the room was large and very clean. Can't wait to visit again.
Great facilities & location - perfect for our purposes for our stay in the area. Comfy beds, good little living room area & kitchen facilities + double apartment had 2 en suites with great showers. Manager of pub was extremely helpful upon our arrival. Very close to the lovely town of Ashbourne where we were able to go for breakfast each morning (as pub doesn’t open until 12).
The breakfast was nicely cooked and very tasty. The room was very quiet at night when the traffic had reduced. The proximity to Ashbourne was good thought turning right out of the drive towards Ashbourne could be challenging at peak times. The property has pleasant views to the rear and a pretty garden. The parking space is adequate for two rooms
Perfect stay
We stayed here after a visit to Alton towers (15-20 mins away). Lovely family pub / restaurant and hotel. Great outdoor area and play area for children, amazing food and breakfast (perfect poached eggs!). Lovely rooms. The team really made a great stay for me and my son. Can’t recommend highly enough
The Cottage was clean and well equipped. It was a reasonable walk from the center of Ashbourne. The neighborhood was quiet and there were nice views from the back of the house. Milk and teabags were left for us which was nice. Also some chocolate in the fridge!
Very lovely bed and breakfast place. Additional thanks to a lovely host Tina who was very pleasant and helpful.
P. S.: That is the spot, where you could try Full Derbyshire breakfast, which is included in a price ))))
Loved the stay. Hosts were very responsive and when we wanted to extend the stay by a day, they gave us a great rate as well. Will surely return to this property whenever I am visiting Peak District.
Great location within Peak District. The holiday park was quiet with large play area. The lodge has comfortable beds, 2 bathrooms, well equipped kitchen, great DVD player with films and games.
Excellent Hotel, beautiful interiors, friendly & helpful staff and amazing food. There is so much to do in the area, from walking & biking on hotel bikes to local art & pottery classes
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