The Izaak Walton Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Ashbourne with 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Garden
Front of property
Superior Twin Room, Hill View
Superior Twin Room, Hill View | Mountain view
Superior King with View

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The price is AU$189
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
Ilam, Dovedale, Ashbourne, England, DE6 2AY
  • Ilam Park
    13 min walk
  • The Haddon Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Cromford Station
    26 min drive
  • Manchester (MAN)
    96 min drive

Room options

Classic Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room, Hill View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Hill View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior King with View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Ashbourne

At The Izaak Walton Hotel you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Ilam Park and 5 km (3.1 mi) from Peak District National Park. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The fine-dining restaurant, Haddon Restaurant, serves British cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Dovedale Bar and Lounge is the hotel's own gastropub, serving drinks along with breakfast and lunch. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a garden. English breakfast is available on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .With a stay at this Ashbourne hotel, you'll be 14.7 km (9.1 mi) from Alton Towers.

What's nearby

  • Ilam Park - 13 min walk
  • Dovedale National Nature Reserve - 2 min drive
  • Tissington Hall - 8 min drive
  • Alton Towers - 16 min drive
  • Carsington Water - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Cromford Station - 26 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ye Olde Vaults - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Betty's Sewing Box - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Birds - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The George - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Izaak Walton Hotel

Hotel in Ashbourne with 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly The Izaak Walton Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This Ashbourne hotel is smoke free.

  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Izaak Walton Hotel offers 37 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Ashbourne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 20 for adults and GBP 20 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Dovedale Bar and Lounge
  • Haddon Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 40.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 20.00 for adults and from GBP 20.00 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 40.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Izaak Walton Hotel?

The Izaak Walton Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Izaak Walton Hotel?

As of 23 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Izaak Walton Hotel on 1 Jan 2025 start from AU$189.04, including 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.

Is parking available at The Izaak Walton Hotel?

Yep, The Izaak Walton Hotel has a free self car park.

Does The Izaak Walton Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, English breakfast is available weekdays from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Izaak Walton Hotel?

No, The Izaak Walton Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Izaak Walton Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Izaak Walton Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Izaak Walton Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Izaak Walton Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 256 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 256 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 256 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 256 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 256 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jon

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel, restaurant and bar meals all grossly overrated and overpriced. For example, £10 for soup and £12 for a piece of cheesecake on the bar menu. The breakfast selection was poor; full English and/or cereals. No continental options such as meats, fruits or pastries. The hotel is very tired looking, with damp areas showing throughout. The rooms are very basic, even though we paid for an executive room. Woken in the night by the noisy shower in the next door room. Altogether, not the experience we were hoping for. Very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
We didn't like the menu. And where you could eat sirtain menu items. Much improvement needed. E.g you couldn't have a gammon steak in the restaurant,bar only
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet Elizabeth, Orihuela Costa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous walking area - comfortable rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayover for the Sheepdog Trials
We both slept well in very comfortable beds. My average scores reflect the draughty and cool Derwent Bar which reduced the pleasure of a pre-Dinner drink. My wife’s diet is restricted and she was allowed to order the Haddock and Chips in the Restaurant - sadly - no Mushy Peas. My choice of the Lamb Rump proved to be mediocre and as such well over-priced at £30. We enjoyed sharing the Cheeseboard which was enough for two. The Waitress was helpful and very pleasant. Breakfast OK but limited choice of Cereal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

MAHENDRA

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poor quality hotel in good location
The only thing going for this hotel is its location. The rooms, staff service, are poor. AA 3* is very generous. Everything seems to be very basic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nickie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikhil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would recommend
Everything about our one night stay was perfect. The location and views were great. Staff were helpful and friendly. Evening meal in bar was great as was breakfast in morning. Bedroom overlooked hills and was comfy and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff, amazing hotel and amazing views
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is wonderful. The staff are pleasant. Breakfast was fine afternoon tea scones were delicious.Evening meals were disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was lovely and so was the hotel itself beautiful view from our room and food was very good. Just a couple of niggles which was a shame and let it down, we felt the staff were quite arrogant, we specifically booked a table early to sit in a window seat. However a booking for 10 took priority and they totally changed the layout of the room, this after we had already spent over £50 on drinks.No apology no alternative just it is what it is. The prices of the drinks changed we were charged 3 different prices for the same drinks whicy was disappointing. Finally, we arrived Saturday afternoon and sat next to a couple who had food, our glasses and their plates of leftover food were still outside this morning! when I did take our empty glasses back to the bar there wasn't even a thankyou. I think that training on politeness and cleanliness needs to be given to certain staff members!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Hazel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed at the hotel as we were attending a friends party the staff were all most helpful it was clean and the food was excellent no complaints
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Only criticism was that the coffee was awful. Surely could do better than instant after a meal!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely country house hotel in the most beautiful setting. Comfortable beds, and an excellent restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Amazing location, could walk straight from the hotel to Dovedale and had a wonderful walk. The bed was so comfortable and the room had a lovely view. We didn't eat at the hotel but did head to the bar. Staff were generally friendly but we were given inaccurate information from staff about ordering lunches which was frustrating and cleaning staff walked in whilst still in bed!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent short break
Had a lovely weekend break. This is a traditional country hotel, rooms and decor are dated to match the country setting, which we prefer. Hotel was clean, staff were friendly and attentive. The option of dining in the bar or the restaurant, gave us diversity with evening meals, with menu and price accordingly. We chose Friday night in the bar and Saturday in the restaurant and the food was excellent on both nights. We will definitely return, and use this as a base for walking. Hopefully when the weather isn’t as wet or the ground as muddy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Janet

Fabulous location.
The location is wonderful, it’s peaceful and beautiful and well worth a visit, The hotel not so good. The service was a bit hit and miss, the barman forgot our drinks and charged us incorrectly. The breakfast waitress was very nice but we didn’t have the most warm welcome. We felt we were a bit of an inconvenience needing to be served, sort of sit down and wait type of attitude. It could easily be rectified with a little more training, a friendly greeting goes a long way. The food was expensive, and nothing special, a bit disappointing. (Egg on toast for breakfast, with no butter on the toast which I felt a bit strange.) The hotel needs an injection of cash to update it, the toilet doesn’t flush properly, the windows rattle, there was a large water stain on the wallpaper, all in all very tired. We had been looking forward to our visit but sadly it didn’t live up to our expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024