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The Izaak Walton Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Ashbourne with 2 restaurants and bar/lounge

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Relax in a serene outdoor space surrounded by lush greenery and a majestic tree, perfect for picnics or quiet moments.
Relax in this inviting room with a round table, four chairs, and a large window offering a view of lush greenery.
Welcome to the Izak Walton Hotel, where guests can check in at the reception desk.
Situated amidst lush greenery, this charming gazebo offers a serene escape.
Cozy retreat with a large bed, nightstands, and a window with a radiator beneath.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$277
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug

Explore the area

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Ilam, Dovedale, Ashbourne, England, DE6 2AY
  • Ilam Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Tissington Hall
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Dovedale National Nature Reserve
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Manchester (MAN)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Garden View

Relax in comfort with a large bed, dresser, and TV, surrounded by natural light and a cozy armchair.

Classic Double Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, Hill View

Classic hotel room with two single beds, a mounted TV, and a large window with floral curtains.

Superior Twin Room, Hill View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Hill View

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, wooden headboard, and comfortable seating area.

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Hill View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior King with View

Cozy retreat with a large bed, nightstands, and a window with a radiator beneath.

Superior King with View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Classic Double Room

Enjoy a comfortable stay in this well-appointed room featuring a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a television.

Classic Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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 3-property class Ashbourne hotel, you'll be 14.7 km (9.1 mi) from Alton Towers.

What's nearby

  • Ilam Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tissington Hall - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Dovedale National Nature Reserve - 9 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Alton Towers - 17 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Carsington Water - 20 min drive - 13.5 km

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 3-star 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

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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

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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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The Izaak Walton Hotel Hotel
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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 9 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Izaak Walton Hotel on 12 Aug 2025 start from NZ$277.26, 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 288 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 288 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 288 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 288 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 288 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Fantastic location ...but would stay elsewhere!

Absolutely beautiful location. Lovely walks from the door. Last stayed here back in May 2019 and couldn't wait to return. We booked for two nights. The bed was comfy and we had a nice view towards Thorpe Cloud. Nice selection of drinks from the bar, and prices reasonable. Bacon and sausage were nice quality at breakfast. There was a small selection of mini boxed cereals, pots of yoghurt, cooked breakfast items, bread, butter and a couple of preserves. Shower gel , body lotion, hand soap and shampoo in the bathroom. Towels nice and soft. Tea and coffee facilities in room. Very small digital TV, but worked fine. We couldn't think of any more positives. We would probably stay elsewhere in future should we come back to this area as, unfortunately, the hotel appears under different management now. There was zero customer service. No one seemed to bother, with guests appearing low on staffs agenda. Meals overpriced for sub standard food, and served in bar area. Staff did nothing despite food being inedible. 10 minutes of opening hot food ran out. No dairy free or gluten free options. Staff didn't know what porridge was when asked. Had to ask for plates and cutlery. Toaster didn't work. Room needed a good clean and looked part decorated and shabby. Dirty cutlery left on floor in restaurant, tables left uncleared whilst guests were looking for tables. Such a shame how down hill it has got. We had a lovely meal at a nearby location the following day.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

MARK

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness

Friendly Staff In A Quirky Hotel

A quirky little spot with bags of character — and just as many creaky floorboards. The staff were warm and welcoming, and our room was spotless, although any notion of soundproofing seems to have been more of a suggestion than a feature. Expect to become well-acquainted with your neighbours’ late-night coughs and early morning floorboard sprints. The hotel itself has a certain quaint charm, the kind that teeters between “authentically rustic” and “in need of a modest refurb”. A lick of paint and a few modern touches wouldn’t go amiss. The bar food was a mixed bag — the pie and mash was genuinely enjoyable, while the burger looked like it had done a short stint in prison before making its way to our table. Edible, just not… uplifting. Fortunately, we had a decent Hotels.com discount, which made the stay feel like fair value. Without it, the price tag — particularly for food and drink — would have been hard to justify for what is, in essence, a perfectly average experience with a side of charm.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hotel is lovely. Once there some interesting places are within walking distance - Dovedale and Ilam for example.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable room though squeaky doors and broken chair. Bar food pricey but ordinary, breakfast sufficient but below expectations. Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful setting in magnificent surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Anita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was charming and fantastic location. The food, however was very basic, both dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ferd

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Nice and comfortable location is perfect to stay in. Good view all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Well located hotel within beautiful countryside, room good size and clean, breakfast OK but dinner menu very restricted -- ordered steak & ale pie but received chicken pie, offered a complimentary dessert but actually charged for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is superb but the hotel does not match this. The staff are reasonable, the food is very expensive for not much quality or quantity and the place is tired. Coupled with problems in checking out it was nice but we will likely not return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A must for anyone visiting Ashbourne and the manifold valley. Lovely hotel with amazing staff. Little dated but full of character. Comfy bed with an incredible view. Great breakfast too x
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

alison, Rugby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a fantastic location. If you’re expecting modern and contemporary then think again. It’s an old building but the staff are very nice and it has character.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A characterful property with a warm and comfortable atmosphere and excellent service. Location is perfect affording great and unspoilt views of dovedale, makes an ideal base for walkers. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable hotel in fabulous location

Comfortable hotel in fabulous location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Timm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

C

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Peak Place

Excellent breakfast, friendly staff, terrific location. Clean, tidy room that could do with a refurb. Very hard bed! Close to hill walks as well as Dovedale and The Tissington TrAil
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful and relaxing setting. A quiet ambient indoor setting to and furnished well. The food was adequate at breakfast and the evening meal was good. An improvement would be better quality pillows as the ones provided where flat and uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms very comfortable and clean.Lovely scenic area Excellent chef
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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