Dovedale National Nature Reserve - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
Tissington Hall - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
Alton Towers - 16 min drive - 14.7 km
Carsington Water - 16 min drive - 12.5 km
Getting around
Nottingham (NQT) - 58 min drive
East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 87 min drive
Manchester Airport (MAN) - 96 min drive
Cromford Station - 26 min drive
Matlock Bath Station - 27 min drive
Blythe Bridge Station - 27 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
When you stay at The Izaak Walton Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Peak District National Park. The gastropub is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Haddon Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, which serves British cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travellers.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
37 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) 8:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Room service
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Bike storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Haddon Restaurant – Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Dovedale Bar and Lounge – Overlooking the garden, this gastropub specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 20.00 for adults and GBP 20.00 for children
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 40.0 per day
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Izaak Walton Hotel Ashbourne
Izaak Walton Hotel
Izaak Walton Ashbourne
Izaak Walton
The Izaak Walton Hotel Hotel
The Izaak Walton Hotel Ashbourne
The Izaak Walton Hotel Hotel Ashbourne
Frequently asked questions
Does The Izaak Walton Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Izaak Walton Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Izaak Walton Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Izaak Walton Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Izaak Walton Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at The Izaak Walton Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Izaak Walton Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring British cuisine and garden views.
What's the area around The Izaak Walton Hotel like?
The Izaak Walton Hotel is located a short 13-minute walk from Ilam Park.
The Izaak Walton Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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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
10/10 Exceptional
26 November 2024
Comfortable hotel in fabulous location
Comfortable hotel in fabulous location
John
John, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 November 2024
Alison
Alison, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
8 November 2024
Timm
Timm, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 October 2024
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 September 2024
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
29 September 2024
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
C
C, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
24 September 2024
Rooms very comfortable and clean.Lovely scenic area Excellent chef
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
13 September 2024
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.
Jon
Jon, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
8 September 2024
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
Graham
Graham, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 August 2024
Fabulous walking area - comfortable rooms
Janet Elizabeth
Janet Elizabeth, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
26 August 2024
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.
Geoffrey
Geoffrey, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 July 2024
Lee
Lee, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 July 2024
Garrie
Garrie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
19 July 2024
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.
MAHENDRA
MAHENDRA, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
7 July 2024
Nigel
Nigel, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 June 2024
Nickie
Nickie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 May 2024
Nikhil
Nikhil, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
21 May 2024
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 May 2024
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.
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 May 2024
Lovely staff, amazing hotel and amazing views
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
6 May 2024
The location is wonderful. The staff are pleasant. Breakfast was fine afternoon tea scones were delicious.Evening meals were disappointing.
Susan
Susan, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
5 May 2024
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!
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
4 May 2024
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
Hazel
Hazel, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
2 May 2024
Lovely place to stay. Only criticism was that the coffee was awful. Surely could do better than instant after a meal!