Ilam Hall, Ashbourne, Ashbourne, DE6 2AZ, United Kingdom
#4 of 7 hotels in Ashbourne
Guests' ChoiceBased on 445 hostel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.4
Value for money
9.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 20 May 2024
Lubica
United KingdomAmazing location, friendly and helpful staff, accommodation expected nice and clean! Good menu!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Alexander
United KingdomHardly any Wi-Fi
Very good
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Laura
United KingdomNo Internet connection
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Louise
United KingdomRoom too warm
Beautiful view stunning location. Beautiful and peaceful church Such friendly and helpful staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Caroline
United KingdomNa
Amazing location, easy and simple check in, so much we booked another nights stay. Staff are lovely. We had lovely food.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Ashleigh
United KingdomDinner was a little pricey but with the cost of a stay being so low I didn't mind.
Plenty of parking, rooms was clean and spacious, beds were comfy, showers and toilets were lovely, communal area was a great bonus area, evening meal and breakfast were beautiful. The walking routes we were doing incorporated ilam hall so was perfect starting point for us. Grounds are beautiful and staff were amazing. Just an all round lovely stay. Basic but comfortable.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Izzy
United KingdomMore places to hang clothes would be good (perhaps use the redundant kitchen space), more staff needed on duty at busy times so that wait times are shorter.
A stunning property in a beautiful location. Staff who go above and beyond. Room large, clean and comfortable.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Neil
United KingdomBeds aern't the biggest and where are bunk beds taller people like myself might be slightly restricted by the metal frame. No phone signal which didn't bother but take into consideration
Amazing old building, beautiful surroundings, helpful and freindly staff and amazing value for money!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Leanne
United KingdomLoved everything we come back here all the time
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Eibieibi
GermanyReally cool old castle-like building. Surrounding is very quite and well prepared.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Solange
United KingdomEverything was nice
Loved the venue and the area
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Jhelum
United KingdomThere was a bit of smell in the room. We kept the window open and it was sorted. So nothing much wrong
Location is great, lovey walks around and the gardens and surrounding are well kept. Self catering kitchen is nice and lots of seating place . Good value for money. Staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Victoria
United KingdomOnly we did like if your disabled do not go it not disabled freindly .I struggle stairs steps and IV got lot metal in my knees have had them done for time .every time I took step up it ripped everything behind my knees byw moring could hardly walk .also with Alton towers you need Scooter to far out between rides bug other than that it got wow facture
Views and seeing all new babe lambs this spring .it like a castle it farlytale you very lucky to stay in old house it in middle of no where but two miles for nearest petrol station.breack fest was lovely there nice river they have kids game roam with loads of bord games .you would fortune to stay somewhere like this it was £40 for to adults to kids we had the roam two sets bunk beds which fins for nighe we the for Alton towers which 20 mins drive .we have always book roam cost alot or over price we always use Travelodge but now IV experience the hostal thing .it not what you think I will never go back Travelodge
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Ellen
United KingdomIt was very clean
Beautiful location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Aimee
United KingdomLocation, price, food, convenience, friendliness of staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Pradeep
United KingdomNothing
Location, walks near by , rooms & cleanliness.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Raechelle
United KingdomBright green fire safety light in dorm meaning if you were on the top bunks you couldn’t get a dark night’s sleep 😴 The light wouldn’t turn off for safety reasons - understand able but glad I was in bottom bunk!
Location
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Jane
United KingdomFriendly staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Leia
United KingdomBed not very comfortable.
Amazing value. Stunning location. Perfect.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Catherine
United KingdomN/A
Just spent a solo weekend away at YHA Ilam Hall. My first time in a UK YHA. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to stay in the beautiful Peak District. I had the best time, everyone was so welcoming and helpful. The location is of course perfect for the walks of Dovedale and Thorpe Cloud. Was very muddy across the public footpath walk to the stepping stones but just what I needed to relax and unwind. I recommend the Tissington Trail, sausage roll from The Old Dog pub, beautiful Bakewell and Sir Philip bitter. Already planning my next stay so I can do the Monsal Trail. Thank you for a lovely weekend.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Lazy
United KingdomVery good and clean hostel. Nice staff tasty food. Fabulous hostel area, definitely I will back and I recommend for everyone! Family with kids and single travels.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Williams
United KingdomAll fine 🙂
All food nicely priced breakfast and evening meal
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Estelle
United KingdomNot enough microwaveable bowls and sharp knives
It’s gorgeous lovely old building well appointed
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Beth
United KingdomGreat building, really friendly and helpful staff. Great for an overnight stay before heading out for a walk
Stayed in February 2024
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