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Reviews of YHA Ilam Hall 4 stars

Ilam Hall, Ashbourne, Ashbourne, DE6 2AZ, United Kingdom

#4 of 7 hotels in Ashbourne

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 444 hostel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (6 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Excellent location, superb surrounding,

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    9.0
    Breathtaking location, staff were really friendly and made an effort to talk to me, which meant a lot as I was solo.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was uncomfortable so I couldn’t really sleep.

    The location was absolutely incredible. The place is beautiful and the local hikes were really enjoyable.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    10
    Absolutely amazing holiday . Loved walking and eating the take away pizzas in beautiful gardens. Pool table and table te
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food could be open later

    Wow! Stunning building, excellent views, location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    10
    Amazing YHA llam hall
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to not like it was a very nice stay,shame it was only for 1 night ,we didn't want to leave. The shower water would of been nicer if it was a little hotter though it was only warm and maybe a tv in the private rooms ? Everyone and everything else was perfect.

    The Gothic mansion looked amazing inside and outside , beautiful grounds staff were very friendly and welcoming to us while staying here . Great that they have a bar behind reception serving drinks and different rooms to relax in with your drinks, a nice restaurant too and the woman who served us was very nice. I will definitely be staying here again when visiting alton towers it is only 9 miles away from theme park. I would recommend visiting YHA llam Hall it has to be seen to experience how nice the place and staff are.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    One person sharing the dormitory came in at 03:10 and disturbed my sleep.

    Perfect location for the Peak District and the surrounding area.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Dormitory Room (6 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location, friendly and helpful staff, accommodation expected nice and clean! Good menu!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hardly any Wi-Fi

    Very good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No Internet connection

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Room too warm

    Beautiful view stunning location. Beautiful and peaceful church Such friendly and helpful staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    10
    Great Hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Na

    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

    9.0
    Beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dinner 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

    10
    Excellent value! Will come again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    More 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

    8.0
    Great stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds 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

    10
    Love this place so much we know coming back
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved everything we come back here all the time

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really cool old castle-like building. Surrounding is very quite and well prepared.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    10
    Lovely! Will definitely come back! Excellent venue and amazing surroundings
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was nice

    Loved the venue and the area

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only 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

    10
    Great hostel, stunning location, great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (6 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was very clean

    Beautiful location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    8.0
    Great little find for a vey lovely overnight stay in simple but comfortable accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, price, food, convenience, friendliness of staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Location, walks near by , rooms & cleanliness.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely memories made 😃
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bright 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

    10
    Great stay
    • Family with young children
    • Dormitory Room (6 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed not very comfortable.

    Amazing value. Stunning location. Perfect.

    Stayed in March 2024

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