Set in the beautiful Dovedale Valley, The Izaak Walton is a 17th-century hotel with spectacular views across the Derbyshire countryside, known for its fishing streams, a log fireplace in the front hotel lounge and an additional log fireplace with traditional oak beamed ceilings in the Bar area. A seating area, tea and coffee facilities and a TV feature in all rooms at The Izaak Walton Hotel. Each private bathroom includes a selection of toiletries and a hairdryer. The Haddon Restaurant offers fine dining and views over Thorpe Cloud Hill and Dovedale. You can go fishing in one of Derbyshire's finest trout streams, the River Dove, which is just 200 metres away and was made famous in "The Complete Angler". Scenic walks are possible in the surrounding Peak District countryside. The historic market town of Ashbourne is a 10-minute drive away and Alton Towers Theme Park is 20 minutes’ drive from the hotel. Haddon Hall and the historic Chatsworth House are a 25-minute drive away. The hotel will not accept responsibility for incorrect bookings through this site.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
7.8
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  • E
    Elsie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was lovely and the view was superb couldn’t have asked for better
  • Ron
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful location and extremely quiet! Very nice breakfasts. Staff were helpful and provided good local walking routes.
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were friendly and very helpful and the location was great. The rooms were a good size and very clean. Tea, coffee and biscuits were provided and topped up everyday. The toiletries were nice in the bathroom and there was plenty of hot...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • The Haddon Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
  • Dovedale Lounge and Bar
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional

Facilities of The Izaak Walton Country House Hotel

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

The Izaak Walton Country House Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 23:00

Check-out

From 07:30 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£35 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 10 years
Extra bed upon request
£35 per child, per night
11 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
£50 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Cash is not accepted The Izaak Walton Country House Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Disabled rooms and facilities are available.

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note that this property does not accept American Express.

We sometimes experience issues with guests not notifying us if they have dogs and only have limited rooms for these. Can we please add the text below to help deal with this:

"Please note that although the hotel is dog friendly, they are only accepted in certain rooms and a maximum of 2 dogs in those rooms. The hotel will not accept responsibility for incorrect bookings through this site"

FAQs about The Izaak Walton Country House Hotel

  • The Izaak Walton Country House Hotel is 3.1 miles from the centre of Ashbourne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Izaak Walton Country House Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Twin

  • The Izaak Walton Country House Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Games room
    • Fishing
    • Walking tours

  • Guests staying at The Izaak Walton Country House Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • Check-in at The Izaak Walton Country House Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at The Izaak Walton Country House Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Izaak Walton Country House Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • The Haddon Restaurant
    • Dovedale Lounge and Bar