The Izaak Walton Hotel
Ashbourne
📍 Dovedale, Ashbourne, DE6 2AY
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.0 mi (Open Charge Map)
Photo: Michael Dibb (CC BY-SA 2.0)
- 17th Century country house hotel in the Dovedale Valley
- Exclusive fishing permits on a private stretch of river
- Direct access to the famous Dovedale Stepping Stones
- Fine dining with views over the Dovedale Valley
- Licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies
The Izaak Walton Hotel is a 17th century country house hotel in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, set in the Dovedale Valley near the villages of Ilam and Thorpe at the foot of Thorpe Cloud. It offers 38 ensuite bedrooms, many with views over the gardens and surrounding countryside, plus the Haddon Restaurant and the cosy Dovedale Bar and Lounge for less formal dining. The hotel provides equipment and exclusive permits for fishing a private stretch of river, and has direct access to the famous Dovedale Stepping Stones from its grounds. It's within easy reach of Peak Wildlife Park, Alton Towers Waterpark and Alton Towers Resort, making it a well-placed base for exploring the Peak District.
Accommodation on site
- Rooms
Details taken from the operator's own website on 15 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Guided Tours
- ✓ Parking
- 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
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