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The Izaak Walton Hotel

3.0 star property
The Izaak Walton Hotel sits at the doorstep of Peak District National Park, where travelers can explore nature by day and savor local cuisine by night.

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This welcoming hotel offers a peaceful garden setting plus two distinct restaurants and a bar for evening relaxation. Guests appreciate the attentive staff who consistently provide excellent service, while in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 40.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 20.00 for adults and from GBP 20.00 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 40.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is The Izaak Walton Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Izaak Walton Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Izaak Walton Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Izaak Walton Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Izaak Walton Hotel located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Ilam Park and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Peak District National Park. Dovedale National Nature Reserve and Edward and Vintage are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 309 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 309 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 309 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 309 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 309 reviews

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Gary

This ‘hotel’ is still taking booking yet it is closed down and has been these last three months - avoid at all cost - we booked arrived to find it closed ended up at the Fenny Benton Hotel instead - very nice, good food, good hospitality, polite helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant and relaxed stay

Full Breakfast , location excellent for walking Bedrooms big historic hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good-sized room with lovely view. Good hot breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful views from the room , large comfy bed , easy access to dove dale
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carol

Hotel in a beautuful location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old fashioned hotel in a spectacular setting

Lovely location. Good bedroom. Poor bar with very poor choice and disappointing restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ferd

Liked: Amenities
Nice and comfortable location is perfect to stay in. Good view all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms very comfortable and clean.Lovely scenic area Excellent chef
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
The views of Dovedale were superb and the position of the hotel idyllic with easy parking. Dinner and breakfast were not high standard and the only waitress was rushed off her feet. Generally pleasant and helpful Staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Peter

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quirky

Very quirky and dated needs a complete refurb. Great location
Hotel from a walk
Hotel from the car park
View from the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous walking area - comfortable rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hotel is lovely. Once there some interesting places are within walking distance - Dovedale and Ilam for example.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

nicola

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We stayed here last year and the staff were different and a pleasure to be around. The food was much better last year and there was more choice. The hotel needs a makeover in our opinion
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was charming and fantastic location. The food, however was very basic, both dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely country house hotel in the most beautiful setting. Comfortable beds, and an excellent restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff, amazing hotel and amazing views
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quirky hotel, beautiful surroundings. Excellent pub food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A must for anyone visiting Ashbourne and the manifold valley. Lovely hotel with amazing staff. Little dated but full of character. Comfy bed with an incredible view. Great breakfast too x
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is 1st class, staff are so friendly and the food is amazing. Rooms are spotless and we enjoyed the wonderful hill views. We'll be visiting again next time we're in the Peaks
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel prime rural position, great view from comfortable bedroom although we did pay the upgrade fee for this, clean, part friendly, sadly lacking apparently cuz Monday andTuesday chef day off and lets say unique staff that were available
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Well located hotel within beautiful countryside, room good size and clean, breakfast OK but dinner menu very restricted -- ordered steak & ale pie but received chicken pie, offered a complimentary dessert but actually charged for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable room though squeaky doors and broken chair. Bar food pricey but ordinary, breakfast sufficient but below expectations. Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful setting in magnificent surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a fantastic location. If you’re expecting modern and contemporary then think again. It’s an old building but the staff are very nice and it has character.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant hotel. Room spotless and comfortable. Wifi terrible but that is a small point. The kitchen was closed while we were there but breakfast was supplied although dinner not an option which was a pity. Lovely location and excellent waiters - very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025