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The Izaak Walton Country House Hotel

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The Izaak Walton Country House Hotel, Dovedale Ashbourne, Biddulph -0800 031 8416
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4.5
HOTEL RATING: 
VERY GOOD
4.5 out of 5 (1322 Ratings)
15.3 miles Uttoxeter Racecourse
v32 mins driving
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Hotel Description
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 656 feet 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. 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.

Check-in time: 15:00   Check-out time: 11:00
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Amenities View More
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Free Internet
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Free Parking
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Non Smoking
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Pets Allowed
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Free Breakfast
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Business Center
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Airport Shuttle
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Accessible
Other Amenities
` Free Parking
` Garden
` Meeting/Banquet Facilities
` Safety Deposit Box
` Bar
` 24-Hour Front Desk
` Fishing
` Hiking
` Packed lunches
` Cycling
` Heating
` Fax/photocopying
` Shared lounge/TV area
` On-site parking
` 24-hour security
` Accessible parking
` Concierge services
` Family Rooms
` Free Wi-Fi
` Picnic Area
` Restaurant(s)
` Daily Housekeeping
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Board games/puzzles
` Wine/champagne
` Outdoor furniture
` Key access
` Smoke alarms
` Fire extinguishers
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
` First aid kit available
` Cashless payment available
` Invoices
` CCTV security in common areas
` Daily disinfection
` Ironing amenities
` Laundry services
` Luggage storage & lockers
` Non-smoking property
` Tour services
` Pets allowed (charges may apply)

The Izaak Walton Country House Hotel Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Very Good (4.5 out of 5)

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4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Blumenthal Mon, 30 June 2025

Very good

2.5

Fair - 2.5 out of 5

Stephen Mon, 30 June 2025

Passable

Liked: Location,
Disliked: Very dated overall, the sort of Hotel that may have been inspiration for Fawlty Towers

2.5

Fair - 2.5 out of 5

Jeremy Sun, 29 June 2025

Passable

1.5

Poor - 1.5 out of 5

Tom Sun, 29 June 2025

Great location but somewhat disappointing...

Liked: The location was amazing with a great view around.
Disliked: The interior felt very dated and needs some TLC. The breakfast was poor with a limited selection.

3

Pleasant - 3.0 out of 5

Sandra Sun, 29 June 2025

Very disappointed, with experience.

Liked: Location good . Property needs work doing to it.
Disliked: Property in it’s self great just needs because of ageKept maintained.

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Joy Sun, 29 June 2025

Lovely and relaxing but very...

Liked: Friendly Staff, excellent room
Disliked: Breakfast was almost cold and of very poor quality

3

Pleasant - 3.0 out of 5

Clive Thu, 26 June 2025

Great location, ok hotel

Liked: Fantastic location in a truly beautiful part of the Peaks, with wonderful views. Fair sized rooms. Food was good. The staff were pleasant enough.
Disliked: Rather tired interior - not quite as upmarket as the website suggests- slightly shabby and in need of an update. Quite limited and slightly pricey bar menu (only one veggie option). The ‘award winning’ restaurant appeared to be closed, so the evening dining is confined to the bar although we enjoyed the meal.

2

Disappointing - 2.0 out of 5

Susan Wed, 25 June 2025

Disappointing

2.5

Fair - 2.5 out of 5

Michael Wed, 25 June 2025

Don’t go !

Liked: Beautifully situated.
Disliked: Well, they were as bad as a couple of weeks ago. One member of staff’s reply to me at breakfast, when I asked is any cooked food coming out, as the dishes were empty, yes yes yes, in a, not appropriate tone. The rest of the service was very poor in the restaurant and reception. There was one Indian lady that was good and an older guy the night before, the rest I would not employ .The breakfast food was of poor quality and I had been recommended, not to eat there, the night before.All of in all, not a great place to stay and also very expensive. I won’t be returning.

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Phil Mon, 23 June 2025

Awesome location, fantastic staff

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