The Izaak Walton Country House Hotel
Dovedale Dovedale, Ilam, Peak District National Park DE6 2AY England
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The Izaak Walton Hotel is a family owned Country House Hotel. Set in beautiful Dovedale just a short walk from the River Dove and the famous 'Stepping Stones.' The Haddon restaurant with spectacular views of 'Thorpe Cloud' serves a daily A La Carte menu. The bar is open daily from 9am to 11pm for lunches, afternoon tea and evening bar menu. We look forward to welcoming you soon.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Bar / lounge
Hiking
Fishing
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Baggage storage
Parking
Wifi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Kids' meals
Special diet menus
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Non-smoking hotel
Shared lounge / TV area
24-hour front desk
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Allergy-free room
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Seating area
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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My husband and I went for my birthday just the one night Friday to Saturday as we had other plans . From the moment we entered the hotel till the time we left we were so impressed with the the wonderful friendliness of the staff. The hotel itself was spotless and full of character the rooms are very warm and cosy and the views are stunning . Now we have to talk about the food 🤤 and also thank the chef and kitchen staff as it was absolutely beautiful from the sandwiches we had at lunch to the amazing al a carte meal we had for our evening meal and a thank you for my birthday plate it was a lovely touch oh not forgetting the cooked breakfast that was perfect . So a huge thank you to you all for making my birthday special and we can’t wait to return to spend time explore the area and enjoying more of your hospitality .…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Guest Services, Guest Services / Front Office at The Izaak Walton Country House Hotel
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Hi Deb Thank you so much for your fantastic review, we are delighted you enjoyed our time with us. I will ensure your comments are passed to the team and I am sure they will all be as delighted. Thank you again and we will look forward to welcoming you back to the Izaak Walton hotel in the future. Kind regards Ryan Wheeldon General Manager
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I visited the hotel this morning for a business meeting, only to find out it had been cancelled and the organiser had only informed us the cancellation via a last minute message. As a result, a business partner and I only found out upon arrival at the hotel. The receptionist could not have been more helpful upon finding out what had happened and offered us a room to meet in despite the meeting was cancelled. The warm welcome of the hotel was very much noted and I would like to take this opportunity to commend the receptionist for going above and beyond what could be expected of her, needless to say I will be visiting again when I am next in the vicinity of Ashbourne as well as recommend this beautiful venue to friends and family.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Responded yesterday
Hi Eddie, Thank you for your lovely review I will pass onto our receptionist who was only too happy to look after you. Its always nice for the team to read reviews such as this so again many thanks for that it is appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Kind regards Ryan Wheeldon General Manager
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Beautiful hotel with breathtaking views. We stayed here with our dog on a weekend away, The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. The food was excellent and the service too. Nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 6 days ago
Hi GWill23 Thank you for the kind review, we are really pleased you enjoyed your time with us, the comments will be passed on to our team who will be delighted. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Izaak Walton hotel very soon. Kind regards Ryan Wheeldon General Manager
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A delightful lunch served by some delightful people. The food is extremely good and well presented. We had a fantastic home-made wild mushroom soup and home-made hummus to start, followed by tender roast beef, huge yorkshires and a tasty selection of veg. Unfortunately, however, the experience was let down by some very basic issues. When we arrived, we were directed to Sunday lunch in the bar. We had been told this when we booked the day before and it was understandable, as there were only a few diners and it would not have been cost effective to open the full restaurant for us. However, given that they knew there would be diners in the bar, it would have been nice to have the fire lit to combat the draughts, or been directed to sit in a warmer spot rather than being told to sit 'where you like' with the wave of a hand. The window next to where we sat had a gaping hole letting cold air in - a lot as the wind got up. The door into the bar was constantly left open and we had to keep shutting it ourselves to keep warm. Drinks were ordered at the bar, not served at the table which I suppose is ok, but some diners were not told this. We asked for a wine list and were told which 3 wines were on the bar for wine by the glass. We did eventually get a full list. The merlot was just right. Service was very slow, it took two hours overall including a 25 minute wait for dessert which was served after we had drunk our tea/coffee, which was served in cups without saucers. The waitress couldn't find any! There were only two young ladies serving, both were polite and trying to be efficient. One was clearly new, doing her best, and the other very busy trying to do her job as well as help her colleague. The person who appeared to be the manager disappeared shortly after our arrival even though it was clear the girls were struggling to keep things moving smoothly. It's such a shame, because all the ingredients are there but they did not come together to make our otherwise delicious meal as enjoyable as it should have been.…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Guest Services, Guest Services / Front Office at The Izaak Walton Country House Hotel
Responded 1 week ago
Dear Ro Thank you for your review and thank you for the nice comments regarding the food and staff it is much appreciated. Naturally I am disappointed with some of the issues you raise and I will discuss those with the team in order to drive improvement. Hopefully you will see by the majority of our recent reviews these comments are rare but very valuable for us to learn form none the less. If you are in the area again please do contact me directly and I will ensure you are well looked after. Kind regards Ryan Wheeldon General Manager
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Excellent location for hiking in the Dovedale area and the Southern Peak District. Charming hotel with comfortable rooms and good restaurant. All at reasonable prices especially half board. The breakfast sets you up for the day
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Responded 1 week ago
Hi Tim Thank you so much for the kind review, we are really pleased to here you enjoyed your time with us. I will ensure you comments are passed onto the team who all will be equally delighted. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Kind regards Ryan Wheeldon General Manager
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First of all good points were the Location - almost a stones throw from Thorpe Cloud and the stepping stones. The view from our spacious room and well fitted out bathroom was idyllic. This was unfortunately let down by the service, which was frankly borderline Fawlty Towers at times (a lot of which could easily be rectified). Examples were the wrong wine bottle served for the dinner, foods not replenished at the buffet part of the breakfast, condiments missing at the table (or the staff forgetting to ask), items on the menu unavailable and being forgotten about for the breakfast order. On the plus side, things were rectified quickly with due apology in most occasions. Would not recommend until the basics are sorted - especially if you are the type of person where these sort of niggling things easily spoil your experience.…
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Guest Services, Guest Services / Front Office at The Izaak Walton Country House Hotel
Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Malcolm Thank you for your review, we take all feedback on board and try and learn and improve at all times, unfortunately as human beings we don't get right all the time however we pride ourselves on being friendly and welcoming and I hope readers of our reviews and my replies will appreciate we get a lot of great feedback and a lot of returning visitors. I thank you for your comments on the spacious room and well fitted bathroom. I am also pleased that any issues were rectified quickly with due apology. I also hope you appreciated being allocated room 18 one of our higher end rooms for our standard price. With that in mind naturally I am disappointed with your 2 star rating and fawlty towers analogy, as at a time of difficulty for the industry in terms of attracting people who want to do this as a career, working in the public eye can be challenging, this can certainly affect confidence to our team and is not particularly helpful. It also dilutes any constructive feedback which we certainly welcome. I would also welcome the opportunity to discuss your stay so please do contact me directly at ryan.wheeldon@izaakwaltonhotel.com if you wish to do so. In the mean time I wish you well and hope to have another opportunity change your impression of us in the future. Kind regards Ryan Wheeldon General Manager
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Pleasant, spacious, comfortable room with a glorious view; excellent food and the most helpful, kindly staff imaginable. Premises well-decorated and maintained, clean and bright with attractive gardens outside - and a stile leading to the footpath from Ilam to Dove Dale and the stepping stones.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Hi Susan Thank you so much for your kind review, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. All of your comments will be passed onto the team. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Izaak Walton hotel in the future. Kind regards Ryan Wheeldon General Manager
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What a beautiful hotel with such friendly staff. The views from our room were beautiful. The food was amazing. We will definitely tell our friends , & we will definitely be coming back . We took the short walk to the stepping stones , February a good time to visit , as we can imagine would be very very busy in the summer .
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 7 Feb 2023
Hi Colin, Thank you for your kind review we are really pleased you enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel in the not to distant future. Kind regards Ryan Wheeldon General Manager
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Travel43687235949 wrote a review Jan 2023
Another lovely weekend break at the Isaak Walton. The setting is glorious and, with the bright winter sunshine and dusting of snow, it was picture perfect. The view from the dining room and copious delicious breakfast really set us up for the day too.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 25 Jan 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review we are really pleased you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you again soon. Kind regards Ryan Wheeldon General Manager
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My Friend recommended this hotel as her parents have had a special occasion here in the past which they loved and we come to Derbyshire every year to celebrate my mum's birthday as she is no longer with us . This hotel is set in a gorgeous location, very oldie worldie. Staff were brilliant and room was lovely and cosy ( we had a twin room ) the view was gorgeous with one of those seats at the window. Food was amazing we booked the haddon restaurant and had ribeye. Breakfast I would say is probably one of the best I've had at a hotel, lovely poached eggs and well done bacon and pain aux chocolat was the best I've ever had, they have their own pastry chef! I have booked to come back for one night on 10th Feb with my Boyfriend for our 2 year Anniversary so can show him how lovely the hotel is, hoping they do the Pain Aux Chocolat's all the time as need to have another one as they were too delicious! Also take a trip down to the stepping stones the scenery is stunning, easy to get to from the hotel. Thank you Izaak Walton for a wonderful stay, special memories made with my lovely friend!…
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 25 Jan 2023
Hi Zoe Thank you so much for the lovely review, we are really pleased you had a lovely time. I will pass on all of your comments to the team who will be delighted. We look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel soon. Kind regards Ryan Wheeldon General Manager
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PRICE RANGE
US$121 - US$162 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United KingdomEnglandPeak District National ParkIlam
NUMBER OF ROOMS
37
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Izaak Walton Country House Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to The Izaak Walton Country House Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Ilam Park (1.3 km), Tissington Trail (3.5 km), and Thor's Cave (6.1 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Izaak Walton Country House Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at The Izaak Walton Country House Hotel?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, a desk, and a seating area.
What food & drink options are available at The Izaak Walton Country House Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at The Izaak Walton Country House Hotel?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Izaak Walton Country House Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Old School Tea Room, The Bowling Green Inn, and Café Impromptu.
Does The Izaak Walton Country House Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Are there any historical sites close to The Izaak Walton Country House Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Tissington Hall (3.4 km).
Does The Izaak Walton Country House Hotel have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the mountain view available here.
Is The Izaak Walton Country House Hotel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.