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4-star hotels in Ashbourne
A shortlist of 4-star hotels in and around Ashbourne, the Derbyshire market town known as the Gateway to the Peak District. It is for couples, families and walkers who want a comfortable base for the town centre, Dovedale or the Tissington Trail.
Staying in Ashbourne
Ashbourne is a historic market town on the edge of the Peak District, with a compact centre, a market place, the church of St Oswald's, and independent shops and pubs. It is often called the Gateway to the Peak District because it lies just outside the national park and gives easy access to the southern Peak District, including Dovedale. The Tissington Trail and the surrounding countryside make it a natural base for walking and cycling.
The 4-star hotels on this shortlist sit in and around the town rather than in one single quarter. Compton House is on Compton Street in the centre, close to the market place, while Wildhive Callow Hall is on Mappleton Rd and The Okeover Arms is at Mappleton, both near the town. Others are spread into the surrounding villages, from Stanshope and Ilam to Marston Montgomery, Stanton, Fenny Bentley, Hognaston and Hulland Ward. Couples, families and short-break visitors all fit here: quiet rural stays suit couples, family rooms and cottages suit families, and the town-centre address is handy for a short break on foot.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
The Okeover Arms
Mappleton, Ashbourne, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereA 4-star village inn at Mappleton, 1.8 km from Ashbourne, where guests eat in the restaurant or drink in the bar. There is a garden, free parking and free wifi, and families are catered for with family rooms, cots and a playground. Pets are allowed, and tennis, darts, fishing and horse riding are all available. It suits couples and families who want a base in the countryside; 1123 guests have rated it 4.6 out of 5.
See The Okeover ArmsThe Casey
1 The Casey, Ashbourne, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Fitness Center
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereThis 4-star address on The Casey puts a full kitchen, kitchenette and dishwasher alongside a fireplace and terrace, so self-catering works as well as a short break. There is a fitness centre, free parking and free wifi, plus a garden, patio and picnic area; pets are welcome. Golf, fishing, canoeing and horse riding are on hand. Couples and families who want space and cooking facilities should consider it, 3.2 km from Ashbourne; 1076 guests rate it 4.6 out of 5.
See The CaseyStanshope Hall
Stanshope, Ashbourne, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 4-star country house at Stanshope, 8.9 km from Ashbourne, with a bar, a garden and free parking, plus free wifi. Rooms have desks, bath and shower, and there are family rooms with cots and high chairs. Laundry service, lunch and express check-in are provided, and guests have rated it 4.9 out of 5 from 72 reviews, the strongest score of the hotels here. It suits guests who prefer a quiet rural setting and want meals and a drink without leaving.
See Stanshope HallCrown Inn
Riggs Lane Marston Montgomery, Ashbourne, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Why stay hereA 4-star inn at Marston Montgomery with its own restaurant and bar, breakfast served in the room, and a terrace and garden. Free parking and free wifi are included, and the inn handles banquets, special diets, laundry, housekeeping and luggage storage. Family rooms, cots and high chairs are available. It is 10.3 km from Ashbourne and suits couples and families driving through the area; 622 guests have given it 4.6 out of 5.
See Crown InnWildhive Callow Hall
Mappleton Rd, Ashbourne, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Sauna
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereA 4-star hotel on Mappleton Rd, 1 km from Ashbourne, with a restaurant, bar and room service, plus a sauna and massage. Rooms come with balconies and bathrobes, and there is a garden, patio and picnic area with free parking and free wifi. Bike rental, badminton and a fitness-friendly setting suit active guests. Kitchens and kitchenettes in some accommodation help families. It has been rated 4.6 out of 5 by 404 guests, and couples and families will both find it convenient.
See Wildhive Callow HallThe Cow Dalbury
The Green, Ashbourne, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereA 4-star inn on The Green with a restaurant, bar and breakfast in the room, plus a terrace, patio and picnic area. Free parking and free wifi are provided, and pets are allowed. Guests can also use laundry, housekeeping, wake-up service, special diets and a safe. It is 12.9 km from Ashbourne and suits couples and pet owners who want meals and drinks on site; 472 guests have rated it 4.5 out of 5.
See The Cow DalburyThe Milk Barn
Weaver View Bankside Stanton, Ashbourne, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe Milk Barn is a 4-star property at Stanton with a kitchen, kitchenette, microwave, oven and refrigerator for self-catering, plus a garden, patio and picnic area. Free parking and free wifi are available, and golf, fishing and horse riding are nearby. It sits 5.6 km from Ashbourne and has a 5.0 out of 5 rating, though only from 3 reviews. It best suits families or small groups who want to cook and be outdoors.
See The Milk BarnThe Wheel House
Hulland Ward Ashbournederbyshire De6 3Ee, Ashbourne, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe Wheel House is a 4-star property at Hulland Ward, 8 km from Ashbourne, offering breakfast, free wifi and free parking. A garden is available for guests, and rooms have a TV. It is a straightforward choice for travellers who want a quiet base outside the town with breakfast provided and their own parking space. No guest rating is recorded for this hotel.
See The Wheel HouseCompton House
27 31 Compton Street, Ashbourne, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 4-star house on Compton Street, 0.6 km from the centre of Ashbourne, so it puts you within easy reach of the town. Free parking and free wifi are included, and there is a garden for guests. Special diets and laundry service are offered, and rooms have hairdryers and toiletries. Golf is nearby. It suits couples and solo travellers who want to walk into Ashbourne rather than drive. No guest rating is recorded for this hotel.
See Compton HouseYHA Ilam Hall Hostel
Ilam Hall Ilam, Ashbourne, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Pool bar
- Parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereYHA Ilam Hall Hostel is a 4-star property at Ilam Hall, 6 km from Ashbourne, with a bar, games room, lounge and table tennis. Guests share kitchens and family rooms, and there is a garden and picnic area. It is wheelchair accessible and can cater for special diets. It suits families, groups and walkers who want budget-style shared facilities with a bar and games room on site. No guest rating is recorded for this hostel.
See YHA Ilam Hall HostelThe Gate House Barn
Main Street, Ashbourne, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 4-star barn conversion on Main Street with a kitchen, oven, microwave, refrigerator and washing machine for longer self-catering stays. There is a spa, a garden and free parking, and rooms have baths and showers. It is 16.4 km from Ashbourne, so a car is useful. Couples and families wanting space, cooking facilities and a garden should look at it. No guest rating is recorded for this property.
See The Gate House BarnChurch Barn
Church Cottage Ashes Lane Fenny Bentley, Ashbourne, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereChurch Barn is a 4-star property on Ashes Lane at Fenny Bentley, 3.1 km from Ashbourne, with a garden, free wifi and parking. Pets are not allowed here, so it suits guests who prefer a pet-free house. It is a small, simple choice for travellers who want a rural base close to the town and to nearby walks and countryside. No guest rating is recorded for this property.
See Church BarnThe Lilacs
Mayfield Road, Ashbourne, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 4-star guest house on Mayfield Road, 2 km from Ashbourne, with free parking and free wifi, a lounge and a garden. Room service, lunch, laundry and wake-up service are offered, and special diets can be arranged. Rooms come with hairdryers and toiletries, and there are cots and high chairs for families. It suits couples and families who want to be near the town with parking included. No guest rating is recorded for this hotel.
See The LilacsGreen Farm Cottage
Green Farm Stables Green Lane Hognaston, Ashbourne, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereGreen Farm Cottage is a 4-star cottage at Hognaston with a kitchen, oven, microwave, refrigerator and washing machine, plus a fireplace. It has a garden, free parking and high chairs and cots, and golf is nearby. It is 6.7 km from Ashbourne and suits families or couples who want a self-contained cottage with cooking and laundry facilities for a longer stay in the countryside. No guest rating is recorded for this property.
See Green Farm CottageGreen Farm Stables
Green Farm Stables Green Lane Hognaston, Ashbourne, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereGreen Farm Stables is a 4-star property at Hognaston, 6.7 km from Ashbourne, and offers a kitchen with dishwasher, oven, microwave and refrigerator, plus a fireplace and garden. Free parking, cots and high chairs are provided, and fishing is available nearby. It suits families or small groups who want a self-catering base with washing and cooking facilities and countryside around them. No guest rating is recorded for this property.
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The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Okeover Arms | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 1.8 km |
| The Casey | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 3.2 km |
| Stanshope Hall | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 8.9 km |
| Crown Inn | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – | 10.3 km |
| Wildhive Callow Hall | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 1.0 km |
| The Cow Dalbury | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | 12.9 km |
| The Milk Barn | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 5.6 km |
| The Wheel House | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – | 8.0 km |
| Compton House | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.6 km |
| YHA Ilam Hall Hostel | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 6.0 km |
| The Gate House Barn | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 16.4 km |
| Church Barn | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 3.1 km |
| The Lilacs | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 2.0 km |
| Green Farm Cottage | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 6.7 km |
| Green Farm Stables | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 6.7 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Family rooms appear at Stanshope Hall, Crown Inn, Wildhive Callow Hall, The Okeover Arms, YHA Ilam Hall Hostel and The Lilacs, and several of these also provide cots or high chairs. YHA Ilam Hall Hostel adds a games room and table tennis, Crown Inn has a restaurant and breakfast, and Wildhive Callow Hall and The Okeover Arms keep children busy with gardens and open space.
Stanshope Hall · Crown Inn · Wildhive Callow Hall · The Okeover Arms · YHA Ilam Hall Hostel · The Lilacs
Closest to the centre
Compton House is 0.6 km from the centre, Wildhive Callow Hall 1.0 km and The Okeover Arms 1.8 km, so these three keep you nearest the market place, St Oswald's Church and the shops. All three have free car parking, and Compton House and The Okeover Arms are non smoking throughout.
Top-rated by guests
The Milk Barn holds a 5.0 guest rating from 3 reviews, Stanshope Hall 4.9 from 72, and The Okeover Arms and The Casey both 4.6, from 1,123 and 1,076 reviews respectively. The last two pair that rating with the largest number of reviews on this shortlist.
The Milk Barn · Stanshope Hall · The Okeover Arms · The Casey
Pets and the outdoors
The Okeover Arms, The Casey and The Cow Dalbury all allow pets and provide free car parking, which suits walkers and cyclists. Fishing is listed at The Okeover Arms, The Casey and YHA Ilam Hall Hostel, horse back riding at The Okeover Arms and The Casey, and The Casey also has a garden, terrace and picnic area.
The Okeover Arms · The Casey · The Cow Dalbury · YHA Ilam Hall Hostel
Questions, answered
Which hotels have free parking in Ashbourne?
Free car parking is listed at The Okeover Arms, The Casey, Stanshope Hall, Crown Inn, Wildhive Callow Hall, The Cow Dalbury, The Milk Barn, The Wheel House, Compton House, The Gate House Barn, The Lilacs, Green Farm Cottage and Green Farm Stables.
Which hotels allow pets?
The Okeover Arms, The Casey and The Cow Dalbury allow pets. Church Barn states pets are not allowed, so if you are travelling with a dog, the first three are the ones to check.
Which hotel is closest to Ashbourne town centre?
Compton House is 0.6 km from the centre, followed by Wildhive Callow Hall at 1.0 km and The Okeover Arms at 1.8 km. Compton House and Wildhive Callow Hall both have free car parking.
Are there family rooms in Ashbourne's 4-star hotels?
Family rooms are listed at Stanshope Hall, Crown Inn, Wildhive Callow Hall, The Okeover Arms and YHA Ilam Hall Hostel. Cots or high chairs appear at The Okeover Arms, The Casey, Stanshope Hall, Crown Inn, The Lilacs, Green Farm Cottage and Green Farm Stables.
Which hotel has the best guest rating?
The Milk Barn holds 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews, the highest on this shortlist, followed by Stanshope Hall on 4.9 from 72 reviews and The Okeover Arms and The Casey on 4.6. The Milk Barn also provides a kitchen and free car parking.
Is there a spa or sauna in Ashbourne's 4-star hotels?
Wildhive Callow Hall lists a sauna and massage, and The Gate House Barn lists a spa. The Casey offers a fitness center, and YHA Ilam Hall Hostel has a pool bar, table tennis and a games room.
Which hotels serve breakfast?
Breakfast is listed at Crown Inn, Wildhive Callow Hall and The Wheel House, while breakfast in room is available at Crown Inn, Wildhive Callow Hall and The Cow Dalbury. Crown Inn, Wildhive Callow Hall and The Cow Dalbury also have restaurants.
Which Ashbourne hotel suits walkers and cyclists best?
The Casey and The Okeover Arms both allow pets and list fishing and horse back riding, while Wildhive Callow Hall offers bike rental service. YHA Ilam Hall Hostel, 6.0 km from the centre, puts you near Dovedale's walking trails.