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YHA Ilam Hall - Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel in Ashbourne with a restaurant and a bar

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Garden
Garden
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access

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Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room (6 Bed Private)

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Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private)

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Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room, Ensuite (6 Bed Private)

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Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room (4 Bed Private)

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Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Double Room

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Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room (2 Bed Private )

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Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sleeps 6, Shared Bathroom)

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Men only (Sleeps 6, Shared Bathroom)

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Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room

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Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Ilam Hall, Ilam, Ashbourne, England, DE6 2AZ

What's nearby

  • Ilam Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Tissington Hall - 11 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Peak Wildlife Park - 15 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Alton Towers - 16 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Carsington Water - 23 min drive - 9.2 miles

Getting around

  • Blythe Bridge Station - 25 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ye Olde Vaults - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Birds - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Stepping Stones - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The George - ‬10 min drive

About this property

YHA Ilam Hall - Hostel

Upscale hostel in a rural location
At YHA Ilam Hall - Hostel, you can look forward to a garden, a library, and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant offers dinner. Free WiFi in public areas and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a billiards/pool table, and a TV in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, games, and a vending machine
  • 1 meeting room and secured bicycle storage
Other amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens, heating, and limited housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Games
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
All adult guests are required to present a valid government-issued photo ID card at check-in.
The name and address on the booking must match the photo ID presented by the guest at check-in. This property does not accept name changes for existing bookings.

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 not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children
  • Towels fee: GBP 2.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note that this property does not charge an additional temporary membership fee. Discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or IYHF as part of this booking.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

YHA Ilam Hall Hostel Ashbourne
YHA Ilam Hall Hostel
YHA Ilam Hall Ashbourne
YHA Ilam Hall
Yha Ilam Hall Hostel Ashbourne
YHA Ilam Hall - Hostel Ashbourne
YHA Ilam Hall - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
YHA Ilam Hall - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Ashbourne

Frequently asked questions

Is YHA Ilam Hall - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at YHA Ilam Hall - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at YHA Ilam Hall - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is YHA Ilam Hall - Hostel located?

Situated in a rural location, this hostel is steps from Ilam Park and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Dovedale National Nature Reserve. Peak District National Park and Tissington Hall are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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YHA Ilam Hall - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Really enjoyed our stay here, room was clean and other guests in our room were quiet and polite. Staff were all lovely. The area was really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Wonderful location, friendly and helpful staff, good facilities &very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Very friendly people, and gorgeous sights
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

A gem of a place to stay within a beautiful area. Beds and showers were really good but both dining and self-catering facilities needs improvement. We used the hostel as a base to explore the surrounding area and walks so it was perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

My sister and I stayed here whilst visiting a alton Towers and we had a brilliant stay. It was our first time in a YHA, the house was beautiful and in such a great location, very rural and pretty. All of the team were very helpful and welcoming. We made use of the nice lounge areas, bar and cafe for dinner and breakfast. We both felt the hostel was excellent value and we are planning lots more trips at YHA venues with our families.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10

Attended with my son in an en suite room, for a trip to nearby Alton Towers. It is basic, but clean and perfect for our requirements. Wifi nit very good if this is required.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10

Fantastic value for money, very clean, building is old so expect condensation on windows and the like. If we had been organised would have taken a bag of microwave dinners and milk, communal kitchen has everything you could need. Only thing I missed was a kettle in room for cups of tea. Food from restaurant: breakfast very good with everything hot and tasty and as much as you like. Evening meal good but again my preference I would have liked hot water and teas and coffees left out like breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Negatives - findings the place! There needs to be better signage and there is nil lightning from car park to the builidng. Its very very dark arriving. And trying to find the place and the care park. Positives- everything else! Car park and building felt safe and its a beautiful location and building. Inside felt like every other yha, which is a bit of a shame but practical and functional. Clean. It was soooo warm! Which was a pleasant suprise. But also you could control this yourself once in the room. We went private room shared bathrooms. Which again. Functional but clean and fine. Staff were lovely! Facilities good and i really wish i could have stayed for breakfast looked great. Id love to come back here with more time and see the national trust site, village and area. The walking routes and info at reception are fabulous. The coffee is great. Will be back !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10

It has a beautiful scenery and worth the price you pay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10

Very nice, clean, friendly, no wifi or phone signal.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10

Amazing location. Unfortunately covid put a damper on things and made things abit more difficult as I wanted to use the shared kitchen to make drinks etc but wasn’t allowed. Would have been nice if the tellys were on. But generally it was a cheap and cheerful break.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10

Great please to stay, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

6/10

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10

Beautiful site would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10

We stayed here whilst visiting Alton Towers. Room was clean and comfortable. staff were excellent and friendly. We would definately recommend this Youth Hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10

Great stay for the August bank holiday weekend. Staff were very helpful and friendly. The room was clean and spacious with a great view of the garden. I had no worries about any risk of COVID-19, all the measures that were put in place were great. Amazing location, so many walking routes around.
View from my room
Lovely building
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10

Love it everything,hotel,very nice team,service,very helpful,amazing outdoor garden,❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10

This is the 5th year I’ve visited but the first with a toddler. Lots had changed since we last arrived. I think the place is amazing. Staff were friendly and the location is perfections. Things that need to change- bring back the toddler play area in the lounge. It was the perfect from till you moved it all. Please purchase some cots with actual mattresses. Travel cots and wooden bases are horrendous and we didn’t get much sleep. As an old building it gets very warm and the windows don’t open. Please get some fans for the rooms. Prices on alcohol and hot drinks has gone up loads! £3.50 for a tin of beer is shocking!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10

Comfy beds. Facilities to make a cuppa at will would have been much appreciated. Rare not to have this in accommodation these days.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10

Great YHA stay. Fantastic building and area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

This hotel was just what we needed. My friends and I only needed a hotel for one night and we had a budget to stick to. This hotel provided us with a bedroom with beds and bedding, I had a good night sleep, my friends either had a good night sleep too or found the mattress to be hard. Can't please everyone. The grounds were beautiful. We walked round the entire grounds the evening we arrived and again the next day after breakfast (we had brought in).
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Very clean bathrooms. Comfortable beds. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Good food.