Set in a Gothic mansion, YHA Ilam Hall has 84 acres of beautiful parkland, a traditional restaurant and stylish lounge. The YHA is situated in the Peak District, and offers views over Dovedale. The YHA Ilam Hall has dormitory rooms, most containing bunk beds, with shared bathroom facilities. The magnificent Victorian building also houses a sumptuous lounge with a TV and games area. The on-site restaurant serves traditional evening meals and light lunches. The cafe-bar offers light snacks and beverages, and there is also a kitchen for self-catering guests. YHA Ilam Hall Hostel is a National Trust property, and the River Manifold runs through the beautiful grounds. Alton Towers is a 15-minute drive away, and Chatsworth House is a 30-minute drive.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
2 bunk beds
2 bunk beds
6 bunk beds
6 bunk beds
8 bunk beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
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1 bunk bed
1 double bed
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2 bunk beds
1 double bed
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3 bunk beds
8 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.6

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Maggie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the location...and they have a lovely cafe attached...the grounds are beautiful...staff accommodating..will definitely be back.
  • Maria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing building and location. Great walks from doorstep
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stunning building.., views., location ., Friendly staff and guests Amazing facilities Cleanliness of room and inside fabulous Fun with board games pool table ping pong Made own food in shared kitchen Decorated trees for Christmas
  • Joseph
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly, lovely atmosphere, quiet at night and the location was beautiful.
  • Maureen
    Ireland Ireland
    Lovely setting, very scenic, lovely atmosphere and very helpful and friendly staff. Food in restaurant was lovely too.
  • Pradeep
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great Location with nice walks near by. Good Breakfast ,Cosy rooms , Shared toilets and Showers were very well managed.
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful building. Staff were very good and accommodating especially at breakfast in the morning they were lovely people giving the kids (and me) pastry’s to take with them.
  • Miguel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The lady at reception was very welcoming and helpful. The rooms were spotless. The bunk beds were very comfortable. We had a very good night sleep
  • Jennings
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great couple of days out exploring the countryside, great staff, good clean place, only one thing, there was no hot water, but overall great
  • Petra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful old gothic mansion. Set in acres of land . Fantastic use of space inside and has everything you want for a self catered holiday and a fully catered holiday. The choice is yours

Property surroundings

Facilities of YHA Ilam Hall
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities

  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs £2 per day.

    Services

    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (snacks)
    • Vending machine (drinks)

    Safety & security

    • Key card access

    General

    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Lower bathroom sink
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    YHA Ilam Hall takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 22:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardJCBMaestroSoloCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    YHA cannot accept bookings for 16 people or more. Any such bookings will be cancelled by YHA.

    The maximum length of stay is 14 consecutive nights. Following any stay of 14 nights, guests may not stay in any YHA accommodation for at least seven nights.

    The ID must match the name and address on the booking. Where a booking is for more than one person, the named person on the booking will need to provide proof of identify that matches the name and address on the booking. ID will also be requested from all other adult guests. These IDs must match the name they sign in with at check in.

    Please note discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or Hostelling International as part of this booking.

    Towels are not included in the room rate. Guests can hire them at the property or bring their own.

    Please contact YHA directly for more information about accessible facilities.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    FAQs about YHA Ilam Hall

    • YHA Ilam Hall offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Billiards
      • Table tennis

    • The prices at YHA Ilam Hall may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • YHA Ilam Hall is 3.7 miles from the centre of Ashbourne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at YHA Ilam Hall is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.