Town End Lane, Swinscoe, Ashbourne, DE6 2HS, United Kingdom
#5 of 6 B&Bs and inns in Ashbourne
Guests' ChoiceBased on 950 hotel reviews
8.0Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.2
Staff
9.1
Value for money
7.8
Free WiFi
7.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 19, 2024
Alison
United KingdomVery helpful staff. Very dog friendly
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 17, 2024
Jeff
United KingdomI had to pay the bill 😉
Hospitable staff and surroundings, good food and well priced.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 5, 2024
Carly
United KingdomNot much we didn't like. Only that we didn't realise the breakfast included was only continental, not sure if I missed that before booking. You can upgrade to hot breakfast if you wish. Location is great for alton towers but there's nothing much nearby. We went on a bit of a hunt for a pub to watch football but you can just stay onsite and have food the menu looked lovely. It wouldn't deter us from staying again.
Lovely little inn, cosy warm and inviting. Lovely host to meet us on arrival. Our room was lovely, clean, good size and had the most amazing view from the patio doors. Lovely little play area with chickens and rabbits for children. Lovely breakfast. Great location for alton towers. We will definitely be staying again and bringing the grandkids to enjoy the outside in the summer
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 4, 2024
Hilary
United KingdomThe springs of the bed could be felt through the topper
Location, kid friendly
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 28, 2024
Harrison
United KingdomRoom was a little noisy from outside traffic on main road. The Wi-fi was very hit and miss.
Very welcoming and friendly staff throughout my short stay. Room was basic but clean and food was good for dinner and breakfast.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 27, 2024
Christine
United KingdomI was unaware that cooked breakfast incurred an extra charge .
Welcoming clean and comfortable
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 19, 2024
Jacqueline
United KingdomRoom was a little cold.
Staff very friendly, rooms clean, comfy bed, met our requirements well. Breakfast was good, lots of selection.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 17, 2024
Kate
United KingdomSteak pie was bland.
We were upgraded which was great! The room was comfortable and spacious. The staff were so friendly.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 17, 2024
Alistair
United KingdomGreat room
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 11, 2024
Michele
United KingdomNothing
Clean well equipped rooms Friendly staff Nice pub / restaurant Well stocked shop selling all you need for your stay
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 1, 2024
Sharon
United KingdomA little to quiet but it was out of season and horrid weather so out of the hotels control
We’ve stayed before Great location
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 26, 2024
Steven
IrelandReasonably expensive, but you get what you pay for.
Motorcycle parking was a god send. Very friendly staff. Excellent food.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 2, 2024
John
United KingdomUncomfortable mattress
Very welcoming.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 28, 2024
Elizabeth
United KingdomClean, comfortable & functional. Staff very nice.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 28, 2024
Paul
United KingdomBrilliant tasty food and great service
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 8, 2024
Suzanne
United KingdomCustomer services excellent, food excellent, definitely return
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: November 27, 2023
Mark
United KingdomSome of the outside needs a bit of TLC and the room was ok but the adjoining room you could hear everything clearly. It a shame bathrooms were not together separating the bedrooms and living areas.
We enjoyed this place but there are some subtle changes that could be made to make it exceptional, especially in the accommodation element of the part of the complex. Really enjoyed the bar area and it’s very historic character
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 20, 2023
Terry
United KingdomWhen we booked it said breakfast included and was surprised we had to pay for the full English
The friendliness of the staff, the cleanliness of the hotel
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 13, 2023
Ian
United KingdomWalls were thin - could hear adjacent property talking and TV. No electricity points by bed, so charging of devices including watch were not accessible from bed (common complaint if mine). Bathroom heated (?) by towel rail. Not effective if bathroom used for large period.
Ideal for Alton Towers - 10 mins drive away. Restaurant food was excellent. Varied menu, well cooked and large portions. Large bedroom, with sofa and wardrobes in separate entrance area.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 4, 2023
Clare
United KingdomBathroom needed some repairs
Location, privacy and good choice at breakfast
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 28, 2023
Adrian
United KingdomNothing
Close to where we visiting 10 mins from Alton towers room for 4 of us to stay in.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 27, 2023
Eilidh
United KingdomFriendly accommodating staff. Good food.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 23, 2023
Steven
United KingdomOnly bit that did not go too well was the toast came after we had eaten our cooked breakfast but if we had know that toast was an option we would have asked for it when we ordered the cooked breakfasts instead of being asked afterwards.
The receptionist who also helped behind the bar made everyone feel at ease - it was a lovely atmosphere in the bar area and very cosy. The dinner menu was good and the food was excellent. The drinks were reasonably priced. Breakfast was very good there was plenty to choose from.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 19, 2023
Janice
CanadaRoom needed a few repairs on arrival, staff responded quickly. Room pretty congested, few places for luggage etc Required rubber bathmat.... Should be standard option for safety
Breakfast, location, staff, access for disability to main building and room door
Stayed in September 2023
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