The Dog & Partridge Country Inn

"Breakfast is not really included as such. Only the continental buffet. This is cereal, fruits, cereal bars, baked items and a large selection of cakes, including mince pies, which was odd for breakfast. The hot breakfast requires a surcharge to be paid, something I’ve never experienced before. The full English would be best described as part English breakfast, with no sausages, tomatoes, or mushrooms included which is a bit of an insult when you’re paying a surcharge. I can’t fault the service, or anything else, but this felt a bit naughty to be doing."

Travelodge Ashbourne

"10/10 for value and comfort at this travel lodge . I felt very safe in this comfortable and clean hotel . It was very quiet and just the ticket the night before a half marathon . Would highly recommend."

The Okeover Arms

"I do not like leaving negative feedback but we had an almost fawlty towers like experience here. The absolute & only saving grace was the staff. Every single member of staff was courteous, pleasant & welcoming. The girl on breakfast duty had to help us with a problem with the shower … she was running the show as other staff off or sick & the pub closes on Mondays. She was brilliant & turned out a very good & hearty breakfast for us. The evening food we had was quite good ( Sunday roast) but my husband felt that the meat portions were very small but all else was ok. We were put in the family room so much was not to our taste ( rabbits on the bedding & cuddly toys) but because of a serious plumbing problem affecting the other rooms we had no choice. The bathroom is seriously outdated & was not clean enough. It’s obvious that this place has massive potential & the setting is beautiful with a glorious Italian style church right next door to the pub in this charming area. I understand that the new owners haven’t been in there long & have encountered quite a few problems & l do hope they manage to pull everything together."

Stables Ashbourne

Fire Brigade Barn

The Little Vicarage Holiday Cottage

Charming cottage in rural village, ideal for Carsington Water and Peak District

Callow Cottages

The Royal Oak

"We visited for a Sunday meal and, unfortunately, the experience was disappointing overall. The interior felt quite run-down and not particularly clean, giving the impression that the focus is more on fitting in as many guests as possible rather than creating a comfortable dining environment. While the service itself was good, the atmosphere was far from relaxing. The restaurant was very noisy due to several large parties, making it difficult to have a conversation. Food arrived quickly, but the quality didn’t match expectations. Our starter was overcooked, though still just about acceptable. The main courses, both beef, were also overcooked and quite dry, despite being covered in gravy. Overall, the food lacked flavour and was fairly underwhelming. It was edible, but not enjoyable. The condition of the facilities reflected the rest of the venue. The ladies’ toilets were in need of repair, with a broken toilet roll holder and a general sense of neglect. Overall, the place could benefit from significant attention and improvement. Unfortunately, it’s not somewhere I would return to."