YHA Ilam Hall - Hostel

Name: YHA Ilam Hall - Hostel
Address: Ilam Hall, Ilam, Ashbourne, England, DE6 2AZ, Ashbourne, GB

Location: Ilam Hall, Ilam, Ashbourne, England, DE6 2AZ, Ashbourne, GB

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

About this Property

Garden Views and Activities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as a communal living room and a vending machine.

Dining and Socializing
Enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant and wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Convenient Amenities
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, a library, and a vending machine.

To book your stay at YHA Ilam Hall - Hostel and experience all these amenities, visit our website or call us today!

Important Information

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room. Additional amenities at this hostel include a vending machine and bike storage.

Policies

Check-in: 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. 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.

Amenities & Facilities

Garden
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Television in common areas
Library
Front desk (limited hours)
Smoke-free property
Billiards or pool table
Games
Secured bicycle storage

Rooms Available

Room, Ensuite (2 Bed Private)

1 Twin Bunk Bed
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom and shower
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request); free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Heating
Accessibility - Low-height counters and sink
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Low-height counters/sink
Room (8 Bed Private Ensuite)

4 Twin Bunk Beds
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom and shower
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 8 (8 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Wheelchair accessible
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Low-height counters/sink
Room (5 Bed Double Private Ensuite)

1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom and shower
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Wheelchair accessible
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Low-height counters/sink
Room (3 Bed Double Private Ensuite)

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom and shower
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Wheelchair accessible
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Low-height counters/sink
Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private)

2 Twin Bunk Beds
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom and shower
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request); cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Low-height counters/sink
Room, Ensuite (6 Bed Private)

3 Twin Bunk Beds
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom and shower
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request); cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Low-height counters/sink
Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sleeps 6, Shared Bathroom)

1 Twin Bunk Bed
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Heating
- Wheelchair accessible
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Shared outdoor bathroom
- Low-height counters/sink
Room (8 Bed Private)

4 Twin Bunk Beds
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 8 (8 Adults)
- Shower
- Heating
- Wheelchair accessible
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Shared outdoor bathroom
- Low-height counters/sink
Room (6 Bed Private)

3 Twin Bunk Beds
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request); cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Shower
- Heating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Shared outdoor bathroom
- Low-height counters/sink
Room (4 Bed Private)

2 Twin Bunk Beds
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request); cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Heating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Shared outdoor bathroom
- Low-height counters/sink
Shared Dormitory, Men only (Sleeps 6, Shared Bathroom)

1 Twin Bunk Bed
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Heating
- Wheelchair accessible
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Shared outdoor bathroom
- Low-height counters/sink
Room (2 Bed Private )

1 Twin Bunk Bed
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request); cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Heating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Shared outdoor bathroom
- Low-height counters/sink
Room (Double Private Ensuite)

1 Double Bed
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom and shower
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Wheelchair accessible
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Low-height counters/sink

Guest Reviews

Ashutosh (10/5): -
Maybelle (8/5): - Beautiful environs
T (10/5): Can’t wait to go back! - Very peaceful and beautiful. Great value for money and super friendly staff. The school group ate all the breakfast items leaving little behind for us!
Balaji (7/5): - I liked the location and the property The room was quite small and one of the bath facilities was out of order, making all 7 of us cramp for the only other shower room that was available
John (9/5): Calm family break in country surroundings. - Lots of space. Excellent breakfast. Comfortable lounges.
williams (9/5): - Fantastic location, lovely staff, good lounge spaces. Not enough toilets. The school children running around upstairs made the lounge below less relaxing!
SHAHROKH (10/5): -
Caroline Wilkinson (10/5): - Love it here, been many times. Nothing!
Rūta (10/5): - Perfect
Williams (10/5): - Lovely building and surrounding areas the gardens where amazing and staff were very friendly and helpful 😀
Rebecca (10/5): Lovely, cant wait to return. - We were pleasently surprised by this accomodation. The prce was super reasonable for teh quality of the stay/grounds/srvice and facilities. The breakfast was nice, it may have been better to have a choice of eggs (such a small thing)
Harrison (8/5): -
Edmund W (9/5): - I love to have a stay at YHA Ilam Hall at least once a year, to me it's got so much going for it. The location and facilities are outstanding at this price I cannot think of anywhere better. Spring and Autumn are really good times to go but it's okay to come at any time of the year. Lack of internet connection and TV but maybe that's a good thing.
Iwona (8/5): It is a very lovely place. I had an amazing offer for my stay. - Beautiful area, stunning views. Very comfortable bed, nice staff members. I found it quite expensive, as everywhere right now, to buy a cup of coffee or glass of wine.
Jennifer (8/5): -
Linda (8/5): Stunning location and building in a beautiful area of countryside - Beautiful location and building
Georgina (9/5): Amazing staff and beautiful location with great walks and nature. - The staff are so friendly and easy to communicate with! There was a large group booking who were very rude unfortunately though i understand that isn’t entirely within the YHAs control.
Noel (9/5): - The location, the views, the cheap price. The WiFi signal not reaching the rooms and being temperamental.
Claire (10/5): Beautiful place, would definitely recommend and I have already done so ! - Amazing place to stay. I would highly recommend this place, great building, great surroundings would suggest spending time walking around nearby , lovely lady on reception. Can’t complain about anything for the price we paid .
Teresa (7/5): Wonderful location.. exceptional staff - Staff very professional and friendly. Food good. Location lovely Only criticism was the room soundproofing could hear next door conversation. Noise from people in corridor and doors slamming shut.. maybe the door closers are too harsh or not harsh enough. Soundproofing in the rooms
Sereena (10/5): Wonderful place to stay - The grandeur of the property with bargain rooms that are always clean . Not applicable
Vilma (9/5): -
Gill (10/5): Nice and relaxing after a 15 mile walk good value for money and good breakfast - Beautiful views very clean
Anna (10/5): -
Natalie (1/5): Never again - Beds were okay The staff were so rude and I had no idea I needed ID to stay and was treated like a criminal with my children.
Katrina (10/5): Really lovely stay, stunning setting beautiful house. Wonderful food and great staff. Lovely just to chill with family. - Beautiful setting, simply stunning!! Nothing it was a lovely stay.
Azmat un nisa (10/5): It was overall great experience - Overall experience from booking to stay was quite easy and smooth, liked the way they managed everything in the middle of no where..quite relax environment and beautiful view Alton tower is just 15 minutes away😊 If there is internet and TV in the room that will be cherry on the top.. Would also appreciate if they make some kids play area outside. Also add some more indoor games
4566d482e5b2705de6de3a3a4ec7de28 (9/5): Highly recommend it. - Excellent price. Comfortable accommodation. Friendly staff. Excellent location. Family friendly I arrived when it was dark and it was hard to find the front door as it was pitch black outside. Some night lights by the front door would have helped.
4ff8d631cae970c5771ca0ad29ccb8b3 (10/5): I will definitely be back - The Location is fantastic The property is really big and good facilities it is well located and with plenty path and activities for kids and families
7de6cbeafc8d735ac2cba02e6f117cb2 (10/5): - Magnifique endroit, très calme et spacieux. On reviendra pour un plus long séjour !
Lydia (9/5): Family stay at over Easter break. - Beautiful setting and superb value for money. Our three teenage children especially loved the chance to meet other guests over a game of pool, table tennis or chess in one of the common lounges. The room was very basic but for the incredible price we really cannot complain!
Laura (8/5): Great location and price - Great location, beautiful building Uncomfortable bed
- (8/5): - The wifi was not working and connecting in some areas and as there were no mobile network, having better wifi facility would have help a lot.
Sarah (9/5): Gorgeous hostel, beautiful location but be prepared to be offline! - Absolutely stunning location and building. Great facilities, very clean and good food available. The water supply to the private bathrooms very noisy. Zero phone signal and WiFi limited to lounges.
Stuart (10/5): A great stay in a 200 yr old building in a great location. Good value for what you get . - 200 year old building. Location.,friendly staff Very warm in self catering seating area.
Sophie (7/5): Beautiful setting - The area is beautiful and the room was an adequate size but the heating wasn't working and they put 2 portable radiators in but was still really cold Food from the kitchen was good and the activities in the games room were good although they need some more board games The heating not working so room was cold and the common areas were probably too hot
Amy (8/5): - Amazing value, stunning area, and really great facilities. The room was accessible, beds comfortable, and everything was really clean. There was storage in the room, and plenty of outlets for charging! Wifi unfortunately didn't reach our room, which was the furthest from the facilities. The weather was pretty rough, and we did have to go outside to get to the kitchen area.
charles (1/5): - Our room wouldn't lock and were unable to get hold of any staff so had to spend the night in an unsecured room with strange men lingering around all night
YOGENDRA (10/5): Try good stay with my family- we will be back again! - Very good customer service None
Samantha (10/5): -
Fahmina (8/5): -
Trading (6/5): My stay was a mixed experience overall. The room itself was clean and comfortable, and the location is very good, which - Good location My stay was a mixed experience overall. The room itself was clean and comfortable, and the location is very good, which I really appreciated. However, I had some issues during check-in at night that left me unsatisfied, as the process didn’t go smoothly. Another downside was the WiFi not working properly inside the room, which was quite inconvenient. I also noticed that while there was a pool table available, there was no cue provided to actually play, which was disappointing. Overall, despite the good room condition and location, these issues affected my experience. I would rate my stay 6/10.
Lucas (8/5): -
Chris (8/5): - Location, it was very pleasant and peaceful Room tea and coffee making facilities to make whilst enjoying the views but it's a hostel and you expect this
singh (8/5): -
Niamh (4/5): Nice location, old facilities that need modernising. - Really beautiful property in a great location. The first room we stayed in stunk of mold with a damp bathroom and no circulation. The plumbing broke on our second night and we had to downgrade our room on my partner’s birthday. The second room had yet to be cleaned with stripped beds and a full bin. It smelt of stale cigarettes as though the previous occupant had been smoking. The only apology we received was a hot drink after an hour of waiting.
Vitalija (8/5): - Really lovely place. Not far to walk or drive in to nice places for hiking. Hard pillows and no TV.
Lubica (8/5): - Great place to stay, beautiful surroundings,
Megan (10/5): -
Purington (8/5): -
Sabih (10/5): -
Frank (9/5): -
Louise (8/5): Beautiful place to stay, stunning location & the staff were so friendly, welcoming & helpful - Beautiful location & a lovely building to stay in Nothing
Theresa (8/5): - The story's behind it. The staff were fantastic. Friendly and went above and beyond The signal was poor.
agnieszka (9/5): - location, atmosphere breakfast
Cleo (10/5): -
Andy (10/5): -
Jonathan (9/5): -
Rob (10/5): Outstanding budget stay in a fantastic old building - what’s not to like? - Amazing old building, a joy to stay there. Friendly staff, well equipped, comfy beds and superb value Nothing
Robert (7/5): - Lots of activities Some people were a bit smelly witht their clothes
margherita (10/5): -
Janneke (7/5): Gezellig en een prachtige omgeving en locatie - De locaties en het kasteel
Nikki (8/5): lovely location, great building, helpful staff - room and bed was very comfortable, lovely setting and good evening meal possibly no phone connection but that is mentioned when you book and understandeble due to the location
Michelle (9/5): -
Darren (10/5): What an amazing place wish we’d booked here for longer lots to do for the children absolutely beautiful place even the t - Beautiful property, stunning!!! Nothing. Loved everything about our stay
Lucy (10/5): - Great breakfast, comfy beds, brilliant games + space Slow draining sink - I informed staff
Amanda (8/5): Fabulous location and fantastic staff ensured a great stay. - Evening meal was piping hot & cost reasonable. The shaving light above the sink in room didn’t work.
Tigimon (9/5): Exceptional stay - It was a very nice area Rooms were a bit dirty and had a very bad odour. The smell was very unpleasant. There was no WiFi available in the rooms.
Mark (7/5): Great location and great value for money. - We liked the games available. Breakfast was very good value. Location was brilliant. Very good value for money. One of the toilets on our landing (out of two) didnt have a working lock.
Rebecca (1/5): -
Lisa (10/5): Fabulous hostel in a fabulous place - One of the best hostels I’ve stayed in so far. Staff from the car park to reception were really friendly and helpful. I was after a long walk in and around dovedale and they pointed me in the right direction, giving me a few maps too. I got a coffee to take away which is really nice. The building and surroundings are amazing. My room overlooked the church which was nice to wake up to. The room was really well heated, I took a blanket just incase after reading some rooms were cold but it wasn’t needed. There’s a handy sink in the room which was a bonus. Food was served from 5pm, a good choice on the menu, good price and decent. I was on my own so enjoyed just sitting in the lounge with a brew reading my book but others were enjoying the pool table, table tennis and the board games that are available. I made breakfast in the kitchen on the lower level, which was all well equipped with everything you need and everyone very respectful of each other whilst cooking. I will definitely be booking again 😊 Nothing
Jonathan (9/5): - Great facilities and staff! Nothing
david (9/5): -
Matthew (9/5): - Surroundings were amazing Great value Excellent for kids Duvets slightly thin on cold winter night
Alicea (10/5): The best family new years - As a family we enjoyed our new years break. There was plenty of room for the whole family. Ping pong and pool table were great and our boys loved playing Monopoly and chess. New years eve we took a short stroll to the stepping stones. The scones in the cafe were delicious and the bar until 11 gave us plenty to enjoy. We are definitely coming to stay again!! Nothing, everything was great!
YOGENDRA (10/5): Had a pleasant family stay …. Everything as expected . Nothing to compliant. Be back again!!! - Value for money
Rina (9/5): - De locatie! --
Jack (10/5): The kids loved it, as did we. - Everything was above and beyond Nothing
Gillian (9/5): - Stunning location, friendly helpful staff, hot food and drink available, set up for families The night light in the bunk room - forgot eye masks
Paul (10/5): -
Lilianna (10/5): -
Megan (9/5): Wonderful stay - Friendly helpful staff who went above and beyond; wonderful historic building with great communal areas with pool table, table tennis and lounge; good breakfast and decent affordable dinners available; fabulous location close to Dovedale. We had a fantastic couple of nights here with teenagers who appreciated the facilties. Self catering kitchen was a bit crowded and lacking in some cooking facilities on one evening we were there. Room was ok but a little cramped for 4 people.
Nicky (8/5): Wonderful Christmas break for our 3-generation party of 4 - Beautiful setting and a lovely walk to Dovedale, even my 8 year old managed it through boggy fields. The lounge was peaceful and a great place to spend a couple of hours in the evening. The facilities in the kitchen were good, though clean clothes ran out very quickly. Only having one key card for our group caused a couple of problems especially as it was impossible to contact each other in certain parts of the building, such as the rooms!
Cherry (10/5): -
Wioleta (8/5): - Nice cosy great atmosphere for this time of year
Hümeyra (9/5): -
Catherine (7/5): -
Joseph (9/5): Fantastic last minute visit - Fantastic character, picturesque location and great for reaching lots of different walks. Staff were excellent. Nothing really
Andrzej (8/5): -
Shirley (10/5): very good, happy with the service - Everything Nothing
Michal (10/5): -
PETE (9/5): Lovely place to stay - The staff were amazing,very friendly and helpful. The facilities we used were just right.The bar and meeting room were just right for a relax after a 10 mile walk. The food from the restaurant was brilliant,freshly cooked as was the full English breakfast. We were a group of 4 on a walking trip and hope to stay there again soon. The room we stayed in was above the main entrance. It was cold and damp. Unlike the rest of the hall which was really warm and comfortable
Dion (10/5): A comfortable stay, warm and welcoming, with great breakfast. - Fantastic building in a wonderful location with accommodating staff. Couldn’t ask for more! Nothing! Everything was catered for.
karen (10/5): Family getaway - Everything. My sins first stay. We cooked in the kitchens. Made new friends. Played board games and pool. Laughed lots. Walked in the rain around the fabulous grounds of a majestic setting
Catherine (10/5): - Beautiful surroundings, room spacious clean social areas yo relax. Opportunity to self cater or usevghe cafe which provided good food. Staff friendly and professional, from the start of your stay until departure. Nothing
NatLM84 (10/5): - A Beautiful Stay with Great Facilities and Important Notes on Access Ilam Hall is a stunning property set in beautiful grounds, retaining many of its original period features while offering a friendly, comfortable hostel vibe, perfectly suitable for families. The cleanliness was outstanding in key areas: The bed linen was crisp, clean, and white, and the in-room shower was superbly clean. Even the communal shower area looked well maintained. Note on Rooms: I found the carpet in my room to be a bit grubby, which was a minor issue as I was traveling with a crawling baby. Also, be aware that many rooms are only accessible by flights of stairs (as it is an older building), which can be tricky with young children. (I assume there are accessible rooms available, but worth checking). Staff were very pleasant, and the amenities were excellent. The kitchen facilities were exceptionally well-stocked with crockery and cookware, containing everything needed for a simple meal. For convenience, the on-site restaurant offers affordable food (pizza, burgers, breakfast), and the bar serves various beverages. I was happy to find the hall comfortably warm despite the time of year. Highly recommend! (Note: Unfortunately, I was unwell during my stay and couldn't explore the grounds as much as I'd hoped, but the building itself is gorgeous.)
Nic Shaw (7/5): -
Laura (8/5): Amazing staff, fantastic building and amazing value for money will definitely be back!! - Loved how we could cook our own meals, had our own room and loved the feel of the place instead of a hotel. The shared toilets on our floor were out of order so we had to go down stairs any time the kids needed the toilet.
Lorna (8/5): -
Roa80 (9/5): -