The Duncombe Arms

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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.5

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Duncombe Arms in Ashbourne offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and free WiFi. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free toiletries. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy British cuisine at the family-friendly restaurant, featuring traditional, modern, and romantic ambiances. Breakfast options include continental, buffet, and full English/Irish. Lunch and dinner are available, accommodating vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. Leisure Facilities: The hotel offers a garden, terrace, outdoor fireplace, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include an electric vehicle charging station, housekeeping service, and free on-site private parking. Location and Attractions: Located 50 km from East Midlands Airport, the property is near Alton Towers (9 km), Trentham Gardens (37 km), and Chatsworth House (40 km). Highly rated for its breakfast, attentive staff, and comfortable rooms.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Lesley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely accommodation with views over the countryside. The building was separate from the pub, so very peaceful. A large, well furnished room with a comfortable bed and everything you could need. Including fresh milk for making drinks, an iron and...”
Goff
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything about the hotel was excellent. Great food, very friendly and helpful staff and a very comfortable room. The hotel is well situated for walking the Weaver Hills and has plenty of parking spaces.”
Alison
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent stay from start to finish. Beautiful room, friendly staff, excellent evening meal and breakfast. Our second stay and we will definitely return for a third. Thank you!”
Thomas
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Ticked every box. Beautiful place. Warm and cosy vibe. Staff couldn't do enough for us, exceptional food and service. Everything you need in your room we had a wonderfully night sleep followed by one of the best breakfasts we have ever had...”
Geraldine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Room very comfortable and clean. Fresh milk was an added bonus for tea and coffee. Staff are excellent.”
Silvio
Australia Australia
“One of the nicest properties we stayed at in 6weeks in UK. The room was large, beautifully appointed and very comfortable . The rooms are part of the Duncombe Arms hotel which is stylish and has an excellent restaurant. Food was exceptional for...”
Robert
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely location, bedrooms in separate building behind the Inn which was very peaceful. The room was beautiful, nicely furnished and very comfortable bed.”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very good hotel, beautiful room. Good atmosphere in the bar.”
Jon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The rom was excellent, it was spacious and so well laid out The wet room shower was lovely I’m very fussy on my breakfast and it can make or break my stay This breakfast was truly outstanding Well done to all”
Sally
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely countryside retreat, with ample parking, good walking routes nearby. Staff were very accommodating and food excellent”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Duncombe Arms
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Duncombe Arms takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 10:30
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.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
£30 per child, per night
Cot upon request
£25 per child, per night
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per child, per night

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.

Please inform The Duncombe Arms in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.