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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 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Bar
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Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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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
- Julia
United Kingdom
“Stayed 1 night on my own. Staff very friendly and other guests friendly as well. comfortable and quiet room and great food with good wine list.” - Robert
United Kingdom
“Very nice room Excellent food and drink Breakfast excellent” - Alex
Iceland
“Everything, the room was beautiful, and had everything we wanted The food was amazing And location was beautiful” - Worrall
United Kingdom
“This was our third visit. we love the place, the staff, the grub!” - Sheena
United Kingdom
“Very comfortable room and dining/bar area and felt welcomed on arrival. The breakfast was excellent. Room products also lovely.” - Susan
United Kingdom
“Food & Wine were excellent. Staff attentive and the accommodation was exceptional” - Joe
United Kingdom
“Very comfortable room in a pleasant occasion. Attractive outside bar overlooking the countryside” - Gabriela
Brazil
“Beautifully decorated rooms and confortable Easy to park” - Long
United Kingdom
“Comfortable rooms, delicious food and friendly staff” - Craig
United Kingdom
“Great bar and restaurant. Nice gardens, very comfortable room with great views across open fields. Food good, staff all very pleasant.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Duncombe Arms
- CuisineBritish
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.





The fine print
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.