The Duncombe Arms

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Scored 9.3
Rated wonderful

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 31 mi from East Midlands Airport, the property is near Alton Towers (5.6 mi), Trentham Gardens (23 mi), and Chatsworth House (25 mi). Highly rated for its breakfast, attentive staff, and comfortable rooms.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • 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 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Delel
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Very nicely located. Fantastic food and atmosphere! Lovely and helpful staff!”
David
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“It was very well kept with all the trappings of home. Beautiful and clean, fantastic accommodation in the Garden Cottage for a family stay.”
Lucynraff
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very comfortable room on ground floor with gorgeous patio leading out onto fields with beautiful views. Super dog friendly with blankets, towels, bowls and dog biscuits provided. Tasty creative food in the restaurant and a great wine list. All the...”
Wassim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent suite beautiful furniture, very comfortable and clean”
Pladsen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I loved the themed rooms. The entire property was beautiful. Dinner was delicious.”
Will
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really comfy bed. Excellent bar . Superb breakfast. Gracious host”
Lisa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“stunning, quirky & quaint yet modern & vibrant. superb rooms, lots of beautiful finishing touches, great food and wine and cozy bistro pub and restaurant. really dog friendly”
Jay1969
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Second time here, great rooms, lovely food and fantastic staff.”
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.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
The Duncombe Arms
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    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 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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