Hotels in Ashbourne

Ashbourne's handful of central hotels and coaching inns put you within easy walking distance of St Oswald's Church, the market place and the Georgian streets that make the town worth exploring on foot, which suits visitors without a car or anyone wanting a proper pub dinner nearby. Rooms in the centre can book up quickly around Royal Shrovetide Football in February or March, so it is worth reserving well ahead if your visit coincides with the game. Just outside town, holiday parks and lodge complexes offer more space and self-catering facilities, often with a pool or play area, and suit families or longer stays aimed at walking Dovedale and the Tissington Trail. Bed and breakfasts scattered around the town and in nearby villages such as Fenny Bentley and Mapleton tend to be the best value, and many owners are a useful source of local walking advice. Wherever you stay, a car is helpful for reaching Dovedale, Ilam and the wider White Peak, though the town centre itself, the bus links to Derby, and the start of the Tissington Trail are all walkable from most central accommodation.