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Self Catering Holiday Bungalow in Ilam near Dovedale
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9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
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Popular amenities
- Gym
- Washer
- Fireplace
- Pet friendly
- Kitchen
Explore the area

Ashbourne, ENG
- Peak District National ParkPlace, Peak District National Park1 min walk
- Ilam ParkPlace, Ilam Park1 min walk
- Dovedale National Nature ReservePlace, Dovedale National Nature Reserve7 min drive
- Manchester (MAN)Airport, Manchester (MAN)69 min drive
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About the neighborhood
Ashbourne
When you stay at this vacation home in Ashbourne, you'll be on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Peak District National Park and Alton Towers. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ilam Park and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Dovedale National Nature Reserve.
What's nearby
- Peak District National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
- Ilam Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
- Dovedale National Nature Reserve - 7 min drive - 1.3 miles
- Alton Towers - 15 min drive - 9.1 miles
- Chatsworth House - 47 min drive - 27.4 miles
Getting around
- Blythe Bridge Station - 24 min drive
- East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 61 min drive
Restaurants
- Costa Coffee - 13 min drive
- The Old Dog - 7 min drive
- The Smiths Tavern - 13 min drive
- Birds - 14 min drive
- Dog & Partridge Country Inn - 7 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Self Catering Holiday Bungalow in Ilam near Dovedale
Set in the grounds of Dovedale House, this beautifully positioned bungalow is ideally suited for families and small groups, for holidays and short breaks, or rural retreats.
Four bedrooms, accommodating up to 7 adults:
1 double bedroom with ensuite bathroom.
1 single and 2 twin bedrooms with a shared shower room.
A large well-equipped kitchen, living diner and a spacious lounge with Bi-folding doors opening onto a terrace which surrounds the back of the property with a private enclosed garden.
Family friendly with travel cot, high chair, stair gate and fire guard, board games, freeview TV, DVD player and Wi-Fi.
Ilam is a very small village ideal for walking, however it has no Shop or Post Office. nearest towns are Ashbourne or Leek, roughly a 10-20 minute drive away. We are within half an hour drive from Alton Towers and Peak Wildlife Park, Harrington, Tissington Village and Matlock.
Four bedrooms, accommodating up to 7 adults:
1 double bedroom with ensuite bathroom.
1 single and 2 twin bedrooms with a shared shower room.
A large well-equipped kitchen, living diner and a spacious lounge with Bi-folding doors opening onto a terrace which surrounds the back of the property with a private enclosed garden.
Family friendly with travel cot, high chair, stair gate and fire guard, board games, freeview TV, DVD player and Wi-Fi.
Ilam is a very small village ideal for walking, however it has no Shop or Post Office. nearest towns are Ashbourne or Leek, roughly a 10-20 minute drive away. We are within half an hour drive from Alton Towers and Peak Wildlife Park, Harrington, Tissington Village and Matlock.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a water park and a fitness center.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Car required
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Kitchen
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
Entertainment
- Books
- DVD player
- Games
- Smart TV
- Stereo
- Video library
Outdoor areas
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Welcoming dogs only
- One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- 1 accessible parking space
- No elevator (single-level property)
- Single level property
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Smoking not allowed
- Note from host: non-smoking only
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- In a village
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near a zoo
- Near an outlet shopping mall
- On a river
Things to do
- Bicycle parking
- Bicycle storage
- Gym
- Water park
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Rock climbing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Theme park nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
General
- Bicycle parking
- Bicycle storage
- Double-glazed windows
- Garden
- Recycling
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
We do allow dogs by arrangement only at an extra charge, please ask if unsure.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: By arrangement only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: children welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Non-smoking only
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
Self Catering Holiday In Ilam
Self Catering Holiday Cottage in Ilam Ashbourne
Self Catering Holiday Cottage in Ilam Private vacation home