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Ilam Hall
 Ilam Hall ... stately home which got handed over to the National Trust in 1934 and has since been a youth hostel.Newest Review: ... excellent views. Some rooms involve a long corridor walk to the showers or toilets. Some rooms have very small windows and can get stuffy in the hot summer! Again...AVOID the room directly above the Drying room in the summer it is sweaty and hard to sleep at night...we had to request our second night be changed due to lack of sleep. But this room may be great in a winter stay though!? These ... more ... minor gripes aside, I would reccomend Ilam Hall as the perfect place to stay for groups of children. I considered the Alton Towers Hotels, but they cannot cater for large groups, only Familes....more |
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by Ian Thomson - written on 27.02.08
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This has been a regular place to stay for our yearly visit to Alton Towers Theme Park. It is great for relaxing and playing in the large grounds at night. The accomodation varies in quality, avoid the roasting hot room above the Drying room...unless you like a sauna! The breakfasts used to be absolutely excellent when they were "Full English", unfortunately, the bland continental style has replaced this and I always request they bring back the fried egg, bacon, sausages etc. as this was fuel for the day...My large group of kids and adults were all deeply dissapointed in the continental breakfast. If you opt for packed lunches for a large ...
Ilam Hall - Been there, done that... (283 words)
by Lutz - written on 22.11.00 (Very useful, 444 readings)
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What a fabulous building, in a fantastic location. Ilam Hall Youth Hostel offers accommodation in a Victorian Gothic National Trust mansion. This is the sort of accommodation that is rarely available, or affordable – yet you can stay here for little more than ten pounds a night. Located about 6 miles northwest of Ashbourne, the hostel sits at the southern edge of the Peak District. The start of the Dovedale trail is a mile or so away and an easy walk across fields or via the road. The hall itself is located at the end of a half-mile driveway, sweeping through the grounds owned and managed by the National Trust. Views out to the east are ...
