Yha Ilam Hall in Ashbourne (Derbyshire), England

YHA Ilam Hall offers a games room with billiards, table tennis, and board games for guests. The building also provides a bar, a shared lounge with a TV area, and a self-catering kitchen equipped with crockery and cookware. Accessible facilities include a toilet with grab rails, a lower bathroom sink, and a changing places toilet for guests with complex needs.

The hostel has dormitory rooms with bunk beds and shared bathroom facilities, as well as private family rooms with ensuite bathrooms. Some rooms are accessible and located in the courtyard wing, with key card access provided. Bedding is crisp and white, and each bunk has its own light and plug socket.

An on-site restaurant serves traditional evening meals and light lunches, with a menu including pizza, burgers, and breakfast. The cafe-bar offers light snacks and beverages, and the bar at reception serves lager and other drinks. Guests can also use the self-catering kitchen for cooking their own meals, with a good range of fridge space and equipment.

Set in a Gothic mansion, YHA Ilam Hall is located within 84 acres of parkland that is a National Trust property, with the River Manifold running through the grounds. The hostel is situated in the Peak District and offers views over Dovedale, with walking routes to the Dovedale stepping stones and Thorpe Cloud. Alton Towers is a 15-minute drive away, and Chatsworth House is a 30-minute drive.

The hostel has family rooms and provides board games, puzzles, a games room with pool and table tennis, and outdoor picnic areas. Children can explore the grounds with animal Olympic activities dotted around the gardens. The changing places toilet and accessible rooms make the hostel one of a kind for families with complex needs.

Location: 84-acre National Trust parkland with River Manifold and views over Dovedale

Facilities: Games room with billiards, table tennis, board games, and shared lounge

Dining: On-site restaurant, cafe-bar, and self-catering kitchen

Accessibility: Changing places toilet, accessible rooms, and grab rails

Family-friendly: Family rooms, children's activities, and outdoor picnic area