George and Dragon Ashbourne

43 Market Place, Ashbourne, United Kingdom View Map

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Located on Ashbourne's market square, the family-run George and Dragon Ashbourne offers room-only accommodations and features a garden and a bar. Each room with attached bathroom at the George and Dragon Ashbourne come with a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. They all have a private bathroom fitted with a shower, and free toiletries are also provided. A variety of spirits, lagers, ciders, ales, and soft drinks are available from the inn's bar throughout the day, where guests can also enjoy a game of darts. There is a large supermarket down the road, and further eateries a 5-minute walk away in Ashbourne. Lunch and evening meals are available from 12:00 - 20:00. An array of outdoor activities including hiking can be enjoyed on the Peak District National Park, which lies 1.2 mi from the inn. The city of Sheffield is located 31 mi from the accommodations and Manchester with its Airport is 33 mi away. Guests can enjoy visiting the nearby attractions, including Chatsworth House, Carsington Water, Dovedale, Bakewell, and Buxton. Alton Towers Theme Park is about 20 minutes' drive away.

238 Reviews

6.8Pleasant
Cleanliness
6.9
Staff
8.6
Location
8.8

What Guests Say

  • “The staff were very nice and friendly.”
  • “Very helpful and friendly staff.”
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Top Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Pets Allowed
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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What Guests Loved

6.8
Pleasant

Based on 238 reviews

Location

8.8

Cleanliness

6.9

Staff

8.6

Overall Quality

6.5

Pros +

  • The staff were very nice and friendly.
  • Very helpful and friendly staff.
  • The atmosphere felt welcoming and helpful

Cons -

  • The shower was either to hot or to cold and my son went 3 days without a shower. No ironing board or iron which is criminal for any hotel accommodation. TV didn't work and Internet access was very poor. No car parking after driving 75 miles No breakfast
  • No soundproofing.
  • I know we booked last minute due to circumstances however the shower door came off when was in shower very dangerous. Was freezing cold in night had to use extra heating provided.the old single window was open which I can understand it down to being a old pub so they had double glazing in front of it but was still cold. The milk was out of date when I told manger it still wasn't fixed.the mattress was very old and spring dug into me there was black bits coming out of taps and smell of grease in room and pub. Over all room was filfty.We also went for food in there restaurant friend had a mix grill and the pork was pink and raw they took it said they do a fresh plate however came back the same still pink and they just reheated the old food so we then refused the food due to meat being pink so didn't want to catch food poisoning. I didn't eat my fish and chips as it was full of grease and due to friends food being bad it put me off. Told manager but there was no oplogise or trying to put it right or any kind of help. Overall experience was terrible needs a update for sure cleanliness was terrible and stuck of grease.!!
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1GregPosted on: 7-28-2025

The staff were very nice and friendly.

The shower was either to hot or to cold and my son went 3 days without a shower. No ironing board or iron which is criminal for any hotel accommodation. TV didn't work and Internet access was very poor. No car parking after driving 75 miles No breakfast

9Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 1-6-2019

Very helpful and friendly staff.

No soundproofing.

1LeahPosted on: 4-24-2025

The atmosphere felt welcoming and helpful

I know we booked last minute due to circumstances however the shower door came off when was in shower very dangerous. Was freezing cold in night had to use extra heating provided.the old single window was open which I can understand it down to being a old pub so they had double glazing in front of it but was still cold. The milk was out of date when I told manger it still wasn't fixed.the mattress was very old and spring dug into me there was black bits coming out of taps and smell of grease in room and pub. Over all room was filfty.We also went for food in there restaurant friend had a mix grill and the pork was pink and raw they took it said they do a fresh plate however came back the same still pink and they just reheated the old food so we then refused the food due to meat being pink so didn't want to catch food poisoning. I didn't eat my fish and chips as it was full of grease and due to friends food being bad it put me off. Told manager but there was no oplogise or trying to put it right or any kind of help. Overall experience was terrible needs a update for sure cleanliness was terrible and stuck of grease.!!

3LauraPosted on: 4-7-2025

The location was lovely and was nice and quiet during the day. The member of staff was friendly who checked us in.

The rooms decor was very dated and dirty walls, the curtains didn't fit the windows properly, the door didn't feel very secure even when locked, the room was freezing cold even though there was a heater in there but was broken. The bed was very firm we both woke up very stiff. We had lots of noise, sirens and blue lights in the early hours of the morning right outside.

5RachaelPosted on: 4-6-2025

To small, no chair to get ready by the mirror to do hair and makeup. Broken towel rail, so there is no place to put towels. The location is good and the staff are friendly however the rooms are dirty and tired .

8JervisPosted on: 4-3-2025

So the room was clean, if dated, however we had everything we needed, a clean bed, tea & coffee, the shower could have done with being a bit warmer, but apart from that the room was ok. The staff went out of their way to accomodate, very friendly and helpful and the bar manager Sarah was a diamond! We will defitintely stay again at some point in the future. Very good food!

Shower could have been warmer, but apart from that I cannot fault the George and Dragon.

9AmyPosted on: 3-31-2025

Staff were so helpful and welcoming. Room was very private, and comfortable. And location was amazing. Really good value for money.

8SusanPosted on: 3-31-2025

The food was exceptional. Good quality, Large portions. The lasagne in the photos was a requested half portion The staff were fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble.

The price was room only (not breakfast) so thought the price a little expensive. The rooms need upgrading. They look shabby but they are clean.

10StephenPosted on: 3-23-2025

Lovely friendly staff here and totally dog friendly. Ashbourne was an excellent base for a couple of days in the Derbyshire Dales. I really liked the food in the pub too.Thank you for such a warm welcome!

3DenisePosted on: 3-17-2025

Staff friendly.

Rooms were badly in need of decoration. Noise of bathroom fan and pump, I think, was disturbing.

8CarinnaPosted on: 3-8-2025

Central location, FANTASTIC food and friendly staff

Our room was not very clean and due for some redecoration.

9KevinPosted on: 3-3-2025

Staff very friendly and welcoming, good food and great atmosphereParking was very difficult due to construction work .

5BrettPosted on: 3-1-2025

It is situated in a very good location close to all amenities. In the middle of Ashbourne which is great .

I stayed with my sister as we used to live in Ashbourne, we thought it would be nice to come back and reminisce round Ashbourne again . The hotel is very dated and in need of a makeover , as it’s a shame as it’s in a really good place . The floors creek, the walls are in need of painting and the whole place probably could do with a complete renovation.

8Elaine W.Posted on: 2-28-2025

Great location. Right in square.Great food.

No parking facilities.

8TraceyPosted on: 2-24-2025

Loved the location and the pub downstairs, our room was fine just smelt of damp as old building and no heating on but not an issue as a heater was in the room to use

9JuliePosted on: 2-16-2025

The room was cosy & very warm. The beds were nice and comfy, which was great after an arduous walk around Dovedale. We had food downstairs in the bar and can highly recommend ?

All was good ?

4RuthPosted on: 2-2-2025

Great food.

No heating in the bedroom. In January. Absolutely freezing cold and difficult to sleep The power went off at one point. No apology or explanation

5CherylPosted on: 12-26-2024

Liked it was in a pub

Rooms are tired and overpriced

1ArmourPosted on: 12-10-2024

The bed was comfy and the toilet suite clean

The room was filthy around the wall switches and door . There was excessive music being played downstairs after midnight

3JohnPosted on: 12-9-2024

Poor

Very run down. Loud music after hours. No lighting on back stairs when leaving. No where to leave room key when leaving room. Mould. In bathroom and rotten sketching board in bathroom.

Amenities & Policies

Amenities

Food & Drinks

  • Restaurant

Media & Technology

  • Free Internet Access

General

  • Pets Allowed
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

Guest policies

Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
PetsPets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

Important info

Please note that this property does not serve breakfast.Managed by a private host

Location

George and Dragon Ashbourne

43 Market Place, Ashbourne

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