Hotels near Alton Towers

The Duncombe Arms
Ashbourne - 2.7 miles away
A once run-down, boarded-up village boozer with views over the Dove valley is today a thriving gastropub-with-rooms in the care of owners Laura and Johnny Greenall.

The Tawny
Consall - 6 miles away
‘Perfect if you want your own space and all the services of a hotel’, The Tawny promises bucolic bliss; porters whisk guests by buggy to huts, tree houses, boathouses and retreats in 70 landscaped acres.

Biggin Hall
Buxton - 11 miles away
In a small rural village in the White Peak area, this Grade II* listed 17th-century country house is run as a hotel with warmth and heart.

Hodgkinson’s Hotel
Matlock - 16 miles away
Filled with historic interest, Zoe and Chris Hipwell’s small townhouse hotel overlooks a bend of the River Derwent.

The Peacock at Rowsley - February Fine Dine Dinner Special Offer
Rowsley - 18 miles away
'Really excellent' food is at the very heart of this lovely Peak District hotel in a 17-century manor house, surrounded by good walking country, and known for its fly-fishing.

The Roseleigh
Buxton - 19 miles away
Readers on their annual visit to the Buxton Festival assure us that all is as good as ever at Maggi and Gerard Heelan’s Victorian B&B.
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Hotels near Alton Towers

The Crown Inn
Ashbourne - 4.9 miles away
In a hamlet close to Ashbourne, this welcoming country pub is an ideal base for expeditions to the Peak District National Park or the thrilling rides of Alton Towers. After the day’s excitement, unwind over a drink and comforting food in the brick and wood bar, warmed by a log burner in winter, spreading out onto a terrace on warmer days. Modern rustic bedrooms, named after local families, have gentle floral fabrics and sturdy pine furniture.

The Upper House
Stoke-on-Trent - 12 miles away
Set in 10 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland, this country house was built in 1845 for Josiah Wedgwood’s grandson. It is now a family-owned hotel and popular as a wedding venue. A grand staircase leads to characterful bedrooms, some with a balcony; others are in an annexe. A wood-panelled lounge has stunning views across the valley. Open to non-residents, home-cooked food is served for brunch, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. 4½ miles S of the city; 10 minutes off J15 on the M6.

Mackworth House Farm
DERBY - 15 miles away
A rural B&B in a large, quaintly furnished farmhouse with oak staircase, beams and parquet floors, on a working dairy farm. Overlooking fields and pasture, Derby is just a ten-minute drive away. Seasonal produce, and free-range eggs for breakfast.

The Coach House
Derby - 17 miles away
Help-yourself home-baking and books galore add allure to Rob and Roberta Aitken’s handsome Victorian house, in an historic mill village near Darley Abbey, on the edge of the Peak District national park.

The Rutland Arms Hotel
Bakewell - 18 miles away
Well located in the town, a comfortable hotel in a handsome building dating back to 1809. It makes a good base for hikers and visitors to Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall nearby. Bedrooms (some recently refurbished in the main house; some with a 4-poster bed) are also in a courtyard building across the road. Dining is in the elegant Square Restaurant or in the lively Juniper Pizza and Gin bar.

The H Boutique Hotel
Bakewell - 18 miles away
Hardwick, Hartington, Hassop, Hathersage? Beginning with ‘H’ each of the ten modern bedrooms in this centrally located hotel is named after a Peak District village and tells a story with local artwork and photographs on the walls. Staying guests join locals in the Lounge Bar which is open until 9 pm, for a Continental breakfast (cooked extra), snacks, afternoon tea and bar meals. Or head to the Bakewell Pudding Parlour for the town’s famous tart.

Grendon
BUXTON - 19 miles away
Wonderful views, luxury extras and home-baked treats – on a quiet road within walking distance of the town centre, this B&B in an Edwardian property has an immaculate modern interior and welcoming hosts.
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