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The Dog and Partridge Country Inn

3.0 star property
Family-friendly inn with a restaurant and a bar

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Exterior detail
Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Terrace/patio

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Swinscoe, Ashbourne, England, DE6 2HS
  • Dovedale National Nature Reserve
  • Ilam Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Alton Towers
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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Room options

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Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Classic Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Suite 25/26 | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite 25/26

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite 12

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Ashbourne

The Dog and Partridge Country Inn is located within a few miles (5 km) of The Regent Theatre and Ilam Park. This 30-room, 3-star inn welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • The Regent Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Ilam Park - 10 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Alton Towers - 11 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Tissington Hall - 14 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Carsington Water - 19 min drive - 11.5 miles

Getting around

  • Tutbury & Hatton Station - 23 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ye Olde Vaults - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Birds - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stepping Stones - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪House of Beer Ashbourne - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Dog and Partridge Country Inn

Family-friendly inn with a restaurant and a bar
At The Dog and Partridge Country Inn, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and a terrace. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Helpful staff is there to provide tour or ticket assistance, as well as offer insight about the area. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this family-friendly inn include a picnic area, a gift shop, and a garden.
Flat-screen TVs come with digital channels and DVD players, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Coffee makers are also included. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • DVD player
  • High chair
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:30 AM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 3 total pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-9:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Dog and Partridge Country Inn?

The Dog and Partridge Country Inn provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do near The Dog and Partridge Country Inn?

This inn is located in Ashbourne, close to Alton Towers, Ilam Park, and Dovedale National Nature Reserve. You'll also find The Regent Theatre and Saint Oswald's Church within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Dog and Partridge Country Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn.

Does The Dog and Partridge Country Inn have a casino at the property?

No, The Dog and Partridge Country Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Dog and Partridge Country Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Dog and Partridge Country Inn?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include garden views.

Does The Dog and Partridge Country Inn have a hot tub?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Dog and Partridge Country Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Dog and Partridge Country Inn serves an English breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Dog and Partridge Country Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Dog and Partridge Country Inn for a fee of GBP 20.00 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does The Dog and Partridge Country Inn have connecting rooms?

No, this inn doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to The Dog and Partridge Country Inn?

The closest major airport to The Dog and Partridge Country Inn is East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is about 24.2 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Dog and Partridge Country Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Dog and Partridge Country Inn.

The Dog and Partridge Country Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 248 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for one night while visiting Alton Towers, and it was ideal. The room was very clean, and the staff were both friendly and helpful. We had dinner at the on-site restaurant, which was delicious—just what we needed after a long day. They also offer a kids’ menu, which was a great touch. Breakfast was just as enjoyable, with a well-organised buffet offering plenty of options. There’s also the option to upgrade to a hot breakfast at a very reasonable price. The room had everything we needed for a comfortable short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet & Comfortable

Lovely quain pub for meals & drinks hosts & staff were excellent & very helpful. Restaurant & bar had a great choice & reasonably priced. Rooms were small chalet stule adjacent to the pub, comfortable with parking adjacent to the challet making it easy. Will certainly use again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Swinscor

It was clean ! Really friendly staff ! Lovely food !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rachael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good, but not as anticipated

We had a perfectly good stay at the Dog and Partridge, but the accommodation didn’t transpire to be what we expect. We were anticipating a cozy room, in a country pub setting but, in reality, the D&P offers good value, chalet-style family rooms, each with it’s own car port, in a large area behind the pub itself. The pub itself has a nice enough bar, and offers fair evening meals, with a home-cooked feel, and a very good continental breakfast selection, or cooked options for just £6 extra. This would be an ideal choice for a family, looking for an overnight stop around a visit to Alton Towers, with the park being just 15 minutes away by car. . It was very cold when we visited, though, due to the two large conservatories at the pub’s rear.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dannny

Traveled with family
As Described
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good family run hotel

Very friendly and competent staff. Room was clean and welcoming. Restaurant was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

diane

Traveled with family
We had a great family stay at the dog and partridge for out 2 day Alton towers trip . Perfect for what we needed .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose this pub as we were going to Alton Towers; a perfect location as only a 15 minute car drive. Accommodation is like a little village of chalets in the grounds of the pub, all adequate with flat screen tv, tea and coffee making supplies and kettle, hairdryer (but brought my own), a fabulously powerful shower. Room was clean and comfortable. You get allocated a parking space beside your chalet but there is plenty of parking in the main car park of the pub if you cannot park 2 cars side by side. We have a Sportage and the people sharing the parking spot between the 2 chalets had a van so we couldn't fit both in the space but parking in the car park was fine. Nice continental breakfast on one morning and upgraded to a full English on the 2nd - really nice quality ingredients for the cooked breakfast and a lovely selection for the continental - the fruit and yoghurt bowls with granola were particularly nice. Friendly staff and had a lovely meal in the evening after a full day at Alton Towers. Would definitely use the Dog and Partridge again when we visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great stop over with comfortable, clean rooms and great variety of food
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aron

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely people and great food
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAWN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly family business
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly , clean , fresh food with an amazing selection what more can u ask for Definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Ronnie

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was bitten by fleas during our stay, mentioned this to reception and I assume a manager the next morning and I was told that it had been a while since a dog stayed in our room… There wasn’t any care with either member of staff not much was said to me just stared at, it was quite awkward. It’s a shame we won’t be staying again purely because it the way the situation was handled. The floor in our room was filthy… Dusty, rubbish from previous guests left in the room and empty packets of the complementary coffee and sugar.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Phil

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very practical, no-frills place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mr Jonathan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff, great location, good food, will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rozhin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay, other than wifi :)

We came here for two nights while visiting Alton Towers. It was the second time we stayed here, and the cleanliness and comfort were great, as were the staff (who were all lovely!) Only thing we would say is that understandably for the location, the mobile service isn’t great, however there was unfortunately also really temperamental wifi, which kept dropping, making it difficult to look anything up at all. Other than that, everything else was great, and we would recommend to anyone (if they don’t mind some bad wifi and service!)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024