The Lilacs

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.5

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Lilacs in Ashbourne offers four-star bed and breakfast accommodations with private bathrooms, garden views, and carpeted floors. Each room includes a TV, electric kettle, wardrobe, and hairdryer. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a lounge, and free on-site private parking. The property provides menus for special diets and a comfortable space for relaxation. Local Attractions: Located 48 km from East Midlands Airport, The Lilacs is near Alton Towers (15 km), Sudbury Hall (15 km), and other attractions. Highly rated for its breakfast and comfortable rooms.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Laura
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The host was fantastic and very welcoming. It was a great location with a great charm about the property. Breakfast was fantastic!”
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Just returned this morning, 29th oct 2025, a lovely lady who owned the b&b beautiful room. we had the front bedroom really clean & comfortable & a wonderful comfy bed, great selection for breakfast & very tasty.”
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean, comfortable- very convenient for our visit, good value for money and a delicious breakfast”
Lee
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Tina was very welcoming and made such an effort at breakfast time. The room we stayed in was warm, comfortable and had its own en suite. You can tell that Tina takes great pride in her B&B. We had a very quick stop over as we were visiting Alton...”
Joe
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very polite lady helpful, and nice home cooked breakfast”
Laura
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was lovely and clean, amazing staff and the breakfast was incredible.”
Stephen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“On arrival at the property, the welcome was very pleasant with information about the facilities and local attractions nearby. The accommodation was very clean and comfortable, with plenty of tea and coffee available in the room, and the breakfast...”
Jayne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Comfortable place to stay, friendly host more than willing to accommodate any requests. Good base for exploring the stunning Peak District.”
Zoie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Ideally located for our needs, great value for money and a comfortable bed also a lovely breakfast 👍”
Akiko
Japan Japan
“I had a wonderful stay at The Lilacs. The room was beautifully situated facing the garden, and the view was tranquil, idyllic, and very relaxing. The bathroom was spotless and spacious, adding to the overall comfort. Tina, the host, was...”

Host Information

9.5
Host review score
Ashbourne is a very pretty place.. small boutique style shops a leisure centre offering all the usual activities. Carrington water is only 15 mins away with water sports, restaurants and shops. Dove Dale is extremely picturesque with lots of walking along the river and through the dales. Balewell and Chatsworth House are only 30 mins away and of course Alton Towers is 15 mins away. There are a number of National Trust properties in the area and bananas loads of small villages to explore.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Lilacs

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

House rules

The Lilacs takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Lilacs in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.