Madge House Ashbourne

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.3
  • The entire place is yours
  • 549 ft² size
  • Washing machine
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Parking on site
  • Facilities for disabled guests

18th-century apartment near Alton Towers

Historic Setting: Madge House Ashbourne is situated in Ashbourne, housed in a historic building. The apartment offers a unique and charming environment. Comfortable Living: The property features one bedroom and one bathroom, equipped with a kitchenette, washing machine, fireplace, and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy a dining area, seating space, and soundproofing. Convenient Location: Located 42 km from East Midlands Airport, the apartment is near attractions such as Alton Towers (18 km), Chatsworth House (31 km), and Nottingham Castle (46 km). Free on-site private parking is available. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests for its convenient location, Madge House Ashbourne ensures a pleasant stay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jenny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A great location for exploring Ashbourne and the surrounding area. Very close to the village centre. The apartment was clean and had all the facilities needed for self-catering. Loved the inclusion of a pint of milk and some biscuits.”
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely apartment very comfortable. The location was great. Wonderful shops walks and historic buildings.”
  • Jan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very appropriately furnished to match the age of the property. Lovely apartment. Very comfortable. Everything available for self catering.”
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Compact, nicely decorated apartment. Situated on the edge of Ashbourne town centre with pubs, eateries and shops on your doorstop. The apartment has good sound proofing so traffic noise is minimal.”
  • Panitzke
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely decorated apartment right in the centre of Ashbourne. Milk and a victoria sponge on arrival was a nice touch. Easy access and fantastic amenities.”
  • Nicholas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The ground floor apartment is in an interesting historic property, right in the centre of the town. It’s been decorated and furnished in an attractive, comfortable way and everything was neat and clean and safe and secure.”
  • Juliet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent communication for arrival/check in details. Beautiful period property- immaculate and great location”
  • Hood
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location spot on Even though it was next to a busy road the apartment was quiet and comfortable And also the secure car park was appreciated”
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The apartment was well located for exploring not only Ashbourne but it's surrounding area”
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location and facilities for our weekend stay.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Madge House

8.8
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Madge House
Madge House is of historical interest and a grade 2 listed building, it was built in 1703 originally as a coach house in the reign of Queen Anne, it was later purchased by Erasmus Darwin grandfather of Charles Darwin for his two daughters to run a school for ladies. Later it was a doctors surgery and then a care home which closed. Madge House was then renovated in 2008 and turned into private apartments which were sold off. It was again renovated in 2017 by the current owner with luxury fittings and furniture. The property has private parking with electronic entry (PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ENTRANCE TO MADGE HOUSE IS AT THE FRONT OF THE PROPERTY, NOT AT THE BACK OR THE SIDE). The entrance to the property has video entry system and door code for your comfort. PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO INTERNET ACCESS.
We hope you enjoy staying in this beautiful apartment lovingly restored by myself, it has a wealth of facilities to make your stay as enjoyable and comfortable as possible. The convenience of Madge house's location in the town centre sits in an enviable position to all that Ashbourne has to offer, slight road noise heard but the property is well insulated, warm and cozy, home from home with an abundance of history.
The History of Ashbourne Little has changed in Ashbourne since the 18th Century and it is one of Derbyshire’s finest old market towns, combining a medieval street pattern and historic buildings with a wealth of high quality shops. The cobbled market place, hidden alleys and yards are a delight to explore, and the wide and elegant Church Street is considered to be the finest street of Georgian buildings in Derbyshire. Many important and famous people have coloured the history of Ashbourne including Dr. Samuel Johnson, James Boswell, Prince Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie), Izaak Walton, Thomas Moore and George Eliot. Princess Victoria (later to be Queen Victoria) passed through the town in 1832 and took a ‘comfort break’ at the Green Man. Ashbourne is home to the famous annual Shrovetide football game which has received Royal recognition by two Princes of Wales. The ball was ‘turned up’ by Prince Edward in 1928 and by Prince Charles in 2003. Ashbourne became a busy and fashionable social centre for the wealthy during the Georgian period, with six coaching roads meeting here, including the route from London to Carlisle.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

Madge House Ashbourne takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 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 are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 23
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.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note WiFi is currently unavailable until further notice.

There is no gate from the car park due to renovation, but it will be reinstate to the fine print. It will be updated later

Please inform Madge House Ashbourne 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.