Businesses
A variety of businesses are based in Ilam. From tourism and transport to wall builders and electricians, you will find them in and around the village and very happy to help. Strangely, all Ilam properties have Derbyshire addresses, because Ashbourne in Derbyshire is the post town, but they are all in Staffordshire- confusing eh?
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Ilam Business Directory:
| Air Cottage B&B |
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Air Cottage, Ilam, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2BD |
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| This 18th-century farmhouse has a magnificent elevated position with stunning views over the countryside and Dovedale. It provides traditional standards of accommodation and is very popular with serious walkers, climbers and artists visiting this beautiful part of the Peak District.
Enjoy our own eggs for breakfast as well as homemade jams and marmalades and famous Staffordshire oatcakes. We can provide scrumptious packed lunches for your day's walking right from the door. 1 twin, 1 double and 1 single room, shared bathroom all with stunning views! |
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| Beechenhill Artworks Ltd |
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| Website design and illustration and Swedish style egg tempera folk art among other things offered by small company with lots of skills and talents! |
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| Beechenhill Farm B&B and Cottages 4* |
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| Beechenhill Cottage sleeps two; tiny, warm, in secluded garden- a real romantic hideaway. You can't see another house from this little gem. Award-winning Cottage By the Pond for all, especially those with wheelchairs, sleeps six, with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Organic farm, delicious local ready meals, traditional puddings and take-away farmhouse breakfasts available from the farmhouse. Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast. There is a sunny double room and a warm and comfortable family room, both ensuite in the traditional ivy clad farmhouse. An almost organic organic breakfast with homemade yoghurt and famous Beechenhill porridge is the perfect start to the day. Walks lead from the door and table tennis and garden chess can keep you busy close to home and the 'book ahead' Swedish style hot tub will give you a wonderful experience under the stars. You can also get married in the beautiful Beechenhill Haybarn during a relaxed wedding weekend.
Beechenhill Farm is proud to have a Peak District Environmental Quality Mark for the accommodation and the organic dairy farm. Beechenhill Farm has been awarded Highly Commended in the Global Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards. |
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| Dovedale House Residential Centre |
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| A residential centre providing..
*affordable full board accommodation - all ages
*week and weekend breaks to suit your needs
*excellent facilities and resources
*a stunning location in the Peak District
*an ideal base for exploring the National Park
*a very warm welcome for all !
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| Floral Inspirations |
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Air Cottage, Ilam, Ashbourne, Derbyshire |
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| Beautiful flowers, beautiful arrangements, bouquets, buttonholes, bunches, what ever you would like on your special day all provided by Joan herself.
'Joan was so understanding, gentle and so expert- we didn't know anything about flowers- but we knew what we liked and didn't like. Joan produced the perfect arrangements for our wedding'. |
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| Ilam Hall Youth Hostel |
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| 18th Century Gothic Mansion set in 85 acres of National Trust Parkland offers an excellent standard of accommodation for families, individuals and school groups.
The majority of bedrooms offer ensuite accommodation with a mixture of double, four and six bedded rooms. There are two ground floor bedrooms with ensuite disabled facilities. Our restaurant serves great tasting dishes at affordable prices, produce is sourced locally from Staffordshire and the Derbyshire Dales. The bar is open to non-residents.
Great for kids, during school holidays we run fun afternoon and evening family activities.
Free activities for a family who eats with us in the restaurant.
School groups can look forward to a safe educational environment, with three secure zones enabling different groups to stay at the same time.
YHA Ilam offers a wide range of both educational and fun activities delivered by our trained activity staff. Available for residential and non-residential groups. YHA Ilam is an excellent venue for hosting a wide range of events from Wedding Receptions and Birthday parties to Business Meetings and Conferences.
The Hall boasts a large function room capable of seating 100 people with excellent views across Ilam Park and the surrounding area.
There is also a smaller classroom which can seat upto thirty people which is ideal for small residential and non residential groups.
We offer a wide range of catering packages to suit every occasion whether it be a wedding reception or a small business meeting.
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| Ilam Park Caravan Site, Ilam Park |
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| A quiet small gem of a caravan site owned by the National Trust and run by resident volunteer wardens, nestled in the grounds of Ilam Park.
Ilam Park Caravan site has a delightful countryside setting within the Peak District surrounded by limestone hills, woodlands and the river Manifold. Ilam Park is part of the National Trust's South Peak Estate which includes the stunning valley of Dovedale and parts of the Manifold Valley, both of which are in easy walking distance from the site.
Open to all touring caravans, motorhomes and trailer tents.
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12 March to 7 November.
Open season telphone number:+44 (0)1335 350310. Closed season telephone number: +44 (0)1335 350503
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| Izaak Walton Hotel |
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| The Izaak Walton Hotel is a 17th Century picturesque hotel which offers comfort, history and views of outstanding beauty across the Derbyshire Peaks, named after the famous author of 'The Compleat Angler'.
The idyllic setting and up-to-date facilities make The Izaak Walton Hotel a unique choice for your holiday break, wedding or business conference. With dramatic landscape to walk through, many nearby attractions to visit and pretty gardens to unwind in.
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| Lower Damgate Farm Cottages 4* |
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| Award Winning, 4 star holiday accommodation.
We have four self catering adjoining holiday cottages for rent, sleeping 5, 7, 8 and 9 or a combination of up to 29. Rent cottages indivdually or as a group for short breaks, weekend & mid-week breaks, holidays & corporate team building events.
Our Holiday Cottages are located in beautiful, peaceful countryside, situated between the magnificant rivers of Dovedale and the Manifold valley, with many pleasant walks direct from cottages.
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| Manifold Tearooms, Ilam Park |
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| National Trust tearoom selling refreshments and light lunches, using produce from local National Trust farms. Enjoy the spectacular views from the tearoom lawn.
2010 Opening Hours:-
2 Jan – 28 Feb Weekends only, 11am-4pm.
1 March – 29 Jun Friday-Sat-Sun-Mon-Tues 11am-5pm.
30 Jun – 31 August – Open every day 11am-5pm.
3 Sept – 31 Oct - Friday-Sat-Sun-Mon-Tues 11am-5pm.
6 Nov – 19 Dec – Weekends only, 11am-4pm.
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| National Trust Ilam Park |
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| Ilam Park is the hub of the National Trust’s 4000 acre South Peak Estate. As well as enjoying the Park’s beautiful location beside the river Manifold, visitor’s can use it as a base to explore other parts of the estate such as the rich daleside grasslands and ash woodlands in dramatic Dovedale and the magnificent Manifold Valley.
Ilam Park is open every day. Car park free to NT members.
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| National Trust Shop, Ilam Park |
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| Ilam Park shop - Offers a variety of souvenirs and gifts, including walk routes, guides and plant sales. Information leaflets, a childrens trail and family guides are available.
2010 Opening Hours:-
2 Jan – 28 Feb Weekends only, 11am-4pm
1 March – 31 October – Open every day, 11am-5pm
5 Nov – 19 Dec - Fri, Sat, Sun, 11am-4pm
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| National Trust Visitor Centre, Ilam Park |
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| Adjoining Ilam Hall, Ilam Visitor Centre provides a wealth of information on the area, including exhibitions and an interactive display on the geology of the area. This is a great learning experience as any group can get a hands on experience.
Open Daily.
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| The Haybarn Weddings |
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| A wedding- If you DON'T want frills and formality, If you DO want fun, friendly, informality, to wear your wellies to a wedding, to have your family decorate the venue, to enjoy an ethical eco wedding with local foods, to have a relaxed weekend with exclusive use of an organic farm in the Peak District National Park- then get in touch! |
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| The Orchards Holiday Cottage 4* |
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| Warm and comfortable cottage on a farm sleeping six in three bedrooms. Explore our ancient woodlands, wander through wildflower meadows, hike up the hills or just relax by a cosy log fire. Breathtaking views over the Manifold Valley towards Dovedale. Fabulous for families but also a perfect romantic retreat with special offers for couples. All rooms one level. Local foods to sample. Proud holder of the Peak District EQM.
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| Throwley Hall Farm B&B and Cottages 4* |
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| Bed and Breakfast: Stay on a working beef cattle farm with a long history! Throwley Hall Farm is a Georgian built farmhouse in quiet countryside near the Manifold Valley and Dovedale. Next door stands the ruins of Throwley Hall, a 16th century manor house. Superb scenery and walking on the doorstep. Alton Towers a short journey away. A warm and welcoming place to stay, with hearty breakfasts!
Self-catering: We offer a variety of country cottages in the picturesque, undulating limestone Manifold Valley. Our cottages sleep bewtween 2 and 9 people. In spring and summer you can watch the new lambs and calves with their mothers.
At Throwley Hall Farm we farm cattle and sheep which we nurture in easy harmony with the abundant wildlife and wild flowers. In spring and summer you can watch new lambs and calves gambol and play in the fields. Our guests come back time and again. |
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| Warringtons Coaches |
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| We are a family run coach firm, based in the small Peak District village of Ilam. The company was founded by William Warrington senior in the early 1930s. In 1966 William Warrington Junior took management of the company up until 1997 when his wife Sheila took over and their successor Keith Warrington, their only son joined with Maureene and Lynton Boydon in 2007 to become Warringtons Ltd.
We have a comprehensive selection of vehicles, the sizes range from 16, 33, 35, 49 and 53 seater coaches, all of which are modern and fully seat belted, for that added peace of mind some are wheelchair accesible and some have drinks machines and toilets etc.
All our drivers have a wide range of coaching experience, they are friendly, polite and sociable.
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