Wildhive Callow Hall
An Ashbourne hall with spa and high tea
About this hotel
Wildhive Callow Hall occupies a historic building in Ashbourne, fourteen kilometres from Alton Towers, with rooms featuring private bathrooms, bathrobes, free WiFi, flat-screen TVs and work desks throughout. The modern restaurant serves British and local cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, and covers brunch, lunch, dinner and high tea, an unusually complete dining offer for a countryside hall. Spa facilities, a fitness room, a terrace and outdoor seating areas extend the property beyond its rooms, with activities including yoga, hiking and cycling available directly on site. Chatsworth House and Trentham Gardens both sit within reach for a second day out, and the hall consistently earns some of the highest guest ratings among the properties covered in this guide.
- Spa facilities
- High tea
- Fitness room
- 14 km to Alton Towers
Our take
Wildhive Callow Hall suits families or couples who want genuine wellness facilities, spa access and a proper high tea alongside a historic Ashbourne stay. Its consistently high guest ratings and wide activity offer, from yoga to cycling, make it a strong all-round choice for a longer Staffordshire trip built around more than just the waterpark.
- ✓Book high tea ahead of your stay if it interests you, since this unusually complete dining offer can fill up on weekends.
- ✓Use the spa and fitness room on a rest day between waterpark visits rather than driving further afield for wellness time.
- ✓Try one of the on-site activities like yoga or cycling if your family wants something active beyond the pools.
Why we love it
- Spa and fitness room on site
- Bathrobes in every room
- Brunch, lunch, dinner and high tea
- Yoga, hiking and cycling available
Why guests love itGuests at Wildhive Callow Hall consistently mention the bathrobes and spa facilities as a genuinely elevated touch compared with a standard countryside inn, giving a stay near Alton Towers a wellness dimension beyond the waterpark itself. The high tea and wide dining offer, covering brunch through dinner, draws specific praise from families wanting more than a single evening meal option. The on-site yoga, hiking and cycling activities appeal to guests wanting an active alternative to a second day at the pools.