The Ashford Arms

Hotels
9.1 (620 reviews)
1 Church Street, Ashford in the Water , Bakewell , gb

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Cashless payment available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful decoration
Cons:
Noise issues
Small room sizes

Categories

Cleanliness
8.34
Generally clean facilities but a recent visit noted a slip in standards.
Service
9.81
All staff were friendly and helpful; highly positive remarks about service.
Location
9.35
Beautiful location with good access to local attractions and walks.
Room Quality
8.8
Rooms were decorated beautifully but some were noted as small.
Amenities
8.83
Standard amenities with good breakfast options and dining experiences.
Value for Money
9.29
Good quality accommodation for the price; includes breakfast.
Food and Beverage
8.84
Excellent restaurant with varied menu; breakfast highlighted positively.
Overall Experience
9.51
Overall great experience with some minor issues noted in a previous visit.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 14:53

Property Description

Charming Accommodation in Bakewell

Convenient Location: Situated near Chatsworth House, Buxton Opera House, and other attractions.

Comfortable Rooms: Well-equipped with flat-screen TVs, desks, and private bathrooms.

Delicious Dining Options: Enjoy a variety of breakfast choices and British cuisine at the on-site restaurant.

To experience the charm and convenience of The Ashford Arms, book your stay now!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 620 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.34
Service: 9.81
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 8.83
Value for Money: 9.29
Food and Beverage: 8.84
Overall Experience: 9.51
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Robert W • couple • gb
10
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Liz • couple • gb
10
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Neil • couple • gb
7
A comforable stay in a great location
Pros:

The breakfast choice was very good, service left a little to be desired.

Cons:

Staffing levels and standard of service could be improved

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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allan • couple • gb
10
A perfect weekend in Derbyshire
Pros:

Everything about this place was excellent. The history, location, accommodation, food, service and staff was so good we will definitely be visiting again.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • gb
9
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • family_with_children • gb
6
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Food

Cons:

Room was above the kitchen and was noisy until about 10.30 pm

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Doris • couple • de
10
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • ch
9
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
7
Lovely place. Plumbing needs attention.
Pros:

Accessible, friendly and trendy

Cons:

It was my second visit and on both occasions the smell of drains in the bathroom was very unpleasant.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
10
Would definitely recommend and return
Pros:

Lovely and quality ingredients large portions really nice and friendly staff

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Steven • couple • gb
10
Fabulous
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Maureen • couple • gb
9
Would definitely stay again, a lovely Inn, in a beautiful village.
Pros:

Loved the boutique style, the decor was so well presented. Lovely attention to detail in room. Maybe a shelf in bathroom would be useful as there wasn’t anywhere to put toiletries and toothbrush.

Cons:

I don’t think there was anything I didn’t like. The breakfasts were fantastic, plenty of choice and very plentiful. We never needed lunch, set us up for the day. The breakfast lady always very helpful and was very helpful with everything we needed. Thank you Fiona, you made our breakfast a special event every morning.

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • gb
8
Lovely hotel in gorgeous village with great food and friendly staff. Room was very nice but small
Pros:

Hotel is lovely and breakfast and Sunday Roast really good. Staff were friendly and efficient and the beer garden is clean and great for sitting out out in the sunshine

Cons:

We were in Magpie room which was very nice but very small. Nowhere to hang wet towels or store toiletries as the bathroom was tiny! Nice shower though!

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Lynn • couple • gb
9
Lovely relaxing stay would definitely recommend
Pros:

Really lovely location by the river, great walks and close to Bakewell and Monsal Dale. The property had lots of character and the food was excellent. Staff were efficient and very friendly. The bedroom was very comfortable too with all the little extras.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Joanna • couple • gb
9
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • extended_group • gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

Great food. Great hotel. Friendly staff

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Kate • couple • gb
10
Lovely overnight stay for my husbands birthday the accommodation and food weee excellent
Pros:

Lovely room beautifully decorated in a very pretty village setting

Cons:

N/a

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Hazel • extended_group • gb
9
An excellent place to stay
Pros:

Excellent breakfast
Excellent staff - helpful, polite, friendly, attentative
Beautiful interiors
Excellent location

Cons:

Only little snag was the size of the room and ensuite. Not much room to move about and store bags etc

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Paul • extended_group • gb
10
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee