The Ashford Arms

Hotels
9.1 (579 reviews)
1 Church Street, Ashford in the Water , Bakewell , gb

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
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
Fire extinguishers
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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 579 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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chloe • couple • gb
10
Fabulous hotel. Room was gorgeous, food was delicious and location perfect for exploring the Monsal trail
Pros:

Fabulous hotel. Room was gorgeous, food was delicious and location perfect for exploring the Monsal trail

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Ann • solo_traveller • gb
10
Overnight Birthday Stay
Pros:

Warm and friendly greeting on arrival. All the staff are helpful and the young lady called Imogen who took our order was most helpful as there are certain things I cannot tolerate. She was extremely patient to make sure everything was checked and just right. We will certainly be returning again soon.

Cons:

There wasn't anything I didn't like.

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • gb
9
Great, friendly and comfortable stay.
Pros:

The accommodation was clean, staff were very pleasant and efficient, the food was of good quality and variety, the room and bathroom were a good size and comfortable. The TV had a wide range of channels and we enjoyed little personal touches like a hand written note in our room and some good quality chocolates.

Cons:

No complaints.

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Neeta • couple • gb
9
Exceptional
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent…..staff very friendly & location perfect to explore Peak District

Cons:

Maybe 2pm check in would be better

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • gb
10
Perfect place to stay - great location!
Pros:

Fantastic place to stay in an amazing location.

The staff were great, the room was comfortable and the breakfast was excellent. We also had an evening meal which was exceptional.

Thoroughly enjoyed our break here and would definitely recommend!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Katie • extended_group • gb
8
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Alick • couple • gb
9
Superb location, amazing food, brilliant customer service.
Pros:

Brilliant location for us walkers. The customer service from every single member of staff we engaged with was superb. They really know how to look after their guests. I must say the food was also absolutely amazing ! We had all our meals there over the three days and good value for money as the quality was top notch !

Cons:

It was unusually warm while we stayed and our room (Marvin) was very warm at night as it had a small window which we could only open a small amount as there was a window lock preventing it opening any more.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Basia • couple • gb
9
Comfortable and delicious Derbyshire stay!
Pros:

Everything about the Ashford Arms was lovely - the staff were friendly and helpful, the location was ideal for exploring Derbyshire with Chatsworth really close by, as well as other tourist spots. The whole place was decorated beautifully with lovely, characterful touches, including in our room. We had an evening meal there which was brilliant, and breakfast was delicious too. Plenty of parking, and really pretty quiet and comfortable overnight for a pub - not our usual pub stay experience! Would definitely recommend.

Cons:

It wasn't a problem for us as such, but the shower in our room was rather small and would be a challenge for some people.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Georgia • couple • gb
8
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Philip • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Good value and great food. Friendly staff. Pretty area.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Bernard • family_with_children • gb
6
Loud and cramped room. Great venue to dine.
Pros:

Great location, good food and friendly staff.

Cons:

Noisy room above the kitchen - extractor fan shook room until 22:00 and started again around 07:00.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • gb
9
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • couple • gb
10
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
10
Needed a solo trip to rest my mind and this was perfect , comfortable and perfect location for hikes and chill time . Th
Pros:

As a solo traveller the staff made me feel safe, comfortable and valued

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • ca
9
Pros:

the room, though smaller, was well laid out. We liked it enough that after our initial night, we booked for an additional 3 nights. Staff were fantastic. Location was very useful for us. Quiet and small town.

Cons:

Our room was directly above the kitchen. There were times where the staff were a little louder. At first we thought it was a neighbouring room but the hall was quiet. It was mostly around 8:30 -10:30 PM which happened to be when we were in our room unwinding and getting ready for bed. Didn't notice on the first night because we were in the restaurant from 8:30 -10:15. The next nights we ate earlier and noticed it during the evening after dinner. Certainly not a deal breaker.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Harry • couple • gb
10
We'll be back!
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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keyur • couple • gb
10
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Andy • solo_traveller • gb
10
Ashford Arms is a must go to place you will enjoy your time there.
Pros:

Just a fantastic property the old and new works very well.

Cons:

All Excellent.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Ken • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Great location, excellent food and friendly, helpful staff.

Cons:

Room was clean and comfortable but surprisingly small for the price paid.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
1
Pros:

What breakfast? I did not want anything cooked and asked for cereal but they did not have any! This was made worse by the fact there is a store across the street that surely must have sold cornflakes but it seemed beyond the capability of the girl serving to go and get some. So, in the absence of any cereal, we settled on croissants (plural) and when it (singular) did arrive it was dry and stale.

Cons:

The room was nice enough but tiny compared to the size of the bed.

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee