The Ashford Arms

Hotels
9.1 (657 reviews)
1 Church Street, Ashford in the Water , Bakewell , gb

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Restaurant
Heating
Garden
Bar
Non-smoking throughout
Daily housekeeping
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 657 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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Joanne • couple • gb
10
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Lorna • couple • gb
10
Lovely location, great rooms, welcoming team and delicious food
Pros:

Fabulous hotel and restaurant, staff were all very welcoming. Restaurant was excellent both for dinner and breakfast.
The room was very comfortable and tastefully decorated, air conditioning was a nice surprise in the heat!

Cons:

Our bathroom was a little snug with no where to put toiletries etc but beautiful decorated and perfectly okay for one night.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • gb
7
Very good value for money
Pros:

Breakfast good choice and very good location. Easy car park and with car reg. entry system enough room for guests.
Very helpful and friendly staff. Impressed with air con in room.

Cons:

Bathroom very limited on space.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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MICHAEL • couple • gb
8
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Birks • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Excellent location and beautiful building. Lovely atmosphere

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • gb
7
Great service and facilities let down by pricing
Pros:

Location
Design aesthetic
Staff

Cons:

My radio came on at 7 am. I was above the kitchen and it was very noisy as they prepared for breakfast service. It was quite expensive. I travel a lot all over the world. Everyone was kind and attentive.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Marc • couple • gb
9
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Antje • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Karl • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
8
Lovely quirky location and friendly staff!
Pros:

Fantastic location and helpful staff!
Can't comment on the food as we didn't eat there (Other than breakfast) however the food coming out to other tables looked great and everyone seemed to be enjoying it! The hotel is quirky and full of interesting artefacts with plenty of places to explore and sit and enjoy! Perfectly placed away from busy Bakewell with its own charm.

Cons:

Be prepared to wait a while at breakfast, service can be a little slow! It certainly was for us, more on one morning than the other, but we in no rush so not really a problem.
No fault of the hotel as it's a very old building, but our room got very hot in the recent hot spell - fans provided which is great so kudos to the team for providing that as there isn't much else you can do in an old property like this!

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • extended_group • gb
9
Would highly recommend for a stay in the peaks
Pros:

A brilliant hotel, restaurant and bar. We loved our stay and the location for hiking was fantastic. Breakfast was really good with a great selection and the evening menu made us want to come back to try other things. Our room was very cosy and well equipped including air con.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • extended_group • gb
10
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Stubbs • couple • gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

Excellent through out

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Fintan • solo_traveller • ie
7
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Charley • couple • gb
9
Lovely place to plot up for the weekend! Would defo recommend
Pros:

Being from London, this was the perfect quiet getaway where the villages are a short drive away, and perfect distance for the peaks. The food was lovely and staff were friendly.

Cons:

My partner plays rugby so he found our bathroom on the small side, especially the shower where the door barely shut and he could head butt the rainfall shower head! Otherwise, it was perfect!

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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JOHN • solo_traveller • gb
8
Food was phenomenal, scotch egg starter was best I’ve had and I enjoy top end restaurants across the uk
Pros:

Well laid out and tucked off the beaten track

Cons:

Room I had, although well laid out was at the top of the hotel on a record breaking high temperature day in June, which despite the provided fan didn’t drop below 28degrees

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Paul • extended_group • au
9
Fabulous pub in a spectacular location. Marvellous food and a good selection of beers and wines. Professional and courte
Pros:

Fantastic location in a beautiful village, beautifully furnished rooms and a very nice and spacious beer garden.

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Roger • couple • au
10
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
9
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee