The Ashford Arms

Hotels
9.1 (563 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:

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Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 563 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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Adrian • couple • gb
10
Pros:

The staff were super friendly and very helpful , the food was absolutely superb , the room was lovely and the shower is just what we needed after a long drive, there is nothing to complain about, we will be staying again for sure!

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Jan • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Adam • couple • gb
10
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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kirsty • couple • gb
10
Fantastic all round! Well done.
Pros:

Everything! Atmosphere, decor, friendly staff, wonderful food and service!!!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
8
Cons:

small fireplace hearth between wall & bed in Wye Room

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Kim • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Everything staff decor food location

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • couple • gb
10
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Abbie • couple • gb
10
Beautiful hotel
Pros:

It was beautifully decorated, food was excellent. Room was lovely. Great amenities. They made my husbands birthday special.

Cons:

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2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Sylvia • couple • gb
10
Lovely cosy night stay with fab food🥰
Pros:

Extremely high standards of service, cleanliness and warm atmosphere

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
10
A great Hotel , everyone visiting the Peak District should put on their bucket list !
Pros:

Exceptionally friendly , helpful and professional staff throughout the Hotel who made our stay absolutely brilliant ! ! The food was excellent and the Hotel just felt very warm , homely and welcoming ! !

Cons:

Can't think of anything at all ! !

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Fabian • couple • gb
10
Special location and wonderful culinary experience
Pros:

Really helpful and friendly staff and particularly fabulous breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • fk
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Lynn • couple • gb
10
The Ashford Arms is a perfect gem of a hotel
Pros:

The Ashford Arms is a perfect gem of a hotel. We really enjoyed our stay in a suite, which was comfortable and clean. Lots of little extras like chocolates, a variety of coffees and teas, and gorgeous toiletries made for a perfect stay. The radio was playing in our room, which was a very nice touch. We received a warm and friendly welcome from Fiona on reception when we arrived, and that set the tone for our stay. Each member of the hotel team was great, being friendly and attentive but not too much, just spot on. You can tell they enjoy their work, which made it so easy for us to relax into our break away. We ate breakfast and dinner at the hotel each day, and we enjoyed everything we chose, just lovely and delicous food. The hotel was perfect for exploring Bakewell and the surrounding area. We have already decided we will be returning again, and look forward to another relaxing stay at our new favourite hotel.

Cons:

Nothing at all to complain about - everything was spot on.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
10
The staff made a special effort to help us enjoy our 55th wedding anniversary.
Pros:

Location was fine for our plans to visit Bakewell and Haddon Hall.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
8
Most enjoyable.
Pros:

The staff were excellent - welcoming and very helpful.

Cons:

Food portion sizes were too large for me, an 80 year old man.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Ronald • couple • gb
10
VERY ENJOYABLE 2 NIGHT STAY
Pros:

GREAT PLACE TO STAY ,HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Cons:

NOTHING

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Anna • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
5
2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
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Dean • couple • gb
7
We had a great time here,excellent beer,fantastic food,top staff
Pros:

Breakfast was superb and beautifully presented

Cons:

Harris room was ridiculously hot even with 2 fans and a portable ac unit(which didn't work)

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Elaine • couple • gb
8
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee