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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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
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Eileen • couple • gb
8
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • couple • gb
9
Great stay really enjoyed
Pros:

Really friendly helpful staff. Room was large and comfortable. Great comfy bed nice touch of a coffee machine

Cons:

Our room was above the kitchen you can hear everything and the slamming of the door shook the room

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
10
Great place to stay in a beautiful Derbyshire village.
Pros:

Great

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Heather • couple • gb
10
A great second visit
Pros:

Great location for exploring the Peak District. The friendly staff make this place. Our room was comfortable and well decorated, although quite compact. Nice and quiet. Big carpark. The breakfast and restaurant meals were very good. I’m sure we will return.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • couple • gb
10
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • gb
8
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Natasha • extended_group • gb
10
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Jim • couple • gb
10
Loved It - Can’t wait to go back!
Pros:

Friendly, from the moment we entered the reception everyone went out of their way to make us feel welcome. The lounge was lovely with a beautiful wood burner. The hotel was really well maintained and finished to the highest standard. Plenty of parking available on site. Food looked gorgeous and the restaurant was really busy even out of season. We did have breakfast which was delicious. Loved it and am counting the days until we can go back.

Cons:

Nothing we didn’t like but we only stayed for one night in “The Wye,” if you stay longer you might find this room a little tight.

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Cavia37 • couple • gb
8
Great overnight stay
Pros:

Lovely area, hotel very nicely revamped recently, food locally sorced and quality great.
Nice buzz about it.

Cons:

Nothing springs to mind. 😁

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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alyson • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • gb
8
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Location is perfect to explore Bakewell and surroundinf areas, as well as the pretty village of Ashford in the Water. The rooms are tastefully decorated, with good facilities. The bar area is cosey and inviting and the full English is one of the best I've had.

Cons:

Our room was advertised as a deluxe kingsize, and whilst the room was beautiful, it was very small compared to how it was marketed (although I didn't look at the dimensions, I took the headline as a measure of size). Getting out my side of the bed was tight navigating the fireplace and dressing table at the end of the bed. The noise from the bar area does carry but didn't disturb our sleep. I think the price was a little high having seen the size of the room, but equally quality of facilities and breakfast were good.

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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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