The Rutland Arms Hotel, Bakewell, Derbyshire - The Coaching Inn Group

Hotels
8.8 (2827 reviews)
The Square , Bakewell , gb
+44 1629 812812

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Friendly staff
Value for money
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Slow breakfast service

Categories

Cleanliness
7.95
Shower not particularly clean.
Service
9.45
Extremely friendly, welcoming and helpful staff.
Location
9.45
Location was excellent.
Room Quality
8.45
Rooms were nicely decorated but some found the bed small.
Amenities
8.95
Included everything we could need for a night's stay.
Value for Money
8.95
Good value for money.
Food and Beverage
7.95
Breakfast service was slow and had issues.
Overall Experience
9.25
Combination of great location, friendly staff, and a few minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 12:24

Property Description

Historic Coaching Inn in the Heart of Peak District

  • Situated between Matlock and Buxton, this 19th-century coaching inn offers a charming stay in the heart of the Peak District. Guests can easily explore Bakewell's historic market town and visit nearby attractions like Haddon Hall and Chatsworth House.

Refurbished Rooms and Varied Dining Options

  • Choose from beautifully decorated rooms in the main building or courtyard, all refurbished in 2020. Indulge in delicious meals at the Eatery Restaurant, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For coffee lovers, the hotel's Coffee House serves a variety of coffees and teas. The bar also offers a selection of gins, whiskeys, ales, and more.

Relaxing Atmosphere with Outdoor Terrace

  • Enjoy the local atmosphere on the small outside terraced area, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring. Book your stay now for a memorable experience in Bakewell.
Important information:

When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Pets are allowed in ground-floor courtyard Classic Double rooms on request. Additional fees apply, please contact the property on booking to ensure a pet-friendly room is available.

Children are allowed on request. Contact property with your requirements. Additional fees apply.

We are proud to offer pet-friendly bedrooms; our lounge, bar and coffee shop all welcome dogs. Please contact us to check availability before making a booking.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EMA

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 2827 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.95
Service: 9.45
Location: 9.45
Room Quality: 8.45
Amenities: 8.95
Value for Money: 8.95
Food and Beverage: 7.95
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Barrie • couple • gb
10
Relaxing stay in a lovely area
Pros:

Excellent breakfast in a remarkable room

Cons:

No complaints

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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maggie • couple • gb
9
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Sharron • couple • gb
10
Enjoyable
Pros:

Lovely

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Craig • couple • gb
9
Great value, lovely hotel, friendly staff
Pros:

Service , staff friendliness, breakfast, Room cleanliness.

Cons:

Room was warm, being able to open the windows wide and having a fan in the room as standard helped.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Nora • couple • hu
9
Pros:

Athough we had a short stay in the Ruthland Arms Hotel, we loved it. It was a perfect base to explore the surroundings, the Chatsworth House. The hotel has a very beautiful interior, we loved the dining area as well. Highly recommend to have your breakfast and dinner in the hotel, it was delicious.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Mark • family_with_children • gb
10
Zero imperfections here at the Rutland Arms Bakewell. Utter perfection and exquisite food.
Pros:

I have always wanted to stay in this hotel and it didn't disappoint. The historic building is beautiful inside and out with cheery approachable staff and absolutely exquisite food. Our room was supremely comfortable and breakfast was utter perfection. Zero imperfections at the Rutland Arms Hotel Bakewell.

Cons:

Leaving.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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DONNA • solo_traveller • mt
6
Accommodation was in a good location. We were located on the second floor so there were steps to climb . Room decor fitt
Pros:

Loved the character, location was great

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Chrisr • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • couple • gb
6
The hotel overall was lovely but let down by the lack of parking and heat in the room. It’s seemed to be above something
Pros:

The staff were very helpful and friendly. The accommodation was very clean. Food was very good.

Cons:

The room was incredibly warm, overbearing at times. A Dyson fan would have been helpful and would have made it more comfortable. Not a lot of parking, had to park in the local car parks which were a little expensive.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • gb
8
Perfect location for visit to Bakewell and the Peak District
Pros:

location in Bakewell perfect
location within Peak District perfect

Cons:

Unfortunately room on 2nd floor in main building was hot but given the exceptional hot weather we have had that was to be expected

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Location perfect. Very cosy, got everything you need.. Food in the restaurant was very good….

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Susannah • couple • gb
8
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Clare • couple • gb
10
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Caine • couple • gb
9
Cons:

Traffic noise in our room, but that is due to the central location.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Barry • extended_group • gb
10
Best place to stay in Bakewell.
Pros:

Well located and fabulous decor and atmosphere. The staff were lovely and the breakfast the nicest hotel breakfast I’ve had in years. Cooked to order and full of flavour. We will definitely be going back.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • us
9
Perfect stay in a lovely town!
Pros:

Great location great staff wonderful breakfast

Cons:

Small room Lots of stairs

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Rick • couple • gb
10
Friendly, helpful staff. Highly recommend.
Pros:

Excellent location

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Clare • family_with_children • es
9
Pros:

We had a nice room overlooking the gardens. We enjoyed the food and atmosphere in the restaurant, bar and patio, and the staff were helpful.

Cons:

Unfortunately there was inadecuate preparation for the heatwave we experienced, with no air conditioning or ceiling fans in the bedrooms, and only a tiny desktop fan for 2 people sharing.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Duncan • couple • gb
5
Below parr
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room was hot, little ventilation possible, bed passable, water pressure in shower unacceptably low, in fact awful!

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee