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

Hotels
8.8 (2545 reviews)
The Square , Bakewell , gb

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Facilities for disabled guests
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Wheelchair accessible
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

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

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 2545 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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David • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Jim • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Adam Reynolds • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great hotel
Pros:

Food was great, nice selection of beers/ales. Staff were nice, rooms are very good. Can't fault it

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Claire • couple • gb
10
Already planning to go back there. Staff were friendly, incredible!
Pros:

Stunning rooms. Everything you need. Decor beautiful and spacious

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Vicky • couple • gb
10
Fabulous in every way
Pros:

Stayed many times a year for the last 21 years. We love everything about the property and staff

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Judy • couple • au
9
Pros:

Location, comfy room, friendly staff, good food.

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Heather • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Excellent place to stay

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • extended_group • gb
10
Fantastic stay at the Rutland Arms
Pros:

Fantastic stay at the Rutland Arms. Beautiful cosy room that was spotless. Wonderful meal in the evening with lovely, attentive staff then a gorgeous breakfast in the coffee shop to end our stay.

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Christina • couple • gb
9
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
10
Excellent venue to enjoy the charms of Bakewell and surrounding towns with beautiful walks all close
Pros:

Fabulous location right in the centre of Bakewell, staff were very friendly, welcoming. Hotel was of a high standard through, with bedroom very clean and with free high quality toiletries.

Evening meal/breakfast was of a high standard and good value for money.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Janet • solo_traveller • gb
10
Perfect
Pros:

History , tradition , decor. The receptionist Claire went above and beyond to help us during our stay . Food on restaurant very good.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Janet • couple • gb
10
Lovely customer service , great location , good food ,
Pros:

Staff , food and location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Lorraine • couple • gb
8
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
8
Overal enjoyable and easy stay
Pros:

Very nice

Cons:

Room was tired
Parking poor

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Roger • solo_traveller • gb
10
Really Good Stay!
Pros:

Very impressive service and a well appointed hotel. Comfortable - the open fire was lovely on a chilly winters day

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Pauline • couple • gb
8
lovely restful short break.
Pros:

Friendly staff. Food lovely and value for money. Hotel is quirky and full of traditional character.

Cons:

Car parking spaces are tight.

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent and the staff were exceptional. The beroom was very good but chilly.
The bar was a great space and had excellent ale and a good selection of drinks.

Cons:

Heating in the bedroom.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

A lovely hotel .. beautifully renovated ( we remember it from the old days when it had a faded charm all of its own).
Great accommodation over in the coach house.
Excellent evening meal and breakfast ( the steak frites was exceptional). Great staff and great service.
We’ll be back 😊

Cons:

Nasty drain like smell in the ladies loo..

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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James • extended_group • gb
10
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee