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

Hotels
8.8 (2691 reviews)
The Square , Bakewell , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

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

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 2691 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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Nurit solo_traveller il
8
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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R Monkhouse solo_traveller gb
10
Perfect location
Pros:

The location and the car park

Cons:

The disabled space was taken by a work vehicle

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Michael family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff and comfortable rooms

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Jessica family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

We loved the history of the hotel and the ties to the area. The decor was lovely.

Cons:

We liked it all

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
10
Excellent enjoy stay
Pros:

Great location, nice staff, nice room

Cons:

No issues

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Tito solo_traveller it
9
Un'esperienza nella tradizione e nell'accoglienza inglese
Pros:

Posizione centrale nel paese, molto facile da trovare. Parcheggio privato a disposizione (fino a disponibilità posti). Edificio molto bello di stile country inglese, stanza non grandissima ma molto curata e davvero accogliente. Colazione in un locale bellissimo con ampia scelta di opzioni preparate espresse sul menu. Personale davvero molto gentile, dalla reception, al ristorante. Consiglio di provare il ristorante interno: preparano piatti della tradizione inglese realizzati davvero bene e con cura, e sono molto bravi a cucinare le verdure.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Josh solo_traveller gb
10
Honeymoon stay
Pros:

Booked the suite for our wedding night, found a congratulations card and banner which was nice. Enjoyed the complementary prosecco and set of desserts from the chef. The room was really beautiful, both of us loved it and had dinner in the restaurant which was really good too. Hope to come back in the future 😁

Cons:

The room was quite hot, there was a small fan but a larger one or a/c would be ideal.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Dianne couple gb
7
Really enjoyable visit to Bakewell
Pros:

Excellent location.

Cons:

Parking was a lottery.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Michelle family_with_children us
9
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Luke couple gb
9
Overall very very nice
Pros:

Great staff very clean

Cons:

Limited parking .

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Kate family_with_children gb
9
Lovely stay in a great location. Beautiful town and surroundings. Hotel staff very helpful and friendly and breakfast
Pros:

Beautiful characterful property in the heart of pretty Bakewell. Staff very helpful and friendly. Great breakfast.

Cons:

Room was very hot but we were staying during the heatwave and they provided 2 fans

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Jean-François couple gb
8
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Kathy solo_traveller us
8
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Tracey couple gb
8
Brilliant location. Arrived early to get parking. Lovely staff.
Pros:

Centrally located traditional hotel. Lovely staff nice rooms.

Cons:

No lift or aircon. Second floor stairs were steep. Did supply fans.

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth couple us
10
Pros:

It was a beautiful hotel full of history. The staff were kind and helpful and very hard working. The restaurant was very good as well. Would definitely stay here again.

Cons:

The room was warm. But they provided a fan. It was exceptionally warm that day. Parking was also very tight.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Ron couple gb
9
Excellent stopover. Not cheap but worth the extra money.
Pros:

Perfect location in the town. Superb food and beer. Lovely coffee bar. The young girls in the amazing dining room were efficient and friendly. The bedroom was comfortable.

Cons:

Our room (202) was small and hot, even with the fan.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Lynne couple gb
8
pleasant short stay
Pros:

Ideal area for town centre and near by attractions

Cons:

Room was a little bit small and because of the hot weather heat in the room was overpowering could of done with a bigger fan

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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James couple gb
10
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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juliana family_with_children gb
9
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Marion solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-28 via Nuitee