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

Hotels
8.8 (2596 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 2596 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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Vernallis • couple • gb
8
This is a friendly hotel with very nice public spaces.
Pros:

The staff kindly assigned us a ground floor room. My partner is struggling with stairs so I am grateful. The breakfast room/restaurant has lovely high ceilings and the staff were gracious. It is a lovely way to start the day. In the afternoons and evenings the bar is friendly.

Cons:

We were in the annex across the street. The room was fine and was very quiet. Crossing streets in Bakewell as a pedestrian is hard work. Maybe the hotel could encourage the town to install a protected crossing.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Alison Rose • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Simon • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great hotel in a beautiful town, highly recommend
Pros:

Cosey, clean and comfortable room, staff very friendly, food was excellent

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Carol • family_with_children • gb
10
Absolutly brilliant.
Pros:

Everything.The staff were very friendly so helpful.
The rooms beautiful the decor was lovely.Food delicious and lovely menu.Can't wait to return.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Priya • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

We had the BEST stay at this hotel in Bakewell – honestly couldn’t fault it.

The staff were so, so, so lovely – genuinely friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help with anything. It really made such a difference to the whole experience.

The food was also incredible – both dinner and breakfast were absolutely delicious and such a highlight of our stay.

We loved everything about it and would 100% come back again. Highly recommend!

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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K • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely hotel and location, very welcoming staff, lovely room and facilities.

Cons:

Just abit disappointed we didn't get a parking spot on arrival but we managed to get one eventually.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Carrington • solo_traveller • gb
9
2 night break
Pros:

Hotel was very clean and well presented, radio on on entering room was nice. Toiletries were lovely. Staff helpful and meal we had in the restaurant was delicious and good value

Cons:

Second night there was little gluten free options available to eat.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Nice room, good location, lovely breakfast. Would return

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Alison • extended_group • gb
9
Very comfortable and great location
Pros:

The staff were very helpful and friendly. When we were given the wrong type of room, they were very helpful to sort out the correct room

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Ed • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Steven • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Prime central location, various areas to drink or dine with the coffee shop, bar and restaurant.

Cons:

Room was very cold, radiator in our room wasn’t working.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Gwen • couple • gb
8
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Peter • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • gb
10
Very comfortable excellent facility’s
Pros:

Well appointed lovely rooms very clean

Cons:

Lots of features in matching its age

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • gb
10
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
10
We felt very welcomed and had a very restful stay
Pros:

Brilliant location. We loved the decoration, particularly the dining room. Our room was very comfortable.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
8
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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scott • couple • gb
10
Relaxing and good couple of days
Pros:

The fridge was really good the staff were all very helpful

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • gb
9
Excellent stay
Pros:

Very central location. Lovely room and comfy bed. Linen and towels smelled beautiful. One night wasn’t enough

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee