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3 star

The Rutland Arms Hotel, Bakewell

Bakewell town centre · Hotel

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A Georgian coaching inn in the middle of Bakewell, walkable to the market, the Monsal Trail and the River Wye, with parking behind.

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About The Rutland Arms Hotel, Bakewell

The Rutland Arms occupies the square at the centre of Bakewell, a stone Georgian coaching inn built in the 1800s and still functioning as the town's main hotel. Its position is the selling point: the market place, the bakeries, the bridge over the Wye and the start of the Monsal Trail are all within a few minutes on foot, and Chatsworth and Haddon Hall are each about ten minutes by car.

The building carries a persistent local story that the Bakewell pudding was created in its kitchen by accident, which the hotel does nothing to discourage. Inside, the public rooms keep their period proportions, with a bar and restaurant off the entrance hall serving pub-style food through the day. Rooms are spread between the main house and a rear courtyard block, and vary accordingly in size and character; the courtyard rooms are quieter, the front rooms are larger but face the square.

Guest scores sit around 8.9 out of 10, with reviewers highlighting the location, the cleanliness of the rooms and the breakfast. It is a three-star property rather than a luxury one, and the honest description is a well-run traditional hotel that trades on being exactly where you want to be.

It suits families and first-time visitors who want to explore the White Peak, walkers using the Monsal Trail, and anyone who would rather walk to dinner than drive. On-site parking behind the hotel is a real advantage in a town where public spaces fill early. Doubles generally start around £110 with breakfast, with Monday market days and summer Saturdays the busiest.

Reception hours

Monday
7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Sunday
7:30 AM – 11:00 PM

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

What guests say

Suzanne McDonough

The hotel itself was lovely; comfortable, clean, well laid out and in an excellent position in the town. All the staff were so friendly and welcoming and could not do enough to accommodate us. The restaurant was fabulous and food delicious and again all the staff so friendly! If we come back to the area we would definitely stay here and would highly recommend The Rutland.

a month ago · via Google

Helen David

Wow ! What service we received last night celebrating our wedding anniversary by having an evening meal here, we actually got married here. The staff went above and beyond and made sure that we were looked after, we even had a celebration plate delivered to the table with our puddings which was such a lovely touch. All the staff were so welcoming, with smiles too. The food, especially the steak was devine ! We will be back. Thank you to all for making our meal such an event

2 months ago · via Google

Wendy Sewell

Absolutely love this hotel. Stayed here on our way to Yorkshire and what a find. Situated in the heart of Bakewell which is a lovely little town. Parking is limited but we had a lovely room overlooking the gardens. Food was really good, breakfast cooked tonight order which is unusual these days but the best thing was the staff. Every single person was happy, cheerful and kind to us but special thanks go to Holly the waitress/barmaid. She went above and beyond in my opinion. If i ever come here again I would definitely stay here. Thank you for a lovely stay ❤️

3 months ago · via Google

Andy White

We stayed here for just one night but would've stayed the whole weekend if we didn't have to move on. All the public rooms and areas are very much of an old fashioned polished dark wood style and the walls are full of paintings and prints. All the staff were very polite and helpful. Our double room was spotlessly clean. As well as the usual tea and coffee supplies there was also a coffee machine and a couple of bottles of water for us. A nice touch on the writing pad was a handwritten note welcoming us to the hotel. Some reviews mention the rooms are a touch on the small side but on looking at the room it just meant there wasn't a bedside cabinet on one side of the bed. The bathroom was spotlessly clean with a modern,powerful shower and a heated towel rail. We had great food in the bar area and were able to have coffee and retreat into cosy chairs to chat with our friends afterwards. The next morning we had breakfast in the main large dining room (again, lots of polished dark wood with pictures and prints on every wall). Breakfast was cooked to order with lots of options but didn't take very long to arrive. Cereal, toast and fruit juices were available to help yourself. The carpark is across the road from the hotel and possibly a little tight should you arrive later but as the hotel is in the town centre there's probably another option for parking. We'll certainly be back

3 months ago · via Google

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Guests mention this hotel offers delicious food, including hearty breakfasts and excellent dinner options, with many vegetarian and vegan selections. They also highlight the friendly, helpful staff and the charming, traditional decor.

Some reviews mention the service can be slow.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Address
The Square, Bakewell, DE45 1BT Get directions
Property type
Hotel
Location
Bakewell town centre
Star rating
3 star
Guest score
8.9 / 10 (2,000 reviews)
Prices from
£110 per night
Good for children
Yes
Destination
Peak District