The Ashford Arms

4.0 star property
4-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Restaurant
Suite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Property entrance
Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Church St, Bakewell, England, DE45 1QB
  • Virgin Balloon Flights
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Haddon Hall Manor
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Chatsworth House
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Manchester (MAN)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Bakewell

Bakewell retreat .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Bakewell hotel, you'll find Bakewell Golf Club and Bloomers Original Bakewell Puddings. Spirit of the 1940s and Old House Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Virgin Balloon Flights - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Haddon Hall Manor - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Chatsworth House - 12 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Chatsworth House Labyrinth - 16 min drive - 7.0 miles

Getting around

  • Buxton Station - 20 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crispin - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fountain View Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Woodyard - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Thornbridge Brewery Tap Room - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Pedlar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Ashford Arms

4-star guestrooms with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A complete renovation of The Ashford Arms was completed in April 2024.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Bakewell hotel.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Ashford Arms offers 9 accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. 36-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Bakewell hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Ashford Arms Hotel
The Ashford Arms Bakewell
The Ashford Arms Hotel Bakewell

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Ashford Arms to the airport?

The Ashford Arms is 31.2 mi (56-min drive) away from the Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Ashford Arms have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Ashford Arms.

Does The Ashford Arms offer free breakfast?

The Ashford Arms offers free full breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Ashford Arms?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Mecca Bingo (20-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Ashford Arms?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Ashford Arms?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Ashford Arms have a pool?

The Ashford Arms does not have a pool.

Does The Ashford Arms have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Ashford Arms have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Ashford Arms to downtown Bakewell?

The Ashford Arms is 0.1 mi away from Ashford-in-the-Water.

The Ashford Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 138 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay - Poached eggs at breakfast where hard
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a beautiful village, perfectly located for walks around Bakewell. Staff were very friendly and food was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ashford Arms

Lovely overnight stay. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Food was excellent!! Only downfall was we were above the kitchen so when they slammed the door it was extremely loud in our room - especially at 6:45am but other than that we can’t fault it and will definitely be back!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first visit to the hotel since it was refurbished. I’d saved up to take my husband there for his birthday treat. When we got there, we were so impressed and our room was lovely, apart from it feeling very warm. We realised that we were directly above the kitchen. It was really noisy, as the extractor fan was so noisy to the point that it felt like we were about to take off on an aeroplane ( and that is no exaggeration ) We were kept awake by the staff laughing outside and throwing bottles into the bin till around 11pm. Then at 7am on bank holiday Monday, we were woken at 7am by staff talking loud outside and the extractor fan went on again. We couldn’t get back to sleep after this. The staff were really lovely at breakfast and we would come back again, but definitely not back to the room above the kitchen. It wasn’t the birthday night I had planned.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

Wonderful stay at the Ashford Arms, food exceptional, very comfortable room, lovely village in the Peak District
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at the Arms. Staff were amazing and happy to help. The room was spacious and a great shower and comfy bed. Nice area to sit and relax after a day out. We would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Lovely food. Room reasonable space and decor lovely. But unfortunately loud noise from a large fan and in the kitchen below us.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Find

Lovely location and very well appointed, clearly very popular as you had to reserve at dinner and it was full. The breakfast was delicious as well
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great find. Think it may be new as decoration and quality of amenities were great. Really was a lovely place, time and money must would have been invested. Perfect location for the walks we wanted to do. Walked into Bakewell, did the Monsal Trail and hiked up to the old Magpie Mines. Would definitely recommend a stay @ the Ashford Arms food was top quality and to have breakfast included was a bonus. Great pub/choice of beverages too. We had the magpie room comfy double out of the way. No trouble parking but to be honest we didn't use the car from arrival Wednesday afternoon to leaving Friday morning. Can imagine that may change during peak season but a perfect time to visit. Experienced all weathers in those 2 full days but managed to stay warm & dry.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic hotel!

Fantastic hotel! We would definitely stay here again. The staff were lovely, and the food was excellent. Our room was warm and comfortable with everything we needed - a few cobwebs and a dusty vase lost them a star on cleanliness. Overall though, we loved it and would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant stay in Ashford-in-the-water.

The Ashford Arms is a lovely friendly cosy Hotel. Our room the Aisseford suite was ver spacious and comfortable. The staff were very attentive and there was always someone around to help us.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Lovely hotel in a great location for hiking. Great food in restaurants and good room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Made a special weekend even more special with friendly staff and kind gestures. Rooms top notch and the biggest bathroom in a hotel ever!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel!

Gorgeous hotel! We stayed for one night, friendly staff and lovely room which was clean. Hotel bar and restaurant lovely and breakfast very good. Not too far from Bakewell, we had a walk in and called at Thornbridge brewery on the way. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025