Rafters at Riverside House Hotel

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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Staff

9.8

Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Rafters at Riverside House Hotel

Elegant Accommodation: Rafters at Riverside House Hotel in Bakewell offers a 5-star experience with adults-only access. Guests enjoy a beautiful garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Comfortable Amenities: The hotel features private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, hypoallergenic bedding, and modern amenities. Additional facilities include an electric vehicle charging station, coffee shop, and picnic area. Dining Experience: Breakfast is available à la carte with full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. The restaurant serves British and European cuisines for lunch and dinner, accommodating special diets. Prime Location: Located 47 km from Manchester Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Chatsworth House (8 km) and Alton Towers (40 km). Guests appreciate the attentive staff and excellent breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Kerry
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location as we were going to Chatsworth House, staff extremely welcoming and friendly, rooms were great and easy access to walks and local places to eat.”
Frances
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything, staff were very professional and welcoming. The location and the hotel itself were lovely and comfortable. We had a beautiful room and the bed was really comfortable.”
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was lovely. Room was a bit small and the heating was on, couldnt seem to turn it down. Too hot. Breakfast was brilliant. Cleanliness was adequate. The bathroom could do with a better clean.”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The food (evening meal and breakfast) was exceptional - as you would expect from Rafters.”
Denise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Building with many a story to tell… Location stunning alongside the river…. Staff just couldn’t do enough to please…. Amazing breakfast….. Beautiful room…..”
Tracy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful setting and a short ride to chatsworth and Bakewell! Lovely atmosphere.,”
Mandy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was amazing, staff super friendly and nothing was to much trouble, rooms clean and comfoy”
Dan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Just outside Bakewell, set in a lovely village, location was great. Downstairs areas were beautifully laid out with a welcoming fire to greet and a stunning dining area (where we had breakfast). Staff were wonderful. Food was fantastic (we didn’t...”
Jo
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This place is a gem which we will be returning. The staff are all so friendly, chatty and professional. Tracey was lovely and showed us to our room. We were given a free upgrade to an outstanding room, Kingfisher. A comfortable bed, roll top bath...”
Lynch
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was lovely, 3 courses (& of course too much). The staff were all very helpful & kind, in particular Sarah on reception & the ‘manager’ I think Jake was his name?”

Hotel surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Exceptional breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$33.69 per person.
  • Food
    Bread • Pastries • Pancakes • Butter • Eggs • Yogurt • Fruit • Local specialities • Cooked/warm meals • Jam
  • Drinks
    Coffee • Tea • Hot chocolate • Champagne • Fruit juice
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British • European
  • Service
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
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House rules

Rafters at Riverside House Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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