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.
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United Kingdom“I loved everything about this hotel. Staff so incredibly friendly and helpful. Rooms lovely and also spotless. Grounds and local area very pretty. Food amazing. Highly recommend.”- Julian United Kingdom“Gorgeous hotel in a beautiful location with warm, friendly staff who made you feel welcome from the moment you arrived. Great walks nearby in stunning surroundings. Delicious breakfast. Thank you for a lovely stay.”
- Robert United Kingdom“Breakfast was excellent, the staff were welcoming and friendly, and the room was great especially the bed, in which my wife slept the whole night for the first time in any hotel room!”
Cj United Kingdom“We were greeted by friendly, helpful staff, for our one night stay in a garden room, our base for exploring Bakewell. The Hotel is situated in a lovely village with a couple of pubs. We had a fantastic meal at The Ashford Arms. Just a short walk...”- David United Kingdom“Friendly welcome, clean and comfortable room, superb breakfast.”
- Joan United Kingdom“The location and hotel were lovely. Our room was clean and comfortable with everything we needed. Breakfast was superb and all the staff efficient and friendly. We will definitely go back.”
- Ian United Kingdom“Location was beautiful and breakfast was amazing and very fresh. All the staff were so helpful and very friendly we felt very comfortable and at ease was a lovely retreat”
- Lesley United Kingdom“Ashford in the Water lovely little village. Hotel close to beautifully clean river frequently by ducks etc.”
- Martine United Kingdom“Lovely relaxing (overnight) stay. Bed was really comfortable & staff were excellent & v welcoming. Breakfast was excellent too.”
- Karina United Kingdom“The service was second to none. The food was exquisite. The room had the best of everything. The atmosphere was completely and utterly relaxed, it was an oasis of calm in a world where you can't get away from tech, noise, people etc, after being...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish • European
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceTraditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
