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

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

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
Facilities
Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free WiFi

Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

Simon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Breakfast was excellent. Staff were charming and helpful. Hotel is attracctive and well located
Wilby-ward
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Gorgeous setting in a beautiful location. Such lovely staff and very friendly and accommodating to my dietary requirements. We were hiking everyday in local spots and it was so amazing to come back to such a comfortable room and warm building!
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We felt very welcome on arrival and we had a very comfortable room.Breakfast was delicious.
Cotton
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very clean,comfortable and the staff very professional.
Anna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It’s a special hotel yet has a cosy welcoming feel. Staff were very nice, the room was lovely and it was a perfect night away.
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Absolutely beautiful place set in excellent surroundings. The Breakfast was second to none. They have a bar but if you prefer to go out for a drink there's 2 pubs within easy walking distance of the Hotel.
Simon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Excellent hotel and friendly and helpful staff Room was a little warm but otherwise perfect Breakfast was fantastic! Will definitely stay again, 10 min bus ride or 35 min walk into Bakewell if required / 5 minute drive
Steve
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Rafters is a stunning hotel and location. The breakfast is exceptionally good. The room was super comfortable and clean. The staff were amazing and nothing was too much trouble for them
Kerry
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Absolutely lovely everything about it ,staff amazing couldn't do enough lively relaxed place will be booking again
Rebecca
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very high spec, such a comfy bed, beautiful breakfast, lovely staff.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Rafters at Riverside House Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

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

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.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroSoloBankcardCash