About this property
Elegant Accommodations: 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 a coffee shop, outdoor seating area, picnic area, and breakfast in the room. Additional services include free on-site private parking, electric vehicle charging, and housekeeping. Dining Experience: The restaurant serves British and European cuisines with vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free selections. Prime Location: Located 29 mi from Manchester Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Chatsworth House (5 mi) and Alton Towers (25 mi). Guests appreciate the attentive staff and excellent breakfast.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Brad
United Kingdom
“Clean, fresh, comfortable Restaurant, food was amazing” - Ananya
United Kingdom
“absolutely excellent food. delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner! the staff are wonderful. the location is brilliant. we had a perfect stay and will definitely return to this classy hotel.” - Gail
United States
“Loved the scenic location with a fascinating history!” - Julie
United Kingdom
“Delightful setting in Ashford in the Water. Stayed on ground floor, lovely patio area to sit outside. Breakfast was lovely.” - Peter
United Kingdom
“Room very good. Comfortable bed. Breakfast excellent. Staff very good and helpful. Lovely location 0n village.” - Claire
United Kingdom
“Lovely chilled calm atmosphere. Professional but super friendly staff. Upgraded free of charge as it was our anniversary and maybe because it was a Sunday. The Kingfisher room was fabulous. Great quality breakfast - nothing was too much trouble....” - Cynthia
United States
“Super friendly staff. Beautiful location. Updated room. Wonderful breakfast” - June
United Kingdom
“Lovely hotel in a wonderful village. The staff were lovely, very welcoming and helpful, a real credit to the hotel. The hotel is nicely decorated and the grounds beautifully kept. Excellent stay, we loved it” - Christina
United States
“The location was beautiful, the staff were wonderful and friendly and the room was clean and comfortable.” - Laura
United Kingdom
“Property is in a lovely location right by the river. The room was very clean and breakfast is the best we have had.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish • European
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceTraditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.




