Bakewell - Insiders Guide
On The Doorstep
Head down to Riverside Business Park (five minute walk from the centre of town). Follow the road through the industrial estate (trust us!) and you will find Thornbridge Brewery Tap Room. This is a real hidden gem of a place serving brewery fresh beer and handmade pizzas. Check their socials for up to date news on live events, bands and quiz nights.
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Thornbridge Brewery
Buxton RoadHead down to Riverside Business Park (five minute walk from the centre of town). Follow the road through the industrial estate (trust us!) and you will find Thornbridge Brewery Tap Room. This is a real hidden gem of a place serving brewery fresh beer and handmade pizzas. Check their socials for up to date news on live events, bands and quiz nights.
From the property there is a lovely short walk through fields by the meandering River Wye to the picture-postcard village of Ashford in the Water. Ashford in the Water is probably one of the most beautiful villages in the Peak District and is famous for its beautiful low arched medieval Sheepwash Bridge. You can easily spend an hour or so exploring the pretty village, it is particularly worth visiting when the well dressing festival is on as the village has 6 wells to dress, making it one of the largest well dressings in the area. There is also a lovely cafe Aisseford Tea Rooms, 2 really good pubs and a fine dining restaurant at the Riverside Hotel.
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Ashford in the Water
From the property there is a lovely short walk through fields by the meandering River Wye to the picture-postcard village of Ashford in the Water. Ashford in the Water is probably one of the most beautiful villages in the Peak District and is famous for its beautiful low arched medieval Sheepwash Bridge. You can easily spend an hour or so exploring the pretty village, it is particularly worth visiting when the well dressing festival is on as the village has 6 wells to dress, making it one of the largest well dressings in the area. There is also a lovely cafe Aisseford Tea Rooms, 2 really good pubs and a fine dining restaurant at the Riverside Hotel.
Food scene
Fine dining and teasting menus right in the heart of Bakewell. Lee Smith is a Michelin starred chef and a 2019 Great British Menu finalist. His little restaurant offers up modern British food with a laid back country feel. The restaurant has a lively relaxed setting for lunch and dinner reservations.
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Restaurant Lovage by Lee Smith
Bath StreetFine dining and teasting menus right in the heart of Bakewell. Lee Smith is a Michelin starred chef and a 2019 Great British Menu finalist. His little restaurant offers up modern British food with a laid back country feel. The restaurant has a lively relaxed setting for lunch and dinner reservations.
Fabulous little Deli on the main road into Bakewell. Serves up excellent Buxton Coffee, homemade sandwiches and a wide selection of artisan quality bread, pastries, cheeses and store cupboard favourites.
The Lambton Larder
Buxton RoadFabulous little Deli on the main road into Bakewell. Serves up excellent Buxton Coffee, homemade sandwiches and a wide selection of artisan quality bread, pastries, cheeses and store cupboard favourites.
For a real treat head out to this wonderful farm shop and treat yourself to all manner of wonderful produce, much of which is sourced from the Chatsworth Estate and local food businesses of the Peak District.
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Chatsworth Estate Farm Shop
For a real treat head out to this wonderful farm shop and treat yourself to all manner of wonderful produce, much of which is sourced from the Chatsworth Estate and local food businesses of the Peak District.
Locally sourced ingredients help to serve up the traditional pub classics alongside seasonal specials. Dog friendly with outdoor seating to watch the hustle and bustle of the busy market town
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Wheatsheaf
Bridge StreetLocally sourced ingredients help to serve up the traditional pub classics alongside seasonal specials. Dog friendly with outdoor seating to watch the hustle and bustle of the busy market town
Why not stop for a warming coffee and cake in the cafe or pop through to the comfy sofas and luxurious setting of the bar area to enjoy drinks or stunning food. A great place to sit and relax after a day shopping in towm
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The Rutland Arms Hotel
Why not stop for a warming coffee and cake in the cafe or pop through to the comfy sofas and luxurious setting of the bar area to enjoy drinks or stunning food. A great place to sit and relax after a day shopping in towm
Pub and pizzeria, enjoy a selection of made to order oven pizzas in the refurbished spacious room, with a mixture of booth seating and individual tables - or sit in the bar area, still featuring some of the traditional charm from the days of the old coaching inn and enjoy burgers / sandwiches/ grazing boards, pub classics, children's menu and desserts to die for.
Bull i Thorn Cafe and Camping
Ashbourne RoadPub and pizzeria, enjoy a selection of made to order oven pizzas in the refurbished spacious room, with a mixture of booth seating and individual tables - or sit in the bar area, still featuring some of the traditional charm from the days of the old coaching inn and enjoy burgers / sandwiches/ grazing boards, pub classics, children's menu and desserts to die for.
Our Favourite Places to Visit Nearby
Haddon Hall is the second most popular historic house in the Peak District. Haddon Hall dates back from the 12th century and is a fine example of a fortified medieval manor house, very little has changed over the centuries in fact the most modern room in the house is the Elizabethan long gallery! As Haddon Hall provides a unique view of early English life it makes the property very popular as a film and TV location, various versions of Jane Eyre have been filmed at Hall as well as Pride and Prejudice, The Other Boleyn Girl and most recently Death come to Pemberley, however these are just a few of the Hall film and TV appearances. The Hall is open to the public, however please note that it does close for periods throughout the winter season, so please check its website for its opening times and special events.
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Haddon Hall
Haddon Hall is the second most popular historic house in the Peak District. Haddon Hall dates back from the 12th century and is a fine example of a fortified medieval manor house, very little has changed over the centuries in fact the most modern room in the house is the Elizabethan long gallery! As Haddon Hall provides a unique view of early English life it makes the property very popular as a film and TV location, various versions of Jane Eyre have been filmed at Hall as well as Pride and Prejudice, The Other Boleyn Girl and most recently Death come to Pemberley, however these are just a few of the Hall film and TV appearances. The Hall is open to the public, however please note that it does close for periods throughout the winter season, so please check its website for its opening times and special events.
Baslow, Curbar and Froggatt Edges are only a short drive away and offer a spectacular walking route where you can view both the Dark and White Peaks. These three gritstone edges are part of an almost continuous line of cliffs running from Stanage Edge down to Birchen Edge at the southern end. These Edges once famous for millstones are now known as great places to rock climb. There are over 200 rock-climbing routes on Curbar Edge alone, making the edges a mecca for walkers and climbers alike. For walkers, Baslow Edge also offers interesting features including a memorial to the Duke of Wellington, a giant rock called the Eagle Stone. In years gone by the young men of Baslow used to show off their prowess and fitness for marriage by climbing to the top, which is not as easy as you might think!
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Curbar Edge
Baslow, Curbar and Froggatt Edges are only a short drive away and offer a spectacular walking route where you can view both the Dark and White Peaks. These three gritstone edges are part of an almost continuous line of cliffs running from Stanage Edge down to Birchen Edge at the southern end. These Edges once famous for millstones are now known as great places to rock climb. There are over 200 rock-climbing routes on Curbar Edge alone, making the edges a mecca for walkers and climbers alike. For walkers, Baslow Edge also offers interesting features including a memorial to the Duke of Wellington, a giant rock called the Eagle Stone. In years gone by the young men of Baslow used to show off their prowess and fitness for marriage by climbing to the top, which is not as easy as you might think!
With the Monsal Trail close by it would be rude not to take the opportunity to cycle/walk along this old Midland Railway line which runs from Bakewell right up to Blackwell Mill, in Chee Dale. The trail offers 8.5 miles of traffic free and mud free cycling/walking and with the recently reopened tunnels offers one of the most spectacular leisure routes in Britain for cycling, walking and horse riding. The nearest cycle hire is at Hassop station which is great place to stop for a bite to eat or for a coffee and nice piece of homemade cake! There is also a lovely little gift shop and book shop and a children’s play area. If walking it also worth leaving the trail and dropping down in to Monsal Dale itself to enjoy walking along down by the river.
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Monsal Dale - Headstone Viaduct
With the Monsal Trail close by it would be rude not to take the opportunity to cycle/walk along this old Midland Railway line which runs from Bakewell right up to Blackwell Mill, in Chee Dale. The trail offers 8.5 miles of traffic free and mud free cycling/walking and with the recently reopened tunnels offers one of the most spectacular leisure routes in Britain for cycling, walking and horse riding. The nearest cycle hire is at Hassop station which is great place to stop for a bite to eat or for a coffee and nice piece of homemade cake! There is also a lovely little gift shop and book shop and a children’s play area. If walking it also worth leaving the trail and dropping down in to Monsal Dale itself to enjoy walking along down by the river.
Explore 25 stately rooms of this beautiful Devonshire family home, that has been passed down through 16 generations. Take a leisurely stroll through the 105 landscaped areas of the gardens enjoying the sculptures, fountains, woodland trails and much more.
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Chatsworthský dům
Explore 25 stately rooms of this beautiful Devonshire family home, that has been passed down through 16 generations. Take a leisurely stroll through the 105 landscaped areas of the gardens enjoying the sculptures, fountains, woodland trails and much more.