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Rafters at Riverside House Hotel

★★★★★ Fennel Street Ashford in the Water, Bakewell, GB

9.3 guest rating· 1120 reviews

The five stars

Rafters at Riverside House Hotel holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Room service.

Guests score it 9.3/10 across 1120 reviews.

About this hotel

Luxurious Riverside Retreat

Garden Oasis : Enjoy a tranquil stay surrounded by nature with a beautiful garden at Rafters at Riverside House Hotel.

Gourmet Dining : Indulge in exquisite dining options at the on-site restaurant offering a variety of culinary delights for breakfast and beyond.

Premium Comfort : Relax in elegantly furnished rooms equipped with modern amenities, some featuring picturesque river views and private patios.

Experience the epitome of luxury at Rafters at Riverside House Hotel. Book now for an unforgettable stay in Bakewell.

Rooms & rates

Double Room with Patio

Sleeps 2 · 20 m² · Double bed

  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

Superior King Room

Sleeps 2 · 23 m² · Queen bed

  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

Superior King Room

Sleeps 2 · 23 m² · Queen bed

  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

King Room

Sleeps 2 · 17 m² · Double bed

  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Telephone

Double Room with Garden View

Sleeps 2 · 20 m² · Double bed

  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Adult only
  • Allergy-free room
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Coffee Shop on site
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  • Daily housekeeping
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Garden
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Picnic area
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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Fennel Street Ashford in the Water, Bakewell, GB

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say9.31120 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Great location+ Exceptional foodCleanliness issuesRoom size and heating control
Cleanliness8.2
Service9.7
Location9.7
Room Quality8.7
Amenities9.2
Value for Money9.2

A great stay in a peaceful location.

10.0

Great private location, but still close to all local attractions. Excellent friendly staff. Really nice breakfast choices.

We didn’t rate the toast. Just didn’t think it was the quality of other breakfast items.

Phillip · GB · 2026-07-25

Epic stay

10.0

Clean rooms, excellent breakfast, friendly and professional staff. Awesome! The local area is beautiful

ROBERT · GB · 2026-07-23

Ashford Nr Bakewell

9.0

Lovely location and building. Really pleasant welcome and we were looked after with polite pleasant and helpful staff. The breakfast was excellent.

Nothing to dislike.

tim · GB · 2026-07-22

An excellent privately owned quintessential English hotel.

10.0

The overall ambience of the hotel and willingness of the staff to make their guests welcome.

The restaurant was closed on a Monday.

BRYAN · GB · 2026-07-22

Guest review

10.0

Beautiful hotel in a lovely location. Perfect stay.

Nothing

Carol · GB · 2026-07-21

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is Rafters at Riverside House Hotel really a five-star hotel?
Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Good to know

A deposit may be required at the property.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Children and extra bed policy

Children are not allowed.

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Pets

Pets are not allowed.