Rutland Arms Hotel

Rutland Arms Hotel… Sheer elegance in the heart of the bustling market town of Bakewell, the Rutland Arms Hotel prides itself in offering friendly but efficient service. Dating back to 1804 the Rutland Arms is steeped in the history of yesteryear yet has the comforts of modern day living and as such is able to ensure that there is a little of something for everyone.

Whether you are staying with us overnight or merely popping in for Afternoon Tea the hotel has a timeless elegance which is marked with a unique collection of 52 ( and rising ! ) clocks, and roaring coal fires. Our team of dedicated professionals are on hand to ensure your visit to the Rutland Arms is a memorable occasion. whether its creating homemade biscuits, cakes and desserts or producing awarding winning food from locally sourced produce or simply recommending a few of the many wonderful places to explore.

In the 19th Century the hotel dominated the town but parts such as the stable block have been sold. However over the past decade the present owner has reacquired the buildings and the hotel now has 34 individually styled en-suite bedrooms including the Jane Austin suite as it is believed that the famous author was amongst the long list of famous names such as the painter Turner, Byron, Coleridge and Wordsworth who have found a bed for the night at the hotel whist visiting Chatsworth House. The most recent acquisition is opening shortly has an antique centre which promises to second to non in the area.

Set half way between Buxton and Matlock, just 4 miles from the Chatsworth Estate and Haddon Hall the Rutland Arms is an ideal venue from which to explore the beautiful countryside of the Peak District national Park. The town of Bakewell is famous for its Bakewell Pudding which is understood to have originated in the kitchens of the Rutland Arms.

The Rutland Arms hotel is an ideal venue for everything from Morning Coffee, Afternoon Tea, Lunch and Dinner everyday of the week, including Sunday Lunch.

The spectacular ballroom is an ideal venue for Wedding receptions, private parties and conferencing alike. The Rutland Arms Hotel, Bakewell undiscovered excellence is the heart of a spectacular setting.