“Quaint Getaway to the Peak District”

The quaint old market town of Bakewell is the capital of the Peak District and famous for the Bakewell pudding, and in the middle of an area of outstanding beauty in a National Park.

“The perfect place to start your exploration of the Peak District,” with an abundance of locally produced food and drink, independent retailers, walks by the river and local dales, plus the attractions of Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall nearby for a taste of history.

Stay in the town at historic Bagshaw Hall dating back to 1684, with a range of suites and family apartments. The Bagshaw Lodge provides twin rooms for flexible accommodation. Bagshaw Mews for families to stay in a four bedroom mews house, a “home from home.”

Suggestions for your stay:

• Pet friendly rooms available.
• Walks along the river Wye, Monsal Trail, Lathkill Dale, and Monsal Dale. See our links to speciality walks.
• Cycling along Monsal Trial with bike hire available at Hassop Station (secure bike storage at Bagshaw Hall), also Trek Bicycles, Bakewell.
• Many independent coffee shops, restaurants, bars, and pubs. 10% food discount at “The Woodyard” restaurant when staying with us.
• Bakewell is a centre for specialist outdoor shops including Brocklehurst, Cotswold, Mountain Warehouse, Rohan, Motiv8, Trespass.
• Craft beer enthusiasts can visit Thornbridge Brewery plus their own “tap” bar also serving pizzas, and the “Joiners Arms” down the hill from Bagshaw Hall.
• Call at the Bakewell Pudding Shop to try the treat of the famous pudding, Angela at Ouzi hair and Beauty, CW Sellors jewellery and watches, Fairfax and Favour and many other high quality retailers in the town
• Visiting nearby Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall is a worthwhile step back in history and check out the many regular activities available throughout the year including concerts, country fairs, horse trails, Christmas markets in addition to the house and garden tours.