Rafters at Riverside House Hotel

Rafters at Riverside House Hotel stands on Fennel Street in the village of Ashford in the Water, just outside Bakewell. Chatsworth House is roughly 7.9 km away and Haddon Hall about 6 km.

Each room has a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a hairdryer, free toiletries in its own bathroom and free WiFi; some overlook the river. There is a restaurant, a bar and a garden. Breakfast can be à la carte, full English or vegetarian.

Room service, packed lunches and daily housekeeping are offered, and private parking is free. It is a quiet village base for couples exploring the Peak District; Manchester Airport is about 47 km away.