Lovely place in a beautiful village - we came for lunch which was a bargain at £15 for 3 course…read more Unfortunately, the food was a little hit and miss - the starters and desserts were excellent, but the mains a little disappointing.

The Riverside is in an idyllic location nestled in beatiful gardens alongside River Wye behind a…read morehigh stonewall which adds an air of peace and quiet with seclusion. The picturesque village of Ashford with its lovely stone houses provide an antidote to the busy tourist haven of Bakewell three miles away and Riverside complements the feeling perfectly. We tried afternoon tea and the unhurried ambience in quaint surroundings is like stepping back in time from the hustsle and bustle of modern life, and must be tried if you want to escape.

Really enjoyed our meal at the crown! Very generous with the portions. The service was incredible…read moreand the staff were so pleasant! I would recommend either the margarita pizza or the pork roast. Highly recommend and will definitely be returning.

We were really surprised by this place when we stayed here. From the outside it looked fantastic,…read morewith its low roof, and authentic black and white beams. Inside was still traditionally maintained but looked a little tired. The food in the italian restaurant next door was really tasty and surprisingly reasonably priced. The main bar area was quiet for a monday night, but there was a pianist in the corner and the atmosphere was really cosy, not to mention a good range of real ales that the barman informed me were all local. The room we stayed in was clean and tidy and the staff were all excellent, couldn't have asked for more.

What an amazing place. The grounds are beautifully maintained and the property is large enough to…read morego for a morning or evening stroll to take in the beauty of its carefully manicured gardens or walking paths. This property also has a golf course, so you'll see lots of foot traffic around the back side, where there's a restaurant and golf shop. We stayed at the property for a couple of nights and our room was great. It faced the interior, so we could see a beautiful flower garden and more of a wooded area. Our room was a bit dated but well maintained. One thing I did not realize until we arrived is that our room, at least (and maybe all rooms), did not have air conditioning. Luckily for us, the (summer) temperature was comfortable, but this could be an issue if you visit during a hot spell. We had breakfast at the hotel restaurant both mornings and it was delightful. A traditional English spread (buffet) with self seating. Overall, staff was great. The only thing I'd caution against is the amount of stairs you'll have to go up and down trying to get from one place to the other just within the hotel since the topography has rooms and hallways at all levels. Pack lightly or ask for your bags to be delivered to your room at arrival.

Stayed in The Mews rooms for three nights. Spacious and comfortable. Friendly staff. But the…read morestars of this establishment are the historic buildings and the grounds. Just beautiful!

Went to stay at the Van Dyk hotel for my birthday earlier this year. What a beautiful location. We…read morehad a fantastic time there was a Take That tribute band on brilliant and we had a 3 course meal which was delish. The grounds outside were lovely for pics if a wedding was held there. The buffet breakfast was just the tonic after a great night on the wine. Will definitely return one day.

The bar next to the hotel, old converted stables give the place a quirky rural charm. The Batman…read morewas a hoot and the rest of the staff super friendly and charming. Great music (for me anyway) plays while you chow down on the outstanding delicious pub fare, all freshly cooked, hot and delicious. We are a fussy crew but loved every bite! Park by the back of the bar to avoid paying parking.

This is a very popular place for tourists and in the summer it gets very crowded,…read more It has a good range of local real ales which are served well. However. The food is terrible. It is overpriced, poor quality and in the case of the burger we had, just disgusting. It seems their strategy is to use the cheapest ingredients and charge top price for them. Everything is served with large amounts of salad to fill the plate up.

What a great little hotel! When you open the front door it is like stepping back into the…read moreVictorian era. Victorian/Edwardian antiquities adorn the walls and provide a very interesting and calming ambiance. My room was fantastic, see attached photo. The breakfast which was included in the nightly rate was voted as the best in Derbyshire and truly deserved that honour! If I ever need to be in the Derby/Matlock area overnight I will stay here. Say hi to Dianne if you get the chance to visit.

Made the trek up from Derby for dinner. Great place with a wonderful interior. The restaurant is…read morevery cozy and offers up appetizing dishes. The rack of lamb is delicious. Definitely worth a second visit when back in Derby.

We got the usual good service you'd expect from a Premier Inn…read more The room was clean and fairly spacious. We had a great view of BBC Nottingham :) The staff were friendly and very approachable. The breakfast room had a lovely view of the turn in the canal. You can easily walk into Nottingham centre along the canal too, where you can get to the cool bars that are on the canal. If you go along canal the opposite way you will meet the Trent river and have a smashing view of Notts Forests City grounds. It's a nice walk too, during which we saw a family of Canada Geese. I guess it'd be a pretty handy hotel for the of Notts Forests games, as well as any of the cricket games at Trent Bridge.

Found on the edge of Sherwood Forest and in the Clumber Park estate owned by the National Trust,…read morethis really is a superb hotel which is a bit of an unknown gem. Its recently been modernised and refurbished, and the results are there for all to see. The hotel is stylish and comfortable. The rooms are likewise modern and comfortable, and wouldnt look out of place in more expensive country hotels. The restaurant is known as The Brasserie, and is excellent. From the plentiful breakfasts to the evening meals - a variety of choice from the everyday (steak and chips) to the slightly more special. A choice of drinks and a very good wine list compliments the food perfectly. The big selling point here is the New Leaf Spa - a new, modern health spa which would put any other to shame. It looks superb, and offers a pool, sauna, state of the art gym and a wide ange of beauty treatments for both men and women. The estate caters for all kinds of breaks - hiking, cycling etc, as well as offering conference and wedding packages. Its certainly one of the best hotels/spas in the area, and it compliments its surroundings perfectly.

No longer part of the Corus chain. Had has a massive upgrade since then. Now has a spa facility…read moreand extra bedrooms. Slow on service in the bar (now called Normanton Inn) but quality of food makes up for it, wierd items on the menu, Ostrich burger for instance.. I'll give that a miss ;-) Worth a visit - expensive to stay here but worth a coffee when passing or visiting Clumber Park itself.

Newly refurbished bar and restaurant i had the dry masala fish chilli chicken curry and lamb keema…read more All the dishes were super especially the fish which was out of this world and well worth the visit. Drinks are all reasonably priced and the girl serving is also stunning.

Lovely hotel with a delicious breakfast - centrally located in Bakewell and minutes away from…read moreChatsworth.

Perfect location in the center of Bakewell across from the gardens. We just had drinks, but unlike…read moremany local pubs who were inhospitable, the staff was very friendly and accommodating. Good whisky selection, open later than most.