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The Red Lion

2.5 star property
Guesthouse in Bakewell with a restaurant and a bar

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1 bedroom
Bar (on property)
Balcony view
Restaurant
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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The Square, Bakewell, England, DE45 1BT
  • Haddon Hall Manor
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Chatsworth House
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Chatsworth House Labyrinth
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Manchester (MAN)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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Room options

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Room 5)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Room 2)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Room 3)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Room 4)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Room 1)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Bakewell

The Red Lion places you next to Baked Well Pottery Painting and within a 5-minute walk of All Saints Church. This 5-room guesthouse welcomes guests with a restaurant and a bar/lounge.
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What's nearby

  • All Saints Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Baked Well Pottery Painting - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Haddon Hall Manor - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Chatsworth House - 11 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Chatsworth House Labyrinth - 15 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • Matlock Station - 20 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Manners Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wheatsheaf - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hassop Station - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Red Lion

Guesthouse in Bakewell with a restaurant and a bar
At The Red Lion, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas.
For entertainment, guests can enjoy TVs. Housekeeping is not available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Table tennis

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Red Lion Bakewell
Red Lion Inn Bakewell
The Red Lion Bakewell
The Red Lion Guesthouse
The Red Lion Guesthouse Bakewell

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of The Red Lion?

This guesthouse is located in Bakewell, just steps from Baked Well Pottery Painting and All Saints Church, and within a short walk of Virgin Balloon Flights. You'll also find Peak District National Park and Chatsworth House within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at The Red Lion?

As of Jun 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Red Lion on Jun 30, 2025 start from $111.84, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at The Red Lion?

No, this guesthouse doesn't offer parking.

Does The Red Lion have a casino?

No, The Red Lion doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Red Lion?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Is The Red Lion good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this guesthouse include a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Red Lion?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Red Lion have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, The Red Lion doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Red Lion allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Red Lion.

Are there connecting rooms at The Red Lion?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

What is the closest airport to The Red Lion?

The closest major airport to The Red Lion is Manchester Airport (MAN), which is about 26.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Red Lion?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at The Red Lion.

The Red Lion Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 111 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely little room

The stay was brilliant. Good location, and perfect little room. Plenty of goodies left out for us - hot chocolate sachets, biscuits, and even porridge pots for the morning. Lovely staff/service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Room and food were fine but radiator in the bedroom could not be switched off so it was too hot all night. No-one could advise how to fix it. There was no overnight parking within 500 meters of the hotel. This apparently is normal in Bakewell. There was also no wifi internet access in the room or the bar area. Not good!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Red Lion is ideally situated in Bakewell,although there is no parking at the accommodation,there is plenty nearby. The only negative comment id make about the accommodation is the double bed is very small,other than that the rooms are very clean etc The town is very quiet,and there's not a lot happening on an evening
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Trudy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room need some attention

Room 3 very tired, bed uncomfortable. Bathroom very cramped and needs updating. Water system very noisy. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice traditional pub

Well placed in centre of Bakewell. Friendly staff. Nice large double bedroom with en suite. As they don't serve breakfast there were a couple of complimentary porridge pots and breakfast biscuits. Tea and coffee making facilities with plenty of t-bags, milk, coffee and hot chocolate sachets with packets of biscuits. Hallway outside room decoration was looking a bit tired. Had a very nice evening meal in the pub
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Kay

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Lovely area disappointing hotel.

Hotel Red Lion locked at 10.00pm had to access room via steep concrete & metal steps. To a key pad door which didn’t always open first time. Absolutely no sort of breakfast served early morning. No facilities for checking out had to take all luggage down steep concrete steps & leave key in door as front door was locked. Other B&Bs usually make bed each day, this wasn’t done. No parking near hotel. Tried to find overnight car park but none near by. Was informed you could book parking on line unable to do it. Beautiful area lovely walks & river. Close to other Beauty spots. Chatsworth house well worth a visit. Also Eyam & Matlock.
Chatsworth house
Bakewell
Bakewell
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night stay

Hallway smelt of cigarette smoke
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thornbridge and Chatsworth visit at Bakewell

Staff were lovely. Location in the town centre, very convenient. Beautiful town. Surprising quiet in the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

overall, 4 out of 5. Would stay again. Thanks

Great pub in a beautiful village. Very cosy bar area with friendly staff, people and dogs. The room itself was very comfortable and warm. However, we only had enough milk for 2 cups of tea, and only 3 'normal' tea bags. We tried to get more but the downstairs door was locked until 8:30am. We tried again at 9am but the door was still locked. The only way to exit was the fire escape, which we had to take at 10:00am as that was check out time - the downstairs door was still locked. To make matters worse, it had snowed over night making the fire escape a slippery danger zone - not so good for my girldfriend's bad achilles and probably also not so good for elderly guests etc. overall, 4 out of 5. Would stay again. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

You have to be kidding: very poor value for money.

Our room at the Red Lion was nice and comfortable but there were many other problems: i) there was no reliable internet service; ii) there was no breakfast; iii) the kitchen stopped serving dinner at 7.00. When we came down at 7.15, they said they would fire up the kitchen again!; iv) the front door was closed until 12.0 noon which meant we had to come and go in the morning via the fire escape although we had been told that the front door would be opened at 8.30am. This was very very poor value for L164 per night (pounds sterling)l
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Dayna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Great area. Nice staff. The rooms are above a pub, so be prepared for everything! Very and I repeat VERY thin walls.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Dr Genine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible bathroom, shower dod not drain, toilet stopped working, dangerous. Access via back stairs fire escape also dangerous and awful. Wished I didn't stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little find

Last minute night away. Great welcome and accompanied to the room on check in. Nice touches of fresh water, coffee and even a Bakewell tart! I must say the bed and bedding are the comfiest ever, I wanted to take it home. Only downside was the walls are pretty thin which can’t be helped, we had a group of noisy boys next door who disturbed us at 4am!! The owner was made aware and was very apologetic. All in all I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023