Bakewell is found in Derbyshire and is a small market town located on the River Wye in the Peak District National Park, the river is crossed by a 13th century five arched bridge that was widened in the 19th century and is still used today.
It was mentioned in the Doomsday book as having a church and two priests depicting its importance even then. It is a fascinating destination and attracts people for its beauty and its history and the Bakewell Hotels accommodate all who venture here, the hotels are engineered to suit the honeymoon couple, the family group, the adventure tourist and the business executive planning a specialised function.
The famous Blackwell pudding was created by accident at the Rutland Arms Hotel, when a chef poured the egg mixture over the jam instead of mixing it into the pastry and what should have been a tart is now a pudding. These puddings are on sale in various shops throughout the town. Because of its antiquity, the town of Bakewell offers many interesting sites for visitors to enjoy from medieval buildings to Bath Gardens. The name Bakewell itself is derived from Badequella, which means Bath-well. Mentioned in Jane Austen's classic novel Pride and Prejudice, Bakewell is quite a well-known town in England.
The Bakewell Hotels are presented through a range of architectural styles from grand classic to heritage creations to smaller more intimate affairs and historic masterpieces hidden away down leafy lanes. Foyers and entrance halls and lobbies welcome warmly with log fires, low beamed ceilings and fresh flowers where staff process check in effortlessly whilst the concierge provides a brief overview of the surrounding area and the Hotels facilities.
Accommodations vary considerably from extravagant multi roomed suites to the more homely family orientated guest rooms and suites that are perfectly suited to long-staying guests. Master bedrooms house king sized bed, Queens' and twin beds, the rooms may be equipped with cribs and play pens and provide balconies and terraces on which to sit. En suite bathrooms offer comfort and provide showers, bathtubs and expansive vanities, bathrobes, slippers and toiletries.
Pleasant Country Retreats showcase grand historic buildings and house sought after Bakewell Hotels that have been artistically restored and are surrounded by picturesque landscaped grounds offering guests exclusivity and privacy. These magnificent residences offer a glimpse at the pages of refined history, the past is brought to life through extraordinary paintings and selected antiques, black and white photographs and extremely comfortable sofas and wing backed chairs offer a space for relaxation and reflection.
The Luxury Bakewell hotels offer designer Health spas providing individual and double treatment rooms where skilled therapists administer therapeutic treatments. Championship golf courses are surrounded in acres of parklands and offer challenging games, Indoor and outdoor swimming pools flanked by Jacuzzis and saunas offer relaxation, sophisticated gymnasiums stretch the body under the guidance of a skilled instructor.
Fine Dining is presented through a range of beautiful dining rooms that may offer a classical ambience with white clothed tables, silver cutlery, candles and fresh flowers or may offer a more relaxed atmosphere through relaxed dining on outside terraces providing stunning views and light lunches. Continental and full English breakfasts are on offer in classic dining rooms companioned with fresh fruit juices and aromatic coffees.
Many of these delightful Bakewell Hotels provide the perfect situation from impressive business presentations and magical wedding celebrations. The Evenings are celebrated in traditional Pubs boasting local ales and local culture, light snacks and memorable evenings. The Bakewell Hotels offer the perfect platform to discovering the beautiful Peak district and all it has to offer.
