The Rutland Arms Hotel in Bakewell 

The Rutland Arms provides a lovely setting for wedding receptions, dinners and dances and also caters for conferences and meetings on a day or 24-hour delegate basis.The Bakewell Pudding originated through a mistake by the cook at the Rutland Arms. A Strawberry Tart was ordered for the guest. Instead of stirring the egg mixture into the pastry, the cook poured it over the strawberry jam. The pudding was so well received by the guest that the recipe became recognised as the Bakewell Pudding, although its exact ingredients are still kept a closely guarded secret.

The main hotel dates back to 1804 and all of the bedrooms have been individually styled to ensure that the history of the building has been retained whist providing the comforts of modern day living we have come to expect.

Offering when possible the finest selection of locally sourced produce, the award-winning menus are available throughout the day.The Rutland Arms is open to non-residents and serves morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner in both the Brasserie and the Four Season’s Restaurant.The hotel welcomes those with specific dietary requirements and ensure that the daily menus include a wide and varied selection.

Bakewell today is a thriving market town which is steeped in history and surrounded by spectacular countryside yet easily accessible by road, rail and air.Local places of interest include Haddon Hall and Chatsworth House.Overlooking the River Wye, Haddon Hall is one of England's finest surviving houses from the middle ages. This beautiful house is the home of Lord Edward Manners and has belonged to his family for over 800 years. Beauty and heritage combine to make a visit here a rewarding experience.Your stay in Derbyshire isn't complete until you've seen Chatsworth House, home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. One of Europe's finest private art collections and a family history spanning 450 years make this one of Britain's favourite attractions. Chatsworth was the location for the film production of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, starring Keira Knightley. With so much to see, a visit to Chatsworth is a must.

Set in the magnificent town of Bakewell in the heart of the Peak District National Park this 19th century hotel offers elegance and distinct history amid unrivalled surroundings.The Rutland Arms Hotel lies equal distance from both Matlock and Buxton, on the edge of the Chatsworth estate. The first ever Bakewell Pudding was made by a cook in the kitchens at the Rutland Arms.The timeless elegance of the hotel is marked by the 54 antique clocks which grace the public areas and portrayed in the 35 individually styled bedrooms, one of which it is believed that Jane Austin stayed in whist working on her novel Pride and Prejudice.Whether you require a moment’s relaxation; sustenance from award-winning menus; or a function or meeting room; the staff at the Rutland Arms are on-hand to ensure your visit to the hotel is a memorable one.