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The Pilsley Inn

3.0 star property
A peaceful country inn near Peak District National Park where travelers can relax in the garden or enjoy a drink at the bar after a day of hiking

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The Devonshire Arms at Pilsley is an ideal base for exploring the Peak District. It features a relaxing garden, a restaurant with local fare, and a cozy bar for evening drinks. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, lobby newspapers, and helpful staff offering tour assistance.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Room options

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Free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room | Free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | Free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
Pet friendly
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Bakewell is home to The Pilsley Inn. Chesterfield Market and Buxton Baths are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Peak District National Park and Longshaw Country Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hathersage Swimming Pool or SMH Group Stadium.
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Chatsworth Estate, Pilsley, Bakewell, England, DE45 1UL

What's nearby

  • Peak District National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Chatsworth House - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Haddon Hall Manor - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Chatsworth House Labyrinth - 10 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Alton Towers - 52 min drive - 56.2 km

Getting around

  • Matlock Station - 13 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chatsworth Estate Farm Shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chatsworth Stable Block - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Carriage House Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Woodyard - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Pilsley Inn

Inn near Peak District National Park
Take advantage of a garden, a bar and a restaurant at The Pilsley Inn. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), newspapers in the reception and tour/ticket information
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at The Pilsley Inn offer comforts, such as bathrobes, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and room service.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Devonshire Arms

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 12 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Devonshire Arms Pilsley Inn Bakewell
Devonshire Arms Pilsley Bakewell
The Pilsley Inn Inn
The Pilsley Inn Bakewell
The Pilsley Inn Inn Bakewell
The Devonshire Arms at Pilsley

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pilsley Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Pilsley Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Pilsley Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Pilsley Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Pilsley Inn located?

Situated in Bakewell, this inn is within 3 miles (5 km) of Chatsworth House, Chatsworth House Labyrinth and Newholme Hospital. Virgin Balloon Flights and Baked Well Pottery Painting are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

The Pilsley Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all helpful and the breakfast was delicious! It's also right down the road from the Chatsworth farm store.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff, food and location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location, location, location! A rural pub with surrounding rooms within the Chatsworth estate. Lovely staff, great food , clean, simple accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Pleasant staff. Very clean. Beautiful stop over for visit to Chatsworth.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Location

Very nice hotel and room and food, all in an idyllic village location with lovely views.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

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

A little gem of a place

The room was very nice four poster bed water in room free biscuits nice and clean bathroom breakfast excellent dinner even better wine was all very good just a great place to stay a big thank you to all of the staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Pilsley Inn in order to visit Chatsworth House. The inn is walking distance from the farm shop and from the house itself. Dinner and breakfast were delicious and the staff took great care of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay and so close to Chatsworth. Staff were very friendly. Food delicious. Accommodation comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice friendly pub
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the facilities and quietness of the hotel and the lovely room. Breakfast was brilliant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Devonshire Arms, our favorite…

Wonderful stay at Devonshire Arms as we traveled through the UK. This was our favorite hotel during our trip and our favorite meal. The room was cute and comfortable. Dinner and breakfast were both delicious. The staff was friendly and helpful. We cannot wait to visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff here are incredibly helpful and friendly. The food was gorgeous. We did several walks from our front door and proximity to the farm shop is a major bonus. The bed was so comfortable and we slept really well. I’ll be back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Exceptional In A stunning Location

Excellent from check in to check out, service was exceptional. Outstanding evening meal and the breakfast was freshly cooked to order, stunning location. Room was small but very well appointed with all the little extras that make a stay special. Cannot fault and would highly recommend - Thank you to all the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Suzanne

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

Quiet country get away.

Comfortable rooms. Quiet and private. Helpful staff. Only one small issue…. No accessible mirror for make up application… lovely pub and food availibility. Lovely breakfast menu.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would absolutely come back to the Devonshire Arms. The room was cozy and clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the overall feel was just wonderful. My sister and I were able to walk over to the Chatsworth House and take a bus into Bakewell for some shopping. I'll be recommending the Devonshire Arms to anyone and everyone. Thank you for a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Suyash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Needs updating for warm summers

The staff are very nice and it’s a clean place to stay. The BIG issue is our room was extremely warm on a day that hit at most 24 Celsius. We had to take turns sleeping in the car as our baby couldn’t stand it, and nor could we. A small table fan was provided, which wasn’t nearly enough. Ideally the room would have a window fan to get cool evening air in so people can sleep. AC may be needed as English summers keep getting warmer, but maybe that isn’t possible in this building…
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful! The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean and delightful! The breakfast was very good!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, friendly staff, lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, excellent service and very clean. We had a small issue checking in but this was soon resolved. The village is very quiet, nothing else to do there, so you do need to travel to the other villages if you want other pubs/dining/shops etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, lovely pub great food - excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful, very attentive, fantastic service, very comfortable room and great food!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Venison dream

Great stay with welcoming friendly staff. Amazing food
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Peak District paradise

A wonderful weekend away, a charming country pub with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The food was excellent and the service at is first class, he staff are friendly and attentive, and always happy to help. A great place to stay if you are looking for a relaxing and enjoyable break in the Peak District..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Reginald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025