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The Devonshire Arms at Beeley

Chatsworth Estate Devonshire Square Matlock, Beeley, Peak District National Park, Bakewell DE4 2NZ England
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Set on the Chatsworth Estate, Beeley is one of those picturesque unspoilt country villages. And The Devonshire Arms is one of those picturesque country inn at the heart of village life. But with a difference! It offers the charm and character of an historic inn with a warm and comfortable interior full of oak beams and stone crannies. Make your way through to the brasserie and be amazed at the contrast of the startlingly different décor with panoramic windows overlooking the village, the contemporary bar, the glass fronted wine store and colourful furnishings. And for the ultimate escape, why not stay in one of our eight stylish cottage bedrooms.
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Free parking
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Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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Breakfast available
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Complimentary Instant Coffee
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Allergy-free room
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5.0 of 5 stars
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Frances B wrote a review Yesterday
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Welcoming hotel, very impressed with the quality of our bedroom, well thought out and designed, good fluffy towels and robes. Ironing board /iron/hairdryer. Amazing bed and sheets, probably the best nights sleep we have ever had! Water and chatsworth biscuits a lovely touch. Staff very friendly and attentive, however clean aprons / smartening up of some staff needed for a higher end establishment. However dinner was amazing both nights we ate but would definitely recommend reservation as it does get busy. Had a fabulous time, nothing too much trouble.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Mike S wrote a review 9 Mar
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We spent a couple of nights at the Devonshire Arms in Beeley & have to say it was first rate. The room wasn't overly large, but was well kept with a great ensuite. What made our stay so memorable was the quality of the food. The dinners were first rate & the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Would definitely go back & we don't say that about many places!!
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Response from Devonshire Hotels, General Manager at The Devonshire Arms at Beeley
Responded 1 week ago
Many thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, and we are all pleased to read that your recent stay was first rate! We very much look forward to welcoming you back on your return.
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Lorraine P wrote a review 3 Mar
25 contributions9 helpful votes
We have stayed here in the past and so were looking forward to a relaxing evening and night. Unfortunately we were quite disappointed overall. We booked the dinner bed and breakfast in a suite. The room we were shown to was very tired and dated. The furniture in the bedroom and lounge was shabby and the bathroom was cramped and dated. The dinner started well with both starters being delicious. Unfortunately the main meal, we both had the rib eye steak which was an eye watering £36, was tough and mine in particular was very grisly. I only managed to eat about half of it and even that was hard going and not very tasty. When the waitress took the plates she obviously noted that I hadn’t eaten much so asked if the meal was okay at which point I said the steak was tough and grisly but unfortunately this comment fell on deaf ears. Ultimately on checking out we were charged an additional £21 as we went over the £37 per head allowance! Somewhat galling given I didn’t actually eat my main meal. The final issue was the noise in the room. We were in the main pub so unfortunately there was noise from the bar until late and then we were awoken just before 7am by staff cleaning and vacuuming the bar. Again I mentioned this when checking out to be told, oh that’s a shame. Overall the staff seem quite young and it’s clear there is a lack of focus on customer service. Given the price it should be much better! We won’t be back
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Devonshire Hotels, General Manager at The Devonshire Arms at Beeley
Responded 2 weeks ago
It always saddens us when we miss the mark on what our customers expect, and we apologise that this was the case during your recent stay with us. I have passed your comments on to our kitchen team for them to action immediately. I was saddened to read your comments regarding the team, which is at odds to what most people feed back to ourselves, and I am sorry you felt there was a lack of customer service. We do have rooms above the main Inn. These do sometimes, on busy evenings, have noise transference from the bar / restaurant below. We do close at 11pm and this noise should stop shortly after this. We do also have rooms located in cottages around the village which would not suffer from this issue. I apologise once again for the issues you faced during your stay with us, and I can assure you these will be acted upon.
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Suzanne W wrote a review Feb 2024
Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom20 contributions5 helpful votes
We had a lovely deluxe double room in the cottage adjacent to the pub. The room was clean and spacious, with a lovely, comfortable big bed. Little touches in the room were nice, like the small fridge and the biscuits. Evening meal in the pub/ restaurant was very good, as was breakfast. Service throughout was excellent, from when we checked in and while eating.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Many thanks for leaving us a review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us!
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Westofcenter wrote a review Feb 2024
London, United Kingdom95 contributions65 helpful votes
Beautiful location, lovely restaurant, friendly staff. But: if you are booking on the dinner bed and breakfast tariff, be sure that you'll eat £37 of food at dinner. We're quite heathy eaters so tend not to have a starter and/or a pudding. Plus the food prices (with the exception of the steaks) are very reasonable so it was impossible to use up our dinner allowance. This made the dinner poor value. One other piece of feedback is that this is a restaurant and not a pub. There are very few seats available to just sit and enjoy a post dinner drink. This was a shame. All that said, the food was excellent. My ham, egg and chips among the best I've had. My wife's fish special was also delicious. So I would say this is a dinner destination. If you're looking for a comfortable hotel with decent size rooms (and beds) in the Peak District, then I am sure there are better options open.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Due to our popularity we do sometimes suffer from a lack of available seating for guests to retire to after dining with us.
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Jason Gregory wrote a review Feb 2024
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I used to live in the local area before moving away so I suggested to my partner, after a drive through the peak district, we would call in for a late lunch. We ate in the pub area, which is a lovely cosy space. We both chose from the pub classic menu. The prices are higher than average but the quality was good and obviously fresh ingredients. Our disappointment came with dessert. We ordered cheesecake (our favorite). instead of a large slice on the plate there was just 3 teaspoon sized dollops of cheesecake mix. This cost £9.50. This left a pretentious and incredibly overpriced taste in our mouths. It spoiled an otherwise good experience.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Feedback is so important to us, and I thank you for taking the time to give us yours. I have spoken to the kitchen team regarding your comments on our recently added cheesecake desert, and I am pleased to say that we have acted on this to ensure that we are always offering the best possible value for money for our guests.
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Dave G wrote a review Feb 2024
Bishops Stortford, United Kingdom45 contributions5 helpful votes
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So nearly 5 stars for everything. I'll address the niggle shortly but do stay here. The welcome, service and attention is outstanding from the youngest to the mature. We stayed here last year and returned to enjoy the hotel and the "Behind the Scenes" visit to Chatsworth (also really excellent) I'll resist naming our room but the decor, fittings and fixtures are real class. A room to relax as well as sleep. Also sockets galore for phone chargers etc. Parking is free and spaces always available even if fully booked. Our evening meal was superb and the Devonshire bubbles well worth the extra pound over Prosecco. Relaxed and efficient service without a time table needing to be vacated. Quality cooking that could be savoured leisurely. And the niggle. Not that no dark ale was available but the absence of a gluten cereal and only streaky not back bacon being available both days did affect each of us for different reasons. The cooked breakfast disappointed on this occasion but everyone is entitled to a poor day. So go,go,go and we will return here very happily. Thank you. The many 'snug' areas in the pub
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 2 weeks ago
I am so pleased that you found our welcome, service and attention outstanding and we look forward to welcoming you on your return.
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David G wrote a review Jan 2024
London, United Kingdom43 contributions19 helpful votes
The staff here are wonderful. Extremely friendly and helpful. For example our friends had a problem with charging their electric car and staff went to great lengths to help, even after we accidentally broke a cover on the cover to the electric socket ! The food is excellent and the fires in the bar very welcoming. The location is excellent too, very handy for walking, and with a lovely little brook just outside.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Responded 24 Jan 2024
Thanks for leaving us a review and we are so pleased that you would recommend us!
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hobbesmanc wrote a review Jan 2024
Gatley, United Kingdom372 contributions477 helpful votes
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We had a lovely overnight stay between Christmas and new year. Despite the deluge! It was too wet to really explore the stunning countryside. But the warm log fire and a few beers were a very welcome alternative. Our room was lovely if compact with fresh milk and Chatsworth estate biscuits. It’s popular so even if you’re a resident book for dinner. We wanted something not festive and the food didn’t disappoint. Trout starter was fresh and zingy. Loved the mushroom main course and the chocolate cremeaux was historic. Like proper master chef cooking and beautifully presented. Mind you prices did reflect this. However service was maybe a little underwhelming. Lovely pleasant staff. But all very young with maybe not a lot of experience. There were a couple of drink mishaps and the dishes weren’t really explained to us. There were bells and whistles on the plate but we had to find our own way around. But it was still fab and I’d deffo go back Breakfast equally satisfying with plenty of fresh local produce.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 24 Jan 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and we look forward to welcoming you on your return.
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lindsay wrote a review Dec 2023
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From the moment we walked through the door till the morning we left we were treated like long lost family . Everything about the devonshire is very special . The rooms are very quiet , cozy and warm . The food is absolute class . (our dog even had its own breakfast . sausage and scrambled egg) Everyone who works at the hotel can't do enough for you , nothing is too much trouble . if you want a special weekend get-away, this is the place !!!!!!!!
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 24 Jan 2024
We are all so pleased you enjoyed your time with us!
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Devonshire Arms at Beeley
Which popular attractions are close to The Devonshire Arms at Beeley?
Nearby attractions include Deception Escape Rooms (5.0 miles), Pendragon Project Team Adventures (3.8 miles), and Bakewell Old House Museum (3.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at The Devonshire Arms at Beeley?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and free parking.
What food & drink options are available at The Devonshire Arms at Beeley?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, breakfast, and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at The Devonshire Arms at Beeley?
Yes, free parking and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Devonshire Arms at Beeley?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Shalimar, Restaurant Lovage By Lee Smith, and The Bulls Head.
Is The Devonshire Arms at Beeley located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.08 miles away from the centre of Beeley.
Are there any historical sites close to The Devonshire Arms at Beeley?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Lumsdale Valley (4.8 miles), Haddon Hall (2.0 miles), and Chatsworth House (1.7 miles).
Is The Devonshire Arms at Beeley accessible?
Yes, it offers facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.