1 / 8The Rutland Arms Hotel
Bakewell, Derbyshire
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight, up to 2 dogs per room.
A Georgian coaching inn built in 1804 on The Square in Bakewell, where a comfy bed and treats wait for dogs, who are welcome in the bar too.
The Rutland Arms was built in 1804 for the 5th Duke of Rutland, a Georgian coaching inn with a stately sandstone façade and a Doric-columned entrance, and its stables once held up to 60 horses. Bakewell's famous pudding is linked to the inn, the result of a cook's serendipitous mistake around 1860. Front and centre in the town, in the heart of the Peak District National Park, this dog friendly inn is a base for exploring everything around it.
Bring one dog or two per room, and expect a comfy bed and treats for them, with gourmet doggy meals besides. Dog rooms among the 32 aren't named, as the hotel doesn't say which they are, so phone the hotel or add a note when you reserve. Rooms are split between the main hotel and the Courtyard Mews, with premium linens, a Roberts radio and luxury biscuits, and the Deluxe Four Poster Suite adds a four poster bed.
In the bar, the relaxed side of dining here, dogs are welcome amid the hustle and bustle and quick bites; ask for pet-friendly dining when you reserve a table with your dog. On a Sunday the roast comes with towering Yorkshire puddings and crisp roast potatoes, and afternoon tea, reserved in advance, sets mini patisseries beside the scones.
Inside, the period features include sash windows and ornate fireplaces. Bakewell itself is a market town of graceful bridges and river walks, and your dog can be out on Monsal Trail and Ashford in the Water, which Wildpack places right on the hotel's doorstep, with Lathkill Dale Nature Reserve Walk 1.7 miles away.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dogs per room
- Up to 2
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £20 per night
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- Treats, dog beds and a dog menu
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- None within 20 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Rutland Arms Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Rutland Arms Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Rutland Arms Hotel?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Rutland Arms Hotel?
£20 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Rutland Arms Hotel?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Rutland Arms Hotel?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near The Rutland Arms Hotel?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Monsal Trail and Ashford in the Water (0.0 miles), Lathkill Dale Nature Reserve Walk (1.7 miles) and Chatsworth Park Perimeter Walk (2.4 miles).
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