The Devonshire Arms at Beeley
“Boutique style meets traditional and cosy country escape at the Chatsworth Estate”
Chatsworth Estate, Bakewell, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire DE4 2NR
Around the hotel
- Audible alarm system throughout
- Contrast markings on most internal steps
- Contrast strips on all steps
- Windows that open
Babies and young children
- Microwave
- Rooms with fridges available
- Some rooms with baths
- Staff can access fridges for guests
Bathroom
- Bathrooms have thermostatic taps
- Grab rails around toilets in bathrooms
- No noisy hand dryers in bathrooms
- Rail on inside of bathroom door
- Showers have non-slip surfaces or mats
- Standalone showers
Bedrooms
- At least one seat with rigid arms in bedrooms
- Bed mattress firm
- Blackout curtains
- Guests able to move furniture in bedrooms
- Light switches reachable from bed
- Synthetic bedding
Designated accessible bathroom
- Bathroom bins reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms
- Bathroom washbasins reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms
- Grab rails around toilets in bathrooms of wheelchair accessible rooms
- Level bathroom floor in accessible rooms
- Lever/ sensor taps in accessible bathroom
- Rail on inside of bathroom door in accessible rooms
- Shower controls reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms
- Shower gel/shampoo dispensers reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms
- Shower hooks reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms
- Wheelchairs can fit under washbasins in accessible rooms
Designated accessible bedroom
- Accessible bedrooms have unobstructed access routes of at least 800mm
- Desks comfortably usable by wheelchair users in wheelchair accessible rooms
- In wheelchair accessible rooms, sockets in bedrooms reachable from wheelchair
- Minibars reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms
Designated accessible public toilets
- Accessible public toilet has emergency alarm
- Accessible public toilet in reception area
- Accessible public toilets have unobstructed access routes of 800mm
- Bins reachable from wheelchair in accessible public toilets
- In accessible public toilet, toilet paper reachable from toilet
- Mirror above washbasin visible from wheelchair in accessible public toilets
- Soap dispensers reachable from wheelchair in accessible public toilets
- Turning space for wheelchair in accessible public bathroom
Dining
- Dairy free, gluten free, nut free, fish and shellfish allergies can all be catered for
- Dairy free, gluten free, nut free, fish and shellfish allergies can all be catered for if informed in advance
- Unobstructed access routes of at least 800mm wide in bar
- Wheelchair can fit under restaurant tables
Hotel Policy
- Designated spending area for service animals
- Doors can be unlocked from outside in emergencies
- Emergency evacuation procedures for guests with disabilities
- Familiarisation tour
- Fire extinguishers in public areas
- Welcomes service animals
Outside the hotel
- Hotel entrance at least 800mm wide
- Level car park
- On-site car park
- Well lit car parking area
Public toilets
- Alternative to hand dryer available in public toilets
Babies and young children
- Baby changing
- Cots
- Hotel is pushchair accessible
- Microwave
- More frequent waste removal for nappies available upon request
- Public toilets equipped with baby changing facilities
- Rooms with fridges available
- Some rooms with baths
- Staff can access fridges for guests
- Staff can access microwaves for guests
Bathroom
- Showers have non-slip surfaces or mats
Bedrooms
- Blackout curtains
- Family rooms
- Guarantee booking connecting rooms
- Rooms free of fragile ornaments
- Safe
Dining
- Children allowed in bar
- Children's menu
- High chairs in hotel restaurant
Experience
- Park and/or children's play area nearby
- Play area
Hotel Policy
- No smoking throughout the hotel building
Public toilets
- Alternative to hand dryer available in public toilets
Dining
- Vegan menu choices
Energy/ Emissions
- Green energy supplier used
- Low energy consumption lighting
Experience
- Space reserved for nature
Hotel Policy
- Complimentary toiletries cruelty free
- Complimentary toiletries vegan
- Food and drink ethically/sustainably sourced wherever possible
- Food and drink locally sourced wherever possible
- Goods and services locally sourced wherever possible
- Low flow toilets
- Publicises and encourages use of local businesses
- Seasonal menu choices
- Some food grown on site
Housekeeping
- Option to forego towels being laundered daily
Religious/cultural
- Vegetarian menu choices
Transport
- Bikes available to hire or borrow nearby
- EV charge points
- Hotel within walking distance of public transport
Waste
- All glass recycled
- All paper recycled
- All recyclable plastics recycled
- Alternative to PVC room key cards
- Complimentary toiletries in recycled/recyclable plastic packaging
- Toiletry refills
Around the hotel
- Windows that open
Babies and young children
- Staff can access fridges for guests
Bedrooms
- Blackout curtains
Dining
- Dairy free, gluten free, nut free, fish and shellfish allergies can all be catered for if informed in advance
- Vegan menu choices
Experience
- Space reserved for nature
- Views of nature from hotel
- Walking maps for local area available on reception
Hotel Policy
- Bed linen made from natural materials
- Food and drink ethically/sustainably sourced wherever possible
- Food and drink locally sourced wherever possible
- Goods and services locally sourced wherever possible
- Hotel has corporate social responsibility policy or similar
- Hotel supports local organisations and/or charities
- No smoking throughout the hotel building
- Publicises and encourages use of local businesses
- Publicises and encourages use of public/eco friendly transport
- Seasonal menu choices
- Some food grown on site
- Training and development opportunities for hotel employees
Religious/cultural
- Vegetarian menu choices
Boasting an enviable location in a leafy corner of the Chatsworth House Estate, the Devonshire Arms offers 18 beautifully appointed rooms across a delightful collection of characterful buildings, each evoking a sense of traditional countryside living with considerate furnishings and countryside views through leaded windows. Choose the romantic Peakdale room for open plan living with a delightful roll-top bath conveniently placed next to the bed or the Ashop Room for its thoughtful accessibility.
Even with its (reassuringly) comprehensive list of new safety regimens, the charming Devonshire Arms at Beeley remains as beguiling and as cosy as ever. Internal areas are decluttered to allow for social distancing, new hand sanitising stations appear in key areas throughout the hotel, and each guest receives a welcome pack with sanitiser and toiletries. While face coverings are required in the common areas, they are not required in the delightful restaurant where antique stone walls and wooden beams inform the traditional countryside decor, that’s made all the better by authentic British cooking, enhanced by ingredients direct from the estate. Breakfasts can be pre-ordered and served on a neighbouring table to minimise contact, there’s an app-based mobile menu, and the classic menus are sanitised after each use. But as spaces in the restaurant are limited, pre-booking is essential.
On booking, guests will receive a pre-arrival questionnaire to make the contact-free check-in that bit brisker and worry-free, and all the usual hotel literature is available on the convenient Devonshire App.
The pub serves traditional gastropub fare for lunch and dinner, but its breakfast is the real star, with local produce directly from the Chatsworth Estate served in the classic Peak District style of a wood-panelled pub oozing with countryside ambience. To maintain social distancing in the restaurant, tables are further apart, cleaning takes a little more time, and booking is a must, but the service still shines, and the food is as indulgent and delicious as ever. To check-in online, browse (and book) the restaurant menus from the comfort of your room and to keep up-to-date with the hotel’s Covid-policies, the hotel has created a convenient app, for a fully touch-free travel experience.
Can’t Miss Experiences
Dine in the delightful restaurant with its stone walls and wooden beams