Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self parking is available on-site.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Peak District National Park and Dovedale National Nature Reserve. It is approximately 13.2 miles from Alton Towers and 16.8 miles from Chatsworth House.

The Manifold Inn Hotel

What guests think

Travellers describe The Manifold Inn Hotel as a scenic countryside base for walking and cycling, with welcoming staff, cosy rooms, ample on-site parking, and a characterful pub setting that suits relaxed stays away from busier Peak District towns.

Rooms range from spacious and comfortable to a bit dated or small, with occasional comments about uncomfortable mattresses, light leakage from thin curtains, and some noise near the pub or from neighbouring rooms. Housekeeping is generally praised, though a few stays reported poorly cleaned areas and intermittent drain or sewage smells outside. Menu choice can feel limited at times, and a small number of reviews noted adequate breakfasts or overcooked dishes. Expect a friendly, rustic inn experience geared to outdoors-focused trips.

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Facilities

Guests highlight ample on-site parking and the characterful pub with good beers; several also mention pleasant outdoor seating.

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10

John

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location with access to walks and a bus. The food is excellent and the staff were all pleasant and professional Great access to friends at the campsite directly opposite the pub. Our room was very comfortable and decorated tastefully. Would certainly go back and recommend to friends and family

8

Robert

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location… good parking and generally very nice.

8

Marc

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

In a lovely location, lots of parking, good beers and very cosy rooms.

10

Andrew

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

this is a lovely old pub/hotel deep in the Derbyshire hills, really convenient for Bakewell/Castleton & Buxton touring. Lovely people, could not be more accommodating

10

Val

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely old building. Comfy beds .Very polite and helpful staff. It was a bit noisy at night but we expected that as our room was over the pub so didnt spoil are stay!

8

Nina

Feb 18, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in the innkeepers cottage. Absolutely gorgeous self contained 2 bedroom accommodation. Very well equipped, including things like real coffee & bodum rather than sachets. The pub itself is also lovely and there's plenty of on site parking. Staff were welcoming and friendly. We'll definitely go back.

10

Andrew

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great old building good food and very helphul staff

10

Patrick

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Exceeded expectations. Very good staff. Excellent room. Particularly good bed and bed linen. Excellent ensuite bathroom. Beautiful location. Quality breakfast. Very very good lamb cutlets for dinner. Very good local Lord Lucan beer. Thoroughly enjoyed a sadly short stay.

10

David

Sep 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Pleasant old coach house accommodation. Provision of A variety of outdoor seating options good.

8

Morah

Sep 29, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Cute place, Great pub. Good food, out in the middle of nowhere. Very beautiful area.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews describe rooms as very clean or spotless, but a few report dirty floors, poorly cleaned cottages, and intermittent drain or sewage smells.

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maxine

Apr 19, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a lovely stay. Very friendly, good food. Only bad point was the smell of the drains. Not pleasant. Would probably put me off staying again

4

Dave

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

We used this as a base for Alton Towers so only required a place to sleep. The cottage was very dated and has not been properly cleaned in a while. One sofa bed was broken and we didnt have space to open ot up anyway. Luckily there was another foldaway sinhle bed that we put in yhe kitchen. The bathrooms were not good. Carpets on the floor which was a bit disgusting. The showers switch from hot to cold and many fittings were loose. It has a nice charm to it but desperately needs cleaned and updated. Toiletries, teas and coffees were not replaced. Its clear that this is a bar that has some old rooms that they can profiteer out of. The bar seems to allow dogs which is unsanitary when they serve food. Not worth the money

10

Julia

Mar 22, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Warm, well positioned for walking, friendly staff. Sewage smell outside at times.

8

Jason

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly welcome from staff, Accommodation was very clean and comfortable. Very soft bed, which was wonderful. Tea/coffee facilities. Large shower/wet room. Lovely pub grub. Very popular with campers, walkers and cyclists.

10

Dave

Jun 23, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay surrounded by beautiful countryside. Room was spotless and very comfortable. Staff were great, food excellent would book again

10

Jacqueline

May 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean room with comfy bed. Sea bass main and home made mint Baileys cheesecake was excellent. Good breakfast with proper sausages.

4

irena

Apr 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This pub is clearly for walkers/cyclist the bedroom floor is wood and no carpets so the floor was dirty after taking my shoes off my socks were filthy. The food was very poor and overcooked

10

Tim

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Warm and very clean accommadation, exvellent breakfast, staff so helpful . In the room maybe some different teas (mint camomile etc ) I bring my own as I dont bring breakfast tea, but I'm just being picky. Crrtainly reccomend staying her.

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Rooms

Rooms are often comfortable and sometimes spacious with good beds and bathrooms, though some feel dated or small; a few mention uncomfortable mattresses, thin curtains letting in light, and occasional noise from the pub or neighbouring rooms.

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John

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautifully location. The inn has charm and character but the rooms need som updating. Good food.

10

Glyn

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely staff in the adjacent barn conversion. Very spacious room with super king bed and lovley bathroom with free standing bath and separate shower. Had a great stay

10

chris

Jul 27, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Ideal location for our family get together in Buxton. Large, comfortable room, good food and friendly, helpful staff combined to deliver a great experience.

10

David

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was comfortable and well appointed, The breakfast was well cooked and tasty. No major problems with the visit.

8

Marc

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

In a lovely location, lots of parking, good beers and very cosy rooms.

6

nick

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Manifold Inn was pretty much as was expected. Lovely location. Once reception was found (not immediately obvious coming from the car park), check in was quick. Room was simple and a little tired but the biggest issue for me was the unlined curtains which barely cut out any light. I would expect blackout blinds or curtains these days. There was also loud snoring coming from the room above which didn't aid restful sleep. I realise this isn't within the property's control and maybe I was unlucky with the other client nearby. The shower was good. The cooked breakfast was good and set me up for the day's walking!

4

david

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

If it wasn't for the location and the dinner, it would have been a poir choice. Breakfast was just adequate, and a let down from the meal the previous night, the room was small, poorly furnished and feeling tired.

10

wendy

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely room. Lovely staff and food was great. We really enjoyed our stay and the weather was stunning. Close to great cycle and walking trails.

10

Val

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely old building. Comfy beds .Very polite and helpful staff. It was a bit noisy at night but we expected that as our room was over the pub so didnt spoil are stay!

6

Ian

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice location. Mattress uncomfortable in room two and needs replacing.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly and helpful, with quick check-ins; a small number of guests noted initial unfriendliness, disorganisation, or unclear directions to rooms at arrival.

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DAVID

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

really nice 4 night stay, great location for walking and exploring the area. Lovely breakfast and evening meals. Very friendly staff

10

Elizabeth

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect stay, wonderful staff, lovely breakfast.

8

valerie

Oct 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Would have been nice if the staff was friendlier from check in. Better directions to room as we were told on first floor. The room was up a stairwell and down the hallway in the dark. It was after 8 pm - we had been driving in pelting rain for 5 hrs. There was a really nice lady the next morning who greeted us for breakfast and was very friendly and nice so that was nice. Breakfast was hearty!

10

maggie

Apr 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were excellent, always friendly and helpful. This was our third stay and we will be returning soon.

8

Patricia

Aug 6, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff. A bit disorganised

10

wendy

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely room. Lovely staff and food was great. We really enjoyed our stay and the weather was stunning. Close to great cycle and walking trails.

10

Andrew

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

this is a lovely old pub/hotel deep in the Derbyshire hills, really convenient for Bakewell/Castleton & Buxton touring. Lovely people, could not be more accommodating

10

Tim

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Warm and very clean accommadation, exvellent breakfast, staff so helpful . In the room maybe some different teas (mint camomile etc ) I bring my own as I dont bring breakfast tea, but I'm just being picky. Crrtainly reccomend staying her.

10

William

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff were reallu helpful and friendly, the breakfast and evening meals were amazing, particulary for a gluten free diet. Will definitely be returning.

10

John

Mar 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We’re welcoming and very comfortable and warm. Staff made us feel that they were happy to see us and were very attentive. Altogether a very good experience

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Location

Scenic, rural setting with excellent access to walks, cycling trails, and nearby Peak District towns such as Bakewell, Castleton, and Buxton. A few note it feels remote.

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John

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautifully location. The inn has charm and character but the rooms need som updating. Good food.

10

John

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location with access to walks and a bus. The food is excellent and the staff were all pleasant and professional Great access to friends at the campsite directly opposite the pub. Our room was very comfortable and decorated tastefully. Would certainly go back and recommend to friends and family

10

Iris

Jun 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location for walks. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. Room was great. Towels were fluffy. Shower was always hot. Food was excellent but choice was too limited especially as the 2 mains I wanted were not available both nights we stayed.

10

DAVID

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

really nice 4 night stay, great location for walking and exploring the area. Lovely breakfast and evening meals. Very friendly staff

8

Robert

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location… good parking and generally very nice.

8

Marc

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

In a lovely location, lots of parking, good beers and very cosy rooms.

6

nick

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Manifold Inn was pretty much as was expected. Lovely location. Once reception was found (not immediately obvious coming from the car park), check in was quick. Room was simple and a little tired but the biggest issue for me was the unlined curtains which barely cut out any light. I would expect blackout blinds or curtains these days. There was also loud snoring coming from the room above which didn't aid restful sleep. I realise this isn't within the property's control and maybe I was unlucky with the other client nearby. The shower was good. The cooked breakfast was good and set me up for the day's walking!

10

wendy

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely room. Lovely staff and food was great. We really enjoyed our stay and the weather was stunning. Close to great cycle and walking trails.

10

Andrew

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

this is a lovely old pub/hotel deep in the Derbyshire hills, really convenient for Bakewell/Castleton & Buxton touring. Lovely people, could not be more accommodating

10

Pierre

Aug 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very welcoming and friendly staff. Comfortable room, slept well. Food was excellent. Ideally placed for the Manifold Trail, Manifold Way and other local walks. Thoroughly recommended.

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Dining

Food and breakfasts receive frequent praise, especially the quality of dinners, but the menu can feel limited and a few diners reported adequate or overcooked dishes.

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Iris

Jun 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location for walks. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. Room was great. Towels were fluffy. Shower was always hot. Food was excellent but choice was too limited especially as the 2 mains I wanted were not available both nights we stayed.

8

BARRY

Jun 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff - menu a little limited.

10

DAVID

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

really nice 4 night stay, great location for walking and exploring the area. Lovely breakfast and evening meals. Very friendly staff

10

Elizabeth

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect stay, wonderful staff, lovely breakfast.

10

David

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was comfortable and well appointed, The breakfast was well cooked and tasty. No major problems with the visit.

4

david

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

If it wasn't for the location and the dinner, it would have been a poir choice. Breakfast was just adequate, and a let down from the meal the previous night, the room was small, poorly furnished and feeling tired.

10

Jacqueline

May 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean room with comfy bed. Sea bass main and home made mint Baileys cheesecake was excellent. Good breakfast with proper sausages.

4

irena

Apr 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This pub is clearly for walkers/cyclist the bedroom floor is wood and no carpets so the floor was dirty after taking my shoes off my socks were filthy. The food was very poor and overcooked

10

William

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff were reallu helpful and friendly, the breakfast and evening meals were amazing, particulary for a gluten free diet. Will definitely be returning.

10

Patrick

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Exceeded expectations. Very good staff. Excellent room. Particularly good bed and bed linen. Excellent ensuite bathroom. Beautiful location. Quality breakfast. Very very good lamb cutlets for dinner. Very good local Lord Lucan beer. Thoroughly enjoyed a sadly short stay.

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The Manifold Inn Hotel

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