Name: The Barrel Inn
Address: Bretton, Near Eyam, Foolow, England, United Kingdom, Foolow, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Rating: 9.6

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9.6

Exceptional

Based on 364 verified reviews

What guests think

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Across recent reviews of The Barrel Inn, travellers consistently praise the hilltop setting with sweeping views, warm and attentive staff, and high-quality food, noting enjoyable breakfasts and dinners that make the inn a welcoming base for local walks.

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10

Erika

3 weeks ago

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was lovely although it had roof lights rather than windows which was a shame as the location of the building is breathtaking. The views from the building location are truely stunning, especially as we were there over a spring "heatwave" and it was so beautiful. Because of that, plenty of people were sitting at the fantastic outdoor seating area overlooking the valley. The dinners were excellent which is obviously the other reason it is such a popular pub. The English breakfast was plentiful and perfectly ok but nothing special (no hash browns - WHAAT?), although there was a good choice of other cooked options. All in all we thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night stay.

8

John

Feb 5, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was clean. Staff members excellent Food brilliant

10

Dawn

Dec 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Outstanding welcome and food

10

Stephen

Dec 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent all round especially the food.

10

Mick

Dec 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room very spacious and clean. The staff were really friendly and the food was fantastic. Looking forward to staying here again.

Bretton, Near Eyam, Foolow, England, United Kingdom

Location

Located in Hope Valley, The Barrel Inn is within a 5-minute drive of Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve and Eyam Museum. This inn is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Peak District National Park and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Chatsworth House.

Eyam Museum(1.5 miles)

Eyam Hall(1.5 miles)

Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve(2.9 miles)

Longshaw Country Park(3.4 miles)

Tideswell School of Food(4.3 miles)

Hathersage Swimming Pool(4.7 miles)

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From 14:00 to 22:00

Before 10:30

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Free self parking is available on-site.

A complimentary breakfast is included for guests.

Check-in is from 14:00 to 22:00, and check-out is at 10:30.

The property is located in Hope Valley, within a 5-minute drive of Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve and Eyam Museum. It is 10.3 miles from Peak District National Park and 8.3 miles from Chatsworth House.

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.

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