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Rafters at Riverside House is a beautiful Grade II listed 14-bedroom hotel, restaurant & bar. Our team give genuine care given to every detail.
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The hotel sits in a corner of the timeless village of Ashford in the Water, at the heart of the beautiful Peak District of Derbyshire - An ideal base from which to explore the rich heritage and activities the region has to offer. We pride ourselves on delivering 1st class food, service & hospitality. All of our Rooms have the booking option of either bed & breakfast or dinner, bed & breakfast. Our dinner menu is a stunning country house hotel style 3 course menu focusing on stunning local produce and seasonality. At Lunch we offer a more laid back affair, with 2-courses from just £34pp including our delicious traditional Sunday Lunch.

31/10/2026

🍽️ Introducing Our New Bar Snacks Menu!

Fancy a little something to nibble on while enjoying a drink at the bar? We’ve got you covered! Whether you’re joining us for a bite before your meal, meeting friends for a relaxed drink, or simply popping in for a light snack, our new bar snacks menu has something for everyone.

Perfect for sharing or enjoying all to yourself, our selection is designed to complement your favourite drinks and make every visit that little bit more special.

Why not stop by, take a look at what’s on offer, and treat yourself to a little something delicious? We look forward to welcoming you and helping you make the most of your time with us!

26/09/2026

A couple of new additions to the autumn menu 🍂

Salt baked swede
• Quince gel
• Whipped goats curd
• Ajo blanco
• Fermented kohlrabi
• Fennel pollen tuile

Crispy lamb sweetbreads
• Carrot chutney gel
• Lamb fat carrot
• Black garlic purée
• Za’atar

Available now. Join us and discover the new autumn menu 🍽️ We look forward to seeing you!

19/09/2026

✨ New Year’s Eve, the riverside way ✨

Join us this New Year’s Eve for a special tasting menu, available for both lunch & dinner.

A celebration of beautiful ingredients, carefully crafted dishes and the perfect setting to welcome the new year. 🥂

Whether you’re joining us for lunch or making an evening of it as our rooms are also available, we’d love to celebrate with you.

✨ New Year’s Eve Tasting Menu
🍽️ Lunch & Dinner
🥂 Reservations now open

Make your final meal of the year one to remember.

14/09/2026

Lunch, served beautifully.

A gentle reminder of our lunch hours, should you be joining us for a leisurely afternoon of good food, fine drinks and great company.

Fresh • Local • Delicious

Wednesday – Saturday
12:30pm – 2:30pm

Sunday
12:30pm – 4:00pm

We look forward to welcoming you. ✨

14/09/2026

Lunch, served beautifully.

A gentle reminder of our lunch hours, should you be joining us for a leisurely afternoon of good food, fine drinks and great company.

Thursday – Saturday
12:30pm – 2:30pm

Sunday
12:30pm – 4:00pm

We look forward to welcoming you. ✨

11/09/2026

✨ It’s finally here! ✨

After lots of requests, we’re delighted to announce that our homemade granola is now available to buy! 🥣

Whether you’ve stayed with us and fancy taking a little taste of your stay home with you, or you’re simply popping by to pick up something delicious, our granola is made with care using high-quality, locally sourced produce.

We’re also proud to be supporting local talent — our beautiful logo was designed by the incredibly talented Alaska Leek. ❤️

So, if you’re nearby, pop in and grab yourself a bag. We’d love for you to give it a try!

✨ Homemade • Local • Delicious ✨

10/09/2026

Updated dates for our workshop!

🌿 Our wreath making workshop with Hartleys Secret Garden Florist is back this December! 🌿

Come and join us for a lovely, cosy morning of wreath making, good company and getting into the Christmas spirit.

You’ll make your own beautiful wreath to take home, with lots of lovely greenery and natural bits to choose from. We’ll have everything you need, so all you need to do is come along, get creative and enjoy yourself.

It’s a lovely morning to enjoy with friends, or just come along and meet some new people!

Spaces are limited, so if you fancy joining us, get your place booked early. Available on our gifts and experience page on our website!

We can’t wait to see you! 🌲✨

09/09/2026

🌿 Our wreath making workshop with Hartleys Secret Garden Florist is back this December! 🌿

Come and join us for a lovely, cosy afternoon of wreath making, good company and getting into the Christmas spirit.

You’ll make your own beautiful wreath to take home, with lots of lovely greenery and natural bits to choose from. We’ll have everything you need, so all you need to do is come along, get creative and enjoy yourself.

It’s a lovely afternoon to enjoy with friends, or just come along and meet some new people!

Spaces are limited, so if you fancy joining us, get your place booked early. Available on our gifts and experience page on our website!

We can’t wait to see you! 🌲✨

29/08/2026

The seasons are changing, and so is the menu at Riverside 🍂

Hearty, comforting food has always been at the heart of what we do, and autumn feels like the perfect time to lean into those flavours.

Smoked Eel Arancini
Whipped cream cheese mousse · Pickled shallots

Loin of Estate Venison
Salt-baked celeriac · Black pudding & spiced almond crumble · Venison & blackcurrant fa**ot

A few new dishes to enjoy as the evenings draw in and the temperature drops.

Something warm, hearty and a little bit comforting, just as autumn should be.

We’d love to see you soon!

20/08/2026

As the evenings start to draw in and the grass gets a little wetter, why not come and cosy up with us? 🍂❤️

You don’t need sunshine to enjoy a refreshing cocktail, a delicious meal, or even a good old coffee and one of our homemade mini Bakewells. ☕️🍰

Whether you’re popping in for a catch-up, treating yourself to something lovely, or simply looking for a warm and welcoming place to while away an afternoon, we’d be so happy to see you.

Whatever the occasion, our home is always open to you. ❤️

Address

Rafters At Riverside House Hotel, Fennel Street, Ashford-in-the-water
Bakewell
DE451QF

Website

http://www.riversidehousehotel.co.uk/

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