The Chequers Inn

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Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

Staff

9.5

About this property

In the heart of the beautiful Peak District, The Checkers Inn is a 10-minute drive from Chatsworth House. The traditional country inn has a pub restaurant and real ale bar with free Wi-Fi access. Each of the 4-star bedrooms at The Checkers has a private bathroom and tea/coffee facilities. Rooms also have a TV and radio, and ironing facilities are available. The award-winning Checkers Inn restaurant serves traditional British cuisine, featuring quality local produce. The bar offers hand-pulled ales and cooked breakfasts, and has a pretty garden terrace. Located on the main A625 directly underneath Froggatt Edge, The Checkers Inn is surrounded by popular walking routes and stunning scenery. Historical Buxton is a 20-minute drive away, and Bakewell is a 15-minute drive.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • Free Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Desislava
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location of the property is fantastic, with some lovely trails right at the doorstep and a 15-minute drive to Bakewell! Very clean with everything you need for a comfortable stay, as well as a lovely back garden in the woods. Food at the...”
Phillip
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely property. Great food in restaurant. Nice hosts. Great location for walking.”
Jack
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff working here are fantastic, clearly very good at what they do. Also the open fire is a lovely addition!”
Jeremie
United States United States
“Very pretty room, lovely dining area… even had non dairy milk option for porridge. The door opening to the outside walk was beautiful”
Nick
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were exceptionally friendly, the food delicious, and the ambience charming.”
Julie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The food was excellent. All staff friendly. You could not fault the pub, everything was just as you would want it to be, Even the packed lunch we asked for.”
Timothy
United States United States
“Friendly, cozy bar. Great room. Lovely views. Large lovely bathroom (Room 1). Outdoor garden. Excellent & tasty breakfast and dinner.”
Diane
Canada Canada
“Food was excellent. Breakfast and dinner. Lovely scenic location. Loved the garden. Wish we could have stayed longer. Great value for the price.”
Connor
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful, calm, and authentic peak district inn. Staff professional and friendly. Despite the pub downstairs, zero noise disturbance. Garden amazing.”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Wonderful location, cozy exterior, pub, and garden. Good service (the lady in the mornings was exceptional), hearty pub food. Car park was very convenient.”

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House rules

The Chequers Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that it is essential that tables are reserved in advance of dinner. The property cannot guarantee there will be a table without a reservation.

Please inform The Chequers Inn of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.