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title: "The Red Lion, Bakewell: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Red Lion in Bakewell: rated 8.8 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Guesthouse · ★★★ · Eviivo
# The Red Lion

Bakewell, Bakewell, United Kingdom

8.8 ·  Excellent 43 reviews ·  #4 #4 of 5 in Bakewell ·  6.6 Location score
## About The Red Lion

The Red Lion is a guesthouse in Bakewell, Bakewell, United Kingdom. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 43 reviews. Facilities include bar. It is 70 m from the centre of Bakewell. The nearest airport, Manchester Airport (MAN), is 43 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 5

- **Chain:** Eviivo

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 10

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## How The Red Lion scores

Compared with the average hotel in Bakewell.

-   Guest rating **8.8**
-   Location **6.6**
-   Public transport **7.2**

Bakewell average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.6**/10

- **Walk grade:** **62**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **45**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **2**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Bakewell railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">670 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Manchester Airport (MAN)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">43 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">97 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Bakewell</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">70 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Arbor Low Stone Circle140 m
-   Bakewell Old House Museum300 m

## The Red Lion: in detail

At The Red Lion, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hotel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hotel. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A number of rooms feature television for guest amusement and enjoyment. In certain chosen rooms, a coffee or tea maker is conveniently available for your use. At The Red Lion, select bathrooms are equipped with a hair dryer to enhance your comfort during your stay. Allow your journey to be free from the pangs of hunger! On-site eateries offer delicious and accessible meal choices. An evening spent at hotel's bar can offer as much enjoyment as venturing out with your fellow travelers.

### Compare

## Compare The Red Lion with nearby hotels

Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins.

-   [The Rutland Arms Hotel, Bakewell, Derbyshire - The Coaching Inn Group](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-rutland-arms-hotel-bakewell-derbyshire-the-coaching-inn-group-bakewell/) Hotel ★★★★ 60 m away
    
    9.2 ·  [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-red-lion-bakewell-vs-the-rutland-arms-hotel-bakewell-derbyshire-the-coaching-inn-group-bakewell/)
-   [The Peacock Bed & Breakfast](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-peacock-bed-breakfast-bakewell/) Guesthouse ★★★ 130 m away
    
    8.6 ·  [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-peacock-bed-breakfast-bakewell-vs-the-red-lion-bakewell/)
-   [Lathkil Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/lathkil-hotel-bakewell/) Inn ★★★ 2.3 km away
    
    8.9 ·  [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/lathkil-hotel-bakewell-vs-the-red-lion-bakewell/)

## Questions about The Red Lion

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Red Lion?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### How far is The Red Lion from the airport?

The nearest airport, Manchester Airport (MAN), is 43 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does The Red Lion have?

The Red Lion has 5 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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