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✓16th century detached manor house with shabby chic style, antiques, wood panelling, beams, mullion windows, and stained glass window in ground floor bedroom
✓Low ceilings, low doors, and uneven floors in some rooms with steep, open, narrow, or spiral stairs
✓6 bedrooms total: 1 ground floor double bedroom (4ft 6in bed) with TV, 5 first floor bedrooms including four poster doubles, zip and link super kingsize, and triple single beds, all with TVs
✓Ensuite bathrooms in 5 bedrooms: 3 with cubicle showers and toilets, 2 with baths with showers over and toilets; additional ground floor shower room with cubicle shower and toilet
✓Flexible sleeping options including sofa bed in porch (flexible sleeping only), double sofa bed (children only) in bedroom 3, additional single and Z-bed (children only) in bedroom 6
✓Gas central heating throughout the property
✓Electricity and WiFi included in the rental
✓Open fires in living room and kitchen/dining area; fuel for open fires available locally
✓Living room equipped with TV, DVD player, and open fire
✓Kitchen/dining area with open fire, range cooker, microwave, fridge freezer, and two dishwashers
✓Games room located in Victorian summerhouse within enclosed garden featuring small billiards table, table tennis, and flatscreen TV
✓Private on-site parking available for guests
✓Shared grounds of 14 acres with other holiday homes including walled inner courtyard and enclosed garden with garden furniture and Victorian summerhouse
✓Private hot tub for up to 4 people available from 8:00am to 10:00pm
✓Shared indoor heated swimming pool (23ft 6in x 11ft 6in x 4ft 6in) open 7:30am to 8:30pm with shower and changing facilities; 1 hour private use per day available by booking
✓Shared spa facilities on-site including sauna, solarium, and treatment room with 1 hour private use per day available by booking
✓Bed linen, towels, pool towels, and bathrobes provided
✓Cot and highchair available on request
✓24-hour laundry service available for an additional charge
✓Pets allowed with a maximum of 4 pets; pet charges apply
✓No smoking allowed on the property
✓Security deposit of £500 required
✓Check-in after 16:00 and check-out before 10:00
✓Nearby amenities: Bakewell town 3.5 miles away with shops, bars, bistro, restaurants, twice weekly market, antique country fairs, and music festivals
✓Nearby attractions and activities include strolls alongside the River Wye, circular 3.5-mile walk on Monsal Trail, golf and horse riding within 5 miles, Carsington Water and Buxton Opera House a short drive away, and Chatsworth House 5 miles away with 1000 acres and wild deer
✓Decorated at Christmas and recognized as a Customers’ Choice 2019 property
✓Suitable for large gatherings with maximum guest capacity of 18
✓Porch includes a sofa bed for additional flexible sleeping
✓Flexible sleeping arrangements include zip and link beds and sofa beds for children only
✓Arrival and departure notes emphasize steep or narrow stairs and low ceilings/doors for accessibility awareness
✓On-site parking is private and included with the property
✓Property listed on cottages.com with 34 images available
✓Sign-up offer available for chance to win £500 voucher via cottages.com newsletter

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Local Insights: The Manor House

Unique information you won't find on booking sites

Bakewell, Derbyshire

Weather & Local Conditions

12°C

Mainly clear

Updated: 14 Jul 2026, 2:55am

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12.30°C

Temperature

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12 km/h

Wind Speed

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87%

Humidity

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Packing Tip: UK weather can turn quickly, so pack layers whatever the forecast. A waterproof and sturdy shoes mean the whole group can head out whatever July throws at you.

What to Expect Through the Year

✓ May - September: Warmest, longest days - ideal for long days out, gardens and BBQs
✓ October - November: Crisp autumn colour, cosy evenings by the fire, quieter attractions
✓ December - February: Perfect for a snug winter escape - great for Christmas and New Year gatherings
✓ March - April: Spring blooms, longer evenings returning, wildlife becoming active

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Rainy Day Tip: A pet friendly cottage comes into its own on wet days - board games, a long lunch and a film beats a cramped hotel any day. Check the tabs here for nearby pubs and attractions with indoor options.

Dark Skies & Stargazing

The Manor House sits in a location with genuinely dark skies - a real treat for a group, and something you rarely get at home in town.

Bortle Scale Rating

The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):

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Class 4 - Rural/suburban transition

This location's dark sky rating

What You Can See From the Cottage

The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.

The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.

Best Stargazing Conditions

✓ New Moon periods: Darkest skies, best Milky Way visibility
✓ Winter months: Earlier darkness, crisper skies, Orion constellation prominent
✓ After 11pm: Neighbouring lights typically switched off
✓ Allow 20 minutes: Let your eyes adjust to darkness before looking up

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Pro Tip: Download a stargazing app like "Sky Map" or "Star Walk" before arrival. Mobile signal can be limited, and these apps work offline - a fun activity to share of an evening.

Location & Elevation

181m

(594 feet above sea level)

The Manor House sits in a peaceful Derbyshire setting - space to spread out and the perfect base for a pet friendly escape.

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181m

Elevation

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Bakewell

Nearest Village

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Rural

Setting

What the Elevation Means for Your Stay

✓ Fresher air: Expect it a touch cooler than coastal areas - bracing walks and restful sleep
✓ Clearer air: Less pollution and haze, better views and stargazing
✓ Morning mists: Valley fog sometimes forms below, creating magical sunrise views
✓ Walking access: Higher starting point means shorter climbs to hilltops and summits

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Driving Note: The roads to Bakewell are typical Derbyshire lanes - narrow in places with passing spots. If the group is arriving in several cars, share the postcode and a meeting point in advance.

Coordinates

Latitude: 53.1676500° N | Longitude: 1.66432° W

Sunrise & Sunset Times

Today's sun times for Bakewell (Tuesday, 14 July 2026):

3:55am

Sunrise

7:29pm

Golden Hour

8:29pm

Sunset

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3:55am

Sunrise

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8:29pm

Sunset

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7:29pm

Golden Hour

Planning Your Days by Season

✓ Summer (Jun-Aug): Sunset around 9:30-10pm - long days for group walks, days out and late alfresco dinners
✓ Autumn (Sep-Nov): Sunset 5-7pm - perfect timing for an after-dinner drink as the stars come out
✓ Winter (Dec-Feb): Sunset around 4pm - cosy early evenings by the fire, ideal for stargazing
✓ Spring (Mar-May): Sunset 6-9pm - watch the evenings grow longer each day

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Golden Hour: For the best light, plan your group photo or evening walk around golden hour (7:29pm). The warm colours make for lovely holiday photos before you head back in for dinner.

July Daylight

This month in Bakewell, you have approximately 16.57 hours of daylight. The long summer days mean plenty of time for group adventures before a relaxed evening back at the cottage.

Practical Essentials

Everything the group needs to know before you arrive at The Manor House.

Mobile Phone Signal

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Signal Strength

Good

Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.

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Signal Tip: All major networks should work well here.

Nearest Essentials

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Arrival Tip: Fill up with fuel before you arrive - petrol stations can be sparse in rural Derbyshire. With a larger group it's worth doing one big supermarket shop on the way, especially if arriving late.

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About The Manor House

Need To Know

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Weather & Local Conditions

What to Expect Through the Year

Dark Skies & Stargazing

Bortle Scale Rating

What You Can See From the Cottage

Best Stargazing Conditions

Location & Elevation

What the Elevation Means for Your Stay

Coordinates

Sunrise & Sunset Times

Planning Your Days by Season

July Daylight

Practical Essentials

Mobile Phone Signal

Nearest Essentials

Family & Fun

What Guests Love

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