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Monsal Head, Peak District National Park DE45 1NL, England
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Monsal Head Hotel
Ranked #5 of 7 hotels in Bakewell
3.5 of 5 stars 63 Reviews
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Shoreham-by-Sea, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“The Best Location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
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We've stayed at the Monsal head on a couple of occasions and still find it a magical location, the views really are stunning. The rooms are comfortable, but can be a little cold in the winter months. Bathrooms functional but a little on the small side. The breakfast room/restaurant while serving great food is a little sterile - You will find that eating and drinking in the stables is a more pleasant experience. The staff are generally quite welcoming and friendly.

Over all, as they say, it's about location location location.

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  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Tamworth, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Couldn't fault a thing”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012
4
people found this review helpful

My husband booked us a room for the weekend as a surprise birthday treat. The location is wonderful, the views are fantastic. We could not fault a thing with this hotel. The staff were lovely, nothing was too much trouble. The room, although old fashioned, was clean and comfy and the views were stunning. Last, but not least the food was superb, possibly the best meal we have had for a good time. We will definitely return.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“A very warm welcome”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
3
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We visited the Monsal Head for a meal later on in the afternoon on New Years Eve. There were 10 of us and despite the staff getting ready for the evening, they made us feel very welcome - and our two dirty dogs too! We rested on sofas in the lounge until our meal was ready - and the food was just great! This place is definitely worth a visit!

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Barnsley, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Not very happy new year”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012
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My wife and our friends decided to spend our New Year in the Peak District and we saw that this hotel was offering a special New Year gala dinner with entertainment so we booked for the four of us. We booked into a B&B nearby and arrived at the hotel on New Years Eve eagerly awaiting an evening of good food and entertainment. The food was good and service was fine but after the meal we were ushered back into the silent lounge for coffee. It was then that everyone started asking about the entertainment and found that there was not any planned. By 11.15 most of the guests had left in disgust - what a terrible way to organise a New Years Eve party!

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“don't go”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

we stayed for two nights between christmas and new year, bedroom very dirty, bathroom very dirty, cobwebs all over the place, and the price we paid well i will not go there, but the food was very good

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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Monsal Head, Peak District National Park DE45 1NL, England
Price range (per night):* INR10,756 - 10,756

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