 Bakewell, the largest
town in the Peak District, is primarily known for its Bakewell
Pudding, a flaky, almond -flavoured confection invented here
at the Rutland Arms Hotel in 1804 when a cook inadvertantly spoiled
a recipe for strawberry tart.
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- A century before this mishap, the
Duke of Rutland set out to develop a spa here to surpass the
work his rival, the Duke of Devonshire, was doing at Buxton.
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- The temperature of the water however,
made the failure inevitable, leaving only Bath Gardens beside
Rutland Square as a reminder of the venture.
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- Today there is much for the
visitor to enjoy. There is a weekly market and cattle market,
the town being granted a charter in 1254.
- The 700 year -old, graceful 5 - arched
bridge spans the River Wye and upstream there is a narrow packhorse
bridge.
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- The 12C parish church sits on a rise
overlooking the town and has an impressive Saxon cross in the
churchyard, and behind the church, the lovely Old House museum,
dates back to 1584.
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The
Rutland Arms Hotel prides itself in offering traditional standards
of service combined with food freshly prepared in its award winning
kitchens... more
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Traditional
Victorian semi in quiet private road, with off street parking.
Overlooks parish church and the golf course... more
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The
ground floor apartment, with central heating throughout is two
minutes walk from the centre of Bakewell. Off-street parking.
No smoking. Wheelchair access to patio garden. Double Bedroom.
Sorry no pets.... more
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