The Cavendish Hotel at Baslow

This was the third time my partner and I have stayed at the Cavendish with our small dog. As usual the room we were allocated in the coach house was very well appointed and great for the dog, with the easy accessibility to the wonderful grounds. Also quiet and secluded to avoid too many distractions or disturbances for both the dog and other guests. We had drinks in the garden room in the afternoon where we all were welcomed and the drinks were of great quality. |In the evening we dined in the gallery restaurant and enjoyed the tasting menu. The service was superb and the food was excellent. The window seat and accompanying views across the estate really made it a great occasion. |We had a great nights sleep and went for an early morning walk through the Chatsworth estate before heading to breakfast. Again this was all of excellent quality and served professionally and promptly. |Another fantastic stay, we look forward to returning for a fourth time very soon.

My husband and 1 stayed at the hotel for 3 nights with our small aged cavalier King Charles spaniel. We stayed in the coachhouse (number 25). This is ideal accommodation with a dog, we had the ground floor room with easy access. It is beautifully presented with a huge bathroom, tastefully decorated as is the hall entrance. The dog was provided with a bed, bowl and treats. The coachhouse is separate from the hotel and is in somewhat of a car parking area but this did not detract from our stay at all, it was surprisingly very quiet and peaceful with just a bit of noise from people coming and going to the hotel but this was infrequent and short lived. There was a wedding at the hotel during our stay but this did not disturb us at all. Their hotel itself is classy and the main feature is the terrace with views to die for, we enjoyed drinks here several times throughout our stay. This adjoins the garden restaurant so the views can be enjoyed from here too. Their food is good with a varied menu, although the fish of the day (mackerel) was the same for the duration of our stay. Their staff are efficient and friendly. We strolled to the little village of Baslow for an evening walk with the dog, not much there but it was pleasant. We couldn’t quite manage the walk to Chatsworth but so enjoyed the bit we could do, it’s so picturesque, with the deer roaming free. Dogs have to kept on a lead to enable this, not a problem for us. The hotel affords such easy access to Chatsworth via a field path, a gate and a bridge, a pretty walk too. The buildings are beautifully maintained and very clean. Overall loved this hotel, will return!

Apart from lunch in the Orangery, we’ve not been to the Cavendish Hotel for a long time, in fact it was Valentine's 2012, we were the only customers! Since then the establishment has taken on a new lease of life to the point it is currently The Times “hotel of the year”, so we decided to revisit, and here we are for dinner. We arrive early to sit out on the patio for a glass of house champagne, enjoying the view and crisp bubbles. The menus arrive and make our choices for three courses that are variable, the other three are set in this six-course tasting menu. Once seated, bread and other things take nearly 30 minutes to arrive, but the pace improves after that. Each course is exquisitely presented and tastes fabulous, without exception. Poached cod on a wonderful cream sauce; tomato tartare with rich basil granita; trout expertly sous-vide; beef - tasting more like rib-eye than fillet - with a medley of onions had an incredibly rich trio of sauces. Pre-desert was a sharp explosion of tastes, grapefruit, basil and lycee, finally either mille-feuille or chocolate marquise, the latter a complex and delightful end to our dinner. We loved the matched wines, very well paired with each course, the beautiful presentation of each course, the acompanying sauces each a gourmet experience themsleves. We felt the service was not quite there, and why oh why should we have to set our own cutlery? (Towards the end of the dinner there was a complete staff change and it is set for the last course.) With the matched wines it is £129 a head, quite modest compared to some places, and certainly worth every penny.

My husband and I stayed for one night at the Cavendish Hotel at Baslow. I enjoyed being able to walk from the hotel to Chatsworth House and its extensive grounds. We were able to buy tickets from the hotel, as well, which was a time-saver. Drinks and dinner at the hotel were fantastic and our room was very comfortable. Every staff member was gracious and attentive. |After departure I realized that I had left my watch in the room. I called the hotel from the airport and they retrieved it immediately, packaged it in bubble wrap, and mailed it to me in the States. I received it in less than a week. In this day and age, that is going beyond the call of duty and I appreciate their efforts in returning my favorite watch to me. Thank you Cavendish Hotel!

A friend and I were at The Cavendish on June 10th 2025 for Afternoon Tea and it was great. The staff were so helpful and the food was lovely. We ended up taking the cakes home as we were ful from the sandwichs, sausage roll, scones and tea. Have been several times for lunch and twice now for Afternoon Tea and every time the service and food is very good and the staff very helpful.

If you're looking to have a luxury stay in the countryside, just a short walk away from Chatsworth House, then the Cavendish Hotel is beyond compare. The rooms are spacious and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. You'll absolutely love the little touches of luxury throughout your stay. Plus the food? Genuinely out of this world. I recommend the tasting menu, every single dish was a unique experience that I'll never forget.

We thoroughly enjoyed our brief stay at this welcoming hotel, which offers stunning views of the Derbyshire countryside.|We were very pleased with our excellent, quiet room—thank you for the upgrade! —as well as the tasteful interior decor, the delicious dinner on the terrace, the superb cooked breakfast, and the consistently professional service.|We’d love to return one day for another memorable visit—and hopefully walk all the way to Chatsworth...

Had a wonderful break. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Our room had an enormous bed. Bath towels thick and fluffy and the food was wonderful. After breakfast this morning we are still full.