The Cavendish Hotel at Baslow

I recently stayed at this beautiful quaint hotel near the historic Chatsworth House and Gardens, and it was absolutely delightful. The atmosphere is so full of charm! It is so cozy, quiet, and filled with character. You can feel the history of the area from the moment you arrive. The rooms were beautifully kept, with thoughtful touches that made the stay feel personal and warm. Try the Chatsworth shortbread cookies, they are delicious! The Cavendish is the perfect place to unwind after exploring the nearby historic sites, hiking or strolling through the local charming towns. The staff were welcoming and attentive, always ready with local recommendations - especially Stephen who was extremely nice and very helpful. The setting is so peaceful. If you’re looking for a relaxing, charming stay near history and hospitality, this is the place to be.

We stayed for two nights. Loved our room which had a four poster bed and a view out onto the fields with sheep. It was magical. The room and bathroom was very well decorated and the hotel has a sort of “shabby chic” feel to it - but in immaculate condition. What really stands out is the art collection all through it - fantastic prints by English artists, ceramics and photographs of the family. It was almost like visiting a small provincial museum. The staff were lovely and helpful. We had a kitchen dinner the first night which is well worth doing. The next night was in the main restaurant. The food is good, perhaps a little heavy and saucy for our taste and could have been more refined. One thing that the hotel could have is some bikes to hire to cycle in the estate and ….better designed maps! They are amusing but topsy turvy.

If you are visiting Chatsworth and need a place to stay near by the Cavindish is an excellent place. The accommodation was clean and comfortable; staff was excellent and food was great. The bar area was an excellent area to rest after visiting the house. The place is actually on the grounds of the estate and is a good little walk to the main house but you have to watch for the sheep poop everywhere. Excellent spot

Spent a lovely night here to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The room was very nicely presented and cosy; the reception staff were extremely helpful and the food in the Gallery Restaurant was exceptional. To cap it all off, lunch on the terrace the following day featured the best pork pie I have ever tasted!

The Gallery Restaurant was very busy when I visited. The food was cooked to a high standard, and staff were polite and courteous. Although my order was accurately fulfilled, as the evening progressed I noticed that other orders were mixed up, much to the frustration of staff. The staff were working under extreme pressure, and were trying their best. I nearly had a glass of champagne delivered to my table which I hadn’t ordered.

A truly wonderful evening. Some of the best food I’ve ever had! Well presented beautifully cooked and delicious flavours. The staff are very attentive and the lad who described the dishes as they came out made the meal delicious before we even started. Thanks so much thoroughly enjoyed!

We recently celebrated my daughter’s 18th birthday here. We had use of a private dining room just beside the gallery restaurant. The whole team were exceptionally attentive. We were made to feel like very special guests. Nothing was too much trouble. The food was delicious, beautifully presented and prompt to arrive. A truly memorable experience. Thank you so much to all of the staff who looked after us so professionally.

We wanted to spend a couple of days exploring Chatsworth and so where better to stay than in an hotel on the estate? The hotel is in a lovely setting, with fabulous views. ||However, we had booked the Townhouse Suite at almost £500 per night b&b, thinking it would have great views and peace and quiet. The space inside is fine - two floors with a sitting area and a large bedroom. However, the suite overlooks a car park - so much for being in the heart of Chatsworth! What's more, it's next to the large bin area for the restaurant. And on the first morning of our stay we were woken by the bin lorries collecting the rubbish bang outside our windows. And then, when we wanted to leave the suite for breakfast, another bin lorry turned up and completely blocked the exit to the suite - meaning we were trapped inside. Thank goodness there was no fire or emergency.||The Townhouse Suite is also facing the main road and we were awake from 4am each morning listening to lorries thunder down the hill. We did ask if we could move to a quieter room with a view, but the reception staff said the hotel was fully booked.||We ate in the Gallery restaurant on the first evening. This started well - the amuse bouche, brioche and starters were excellent. However, the waiter opened the red wine we'd ordered and asked if I'd like to try it just as we were enjoying a glass of champagne. Erm, no thanks. Then when the mains arrived my main course (beef in a vanilla and peppercorn sauce) had so much vanilla in it that it tasked like a pudding, it was so sweet. I think there were seven tables in total occupied in the room, and I heard two other people complain to the waiter about this. He just remarked that 'that's the vanilla' rather than taking them seriously. When the starters and mains were delivered the waiter gave a detailed description of the food - exactly as we'd read on the menu - while the food went cold. However, when we ordered the cheese it was just placed on the table with no explanation as to what the cheeses were. The lady on the table behind us had the same issue and asked what they were only to be told in an offhand way 'Red Leicester, cheddar, traditional blue'.||The breakfast was good, and on the second night we ate in the more relaxed Garden restaurant, which had much friendlier service.||So, overall, the hotel is in a fabulous location, but be careful which room you book, and what you order in the restaurant.