Fischers Baslow Hall - Chatsworth

We were booked in on a bed and breakfast basis for 3 nights from a Monday to a Wednesday night and we were aware that there would be no evening meal service for the first two nights. The hotel and grounds are lovely and the staff we came into contact with were very welcoming and pleasant. Unfortunately the bed in our room was extremely uncomfortable and hard. For a lightweight person the mattress had absolutely no ‘give’ in it at all. I had next to no sleep and was in a lot of pain by the morning, so much so that we decided to cut short our stay. Obviously in accordance with the terms and conditions we were liable for the total cost, which I duly and very sadly paid. However, as we seemed to be the only guests in residence at the time, our late decision to cancel had not prevented anyone else from booking and I do believe that we could have been met halfway with costs in the interests of good customer relations. We were offered another room but there was no guarantee that the bed would be any different. I know different people have different requirements but worth a thought if you are a lightweight and prefer a medium sprung bed! The breakfast was nicely cooked and presented, but the choice was limited compared to other similar standard hotels and there did not appear to be any pastries/croissants on offer. So overall, for us, a waste of rather a lot of money!

Terrific Hotel/Restaurant in The Peaks near Bakewell. Luxury rooms set in lovely gardens with a Michelin Plate restaurant attached (that has a separate Tripadvisor page). Stylish rooms with outstanding service. Friendly staff with great advice on what to visit in the area. Chatsworth House and Hadden Hall very close by.

This was a rescheduled visit from July after my wife was ill. Yes it is very expensive, but in my eyes, worth every penny to see the joy she took from our visit, after all, it was her belated birthday treat. We both felt at ease and relaxed, the grounds are very beautiful and well maintained and the food was at another level to anything we have previously experienced. Our room was comfortable and quiet, everything was just spot on. We will return but some saving up required. Thank you to all the staff for your efforts.

We meet our Derbyshire friends annually for dinner and had to book Fischer Hall at the last minute due to unforeseen circumstances. It was tremendous. Everything about the evening was superb. The staff were incredibly professional but also attentive and charming. In fact I it was some of the best service I've ever experienced . The food was fantastic and innovative. The surroundings are beautiful.

When booking in January we were made aware that no food is served on Monday and Tuesday and we were given recommendations to eat nearby (which were excellent by the way). The hotel did let us know a couple of weeks ago that food is now served to residents on these two days but we were happy with our arrangements. We had a garden room which was lovely. Beautiful decorations throughout, crisp bed linen, soft fluffy towels, lovely toiletries, tea, coffee etc. Breakfast was excellent. The grounds are lovely to walk round. We did not use the terrace. We had dinner on our last night which again was excellent - Michelin star standard - Great service from the staff with a good atmosphere. Not a cheap stay but worth every penny.

Stayed overnight as part of a birthday treat. No lie in possible on my birthday as there is a large construction project ongoing at the back of the hotel ( which we should have been informed about at the time of booking) which woke us, then the staff socialising and talking loudly outside the locked second door to our room ensured we stayed awake. I did not sleep that night as the room smelled like an old man, I suspect it’s that old school gloss paint smell that lingers for months but it was very strong. Very nice crisp bed linen. Nice bathroom. Suite not up to 4 star standard though. The hotel is renowned for its food but they don’t serve dinner on Tuesday or Weds. Instead you are provided with a taxi and a voucher for the village pub where the food is average if I’m being generous. We knew this beforehand but it feels like “ here’s what you could have won” when you stay on those nights. There is no spa and with no Michelin food it doesn’t feel like there is much point staying there. The lounge area is depressing in a Jacobean style ( although it’s not a Jacobean house) , it’s cramped and uncomfortable. Breakfast was lovely apart from the amuse bouche ( at breakfast!) of a pixie portion of granola which was dreadful. Lauren who checked us in and served us in the bar was absolutely lovely. The service was fantastic overall. Outside on the terrace looked really fabulous too and I’m sure when it’s sunny ( it was torrential rain when we stayed) it’s an asset to the hotel. The gardens are beautiful. We would maybe stay again, we were disappointed this time but we can see how in different circumstances it could be better for instance in a different room, on a day when the restaurant is open and when the construction behind is finished.