Fischers Baslow Hall - Chatsworth

This hotel is absolutely beautiful, the atmosphere is so relaxed and peaceful. The hall is a gem of a example of a country gentlemans residence tastful, elegant and so well maintained. Our room was a garden room which was bright and cheerful the bathroom was simple but well thought out. The gardens are wonderful, complete with a functioning kitchen garden. The food is delicious so many well defined flavours thoughtfully put together and perfectly cooked. Breakfast was to the same standard. The staff however take the hotel to an even higher level. Thoughtful, cheerful, professional while being friendly is an art and they've mastered the it. It was our 40th wedding anniversary and they even gave us a card sighned by the staff. There are many 4 star hotels out there but this one is rather special.

We stayed for 2 nights in a garden room. We had booked the dinner package, so the taster menu the first night followed by the 3 course the following night. I can honestly say that this is the most wonderful hotel we have stayed in, and we travel a lot. Firstly the service. Impeccable, friendly, relaxed, professional, and attentive, a mixture that can be hard to achieve. It is so evident that they enjoy their working environment, and really care about the customers' experience. The food was incredible. We have eaten at many Michelin star restaurants, and the food here is easily Michelin star quality. The taster menu was sublime, so much so we upgraded to have it again the second night. The ambience of the restaurant is intimate and somewhat homely. The room we stayed in was also lovely. Whilst not in the house, you have a level of privacy which is enhanced by a lovely garden seating area outside. Sitting reading a book whilst watching the abundant butterflies amongst the wild flowers is enchanting. High quality bed linen and pillows (always important), and a spacious modern bathroom. They are lovely rooms. The decor of this hotel is also a sight to behold. Bold and lustrous wallpapers which somehow fit with the age of the property. The gardens are beautiful, and rather than having an overly manicured feel, they embrace wildflowers, and various areas are a delight to explore. The gardeners are lovely to talk to, and are clearly skilled at their craft. It is not a cheap hotel, nor should it be, and we felt that it was worth every penny. Normally there is something we could criticise, and our experience of the hospitality industry at the high end over the last couple of years has not been good, and seems to have deteriorated a lot, but not here. We can't wait to return , and will. Value for money? Well if you want excellent service, amazing food, a homely and unpretentious environment, stay here. Am already looking for dates to return over Christmas!

We were so looking forward to our first visit to Fischers having heard so much about it. We went for Sunday lunch and have to say the service was excellent. Unfortunately the food didn’t match the service. Sadly Fischers seems to be trading on its previous Michelin starred reputation. Our main courses were good and a generous portion once the various vegetables were added, well cooked and presented. The salmon starter was overall too sweet and all one texture. A second course of jersey royals and asparagus promised much but failed to deliver. We are used to fine dining prices but one small sliced jersey royal and half a very small asparagus spear with a tablespoon of seaweed veloute plus a sprinkling of pine nuts was ridiculously priced at £18. Three bites and it was gone, Indeed it was more expensive than the other two courses on offer which contained either meat or fish. Puddings were tiny. I will happily pay for outstanding food but this wasn’t. Shades of Emporer’s new clothes I’m sad to say. There’s nothing worse than feeling you’ve been taken for a fool. I doubt very much that we will visit again despite the staggeringly beautiful surroundings.

We stayed in the Haddon room, which is beautiful with a lovely garden view, comfy bed and clean minimal bathroom. We had the tasting menu which was a great way to try lots of tasty dishes. Breakfast was really nice, the staff were all welcoming and ensured we had a comfortable stay. We definitely plan to return.

Recently took my family to Fishers for Sunday lunch the food and the ambience very nice !! What did disappoint me was the bill £900 for seven adults is too much the food was nice but didn’t warrant that amount plus £25 fora glass of champagne be careful when ordering pre drinks !!