Fischers Baslow Hall - Chatsworth

Another memorable experience at Fischer's. We have been coming here for many years to eat and stay and each time it is a delight. We came for two stays in September 2024 - the first overnight, the second as a family for Sunday lunch. Peaceful, relaxed and restful atmosphere, beautiful and lavish decor that's in keeping with the arts and crafts period architecture, outstanding gardens and location, and, of course, terrific food. Service is really friendly, the staff describing every dish with clear passion. Completely unexpectedly, my wife found a birthday card signed by all the restaurant staff on our dinner table during our overnight stay - a lovely and thoughtful surprise. Overall, one of our absolute favourite places. Thank you.

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.

This is the second time we have dined at Fischer's at Baslow Hall. The first time was a few months ago for lunch that left a wonderful impression. We then decided to book again for Sunday Lunch with our friends as it was a joint birthday celebration. We live about 2 hours away but we believed the drive was worth it. The staff both inside and outside the restaurant were wonderful and very professional. However whilst we had a very enjoyable day, we all agreed the food was not what we expected. We all ordered various courses, the first and second courses were disappointing, We ordered the cod fish course which was very small and basically an ordinary fish ball in bread crumbs. The single scallop had very little flavour, both did not reach our expectations. We had different main courses but three of us has lamb which was nice but nothing special. We expected something exceptional for our lunch at Fischer's it wasn't. Sorry but we wanted to express or feelings.

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.

The overall vibe we got was that of a nostalgic english cottage. The rooms were clean and pretty spacious. After a relaxing and restful night, we enjoyed a hearty breakfast cooked to order in their brightly lit dinning room over looking the beautiful garden. After we filled our tummies, we took more time than usual to wander the beautifully decorated interior of the hotel and lush greenery surrounding the grounds which we were unable to appreciate the night before as it was masked by nightfall. More photos and videos are available on ig & youtube ( monk3yseendo )

Stayed for 1 night and from the moment we walked through the doors we felt at home. Unfortunately the room we normally have in the main house was not available so we had a garden room. It was large and comfortable but not the standard of the main house. Mostly I didn't like the way you walk straight from the outside onto the bedroom carpet. Because of this it didn't feel that clean and make you want to walk around in bare feet or socks. The bathroom was a bit dark as didn't have a window to the outside and the fan ran on so long it was a problem with the noise. Having said this, we love the hospitality here and are regular customers. The food is always spot on as is the service. And the hotel is great at any time of the year. We will be back.