The Cavendish Hotel Baslow
Lavish design and impeccable service set within the elegant parks of the Chatsworth Estate





The Peak District
Church Lane, Baslow, Bakewell DE45 1SP
Accessibility
- Areas under stairs are closed in or adult height to avoid collision
- Bathroom bins reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms
- Bathrooms have thermostatic taps
- Bathrooms of accessible rooms have emergency alarms
- Blackout curtains
- Closed risers on stairs
- Designated spending area for service animals
- Dimmable lighting
- Doors can be unlocked from outside in emergencies
- Doors to public areas kept open
- Early check-in and late-check out options on request
- Emergency evacuation procedures for guests with disabilities
- Empty surfaces adjoining washbasin in bathrooms
- Familiarisation tour
- Guests able to move furniture in bedrooms
- Interconnecting rooms
- Level bathroom floor in accessible rooms
- Lever/ sensor taps in accessible bathroom
- Light switches reachable from bed
- Rooms with fridges available
- Seating and tables near reception
- Showers have non-slip surfaces or mats
- Showers have non-slip surfaces or mats in accessible rooms
- Some rooms with baths
- Staff can access fridges for guests
- Strong smelling cleaning products avoided
- Welcomes service animals
Allergy
- Dairy free, gluten free, nut free, fish and shellfish allergies can all be catered for
- No flowers or plants in bedrooms
Mobility
- At least one seat with rigid arms in bedrooms
- Bed mattress firm
- Drop off area by accessible entrance
- Drop off area with dropped kerb
- Phones reachable from bed
- Seating with rigid arms in reception area
Staff
- Staff made aware of guests who may require additional assistance
Visual disability
- Even light/ no pools of light and dark areas
- Large print menus
- Well lit entrance
Wheelchairs
- Access routes of at least 800mm wide in restaurants
- Accessible bedrooms have unobstructed access routes of at least 800mm
- At least part of reception desk wheelchair height
- Bathroom washbasins reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms
- Desks comfortably usable by wheelchair users in wheelchair accessible rooms
- Hotel entrance at least 800mm wide
- In accessible rooms, sockets in bedrooms reachable from wheelchair
- In accessible rooms, spyholes at wheelchair height
- In wheelchair accessible rooms. thermostats and air conditioners reachable from wheelchair
- Minibars reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms
- Shower controls reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms
- Shower gel/shampoo dispensers reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms
- Turning space for wheelchair in bathrooms of accessible rooms
- Wheelchair can fit under restaurant tables
- Wheelchairs available to borrow
- Wheelchairs can fit under washbasins in accessible rooms
Families
- Alternative to hand dryer available in public toilets
- Baby changing
- Children allowed in bar
- Children's menu
- Cots
- High chairs in hotel restaurant
- More frequent waste removal for nappies available upon request
- Rooms with fridges available
- Safe
- Staff can access fridges for guests
- Staff can access microwaves for guests
Hotel Policy
- No smoking throughout the hotel building
Dining
- Food and drink ethically/sustainably sourced wherever possible
- Food and drink locally sourced wherever possible
- Seasonal menu choices
- Vegan menu choices
- Vegetarian menu choices
Transport
- Bikes available to hire or borrow nearby
- EV charge points
- Hotel within walking distance of public transport
Bathroom
- Strong smelling cleaning products avoided
Bedroom
- Bed linen made from natural materials
- Blackout curtains
- Windows that open
Dining
- Food and drink ethically/sustainably sourced wherever possible
- Food and drink locally sourced wherever possible
- Seasonal menu choices
- Vegan menu choices
- Vegetarian menu choices
Hotel Policy
- Hotel supports local organisations and/or charities
- No smoking throughout the hotel building
- Publicises and encourages use of local businesses
A luxurious honey-hued former coaching Inn surrounded by the stunning hills of the Peak District, the Cavendish Hotel is a perfect option for a weekend away in Derbyshire. By virtue of its excellent location in idyllic Baslow, every bedroom looks out to the elegant Chatsworth Estate, and while the suites are very well-appointed, the Coach House’s period furniture, thoughtful decor and free-standing baths make its rooms some of our favourites. And the ground floor rooms are fully accessible.
All of the Cavendish Hotel’s communal areas have been reconfigured to better enable social distancing. Hand sanitiser stations are readily available, and complimentary personal sanitisation kits are in every room. Additionally, cashless and contactless payment is now mandatory, and the hotel has created a rigorous cleaning schedule for your peace of mind. The two restaurants, the Garden Room and The Gallery are both excellent, but The Gallery (awarded three AA Rosettes in 2020) is the more experiential of the two. Both have adapted well to social distancing, the large dining rooms as beautiful and ambient as ever, and both keep to a rigorous cleaning regime, ensuring dinners as safe as they are delicious. The useful Devonshire Hotels app is available for everything from browsing restaurant menus and making hotel bookings, to online check-in, keeping up to date with Covid polices, and reading the hotel guide.

Can’t Miss Experiences
The large dining rooms are as beautiful and ambient as ever