Luxury Holiday Cottages In Baslow

Baslow is ideally situated as a holiday centre for visitors to the Peak District, with excellent road links and in the heart of the most beautiful scenery it makes the perfect place to stay in one of these luxury holiday cottages.

The oldest part of Baslow village surrounds the church which stands close to the riverbank at Bridge End - so named for the magnificent triple-arched 17th century bridge, which carries the old road across the river to West End and the quaint little hamlet of Bubnell with Hassop Hall, now a hotel and restaurant and with an unusual Roman Catholic chapel, still in use. Standing in solitary confinement on Baslow Edge is a massive boulder known as the Eagle Stone. According to legend it took its name from the god, Aigle, who it appeared had a habit of throwing boulders around. In the past no local lad was considered fit to marry until he had shown his fitness and agility by climbing to the top of the stone.

Following the improvement of the road network it became easier for wealthy people from Sheffield and other cities to visit the country for health or recreational reasons and for 50 years Baslow Hydro was the dominating feature in the village. Although falling short of spa status, the Hydropathic Hotel, as it was known, was set in spacious grounds with a croquet lawn, tennis court and bowling green all surrounded by gardens set out like a miniature park.  All that remains now is the gateposts.

The most popular part of the village is Nether End with its hotels and little shops set around Goose Green, where people can sit in comfort and relax. From here the parklands of Chatsworth are approached over a 17thcentury Packhorse Bridge and past a row of pretty thatched cottages.

Situated just off the A623 is the private northernmost entrance to the Chatsworth estate. Once it had golden gates but following an accident, when an out of control lorry demolished them, the gateway had to be rebuilt.

There are several old pubs and eateries including the stylish Cavendish Hotel, owned by the Devonshires and furnished with antiques from Chatsworth House. With luxury holiday cottages tucked away in country lanes and so much to explore right on the doorstep, Baslow makes a wonderful place for a relaxing break in one of the area’s many luxury holiday cottages.