It was an absolute delight to be invited once again to the launch of the summer champagne terrace of Fischer’s Baslow Hall situated within the beautiful Derbyshire countryside.
Family owned, it was back in 1988 that Max and Susan Fischer first set eyes on the hidden gem which had fallen into a state of neglect. With meticulous attention to detail, they set about transforming the building into the delightful country house hotel it is today, epitomising elegance and sophistication. The century old manor house is now an 11 bedroomed luxury hotel and home to one of Derbyshire’s highest awarded Michelin restaurants.
Location:
Fischer’s Baslow Hall stands in stunning countryside in the heart of the Peak District National Park close to the picturesque village of Baslow. It’s an ideal base from which to explore picturesque countryside walks along the many miles of marked trails. A short journey from Fischer’s leads to the world famous Chatsworth House and slightly further afield the romantic Haddon Hall.
The hotel is easily accessible being within an hour’s drive of Manchester, Sheffield, Derby and Stoke and for guests preferring to travel by train the nearest stations are at Grindleford and Chesterfield from where taxis can be taken to the Hall.
Champagne Terrace:
Baslow Hall’s sweeping lawns and elegant façade provide the perfect backdrop for a glorious summer of alfresco dining and I enjoyed a delightful afternoon sipping Laurent-Perrier Champagne whilst mingling with the other invited guests.
Alongside glasses of champagne, we sampled fine English wines from Gusbourne‘s vineyard in Kent and soft drinks and tonics from Franklin and Sons, their ginger beer being one of my all time favourites.
We were also treated to a taste of the Peak District, indulging in some delicious canapés created by the talented team of Michelin chefs led by Adam Thackeray and John Shuttleworth.
These irresistible canapés included both savoury and sweet treats. They were all delicious and very tempting as they were constantly being passed around. The desserts comprised melt in the mouth chocolate truffles and lemon curd strawberry meringues. It was truly an epicurean delight all the while serenaded by relaxing music by Emily, a talented local pianist and singer.
Exploring the grounds:
Head gardener, Kim Orwin painstakingly cares for the extensive grounds and prolific kitchen gardens where fruit, vegetables and herbs are cultivated and grown for use in the kitchens. Whilst wandering along the winding pathways taking in the beauty of the gardens with champagne glasses in our hands, I couldn’t think of a more quintessential way of capturing the essence of an English summer.
Overall:
Fischer’s Baslow Hall has a very talented, dedicated team who clearly take a pride in every aspect of the hotel, going above and beyond to provide a personal service to all guests whether arriving for lunch or an overnight stay. Whatever the occasion be it a romantic weekend, a relaxing few days in the countryside or a decadent lunch out on the champagne terrace, this luxurious hotel ticks all the boxes and comes highly recommended.
Details: Fischer’s Baslow Hall, Calver Road, Baslow, Derbyshire, DE45 1RR,
I was a guest of Fischer’s Baslow Hall and as always all views and opinions are entirely my own.
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