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Baslow
Perched at the top of a winding chestnut tree-lined
drive, you’ll come to Fischer’s Baslow Hall for walks
in the rolling hills of the Peak District, but stay for the
food. Nestled on the edge of the village of Baslow and
surrounded by five acres of impressive gardens, chef
Rupert Rowley’s Michelin-starred plates have turned
this Edwardian manor into something of a culinary
magnet. Intimate in scale and homely in feel – think
restaurant with rooms as opposed to a grand country
house – bedrooms are charming and split between
the original hall and a newer annexe in the courtyard.
Decor follows suit. The house is traditional in style with
patterned wallpaper and antique furniture, while the
annexe exudes a more contemporary feel. Similarly,
the two dining rooms fuse classic and modern food,
with beautifully presented pan-fried sea bass and
home-grown vegetables, and a well-executed saddle
of rabbit with liquorice. After dinner, retire to the
confines of the beautifully cosy lounge and its roaring
log fire and start planning your morning walk. Doubles from £230.
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