Nestling on the northern fringe of Chatsworth Park, the attractive village of Baslow is close to some of the Dark Peak’s most dramatic scenery.
Set beneath a gritstone edge of the same name, it lies on the banks of the river Derwent and is home to several hotels, pubs, cafés, restaurants and a Michelin-starred restaurant, Fischers Baslow Hall, as well as a clutch of exclusive shops.
Its conveniently-located campsite is also popular with visitors keen to explore nearby Chatsworth, Haddon Hall, Bakewell, the Monsal Trail and much further afield.
With a pretty village green, Goose Green, at its heart, bright with daffodils each spring, Baslow consists of five ‘Ends’: Far, Nether, Bridge, West and Over Ends.
Goose Green can be found at Nether End, where a narrow packhorse bridge leads the way to Chatsworth House past thatched cottages – a rare sight in the Peak District and Derbyshire.
Look out for a distinctively small toll house on the historic 17th century bridge at Bridge End, and the nearby church of St Anne. The unusual clock on the church has the inscription VICTORIA 1897 instead of the usual numbers, and inside you can spot the whip once used to clear the church of dogs!
Baslow is an excellent base for walking and exploring some of the area’s finest countryside, including its famous gritstone edges, such as Baslow, Curbar and Froggatt – all boasting breathtaking views across surrounding hills, valleys and moorland.
If you favour easier walking routes, you’ll find various options near the Derwent, including the Derwent Valley Heritage Trail, which runs through the village. Part of a long-distance, 55 miles (88.5 km) long route, it links Ladybower Reservoir to the north with the river Trent in south Derbyshire.
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Baslow has many beautiful properties Photo: Mike Smith PROPERTIES
Baslow is a highly sought after area of the county and the village has consistently ranked in various local and national polls over the years as one of the most desirable place to live in Derbyshire.
Muddy Stilettos offers an insider’s guide to the very best food, walks, boutiques, day trips, hotels, interiors and events outside of London and Baslow is mentioned as part of Muddy Stilettos’ ‘Top 300 places to live’ series (muddystilettos.co.uk) stating: ‘With the glorious Chatsworth estate as your playground, a close-knit community and fine dining on the doorstep, there’s lots to love about this pretty Peak District village.’
According to Rightmove, the UK’s largest online real estate property portal (rightmove.co.uk), house prices in Baslow have an overall average of £683,333 over the past year.
The majority of properties sold in Baslow during the past year (12 in total) were detached properties, selling for an average price of £1,097,000.
Semi-detached properties sold for an average of £481,667, with terraced properties fetching £432,500.
Overall, the historical sold prices in Baslow over the past year were seven per cent up on the previous year and seven per cent down on the 2021 peak of £735,183.
The quick answer is that Baslow offers an awful lot. Firstly, this is a place that residents understandably take a great deal of local pride in.
‘For those of us who live here, we know that Baslow is a picturesque, thriving village on the edge of the glorious Chatsworth Estate and within the Peak District National Park,’ say baslowvillage.com – the village’s official website.
‘If you’re coming here for a holiday or short break you won’t be disappointed with what is available, whether you’re looking for Michelin-starred restaurants, independent retailers or simply to escape the stresses of everyday life, there is something for everyone.’
Should you move to Baslow and wish to ingratiate yourself into the local community, there’s plenty of ways for you to do so.
Community groups here include: Peak Music Society; Baslow WI; Baslow Choir; Baslow Players; Baslow Garden Society; Baslow Senior Citizens’ Club’ Baslow History Group; and many more.
Of course, Baslow is also a walker’s paradise, due to the huge variation of walks that can be taken by locals and visitors alike. So, whether you’re here to visit or planning an altogether longer stay, make sure to take advantage of this simply stunning Derbyshire village.
For a small village, Baslow has an extraordinary offer of fabulous places to eat and drink and is well known for high-end culinary excellence.
Options include The Devonshire Arms, a stylish bar and restaurant; Il Lupo, a family-run restaurant established by the late Nino Brandimarte; The Prince of Wales, which offers an informal and relaxed atmosphere; and Fischer’s Baslow Hall – recognised in the Michelin Guide 2025 and the Good Food Guide for its fine dining.
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