Cavendish - Derbyshire Dales

The food was great, up to the highest standards, but rather pricey, hence only four stars. Service was a tad slow, but the food was worth the wait. Nice to have proper starched tablecloths too! Recommended if you are not on a budget.

This was my second visit to the Cavendish but my first chance to sample their afternoon tea. On our first visit we had been told there was no need to book but on arrival the hotel was heaving and we were informed that we could not be served for almost 2 hours. We did not stay and I contacted management to inform them of this issue. All due credit to them- I received an apology and complimentary afternoon tea. So today having ensured we had booked we arrived and enjoyed a delicious afternoon tea in a beautiful setting. There was a selection of open sandwiches, 3 cakes each, a scone with jam and cream and a delicious lemon posset. Compliments to the chef! A choice of numerous types of tea or coffee complimented the meal along with a glass of prosecco! Service was efficient, friendly and attentive without being over intrusive. Well done to all. Hoping to return again soon.

Not eaten/ stayed for a while. Lovely country hotel and today we revisited for Sunday Lunch. The best! In the evenings the main restaurant is far too exotic for my tastes, however Sunday lunch features normal fayre- delicious roast beef, glorious beetroot soup, excellent deserts. All accompanied by glorious views over the Chatsworth Estate.

We visited here Sunday afternoon with family ,we had warm scones with clotted cream and jam. The place is amazing ,very old worlde ,the service is great and the staff are brilliant ,they can't do enough for you . We have also stayed here before and had a great time ,so if you want to sample a little bit of quality give it a try ,you won't be disappointed

The restaurant is of higher quality than the hotel in my opinion in this sense I would say they are mis-matched. The meal was ok adn the service was pretty good