Hunting Tower, Chatsworth Estate, Baslow, Nr Bakewell

About this property

The Hunting Tower stands 400 feet above Chatsworth House on the edge of Stand Wood, boasting stunning views across the Chatsworth Estate. This fascinating building was completed in the 1500s for Bess of Hardwick, ancestress of the Duke of Devonshire.

The sixteenth century hunting tower was originally used to watch over the hounds working when hunting in the park below. After extensive repairs to the fabric of the building, it now offers visitors of Chatsworth the opportunity to stay in a unique property in the heart of this beautiful estate.

Walking into the property, you are welcomed into the bright and airy kitchen and dining room. the kitchen is well-equipped with all the essentials and boasts an electric Aga.

Make your way up the narrow, spiral staircase into the cosy sitting room with comfortable seating for all guests, a television and an electric fire; the perfect place to relax after a day exploring the Estate.

The Hunting Tower provides two bedrooms; bedroom one on the second floor enjoys a 5’ king-size four poster bed with an en-suite shower room and a separate wash basin and WC; bedroom two sits on the lower ground floor with twin single beds and its own en-suite shower room.

Whilst staying at the Hunting Tower you also have access to Chatsworth Health Club facilities which are available to book in advance and includes use of the gym, pool and tennis court.

At certain times of the year, guests have unlimited access to Chatsworth House and Gardens with free car parking. Conditions do apply, please see below for more information. In addition, guests can pre-book a slot for the Chatsworth Health Club, where facilities include use of the gym, swimming pool and tennis court (additional charges apply).

Additional Information:

Two well-behaved dogs welcome (additional charge per dog, should a stay be longer than 7 nights, dogs are charged at £35 per dog, per week).

Children over the age of 8 years of age welcome.

Sorry, no infants.

Public access close to the property.

Steep and narrow spiral staircase with rope hand rail. Not suitable for guests with limited mobility or younger children.

The bedding is non-feather.

A hairdryer is provided.

A time slot for use of the Health Club is bookable in advance at an additional charge.

At certain times of the year, multi-entrance tickets to Chatsworth House and Gardens are included for all Chatsworth collection cottages. These tickets give you unlimited access to Chatsworth House and Gardens, with free car parking for the duration of your stay. Holders of these multi-entrance tickets are also not required to book a time slot, so you have complete flexibility.

With these tickets, there’s no need to rush to view all of the wonders of Chatsworth, as you can return the following day on the same ticket to see what you missed or revisit your favourite part.

Please note that tickets must be collected from your cottage before visiting Chatsworth.

Multi-entrance tickets are not valid for admission to events such as the International Horse Trials and Country Fair. Please note the farmyard and playground are closed during the Country Fair.

Chatsworth tickets are single entry only over the Christmas period, between early November and early January (for specific dates, please click here). There will also be a few dates prior to our Christmas season where the house will be closed for dressing.

Important: Chatsworth House will be closed from early January to early mid March (for specific dates, please click here) so no tickets will be issued during this period.