A former 17th-century inn, which is part of the Duke of Devonshire's 30,000-acre estate at Bolton Abbey, is today an impressive country-house hotel, with fine dining and a spa. It is a sister hotel to The Cavendish, Baslow (see entry) and other properties on the Chatsworth Estate. Its notable luxuries – antiques, stylish contemporary furniture, works of art from the Chatsworth collection – are complemented by 'extremely helpful' staff. Bedrooms range from being cosy in the new wing near the front of the property or overlooking the garden, to four-poster rooms, with larger ones in the original, traditionally furnished wing. All have fresh milk and coffee machines, and modern bathrooms with bath and shower. After a country walk from the door, you can dine in the restaurant, which features à la carte choices as well as a seafood tasting menu running through scallop, salmon, lobster and sea bass before blackcurrant soufflé. Or try the colourful brasserie's more casual menu – 'good-quality traditional meals such as steak and chips', burgers, and tandoori cauliflower. 'We had a lovely evening. Our room was very comfortable and the food and service at breakfast very good.' (BW)