Delightful Peak District village with secret watch hut and ancient rock formations

Baslow is blessed with breathtaking views and is only a stone’s throw from the world-famous Chatsworth Estate.

Centred around a pretty village green, it is nestled on the banks of the river Derwent and has some lovely shops and delightful pubs, cafés and restaurants including the Michelin-recommended Fischer's at Baslow Hall.

It sits below the rugged cliffs of Baslow Edge which offer incredible views across the county, as well as the mysterious Eagle Stone, an six-metre high block of gritstone. According to tradition, local men had to climb this rock before they were considered worthy of marriage.

The tiny village once boasted a huge hydro hotel and spa, which was demolished in the 1930s.

As well as lovely stone cottages, the village has a number of listed buildings, including its ancient bridge – complete with hiding place – and a gravestone in the form of a coffin at St Anne’s church.

Other landmark features include Nelson’s monument, which was erected to commemorate the victory of Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar.