A standard 18th-century club with spaces, The Pilsley Inn belongs to the Chatsworth Estate in Derbyshire. It falls under the Chatsworth Leaves brand that includes the previously-reviewed– and newly-crowned AA Hotel of the Year– The Cavendish at Baslow.
Previously known as The Devonshire Inn, The Pilsley Inn takes centre phase in the drowsy town of Pilsley, providing a homely retreat that is absolutely local and yet 
also quietly elegant. Read on
to learn more about what you can anticipate if you’re considering staying in this Peak District sanctuary yourself.< img width="920"height="767"src="https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pilsley-Inn-Hill-Top-bedside-920x767.jpg"alt=""/ > The welcome Our arrival was somewhat unconventional– we had actually just finished the 9 Edges Stamina Obstacle, a gruelling run of more than 4 hours across the Peak District. We rolled into Pilsley weary, muddy and not at our most glamourous. Yet there were no raised eyebrows– having revealed our presence in the bar, we were warmly welcomed and personally shown to the Farmhouse annexe at the back. That easy act– of being guided rather than pointed– right away spoke volumes. A genuine and individual welcome with the sort of friendliness that holds a town pub together.
The room Our base for the night was a room called Hill Top. Found on the very first flooring of the annexe, it is richly embellished in a style that feels both magnificent and tight in equal meaure.
The stunning four-poster takes the centre phase, but it’s a space big enough to house a luxurious lounge area, writing desk and other furniture.
Through the sash windows, the village appears– a series of cool stone homes and, nearly too perfectly, a standard red phone box. It’s an envisioned postcard scene that I ‘d think of would delight the inn’s numerous American visitors, though it
charmed us every bit as much. The bathroom The generously-proportioned en suite restroom consists of a deep bath and a different shower, with dress supplied. A shower is typically all we require but, on this event, after a day of transporting ourselves throughout the
Derbyshire edges, the bath won us over. The toiletries were characteristically Chatsworth: stylish and indulgent– believe sweet basil and citrus wash or jasmine and wild pear lotion– yet practical, too. Everything you need to plan your journey
in 2025 The facilities At its heart, Pilsley
stays a town pub.
A curved wood bar is at the heart of the interior, complemented by some old beams, light-coloured walls and exposed stonework, to develop an unstuffy and inviting environment. The club provides guests with a sense of being woven into village life, even if just for a couple of nights.< img width="920 "height= "767" src= "// www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='920'%20height='767'%20viewBox='0%200%20920%20767'%3E%3C/svg%3E"alt=""data-src="https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pilsley-Inn-bar-and-tables-920x767.jpg"/ > We had dinner there on our 2nd night, enjoying the environment of the roaring log fire and the low chatter of other happy visitors. The menu makes use of Chatsworth’s estate produce and the bar’s own spotless
kitchen garden and functions traditional British pub fare, however with some modern touches. Appealing to those looking for classic comfort food alongside a couple of more contemporary meals, you’ll discover everything from smoked salmon, horseradish crème fraiche, crispy capers and brown bread, to calamari and miso mayo among the beginners. For my main, I had the tasty roast Chatsworth farm beef rump, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, cauliflower cheese, seasonal veggies and gravy, whilst my better half enjoyed her Chatsworth Farm beef burger with a bacon and tomato relish, brie, brioche bun, chips and salad. We felt we ‘d burnt sufficient calories that weekend that we might manage to share a seasonal collapse abundant in damsons and served with ice cream.< img width ="920" height=" 767"src="// www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='920'%20height='767'%20viewBox='0%200%20920%20767'%3E%3C/svg%3E"alt=""data-src="https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pilsley-Inn-seasonal-crumble-920x767.jpg"/ > Breakfast is also taken in the pub, with the very same focus on quality regional components. From a full Derbyshire plate to lighter choices, everything is newly prepared to offer you an appropriate start to the day. The area Pilsley is a quintessential Peak District town, with gritstone cottages and nation lanes. Chatsworth Home and Gardens is less than two miles away– an enjoyable walk through the estate(gorgeous at this time of year with the autumnal colours)– while the Chatsworth Farm Store is virtually on the doorstep. Chatsworth is well worth a visit, even if you’ve been previously, because it
continually revitalizes its offering with a rolling program of exhibitions and occasions. Throughout our see, a flower exhibit took centre stage with displays throughout your house. Beyond the stately home and its premises, other parts of Derbyshire beckon: Bakewell( 10 minutes)with its pudding and market, and Buxton(30 minutes)with its Georgian architecture. The city of Sheffield, simply over the border into South Yorkshire, is likewise simply over half an hour’s drive away. Pilsley might be small, but its very well placed for access to the Peak District and its environments.
Other good touches It is often the little gestures that make the largest impression. Fresh milk in the fridge downstairs-far more civilised than adjusting UHT pots. Complimentary Chatsworth-branded Belgian chocolate biscuits on arrival and a tea tray stocked with care rather than indifference. These touches, albeit small, shape the stay into something more remarkable than the amount of its parts. The expense A night in Hill Top, which is categorised as a Farmhouse 4 Poster space, begins at around ₤ 260 per night including breakfast, when
reserved at an advance saver rate.< img width="920" height="767 "src ="// www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='920'%20height='767'%20viewBox='0%200%20920%20767'%3E%3C/svg%3E"alt =""data-src="https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pilsley-Inn-scene-920x767.jpg"/ > The best bit For us, after our exertions at the Nine Edges, things that you might usually take for granted became
high-ends. Both the
bed and the bath were divine. The previous was very comfy and the latter relieved away every pains and pressure. To rest and charge so entirely, in such a setting, was absolutely nothing short of incredible. The final decision The Pilsley Inn takes the character of an 18th-century town club and raises it with Chatsworth’s polish, producing a location where you can eat well, sleep deeply, and wake to a view that feels the same in decades.< img width="920"height="767"src="// www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='920'%20height='767'%20viewBox='0%200%20920%20767'%3E%3C/svg%3E "alt= ""data-src =" https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pilsley-Inn-Hill-Top-sofa-and-bed-920x767.jpg"/ > Our stay was restorative in every sense, and carrying home a bag of farm shop treats extended the experience a little more. For anybody seeking a luxury that integrates custom with contemporary facilities, Pilsley delivers perfectly. Disclosure: Our stay was sponsored by The Pilsley Inn.