Located in the heart of the eminently rural Shottle estate, itself part of the Chatsworth estate, Shottle Hall offers the opportunity to relax in the true country house atmosphere of a large, comfortable Victorian house where luxury is the yardstick by which all its activities are measured. The surrounding Peak District provides a backcloth of grandeur that impresses without overpowering.

Orangery Restaurant at Shottle Hall has assembled menus that call on the produce and ingredients to be found locally in such abundance, with dishes that are smart without being slick. Look for Derbyshire oxtail and kidney suet pudding, with celeriac purée and Rioja syrup; 'nose to tail' Derbyshire lamb with pea shoots and their purée; spiced monkfish tail with a clam nage; baked egg custard with Garibaldi biscuits, or quince and amaretto trifle.

A wine list of considerable depth, discrete service and impeccable table settings all help to make Shottle Hall a place to treasure and enjoy.

The Orangery Restaurant only opened in 2006, but has established itself well. For private dining the Devonshire dining room offers an intimate setting for special occasions, and for those really wanting to become committed to this home from home membership of the exclusive 1861 Club is an attractive proposition.