Chatsworth, Behind Closed Doors

Discover Chatsworth’s fascinating history and see the work that goes on when the house is closed to the public.

Only available to guests staying at The Cavendish Hotel, the Inns at Beeley and Pilsley and Chatsworth Collection Cottages, these private guided tours of the house will offer insights into how the conservation teams at Chatsworth House Trust look after the house, collections, garden and park, and the precious art, artefacts and furnishings in their care.

One of our experts will take you on a journey through some of Chatsworth’s most impressive and storied rooms including* the Painted Hall, the State Apartments, the Sketch Galleries, and some of the Guest Bedrooms.

Members of the conservation, textiles and collections teams are often on hand, and happy to chat with guests about the skilled work they do to care for the Devonshire Collections.

Available dates and tour times:

Chatsworth, Behind Closed Doors tours take place Monday to Friday, beginning on the 20th January and ending 28th February.

Tour duration:  1 – 1.5 hours

The meeting time is 10.45 am and the tour starts at 11.00 am.

*Please note that the rooms available will vary.

The Cavendish Hotel at Baslow

Your one-night break includes:

  • £65 per person towards dinner in the Garden Room
  • Overnight accommodation
  • Breakfast in the morning
  • Entry into closed season private tour of Chatsworth and complimentary car parking

From £210.00 per person

Your two-night break includes:

  • £65 per person towards dinner in the Garden Room on the first night of your stay
  • Two nights’accommodation
  • Breakfast each morning
  • Entry into closed season private tour of Chatsworth and complimentary car parking

From £325.00 per person

The Beeley Inn

Your one-night break includes:

  • £37 per person towards dinner
  • Overnight accommodation
  • Breakfast in the morning
  • Entry into closed season private tour of Chatsworth and complimentary car parking

From £147.00 per person

Your two-night break includes:

  • £37 per person towards dinner on the first night of your stay
  • Two night’s accommodation
  • Breakfast each morning
  • Entry into closed season private tour of Chatsworth and complimentary car parking

From £227.00 per person

The Pilsley Inn

Your one-night break includes:

  • £5 per person towards dinner
  • Overnight accommodation
  • Breakfast in the morning
  • Entry into closed season private tour of Chatsworth and complimentary car parking

From £145.00 per person

Your two-night break includes:

  • £35 per person towards dinner on the first night of your stay
  • Two night’s accommodation
  • Breakfast each morning
  • Entry into closed season private tour of Chatsworth and complimentary car parking

From £225.00 per person