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Historic Houses in Derbyshire
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Unexceptional exterior houses a varied collection - no, not of furniture and objets d'art, as you might expect, but of stuffed birds, mammals, fossils, and other oddments gathered by a succession of eccentric owners.
Garden: Portland sheep and deer roam the historic parkland around Calke Abbey. Traditional walled garden, pleasure grounds and orangery. Find the Secret Garden!
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Ticknall,
Derby,
Derbyshire,
England, DE73 1LE
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 9 m S Derby, on A514
Website: Calke Abbey
Email: calkeabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01332 863 822
Fax: 01332 865 272
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OS Grid SK356 239
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| Chatsworth
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One of the true treasure houses of Britain, set in extensive parklands, home of the Dukes of Devonshire. Begun as an Elizabethan mansion by Bess of Hardwick, rebuilt starting in 1686. Everything is on a massive scale, opulent and designed to impress (it does). Too much art and furniture to mention.
Garden: 300 years of gardens at Chatsworth have produced a prodigious 100 acres of different styles. Cascade and canal pond from the 17th century. Woodland park created by Capability Brown in the 18th century remains unaltered. Terrace, greenhouse, rose garden, conservatory garden, arboretum, pinetum, rockery, fountain with 276 foot high water jet, and on and on.
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Bakewell,
Derbyshire,
England, DE45 1PP
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 4 m E Bakewell, on B6012
Website: Chatsworth
Email: visit@chatsworth.org
Phone: 01246 565 300
Fax: 01246 583 536
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OS Grid SK260 703
Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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| Hardwick Hall
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"Hardwick Hall, more glass than wall", describes the effect this house had on its amazed contemporaries. A lasting monument to the remarkable Bess of Hardwick, Countess of Shrewsbury, whose initials and crest are displayed prominently on the window-bestrewn exterior. Contents of the house have survived largely intact since it was built in 1590.
Garden: Look for the Whiteface Woodland sheep and Longhorn cattle in the country park, or enjoy a quiet stroll through the walled courtyards which enclose formal gardens, orchard, and herb garden.
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Doe Lea,
Chesterfield,
Derbyshire,
England, S44 5QJ
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 6 m W Mansfield, off A 6175 and M1 (exit 29)
Website: Hardwick Hall
Email: hardwickhall@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01246 850 430
Fax: 01246 858 424
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OS Grid SK456 651
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Mews Cottage
Tansley
Self catering cottage
Mews Cottage offers 1 twin bedded room, 1 Z-bed, bathroom, large sitting/dining room, well-fitted kitchen/diner.no smoking in the cottage but guests are welcome to smoke … more >>
Sleeps 3
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Moorfield Lodge
Glossop
Self catering cottage
Recently refitted the lodge has two bedrooms (one double and one twin), dining room which can double as a third bedroom if required, well equipped … more >>
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Kegworth Whitehouse Hotel
An ideal base for all Derby, Nottingham and Leicester attractions, as well as Alton Towers and the Peak District. East Midlands Airport and Donnington Park are minutes away. This modern hotel has a leisure club with indoor pool, sauna, solarium and gym. All 79 bedrooms are well appointed and … more >>
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Risley Hall Hotel
Approach Risley Hall through 17 acres of private landscaped grounds and enter an 11th Century Country House for fine dining, deluxe bedrooms, a relaxing health spa and exceptional service. Accommodation comprises 16 manor house rooms and 19 luxury suites, all with en-suite facilities and 24-hour room service; all have satellite … more >>
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