Holiday Cottages in Derbyshire
The Gothic Temple
Kedleston
If you've ever wanted to stay in a romantic folly, here's your chance! Dating back to 1758, this Grade II* listed Gothic folly is one of a kind amongst all the wonderful holiday cottages in Derbyshire. It was designed by Robert Adam for the first Lord Scarsdale as the same time as Kedleston Hall.
The Victorians, never ones to let a good thing go to waste, converted the folly into a game keepers cottage. It now has its own lawned garden, and stands detached amidst the estate's romantic woods and farmland.
With decorated Gothic tracery windows, columns, parapets detailed with arrowslits, shields, quatre-foils and pinnacles it forms a unique holiday retreat. And all of that without missing out on the mod cons.
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Facilities
Holiday cottages in Derbyshire come usually very well equipped. Bed linen, duvets and towels are included in the rental, is are electricity and central heating and logs for the stunning open fires.
The cottage has off-road parking space and stands in its own lawned garden, which is available to visitors. Garden furniture is also provided for you to enjoy those long balmy summer evenings, and pets are welcome.
Inside, the property provides TV, DV player, microwave, and a washing machine.
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History on your Doorstep
Renting one of the many holiday cottages in Derbyshire means that you have history right on your doorstep. Stay at the Gothic Temple, and you'll have trouble deciding what to go and see first.
Chatsworth House
Home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, Chatsworth House is one of England's marvels. The park is a beautiful piece of landscape architecture, ideal for walking (and photographing trees!). The house itself, when open, will leave you speechless. And if you're lucky, you may get to see the fountain, which was built for a visit of a Russion Czar, in working order.
Kedleston Hall, Derby
This is a must-see attraction for all lovers of landscape parks and wonderful walks! But Kedleston Hall has more than just a great park and fine walks. It also sports a museum, landscaped gardens and a costumed housekeeper.
Sudbury Hall and Museum of Childhood
This lovely house from the late 1600s makes a great day out for children of all ages. The Museum of Childhood is provides some wonderful interactive fun and maybe also a nostalgic look back for some of us. And as a special treat for all Mr. Darcy fans out there, Sudbury Hall featured in the BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice.
Days Out and Things to Do
Most holiday cottages in Derbyshire boast superb views and glorious scenery on their doorstep and this is especially so at the Gothic Temple.
There's cycling and hiking almost from the door, or you could indulge your love of history by visiting Kedleston Hall, Chatsworth House or the plague village of Eyam.
And if this was not enough, it's in an ideal location for touring the Peak District National Park. Carsington reservoir with its excellent water sports facilities is only 10 minutes' drive away. And Kedleston Hall is even closer ... a mere stroll.
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