Chatsworth House

Chatsworth house. Chatsworth house is situated in the Peak District in Derbyshire in beautiful countryside. It is the seat of the Duke of Devonshire. It stands on the banks of the Derwent River surrounded by 11 miles of parkland. The gardens alone cover 12 acres. Building of the house began in the 1500's after the land passed from various owners finally being purchased in 1549 by Sir William Cavendish, treasurer to the King. His wife was Elizabeth Hardwick the second richest woman in England after Queen Elizabeth I. Bess persuaded him to buy the land and she was instrumental in the construction of the house. The house is built in a ...  Read the complete review

I am afraid that as objective as I shall try to make this review, I am absolutely infactuated with the Chatsworth estate. This is due to my life and Chatsworth interlinking throughout the years through different events/happenings. First of all, the Chatsworth estate is not far from where I live, probably about 20 minutes in the car which has meant that I have visited many times from my childhood trips with school to my more recent visits. (If you don't want to read about my personal love for Chatsworth please skip to paragraph 4 :-)). Although I have many good memories of my visits to Chatsworth, a fairly recent event, rekindled my love affair with the ...  Read the complete review

Summary: Chatsworth House is a well-maintained stately home set in fantastic grounds comprising gardens, fields, wooded areas, vantage points and a farm centre. Features: The main house is a fantastically well kept and brilliantly maintained example of a fine English stately home. Staffed by guides and helpers, there is an abundance of interesting period features, and the coffee shops and souvenir shops provide a good end-point to the tour. The gardens are superb and you can explore for hours around the various sections. If you are feeling a little adventurous, you could also paddle in the gigantic 'cascade waterfall' and explore the hidden delights ...  Read the complete review

Chatsworth House in Derbyshire is one of the most popular stately homes in the country, and I think deservedly so. Aside from the majestic building and exceptionally well kept grounds, the farm shops and children's play areas including a farm yard, there is a strong sense of openness and welcoming for all guests as the Duke of Devonshire, following his father's footsteps, has kept a huge portion of the house open to the public. Chatsworth House has many events which attract visitors including horse trials, classic motor shows, proms in the summer and the house is spectacularly dressed at Christmas. The Chatsworth gardens also are a major feature with a ...  Read the complete review

Having grown up nearby Chatsworth House I have visited many times. I have always enjoyed it my visits and never been disappointed. When visiting Chatsworth there is so much to see. The house itself is amazingly decorated and it takes a couple of hours to walk round and see everything properly. Everytime I visit I find something new in the house that I have not seen previously. The gardens are also breathtaking and really worth a visit. They are very extensive and you can easily fill a couple of hours walking around and exploring. If you are visiting with young children there is also a farm and adventure playground which can be ...  Read the complete review