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Chatsworth House
	Chatsworth House is one of England's treasure houses and home of the Cavendish family for 450 years, the seat of the Dukes of Devonshire. Chatsworth House was originally a tudor manor which held the captive Mary Queen of Scots. The house we see today dates mostly from the late 17 C, when the 4th Earl, later the 1st Duke of Devonshire built the magnificant Palladian mansion overlooking the River Derwent.
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Inside the house itself, a maze of balconies and grand staircases lead, eventually, to the state apartments, their ceilings daubed with overblown cherubic figures. None of the rooms is finer than the Dining Room in the north wing, its table set as it was for the visit of George V and Queen Mary in 1933, and its wall hung with seven Van Dycks. Vases of the semi-precious Blue John stone flank the door through to the sculpture gallery where visitors can admire the Rembrandt, Frans Hals and Sir Joshua Reynolds.
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	Chatsworth House's extensive gardens were originally laid out by Capability Brown but altered later by Sir Joseph Paxton who also built the Emperor Fountain. This jet of water, 290' into the air, is the highest gravity - fed fountain in the world. Paxton built a Great Conservatory at Chatsworth, which has since been demolished, but it served as a model for his Crystal Palace at the Great Exhibition of 1851. As well as work on the formal gardens, he was responsible for modelling the new village of Edensor, moved to its existing site between 1838 and 1840, with its houses each an individual design. Visitors to Chatsworth House will also enjoy the children's adventure playground, farmyard, garden centre and farm shop where produce from the Chatsworth estate is sold.

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EAST LODGE COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL & RESTAURANT Rowsley Matlock Derbyshire DE4 2EF	East Lodge, set in 10 acres of attractive gardens, is the nearest hotel to Chatsworth House. there is something quite special about East Lodge – and we hope that you’ll agree. Fresh, unstuffy, very romantic, and oozing rustic charm and style. The very best of country house hotels and restaurants.... more details	*Contact: Reception* Tel: +44 (0) 1629 734474 Fax: +44 (0) 1629 733949
Congreave Farm B&B Congreave Nr Bakewell Derbyshire DE4 2NF	Our peaceful 18th century farmhouse has marvellous views, quality beds and large oak-beamed bedrooms. Feel at home with our genuine Derbyshire hospitality. Rates £25- 30 pppn. 4 Diamonds & Gold Award... more details	*Contact Deborah Bettney* *Tel: +44(0)1629 732063* *Fax: +44(0)1629 73206*
Moor Edge Hydro Close Baslow Bakewell Derbyshire, DE45 1SH	*Moor Edge has two double rooms and one single room with the use of two bathrooms. Moor Edge has beautiful views overlooking Chatsworth Park... more details*	*Contact: Helen Huntington* Tel: +44 (0)1246 582164 Fax: +44 (0)1246 582164


East Lodge Country House Hotel Matlock Rd Rowsley Bakewell Matlock Derbyshire, DE4 2EF	Timeless, elegant, memorable: just three of the words our guests use to describe the East Lodge experience. A friendly and welcoming ambience coupled with outstanding hospitality makes this a haven of peace and tranquillity...

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