Day
1:
Settle into your accommodation – either a
fine B&B or Country Inn. |
Day
2:
Leaving Bakewell behind you will pass the attractive
woodland at the Manners Estate before dropping down
to the picturesque village of Edensor. You will
continue to Chatsworth House,one of the grandest
houses in the country. Built in 1549 by the Cavendish
family the house was finished by Bess of Hardwick,
after the death of her husband, Sir William Cavendish.
Over the years, money continued to pour into Chatsworth,
making it an almost unparalleled showcase for art
treasures. Every aspect of fine arts is here, ranging
from old masterpieces, furniture, tapestries, porcelain
& alabaster carvings.There are also some fantastic
gardens which have a number of interesting features
such as the Emperor Fountain, which dominates the
Canal Pond & can reach up to 290 feet (9 Miles).
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Day
3:
Follow the course af the River Wye to Haddon Hall.
Haddon Hall is the finest example of a mediaeval
manor house currently in existence in England. Entering
the main house you soon come to the highlight of
the visit - a glorious 14th Century Banqueting Hall
complete with minstrels' gallery, which looks exactly
as it must have done 600 years ago.The house is
in a beautiful situation and is very well preserved
- even down to kitchens straight from the 17th century
- so it looks magnificent. The Estate also has some
fine gardens which, combined with splendour of the
house, makes for an extremely romantic setting (5
Miles). |
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