Our incredible Hunting Tower stands on the escarpment 400 feet above Chatsworth House, on the edge of Stand Wood. This fascinating building was completed around 1582 for Bess of Hardwick, ancestress of the Dukes of Devonshire, to designs by the famous Elizabethan architect Robert Smythson.
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Dogs allowed
Children welcome
Please note that while this cottage is child-friendly, we recommend it for older children only, due to the steep spiral staircase that provides access to all floors. This may also cause problems for those with mobility issues. The access to the Hunting Tower involves a magnificent semi-private woodland drive through Stand Wood.
The sixteenth-century Hunting Tower may have been a banqueting house or summerhouse and, as its name implies, it was also used by the ladies to watch the hounds working when hunting in the park below. In modern times it was lived in by members of The Estate staff and, most recently, by the Duke’s nephew.
After extensive repairs to the fabric of the building, it was decided to let the Hunting Tower as a holiday home, giving visitors to Chatsworth an opportunity to stay in this wonderful place. In addition, a small stone outbuilding to the foot of the tower was converted to provide additional accommodation for larger groups wishing to stay in the Tower.
Dogs are welcomed at a rate of £35 per dog per stay, please contact the reservations team to add a dog to your booking: 01756 718111 or email res@devonshirehotels.co.uk.
Basement
Twin bedroom with en suite shower room and lavatory.
Ground floor
Well-equipped kitchen with dining room.
First floor
Sitting room for relaxing and reading.
Second floor
Double bedroom with en suite shower room.
Stone annexe building
Twin bedroom with shower room (booked separately for supplement and sleeps two)
Hunting Tower, Bakewell DE45 1PN
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Google Directions (use for general location purposes only. Google will not direct you to the exact location)
The Devonshire Arms at Beeley DE4 2NZ – 4.5 miles
The Devonshire Arms at Pilsley DE45 1UL – 3.5 miles
Exclusive multi-entrance tickets to Chatsworth are included with this Chatsworth Collection cottage.
These tickets give you unlimited access to Chatsworth House and Garden, with free car parking for the duration of your stay. Holders of these multi-entrance tickets are also not required to book a time slot, so you have complete flexibility.
With these tickets, there’s no need to rush to view all of the wonders of Chatsworth, as you can return the following day on the same ticket to see what you missed or revisit your favourite part.
Please note that tickets must be collected from your cottage before visiting Chatsworth.
Multi-entrance tickets are not valid for admission to events such as the International Horse Trials and Country Fair. Please note the farmyard and playground are closed during the Country Fair.
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Please note that unfortunately, the maximum occupancy of our cottages cannot be exceeded at any time. Guests cannot arrange for visitors to the property or hold events (such as parties, celebrations or meetings) at the property without advance consent. For the comfort of all our guests and neighbours, we expect all residents to behave in an appropriate and non-disruptive manner. For more information on our booking terms and conditions please click below.
The cottage is perfectly placed on the Chatsworth Estate to explore all that the area has to offer, including the magnificent stately home, garden, farmyard and playground. As well as an abundance of country walks and local beauty spots within easy reach.
Please visit Chatsworth.org to view upcoming events and opening times for Chatsworth.
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