Thatch Cottage
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A beautifully restored thatched cottage with a modern rustic interior, set within Calke Abbey.
Stay in this charming 17th-century thatched cottage where country rustic meets contemporary comfort. Its low beamed ceilings and large bricked fireplace have been preserved, while modern furnishings have been added to create an inviting holiday cottage. It started life as three separate homes but now makes up a detached three-bedroom cottage in its own grounds with a private garden.
Within easy reach of Calke Abbey and conveniently located close to East Midlands Airport, you can take advantage of the cottage's unique position to explore the 600-acre parkland before other visitors arrive. The estate's deer park is home to a herd of red and fallow deer, and the ancient woodland includes the 'Old Man of Calke' oak tree, which is estimated to be 1,200 years old.
The nearby Georgian market town of Melbourne is less than a 10 minute drive from the cottage. Here you’ll find a wealth of tea rooms, pubs and restaurants. For walks in the Peak District, you can reach the southern end in less than an hour’s drive.
Layout
Ground floor layout
Kitchen, dining room, sitting room and downstairs lavatory.
First floor layout
3 bedrooms (2x double with 5' bed and 1 twin), shower room and bathroom with shower over the bath.
- Wi-Fi, not available
- Garden, available
- EV charging, not available
- Fridge, available
- Freezer, available
- Microwave, available
- Open fire / wood burner, not available
- Television, available
- DVD, available
- Washing machine, available
- Dishwasher, available
- Tumble dryer, not available
- BBQ, not available
- Cot & high chair, available
Not accessible. Find more information in the Accessibility Guide. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.
Access: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up-to-date information, please call the team on 0344 800 2070.
Location: Within easy reach of Calke Abbey and conveniently located close to East Midlands Airport, you can take advantage of the cottage's unique position and explore this beautiful building before the other visitors arrive. Later, discover some of the beautiful villages that surround the abbey and maybe stop for a drink or grab something to eat in one of the local pubs.
Heating: Electricity and oil fired central heating are included in the cottage rental.
Parking: Space for two cars adjoining the cottage.
Garden: There is a large private garden to the rear of the cottage, with table and chairs.
Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 12pm.
Guests get free access into Calke Abbey parkland.
Induction Hob: There is an induction hob at this cottage. Guests with pacemakers are advised to check with their doctor to ensure there will be no interference with their pacemaker. Guests with pacemakers are also advised to keep a distance of at least 60cm (2ft) from the hob when cooking.
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