4 Stable Yard Cottage

Stay on the Hardwick estate in a restored stableyard building.

Guests

6

Bedrooms

3

Number of dogs welcome

1

Reference

007011

Acorn rating

4What's this

Sitting in the heart of the Hardwick Hall estate, with convenient access to visitor facilities, is this former stableyard building. In contrast to its modest, linear exterior, elegantly finished décor runs throughout the three-bedroom house. It dates back to the 16th-century where the formidable ‘Bess of Hardwick’ would have resided close by in the main house. 

Step right out onto the estate from your front door and enjoy a lazy breakfast at the Great Barn Restaurant. Afterwards, explore the grounds of the estate, with its garden, trails and parkland, before discovering Hardwick Hall itself. This spectacular Elizabethan house was built by 'Bess of Hardwick', and treasured by her descendants, the Dukes of Devonshire. It has a collection of the finest 16th- and 17th-century needlework, furniture and original portraits. 

You have free entry to all National Trust places during your stay. Kedleston Hall, desgined by Robert Adam and with opulent interiors, is just a 15-minute drive away, and Clumber Park is closer to half an hour. It has a more than 3,800 acres of parkland, heath and woods to explore, as well as a Heritage Hub, Discovery Centre, garden and places to eat and shop. You can reach the Peak District in about half an hour. 

• Wi-Fi, available
• Garden, available
• EV charging, not available
• Fridge, available
• Freezer, available
• Microwave, available
• Open fire / wood burner, available
• Television, available
• DVD, available
• Washing machine, available
• Dishwasher, available
• Tumble dryer, 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.

Read our accessibility guide 

Ground floor layout

Entrance hall leading to kitchen, sitting room with multi-fuel stove and dining room.

First floor layout

Three bedrooms (2 doubles, one with 5' antique mahogany half tester bed and en-suite shower room and one with 5' antique brass bed, 1 twin) and bathroom.

Access: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up-to-date information, please call the team on 0344 800 2070.

Induction Hob: Guests with a pacemaker should note that there is an induction hob in this cottage.

Heating: Biomass central heating included. 

Parking: There is space available for 2 cars in the stable courtyard.

Garden: There is a garden laid to lawn at the rear 

WiFi: Guests may find they are able to access the Hardwick Hall public WiFi, but please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon.

Offers: Holiday Cottage guests have free access to Hardwick Hall, gardens and Stainsby Mill during opening hours. Outside of normal opening hours the gardens are not currently accessible.