Looking for the perfect weekend getaway or organising a big family reunion? The National Trust in the East Midlands has the perfect holiday cottage for every occasion.
Steal a march on film fans and stay at Park House, Kedleston in Derbyshire new for 2008. The property is in an idyllic position on the edge of Kedleston Park where 'The Duchess' starring Kiera Knightley, Charlotte Rampling and Ralph Fiennes has just been filmed.
The house has glimpses of Kedleston Hall and views across the park.
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For something wilder there’s White Edge Lodge, a stunningly located cottage for five on the Longshaw Estate. There’s a footpath from the cottage to a local pub a quarter of a mile away, and if you fancy a longer stroll the National Trust tea-room and shop is a mile away.
The Old Rectory on the Gunby estate in Lincolnshire comes highly recommended for family gatherings. The late 18th-century rectory on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds has comfortable accommodation for11 people plus a cot and has delightful rooms and large gardens.
And for something completely different there is Whitegates Cottage, a tiny two-storey thatched cottage. The cottage is tucked away in a quiet corner of the Gunby Estate and has traditional mud and stud walls. With just one double bedroom it could be the perfect place for a romantic weekend for two.
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