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4 Stable Yard Cottage

4 Stable Yard Cottage and the attached buildings in Hardwick's Stable Yard, Derbyshire
4 Stable Yard Cottage (in the centre), Derbyshire | © National Trust/Mike Henton
The sitting room at 4 Stable Yard Cottage, with two sofas, two armchairs, television and woodburner, Derbyshire
Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire

4 Stable Yard Cottage

A restored stone building in the former stableyard at Hardwick, by the historic house and garden.

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The sitting room at 4 Stable Yard Cottage, with two sofas, two armchairs, television and woodburner, Derbyshire
Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire
4 Stable Yard Cottage and the attached buildings in Hardwick's Stable Yard, Derbyshire
An aerial view of the holiday cottages 6 High Hazels and 4 Stable Yard, and Hardwick Hall, which is a short walk away, Derbyshire
The sign for 4 Stable Yard Cottage, Derbyshire
The entrance hall at 4 Stable Yard Cottage, Derbyshire
The kitchen at 4 Stable Yard Cottage, Derbyshire
The window seat in the sitting room at 4 Stable Yard Cottage, Derbyshire
The sitting room at 4 Stable Yard Cottage, with two sofas, two armchairs, television and woodburner, Derbyshire
The sideboard in the dining room at 4 Stable Yard Cottage, Derbyshire
The dining room at 4 Stable Yard Cottage, Derbyshire
The double bedroom with antique mahogany half tester bed at 4 Stable Yard Cottage, Derbyshire
The canopy of the antique mahogany half tester bed at 4 Stable Yard Cottage, Derbyshire
The en-suite bathroom with shower over bath, attached to the double bedroom with half tester bed at 4 Stable Yard Cottage, Derbyshire
The window seat in the double bedroom with half tester bed at 4 Stable Yard Cottage, Derbyshire
The twin bedroom at 4 Stable Yard Cottage, Derbyshire
The bathroom with shower over bath at 4 Stable Yard Cottage, Derbyshire
The double bedroom with antique brass bed at 4 Stable Yard Cottage, Derbyshire
The window seat in the double bedroom with brass bed at 4 Stable Yard Cottage, Derbyshire
A dog in the garden at 4 Stable Yard Cottage, Derbyshire
An aerial view of the garden at 4 Stable Yard Cottage, with lawn and an outdoor table and chairs, Derbyshire
An aerial view of the holiday cottages, 6 High Hazels and 4 Stable Yard Cottage, and the attached buildings, with countryside in the distance beyond, Derbyshire
The old stone stables and grassy field that make up Hardwick's Stable Yard, next to the holiday cottages 6 High Hazels and 4 Stable Yard Cottage, Derbyshire
An aerial view of the rooftops and clocktower of Hardwick's Stable Yard and the countryside beyond, Derbyshire
Looking down a path lined with tall hedges to Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire
Pink magnolia blossom on the South Lawn at Hardwick, Derbyshire
An aerial view of Hardwick Hall and its gardens, Derbyshire
Part of the garden at Hardwick, with the Hall in the distance, Derbyshire
The ruins of Hardwick Old Hall, Derbyshire
The countryside around Hardwick, Derbyshire
A path through the parkland at Hardwick, with mist in the distance, Derbyshire
An aerial view of Hardwick's parkland and the surrounding countryside, Derbyshire

© National Trust/Mike Henton

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A restored stone building in the former stableyard at Hardwick, by the historic house and garden.

  • Guests

    6

    Bedrooms

    3

    Acorn rating

    4What's this?

    Number of dogs welcome

    1

    Reference

    007011

    You'll find this holiday cottage in a row of tall, 16th-century buildings at the heart of the Hardwick Estate, which was developed by the formidable 'Bess of Hardwick' and preserved by generations of her family, the Devonshires. It's by the colourful gardens and historic house, which is full of rich furnishing, tapestries and original portraits. You'll have free entry during opening hours, and there's also a National Trust café - the Barn, a shop and secondhand bookshop.

    Head out into the estate's parkland for trails with rolling views, and wind through ancient trees and countryside or follow the sculpture walk displaying the craftsmanship of the Hardwick Masons. A 15-minute walk downhill will take you to a historic pub.

    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. 

    You can book 4 Stable Yard Cottage with neighbouring holiday cottage 6 High Hazels, which sleeps 11. Hardwick East Lodge is also just a few minutes' walk away among the ruins of the old hall and sleeps four.

    • Wi-Fi, available
    • Garden, available
    • Fridge, available
    • Freezer, available
    • Microwave, available
    • Open fire / wood burner, available
    • Television, available
    • DVD, available
    • Washing machine, available
    • Dishwasher, available
    • Tumble dryer, available
    • Cot & high chair, available
    • Countryside, available
    • Near National Trust attraction, available
    • Near National Trust Café, available
    • Near National Trust Shop, available
    • Trails, available
    • Walk to a pub, available

    Induction Hob: Please note there is an induction hob at this cottage.

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Book together

To get together with family and friends on holiday, book neighbouring cottages and enjoy quality time with plenty of space. Together, 6 High Hazels, 4 Stable Yard Cottage and Hardwick East Lodge sleep 21 guests.

An aerial view of Hardwick East Lodge and the ruins of Hardwick Old Hall, Derbyshire

Hardwick East Lodge 

A historic lodge among the ruins of Hardwick Old Hall

The Peak District & Derbyshire

4 guests
Dogs welcome: 0
The exterior of 6 High Hazels, a three-storey stone cottage, Derbyshire

6 High Hazels 

A three-storey Elizabethan building, once the brewhouse for neighbouring Hardwick Hall.

The Peak District & Derbyshire

11 guests
Dogs welcome: 0
An aerial view of the holiday cottages 6 High Hazels and 4 Stable Yard, and Hardwick Hall, which is a short walk away, Derbyshire

4 Stable Yard Cottage 

A restored stone building in the former stableyard at Hardwick, by the historic house and garden.

The Peak District & Derbyshire

6 guests
Dogs welcome: 1

Exploring the area

Hardwick 

An Elizabethan masterpiece

Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Partially open today
View along the herbaceous border towards the hall at Hardwick, Derbyshire

Kedleston Hall 

18th-century mansion with Adam interiors, colonial history and vast parkland

Derby, Derbyshire

Fully open today
A view looking across the lawn at Kedleston Hall to the house with large trees besides the building

Clumber Park 

Explore this once grand ducal estate with 3,800 acres of sweeping parkland and gardens, a magnificent lake, and traces of a remarkable past.

Worksop, Nottinghamshire

Partially open today
Autumn view across the lake

Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors 

Excellent walking country with ancient woods and tumbling streams

near Sheffield, Derbyshire

Fully open today
A view from a gritstone ridge, over heather moorland towards a grand building in the distance.

Discover Hardwick Hall 

Hardwick Hall is the legacy of a woman who had the vision, wealth and sheer audacity to commission a house that shouts innovation from the rooftops.

Two visitors marvelling at the scale of how tall the Long Gallery is at Hardwick

As seen on screen 

Hardwick Hall was a location for the 2019 film Mary Queen of Scots, starring Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie. Hardwick stood in for Hampton Court in the film. Key scenes featuring Margot Robbie as Queen Elizabeth I and Guy Pierce as William Cecil were shot inside the hall and on the roof.

Looking down a path lined with tall hedges to Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire

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