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Rowthorne Lodge

Chesterfield, Derbyshire
The exterior of Rowthorne Lodge, Hardwick Hall, nr Chesterfield, Derbyshire
The garden at Rowthorne Lodge, Hardwick Hall, nr Chesterfield, Derbyshire
The exterior of Rowthorne Lodge, Hardwick Hall, nr Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Exterior of Rowthorne Lodge, Hardwick Hall, nr Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Garden of Rowthorne Lodge, Hardwick Hall, nr Chesterfield, Derbyshire
The hallway at Rowthorne Lodge, Hardwick Hall, nr Chesterfield, Derbyshire
The sitting room at Rowthorne Lodge, Hardwick Hall, nr Chesterfield, Derbyshire
The well-equipped kitchen at Rowthorne Lodge, Hardwick Hall, nr Chesterfield, Derbyshire
The kitchen at Rowthorne Lodge, Hardwick Hall, nr Chesterfield, Derbyshire
The double bedroom at Rowthorne Lodge, Hardwick Hall, nr Chesterfield, Derbyshire
The landing at Rowthorne Lodge, Hardwick Hall, nr Chesterfield, Derbyshire
The bathroom at Rowthorne Lodge, Hardwick Hall, nr Chesterfield, Derbyshire
The utility room at Rowthorne Lodge, Hardwick Hall, nr Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Local views around Rowthorne Lodge, Hardwick Hall, nr Chesterfield, Derbyshire
The exterior of Rowthorne Lodge, Hardwick Hall, nr Chesterfield, Derbyshire The garden at Rowthorne Lodge, Hardwick Hall, nr Chesterfield, Derbyshire The exterior of Rowthorne Lodge, Hardwick Hall, nr Chesterfield, Derbyshire Exterior of Rowthorne Lodge, Hardwick Hall, nr Chesterfield, Derbyshire Garden of Rowthorne Lodge, Hardwick Hall, nr Chesterfield, Derbyshire The hallway at Rowthorne Lodge, Hardwick Hall, nr Chesterfield, Derbyshire The sitting room at Rowthorne Lodge, Hardwick Hall, nr Chesterfield, Derbyshire The well-equipped kitchen at Rowthorne Lodge, Hardwick Hall, nr Chesterfield, Derbyshire The kitchen at Rowthorne Lodge, Hardwick Hall, nr Chesterfield, Derbyshire The double bedroom at Rowthorne Lodge, Hardwick Hall, nr Chesterfield, Derbyshire The landing at Rowthorne Lodge, Hardwick Hall, nr Chesterfield, Derbyshire The bathroom at Rowthorne Lodge, Hardwick Hall, nr Chesterfield, Derbyshire The utility room at Rowthorne Lodge, Hardwick Hall, nr Chesterfield, Derbyshire Local views around Rowthorne Lodge, Hardwick Hall, nr Chesterfield, Derbyshire

At-a-glance details

  • Guests 2
  • Bedrooms 1
  • Preferred changeover day Friday
  • Minimum stay 3 nights
  • Number of dogs welcome 0
  • Acorn rating 3 What's this?
  • Reference 007016
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About Rowthorne Lodge

A restored gate lodge for two with luxury interiors, set within the Hardwick Hall estate.

As a former gatehouse, Rowthorne Lodge is located in a secluded spot on the edge of Hardwick estate. The one-bedroom cottage is the perfect couple’s retreat with each room tastefully furnished for a comfortable stay. The luxurious bathroom, comfy sofas and roaring fire are ideal spots to unwind at the end of the day.  Outside there is a pretty garden; a perfect spot for dining on a warm day. 

As a guest of the cottage you’re invited to explore the rest of the estate, free of charge. Just pick up a map and explore its 2,500 acres of parkland, woodland, wetland and farmland. You can also head into the main house, which was once home to the formidable ‘Bess of Hardwick'. 

Beyond the estate walls, visit Sherwood Forest just a 20 mile drive from the cottage. Spend the day wandering through this ancient woodland made famous by the legend of Robin Hood and his merry men.
 

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Features and facilities

  • Cot & high chair not available
  • Microwave available
  • Fridge available
  • Freezer available
  • Dishwasher available
  • Washing machine available
  • Tumble dryer available
  • Telephone not available
  • Television available
  • DVD available
  • WiFi* not available
  • Open fire / wood burner available
  • Garden available
  • BBQ not available

Accessibility

Not accessible

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Layout

  • Ground floor

    Entrance hall, utility room, kitchen diner leading to second entrance lobby/cloakroom, sitting room with log burning stove, bathroom with separate shower and bath.

  • First floor

    Double bedroom.    

Notes for guests

Access: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up to date photos, please see the images on the webpage.

Heating: Gas Central Heating. 

Parking: Space for one car adjacent to the cottage.

Garden: A large garden to the rear of the cottage. 

Access: There are low ceilings and doorways at this property.

Logs/Charcoal: Logs will be available at the cottage upon arrival, if you require further supplies of logs and kindling can be purchased at the visitor reception building on the property.

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.

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Hardwick Hall in the winter sun

Hardwick

An Elizabethan masterpiece
Stainsby Mill Exterior

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill

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The Ornamental Bridge, Clumber Park

Clumber Park

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Mr Straws House

Mr Straw's House

Ordinary house, extraordinary home
The exterior of Winster Market House

Winster Market House

The first property to be acquired by the National Trust in the Peak District
The view from the ruins of Duffield Castle

Duffield Castle

The remains of one of England's largest castles

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About the Acorn rating

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To help find the best cottage for you, we have created our own quality rating system for our holiday cottages called the Acorn rating. Ranging from 1-5 Acorns, the rating gives you an indication of a property’s facilities, fixtures and fittings, with five being the highest quality level. The Acorn rating is not connected to any other industry rating system that may be used for holiday cottages and is only to be used as a guide that covers location, style of interior and the facilities you may be looking for. We do not set our cottage pricing based on the Acorn rating we have given a cottage as all our cottages are of an individual nature. Therefore, we recommend that all factors are considered when making your choice. In addition, some of our cottages are curated to be sympathetic to their time period. This means that they might not have all of the aspects of modern living, but impress in so many other ways.

1 Acorn: simple living accommodation with basic furniture and fixtures fit for purpose and clean. Running water and a toilet are provided. There could be some limitations to heating and washing facilities – details of these will be stated clearly on the cottage's webpage. Bedding, linen and towels are supplied with a few exceptions, which are again clearly stated). Facilities for basic catering and living are provided. In general, a 1 Acorn cottage does not have WiFi.

2 Acorn: a mid-quality range of furniture and fittings. Bathroom facilities are basic or there may be a high number of guests to bathroom ratio depending on the size of the cottage. Very few 2 Acorn cottages have WiFi and the kitchen white goods and washing facilities are basic. Bedding, linen and towels are supplied in all 2-5 Acorn cottages.

3 Acorn: a good, standard offer. Generally it is correctly proportioned for the number of guests but could have a few compromises, for example a small kitchen, or a lower bathroom to guest ratio. The variety of white goods available will be better than a 2 Acorn cottage.

4 Acorn: these cottages have more premium furniture, fittings and lighting. Additionally the ratio of bathrooms to guests is likely to be higher, and the bathrooms would be more likely to have separate and spacious showers instead of showers over baths.

5 Acorn: a luxury accommodation offer with very few limiting factors. This is the highest offer available. It is well-equipped and has spacious facilities throughout the cottage or is set within an extraordinary location or building. The furniture is of a high standard, and has real comfort for modern living.

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