Chatsworth House - also Known as Pemberly

 I am a fan of Jane Austin and love “Pride and Prejudice”.  So when I found out the enormous home and gardens used in the most recent “Pride and Prejudice” was not too far from Lindsey I knew I wanted to go.  Lindsey is also a fan and had been wanting to go too, so yesterday we made it happen.

Chatsworth House is the home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and has been their family home since the 15th century.  The current Duke and Duchess are the 12th Duke and Duchess.

This house is huge and has been beautifully maintained.  

Waiting to begin our tour

A bust of Mr. Darcy from the movie

The woodwork in this room is amazing 

One of many staircases 

The center courtyard 

This is the back of the house from the gardens 

The date on this tapestry is 1440

Love this floor

Amazing ceilings!

And then you finish with the house and the gardens are unbelievable!  The gardens are over 100 acres and include a greenhouse, ponds, a rose garden, a grotto, a cascade fountain, kitchen gardens, a stream, numerous lawns, a rock garden, a maze and fountains.  It’s amazing!

The Stables which now house shops and a restaurant 

Cascading Fountains 

The Maze

A hunting tower high on a hill

The entrance to the maze

This house is in an area called The Peaks District.  The hills and valleys are absolutely gorgeous.  One of the most beautiful areas I have seen yet.

There are 1,822 acres of lawn and gardens so it’s massive.

On our way home we stopped in a charming little town for dinner outside at a wonderful Italian restaurant.  The food and service was excellent!

Antipasto plate

Spicy Italian Meatballs 

Perusing the menu

Pork Medallions with cabbage and roasted potatoes - delicious!

This beautiful old church was right in front of us as we ate dinner.

When you travel someplace new be sure and get out and check out hidden little towns and places.  They really are the best!