Our Trip to Chatsworth House

is a stately home in North Derbyshire, England, 3.5 miles (5.6 km) northeast of Bakewell and 9 miles (14 km) west of Chesterfield (GB Grid SK260700). It is the seat of the Duke of Devonshire, and has been home to his family, the Cavendish family, since Bess of Hardwick settled at Chatsworth in 1549.

Chatsworth is one of the finest stately country home, the architecture, furniture, and of course paintings were in great shape and beautifully presented. The staff could not have been more charming. They have a list which gives access to all of the floors.

I'm so stunned by the beauty and splendour of the house that all words fail me. 7 hours of walking the house and grounds and I would do it all over again.

The staff/guides are all knowledgeable about the history of the building and it's occupants and it was a pure delight and well worth the money to see it all.

My wife and I will be returning to the area in the winter to continue our Christmas Decoration odyssey. 

Truely a beautiful house and well deserved of it's reputation as the best fo the country house in England.