Chatsworth Hunting Tower
We've been to Chatsworth many times, over the years and seen the tower in Stand Wood, above the house - but this was the first time we've been up close.
The tower was built in 1582 for Bess of Hardwick as a banqueting or summerhouse and was also used by the ladies to watch the hunt. What I didn't realise is that it it now available to rent as a holiday cottage.
A couple more shots below. One of a full view of the tower and the other of part of the extensive view from the Hunting Tower - you can just about see a glimpse of the house in the centre and the tower of Edensor church, towards the top, right.
Chatsworth Hunting Tower
We've been to Chatsworth many times, over the years and seen the tower in Stand Wood, above the house - but this was the first time we've been up close.
The tower was built in 1582 for Bess of Hardwick as a banqueting or summerhouse and was also used by the ladies to watch the hunt. What I didn't realise is that it it now available to rent as a holiday cottage.
A couple more shots below. One of a full view of the tower and the other of part of the extensive view from the Hunting Tower - you can just about see a glimpse of the house in the centre and the tower of Edensor church, towards the top, right.