Russian Cottage

Work is currently under way on the 19th Chatsworth Holiday Cottage. Russian Cottage is situated in a secluded location near Calton Lees at Chatsworth, and was a gift to the 6th Duke of Devonshire in 1855 by Tzar Nicholas of Russia. The two men had become friends following the Duke's visit to Russia in 1816 when he served as the British Ambassador to Moscow. An exchange visit in 1844 was planned but unfortunately the Tsar had to cancel his visit. Instead he sent Russian Cottage with its intricate carvings and window surrounds as a reminder and keepsake.

The accommodation is being designed to make the most of the panoramic views across Calton Pastures and will sleep four people. The Duchess of Devonshire is working on a Russian theme and the interiors are certain to be luxurious. Accommodation will comprise of one double and one twin bedroom, both en-suite, a kitchen dining room and drawing room. We hope that Russian Cottage will be up and running in late summer 2012 following the refurbishment.

To keep up to date with developments at Russian Cottage, see our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ChatsworthEstateHolidayCottages or website at http://www.chatsworth.org/stay-with-us/chatsworth-holiday-cottages or telephone Sandra or Sara at the holiday cottages office on 01246 565379.

The holiday cottages team

A trip to see Caro's 'Chapel of Light'

On Saturday, four of us from Chatsworth were lucky enough to go to the Saint Jean Baptiste Church in Bourbourg, France to see Sir Anthony Caro’s ‘Chapel of Light’. Sir Anthony Caro is presenting an exhibition of his work, some new, some older, at Chatsworth from 28 March to 1 July, so we wanted to experience his largest permanent work to understand his work better.  The chapel is very moving. If you get the chance to see it, it is really worth a visit. www.lechoeurdelumiere.fr.  It is an easy 30 minutes drive from the French side of the Channel Tunnel.



Stoker Devonshire

Masterplan update - Flames

Pictured is the installation of the flames on the south front of the house. The flames have been newly carved by stone-masons Adam and Lisa off site. It took them two weeks to carve each flame. The stone was then gilded. In the picture, Simon and Oliver are fitting the flames on top of the balustrade. The gilded shape on top of the central urn of the south front however is not a flame but a pomegranate.

Diane Naylor

Photo librarian