Ever wonder what it’s like to stay in an English country house set on an enormous estate? Wonder no more, instead make it happen at Lady Bawtry in South Yorkshire. This handsome Victorian house ticks all the boxes for large group holidays and short breaks in the UK. 9 bedroom suites to sleep 20, a games room/library, a gym, and even a ballroom; outside there are vast sweeping lawns, a walled rose garden, sunken Italian garden and a hot tub set in a lodge for all weather use.
So gather together your best bunch of friends, family or colleagues and come and stay. Afternoon tea on the lawn, showing off your grooviest moves in the ballroom, walks through the woodlands, watching out for the resident peacocks and deer that contentedly feed in the grounds. Period style charm fuses to perfection with all the creature comforts of the 21st century; the house is furnished in keeping with its age and original features remain – ornate ceilings, stately fireplaces, dado rails, deep skirting boards and wood panelling. Unleash your inner lords and ladies, strut about like you own the place.
Downstairs
A majestic portico (porch) takes you through to a long hallway where off to the left is the formal dining room overlooking the front lawns. Across the hall the ex-commercial kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering or for private chefs to rustle up a fantastic celebration feast; down at the end of the hall is an access friendly WC and the opulent ballroom with marble pillars and glittering chandeliers.
Right of the portico is the games room/library, round the corner the light filled conservatory opens onto the Italianate garden. Straight ahead is a very grand staircase, on the left are the drawing room, sitting room and gym, all with doors to the walled garden.
Upstairs
In true country house style, the wide staircase sweeps off to both sides around a galleried landing with doors to the 9 bedroom suites, each one individually styled, with sumptuous beds, seating areas and ensuite bathrooms; most have far reaching views over the estate.
Outside
These are grounds to fill your heart with joy; sweeping lawns lead to the hot tub lodge and onto woodlands and the wider estate. At the side of the house the conservatory opens onto a beautiful sunken Italianate Garden, at the back there’s an ornately walled Victorian rose garden. Lose yourself in the peace and tranquility, stroll along the tree lined avenue, explore to your heart’s content, say hello to the free roaming peacocks, be close to nature.
To stay at Lady Bawtry is so much more than a holiday; it’s an experience you’ll never forget. The memories will be so precious. Book today!