# National Trust - Southwood House Farm, Leicestershire

Dog friendly estate farmhouse sleeping 14 for celebration weekends and group get togethers near the Peak District

## At a Glance

- Sleeps 7 - 14
- 7 bedrooms
- Dining for 14

## Images

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- 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/3southwoodhousefarm-sittingroom2-johnmiller.jpg (caption: The larger of the two sitting rooms, with three sofas and open fireplace; alt: The larger of the two sitting rooms, with three sofas and open fireplace)
- 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/7southwoodhousefarm-diningroom-johnmiller5.jpg (caption: Have a celebratory dinner in the wood beamed dining room, with long dining table, grandfather clock and woodburner; alt: Have a celebratory dinner in the wood beamed dining room, with long dining table, grandfather clock and woodburner)
- 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/6southwoodhousefarm-kitchen-johnmiller2.jpg (caption: Explore the Calke estate after a hearty breakfast in the pretty quarry-tiled kitchen with its range cooker set into the fireplace; alt: Explore the Calke estate after a hearty breakfast in the pretty quarry-tiled kitchen with its range cooker set into the fireplace)
- 4. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/4southwoodhousefarm-sittingroom-johnmiller.jpg (caption: The cosy second sitting room with its big squishy sofas and bright yellow walls; alt: The cosy second sitting room with its big squishy sofas and bright yellow walls)
- 5. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/2southwoodhousefarm-frontexterior-johnmiller.jpg (caption: The brick front of Southwood House Farm showing the gravelled parking area; alt: The brick front of Southwood House Farm showing the gravelled parking area)
- 6. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/8southwoodhousefarm-bedroom3-johnmiller.jpg (caption: A blue painted double bedroom at Southwood House Farm; alt: A blue painted double bedroom at Southwood House Farm)
- 7. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/5southwoodhousefarm-twinbedoom-johnmiller3.jpg (caption: A beautiful bright yellow painted twin bedroom with metal bedsteads; alt: A beautiful bright yellow painted twin bedroom with metal bedsteads)
- 8. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/9southwoodhousefarm-twinbedroom2-johnmiller2.jpg (caption: A large twin bedroom with a sofa and whitewashed ceiling beams; alt: A large twin bedroom with a sofa and whitewashed ceiling beams)
- 9. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/kthepeakdistrictsouthwoodhousefarm-calkeabbeysouthwoodhousefarm-johnmiller-sept2019resizedjpeg10southwoodhousefarm-twinbedroom3-johnmiller3.jpg (caption: First floor twin bedroom with period furniture and fireplace at Southwood House Farm; alt: First floor twin bedroom with period furniture and fireplace at Southwood House Farm)
- 10. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/12southwoodhousefarm-bathroom3-johnmiller.jpg (caption: Fully tiled en suite wet room with walk in shower; alt: Fully tiled en suite wet room with walk in shower)
- 11. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/13southwoodhousefarm-bedroom2-johnmiller.jpg (caption: Downstairs double bedroom in calming neutral tones with period furniture; alt: Downstairs double bedroom in calming neutral tones with period furniture)
- 12. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/14southwoodhousefarm-bathroom2-johnmiller2.jpg (caption: One of the two first floor bathrooms with slipper bath, double sinks and curved corner shower; alt: One of the two first floor bathrooms with slipper bath, double sinks and curved corner shower)
- 13. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/15southwoodhousefarm-bathroom-johnmiller.jpg (caption: The other first floor bathroom at Southwood House Farm, with freestanding roll-top bath; alt: The other first floor bathroom at Southwood House Farm, with freestanding roll-top bath)
- 14. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/kthepeakdistrictsouthwoodhousefarm-calkeabbeysouthwoodhousefarm-johnmiller-sept2019resizedjpeg11southwoodhousefarm-utilityroom-johnmiller.jpg (caption: Laundry and utility room with quarry tiled floor; alt: Laundry and utility room with quarry tiled floor)
- 15. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/southwoodhousefarm-hallway-1-mikehenton-2014.jpg (caption: A glimpse of the hallway at Southwood House Farm with the wooden stairs going up to the first floor; alt: A glimpse of the hallway at Southwood House Farm with the wooden stairs going up to the first floor)

## Floor Plans

- No floor plans are available for this property.

## About The Property

Family holidays, weekend breaks or any special occasion where you're getting a group together will be assured of a wonderful time when you stay at this former farmhouse that's packed with historical character. Welcoming 2 dogs as well, the house is perfect if you don't want pooch to miss out on your fun (or walks). You'll love the location on Calke Estate, run by the National Trust, with out of hours access to the stunning Calke Abbey, and there are local pubs nearby if you fancy a restorative pint or don't feel like cooking.

Inside the house, the 7 bedrooms are split across 3 floors, so if you're planning a break with extended family, then you can all spread out around the house. There are also 2 sitting rooms, so you can bundle the kids off into their own space if it all gets too much. The beamed kitchen has everything you need if you haven't escaped to the pub for dinner, and there's enough space for everyone to eat in the dining room with its quirky bright red wood burner and long-case grandfather clock.

The large garden is mainly laid to lawn and there's a stream that runs at the bottom too. There's also parking for 5 cars at the front of the house.

Beyond Calke, you'll find this corner of Leicestershire close to the southern end of the Peak District for sensational walks, or you can spend time exploring market towns like Melbourne or bigger cities like Nottingham and Derby.

All photos - National Trust Images / John Miller

## Facilities

- **WiFi:** No WiFi available.
- **Accessibility:** Ground floor bedroom and bathroom facilities.
- **Dog Friendly:** 2 dogs welcome.
- **Kitchen:** Fully fitted cream painted wooden kitchen with dishwasher, range cooker and breakfast area.
- **Dining Room:** Wonderful large dining room with long dining table and seating for 14 in front of a red wood burner and grandfather clock.
- **Sitting Room:** 2 sitting rooms, the larger one with 3 large sofas and an open fire and the smaller snug with 2 squishy sofas.
- **TV and Music Facilities:** TV in main sitting room.
- **Games Room:** There is no games room.
- **Heating and Open Fires:** There is an open fire in the main living room and a wood burner in the dining room. The rest of the house has oil fired heating.
- **Bedrooms:** 7 bedrooms split over 3 floors, made up of 4 twins and 3 doubles (1 double with en suite is on the ground floor).
- **Linen:** Bedding and towels provided.
- **Bathrooms:** 2 bathrooms on the first floor and an en suite on the ground floor.
- **Children's Facilities:** Cot and high chair available.
- **Outdoor:** Large lawned garden with patio furniture set on the lawn.
- **Swimming Pool:** There is no swimming pool.
- **Parking:** Parking for 5 cars at the front of the house.
- **Smoking:** Not allowed.

## Rental Rates

### Additional rates

| Period | Weekly | 3 Night Weekend | 2 Night Weekend | Midweek per night |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Low season | £1089 | £709 | - | - |
| Mid season | £1576 | £1025 | - | - |
| High season | £2499 | £1624 | - | - |

Prices shown in GBP.

## Booking Information

- Preferred changeover day is Thursday. Minimum stay 3 nights.

## Availability

Please contact the owner for availability dates.

## Enquiry

- Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/national-trust-southwood-house-farm-leicestershire#enquiry

## Location

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### Address

Address: Ticknall, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, GB

Latitude: 52.8148094

Longitude: -1.4707761

### About The Area

Set on the National Trust’s Calke Estate, Southwood House Farm is the perfect base for exploring the area, from the southern fringes of the Peak District to buzzy cities like Nottingham.

### What's Nearby?

- **Bus:** Swadlincote, for Ticknall.
- **Location:** Melbourne (4 miles) is a Georgian market town about 12 minutes away by car.
- **Shop:** Scoff and Shop, Ticknall (1.9 miles)
- **Food and Drink:** The Staff of Life and The Wheel Inn, both Ticknall (1.9 miles)
- **Airport:** Birmingham (34.6 miles)
- **Train:** Derby (9.5 miles)

## Owner Contact Details

- Contact name: National Trust
- Phone: +44 (0)344 800 2070 (local call rates apply)
- Email: cottages@nationaltrust.org.uk