Described as the "most perfect house to survive from the middle ages" Haddon Hall, just one hour from Manchester, is the perfect place for a day trip away from the city. The stunning stately home in Bakewell belongs to Lord and Lady Edward Manners, although they have opened parts of the property to the general public, and the location has been used in a number of historical films. The beautiful mansion served as Mr Rochester's home in three Jane Eyre adaptations, also appearing as Prince Humperdinck’s Castle in cult movie the Princess Bride.
Haddon Hall was also used in Elizabeth, Pride & Prejudice and The Other Boleyn Girl. Haddon has been labelled a 'fairytale home' by some visitors (Image: Getty Images) Read More Related Articles Unassuming path leads you to one of the most beautiful places in the UK Read More Related Articles 'Hidden' Welsh beauty spot branded 'best waterfall hike' in the UK Haddon Hall dates back to at least the 11th century when it was recorded in the Domesday Book as being the property of the Norman knight William Peverel. One of the oldest homes in the UK, it was later owned by the Vernon family before it was inherited by Thomas Manners, Earl of Rutland through his marriage to Dorothy Manners.
According to legend, the marriage had been forbidden by Dorothy's staunchly Catholic father as the Manners family were Protestants, but the couple fled during a ball at Haddon and eloped. It's unclear if this story is true or just a romantic tale, but if true .