A new holiday cottage at Knebworth House has opened to guests.

Gardener's Cottage, located in Knebworth Park, is a three-bedroom semi-detached period cottage featuring a fireplace, three bedrooms, a utility room and a garden.

The Comet: The lounge at Gardener's Cottage includes a fireplace.The lounge at Gardener's Cottage includes a fireplace. (Image: Knebworth Park)

Stays at the cottage - which can sleep up to six people - include free entrance to Knebworth Park, Gardens, Adventure Playground and Dinosaur Trail on open days, special events throughout the year, and car parking for up to four cars.

Well-behaved dogs are also welcome to stay at the cottage, and prices start at £250 per night.

The Comet: The cottage has three bedrooms, sleeping up to six people.The cottage has three bedrooms, sleeping up to six people. (Image: Knebworth Park)

The Knebworth House estate includes a number of properties that are let on a long-term basis, but Gardener's Cottage is the first to be turned into a holiday home - with the potential for more holiday homes in future.

Edward Lytton Cobbold, who runs the estate alongside his father, said: “Holiday accommodation is becoming a popular business proposition for historic estates such as Knebworth Park, and I am delighted to launch our first property within this growing market.

The Comet: The cottage includes a kitchen and dining area.The cottage includes a kitchen and dining area. (Image: Knebworth Park)

"We look forward to warmly welcoming visitors and hope they will enjoy their stay in the beautiful Gardener’s Cottage, whether it be for a wedding, weekend away or family holiday.”

Further details on Gardener's Cottage are available at www.knebworthhouse.com/gardenerscottage/.