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Rydal Mount

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The home of poet William Wordsworth from 1813 until 1859. The house dates to the 16th century. The interior features many of Wordsworth's personal effects, furniture, and mementoes. The house was purchased by Wordsworth's descendants in 1969, and is occasionally still used by the family.
Rydal, near Ambleside, Rydal, Lake District, Cumbria, England

About Rydal Mount
Attraction Type: Historic Property
Website: Rydal Mount
Email: info@rydalmount.co.uk
Phone: 015394 33002
Fax: 015394 31738
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Nearest Attractions Rydal Falls - 0.2 miles (Countryside) High Sweden Bridge - 1 miles (Countryside) Dove Cottage & Wordsworth Museum - 1.3 miles (Historic Property) Loughrigg Fell - 1.4 miles (Countryside) Stock Ghyll Force - 1.9 miles (Countryside) Ambleside Roman Fort - 2.3 miles (Roman) Skelwith Force - 2.5 miles (Countryside) Kirkstone Pass - 2.6 miles (Countryside)

Nearest Towns and Villages Rydal - 0.4 miles away Grasmere - 1.5 miles away Ambleside - 3.1 miles away Windermere - 5.9 miles away Glenridding - 6.6 miles away Coniston - 6.8 miles away Watendlath - 8 miles away Keswick - 11.5 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Hall Bank Cottage - 0.3 miles from Rydal Mount Rydal, Cumbria Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £320

3, Tarn Cottages - 1.1 miles from Rydal Mount Grasmere, Cumbria Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £258

Amble Cottage - 1.6 miles from Rydal Mount Ambleside, Cumbria Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £280

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Nearest Hotels

Glen Rothay Hotel and Badger Bar - 0.3 miles from Rydal Mount Rydal, Lancashire Stay from: £94.00

The Waterside Hotel Grasmere - 1.3 miles from Rydal Mount Grasmere, Cumbria Stay from: £72.00

Forest Side Hotel - 1.5 miles from Rydal Mount Grasmere, Cumbria Stay from: £38.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Cote How Organic Guest House - 0.3 miles from Rydal Mount Rydal, Lancashire From: £140.00

The Harwood - 1.5 miles from Rydal Mount Grasmere, Cumbria From: £85.00

Melrose Guest House - 1.8 miles from Rydal Mount Ambleside, Cumbria From: £35.00

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Grasmere
Tourist Information Centre
Redbank Road
Grasmere
Cumbria
England
LA22 9SW
Tel: 015394 35245
Fax: 015394 35057
Email: Grasmeretic@lake-district.gov.uk
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