Here you will find our list of stately homes and other grand country houses in Cumbria and the Lakes. You might also like to view historic buildings in the Lake District for attractions that have a strong historic importance but are not classified as stately homes.
Abbot Hall is a lovely Georgian manor situated in the shadow of Kendal Castle beside the River Kent in the village of Kendal, now transformed into a combination museum and art gallery. The art gallery is one of the best in Britain, with works by Romney, Ruskin, Turner, and Constable. Also at Abbot Hall is the Museum of Lakeland Life and Industry. Well worth a visit. Historic House: Abbot Hall is a lovely Georgian manor situated in the shadow of Kendal Castle beside the River Kent in the village of Kendal. more...
Kendal,
Cumbria,
England, LA9 5AL
The smooth Georgian front belies the medieval heritage of Dalemain, home to the same family since 1679. The house is built around an inner courtyard, and the interior rooms are a charming mixture of formal Georgian rococo and paneled Elizabethan. Take a break in the medieval hall, now the tea room. Garden: Himalayan poppies mark the beginning of summer at Dalemain, but there is plenty to see year-round in these 5 acres of plantsmans gardens. 1680s Terrace walk, 100 old-fashioned roses, named varieties of ancient apples, Tudor Knot garden, wild garden. Largest Abies cephalonica (silver fir) in Britain. more...
Penrith,
Lake District,
Cumbria,
England, CA11 0HB
The home of Lord and Lady Cavendish, Holker Hall dates to the early 16th century. The house is set in lovely parkland overlooking Morecambe Bay. The interiors are largely Victorian, with some lovely period furniture as well as some earlier Tudor and Jacobean pieces. Garden: 200 year old parkland, offering woodland walks, and formal gardens. Specimens are well labeled. Here you will find rose gardens, azaleas, rhododendron, and spring bulbs. more...
Cark-in-Cartmel,
Grange-over-Sands,
Cumbria,
England, LA11 7PL
A lovely historic house in a quiet north Cumbrian village, Hutton-in-the-Forest boasts a Stuart limsetone facade, which is dwarfed by two towers, one a surviving pele tower from the 14th century, the other a false Gothic giant constructed in the 19th century. The interior is a mix of Regency and Vicorian rooms, including original William Moris wallpaper. The same family has been here since 1605. Garden: The grounds of Hutton-in-the-Forest contain a classical array of terraces, topiary, walled garden, and dovecote. Fine specimen trees make a woodland stroll a pleasure. more...
Penrith,
Lake District,
Cumbria,
England, CA11 9TH
A Grade-I listed 14th century pele tower stands at the core of this impressive stately home, which was extended in the 15th century with the addition of a hall wing. The house was further extended in the 16th and 17th centuries and now consists of the three-storey tower with a two-storey hall wing at an angle. To the east the remains of a medieval moat are still visible.
Cockermouth,
Cumbria,
England, CA13 0QG
Gabled Elizabethan house on medieval foundations, set in topiary gardens. A comfortable home, not just a show-piece, with warm, panelled rooms. If you simply must see Beau Brummel's snuff box, this is the place to come. Garden: Topiary garden designed by Guillaume Beaumont, gardener to James II, in 1692. Clipped yew and box hedges. Parkland vistas and the earliest ha-ha. Herb garden, summer bedding plants and borders. Best in: summer. more...
Kendal,
Cumbria,
England, LA8 0PD
Part family home, part literary museum. The family of Spedding were friends with Tennyson, Wordsworth and Carlyle, among others, and this pleasant but unremarkable Georgian house is full of literary memorabilia. more...
Keswick,
Lake District,
Cumbria,
England, CA12 4QE
On the hillside above Lanercost Priory, close to Hadrian's Wall, lies this Tudor house, the seat of the Howard family, Earls of Carlisle. Evidence of early defenses remain, such as the 14th century tower, a testament to the turbulent past of this border region. Furnishings are sparse, as much of the Howard treasure resides at Castle Howard in Yorkshire. The largest great hall in the north (78 ft long) is the house's greatest claim to fame.
Brampton,
Cumbria,
England, CA8 2HF
Georgian facade fronts extensive medieval and Tudor underpinnings. Interior largely Elizabethan and earlier, with linenfold panelling and 16th century four-poster bed. Garden: The National Trust's largest limestone rock garden may be found at Sizergh, as may two lakes and a fine show of autumn colour. 1,600-acre estate is crossed by footpaths leading to dramatic viewpoints over the bay and fells. more...
Sizergh,
Kendal,
Lake District,
Cumbria,
England, LA8 8AE
A lovely 16th century manor on the outskirts of Ulverston that is famous for its association with George Fox and the founding of Quakerism. Furnished with period furniture and objects associated with the life of Fox and early Quakerism. A very friendly, welcoming historic manor. Opening times may be limited so please check first. more...
Ulverston,
Lake District,
Cumbria,
England, LA12 0JQ
Set in 22 acres of landscaped gardens and natural woodlands near Ullswater in the glorious Lake District countryside. The estate, which is over 200 years old, was once the private residence of a local family and now combines the grace of a bygone age with modern facilities. The award-winning Regency … more >>
