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Historic Houses in the Lake District

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 Location map Kendal , Cumbria Abbot Hall is a lovely Georgian manor situated in the shadow of Kendal Castle beside the River Kent in the village of Kendal. Kendal, Cumbria, England, LA9 5AL Location: off A591 Website: Abbot Hall Email: info@abbothall.org.uk Phone: 01539 722 464 Fax: 01539 722 494 Details of Abbot Hall Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Brantwood Location map Coniston , Cumbria This beautifully situated house was the home of influential Victorian poet, artist, writer, and critic John Ruskin from 1872 until his death in 1900. Brantwood is filled with Ruskin's personal effects, drawings, watercolours, and furniture. Coniston, Cumbria, England, LA21 8AD Location: Off the A593 or by regular boat service from Coniston Website: Brantwood Email: enquiries@brantwood.org.uk Phone: 015394 41396 Fax: 015394 41263 Details of Brantwood Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Dalemain Location map Penrith , Cumbria 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. Penrith, Cumbria, England, CA11 0HB Location: 3 miles SW Penrith, on the A592 Website: Dalemain Email: admin@dalemain.com Phone: 017684 86450 Fax: 017684 86223 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Details of Dalemain Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Holker Hall Location map Cark-in-Cartmel , Cumbria 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. Grange-over-Sands, Cark-in-Cartmel, Cumbria, England, LA11 7PL Location: 4 m W Grange-over-Sands, on B5278 Website: Holker Hall Email: publicopening@holker.co.uk Phone: 05395 58328 Fax: 015395 58378 Details of Holker Hall Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Hutton-in-the-Forest Location map Penrith , Cumbria 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. Penrith, Cumbria, England, CA11 9TH Location: 6 m NW Penrith, on B5305 Website: Hutton-in-the-Forest Email: info@hutton-in-the-forest.co.uk Phone: 017684 84449 Fax: 017684 84571 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Details of Hutton-in-the-Forest Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Levens Hall Location map Kendal , Cumbria 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. Kendal, Cumbria, England, LA8 0PD Location: 5 m S Kendal, on A6 Website: Levens Hall Email: houseopening@levenshall.co.uk Phone: 01539 560 321 Fax: 01539 560 669 Photo Credit: Details of Levens Hall Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Mirehouse Location map Keswick , Cumbria 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. Keswick, Cumbria, England, CA12 4QE Location: 4 miles N Keswick, on the A591 Website: Mirehouse Email: info@mirehouse.com Phone: 017687 72287 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Naworth Location map Brampton , Cumbria 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 Location: 12 miles E Carlisle, off A69 Website: Naworth Email: office@naworth.co.uk Phone: 016977 3229 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Sizergh Castle Location map Sizergh , Cumbria Georgian facade fronts extensive medieval and Tudor underpinnings. Interior largely Elizabethan and earlier, with linenfold panelling and 16th century four-poster bed. Kendal, Sizergh, Cumbria, England, LA8 8AE Location: 3 m SW Kendal, off A590 and A591 Website: Sizergh Castle Email: sizergh@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 015395 60951 National Trust Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Details of Sizergh Castle Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Townend Location map Troutbeck , Cumbria Unpretentious Tudor house, home of the Browne family for four centuries. Not a showpiece, but an honest family home. The furnishings are unremarkable, but appealing. Don't miss the servant's bedrooms tucked above the kitchen. Windermere, Troutbeck, Cumbria, England, LA23 1LB Location: 5 m SE Ambleside, off A592 Website: Townend Email: townend@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 015394 32628 Fax: 015394 32628 National Trust Details of Townend Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering