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Historic Buildings in the Lake District

Here you will find historic properties ranging from town houses associated with literary or other historic figures, watermills, industrial heritage buildings, townhouses, and more. You might also like to view our list of the major historic houses (stately homes) in the Lake District region.

Acorn Bank Location map Temple Sowerby, Cumbria A partially restored watermill dating back to 1597 is featured in this sheltered garden surrounded by ancient oaks. Penrith, Temple Sowerby, Cumbria, England, CA10 1SP Location: 6 miles E of Penrith on the A66 Website: Acorn Bank Email: acornbank@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 017683 61893 Fax: 017683 66824 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Blackwell, the Arts and Crafts House Location map Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria A striking Arts and Crafts house overlooking Lake Windermere, finished by architect MH Baillie Scott in 1900. Blackwell is one of the best surviving unaltered examples of the Arts and Craft style buildings in England. Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, England, LA23 3JT Location: On the B5360, just off the A5074 (Lyth Valley Road). Well signposted from the centre of Bowness on Windermere. Website: Blackwell, the Arts and Crafts House Email: info@blackwell.org.uk Phone: 015394 46139 Fax: 015394 88486 Lakeland Arts Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Dove Cottage & Wordsworth Museum Location map Grasmere, Cumbria Wordworth's best years were spent in this delightfully well-preserved cottage by the shores of Grasmere. Excellent guided tours are available, and the museum is replete with memorabilia, portraits, and writings by the famous poet. There are special exhibitions throughout the year. Grasmere, Cumbria, England, LA22 9SH Location: nr Ambleside, on A591 Website: Dove Cottage & Wordsworth Museum Email: enquiries@wordsworth.org.uk Phone: 015394 35544 Fax: 015394 35748 Details of Dove Cottage & Wordsworth Museum Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Hill Top Location map Sawrey, Cumbria Tiny 17th century house where Beatrix Potter wrote many of her children's stories. It has been preserved exactly as it was when the author left it, right down to her china. Hawkshead, Sawrey, Cumbria, England, LA22 0LF Location: 2 m S Hawkshead. NOTE: Hill Top is very small. A timed entry system is in effect. Maximize your chances of getting in by avoiding peak times, especially mornings during school holidays. Website: Hill Top Email: hilltop@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 015394 36269 Fax: 015394 36811 National Trust Details of Hill Top Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Jennings Brewery Location map Cockermouth, Cumbria Take a tour of this historic brewery. Cockermouth, Cumbria, England, CA13 9NE Location: in town centre, off Castlegate Website: Jennings Brewery Phone: 0845 1297185 Fax: 0845 1297186 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Rydal Mount Rydal, Cumbria 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, Cumbria, England, Website: Rydal Mount Email: info@rydalmount.co.uk Phone: 015394 33002 Fax: 015394 31738 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Wordsworth House Location map Cockermouth, Cumbria Georgian townhouse, the birthplace and childhood home of William Wordsworth, gives a fine insight into life in 1770s Cockermouth, with costumed interpreters and interactive demonstrations. Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria, England, CA13 9RX Location: in town centre, just off the A66 Website: Wordsworth House Email: wordsworthhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01900 820 884 Fax: 01900 820 883 National Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering