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Delightful small 17th century house where Beatrix Potter wrote many of her famous children's stories. The cottage garden contains the same rather haphazard mix of flowers, herbs, fruit and vegetables as Beatrix introduced.
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and memorabilia. The 250-acre estate comprises 8 unique gardens, ancient woodland, high moors and meadows.
The remains of a 2nd-century fort with large granaries, probably built under Hadrian to guard the Roman road from Brougham to Ravenglass and act as a supply base. Managed by The National Trust.
Wordsworth's best loved home for 37 years. It was here that he wrote many of his poems. He became Poet Laureate to Queen Victoria at the age of 74.
An ancient and historic church building with many architectural, decorative features and stained glass windows.
Visitor centre with interactive exhibitions, Mawson gardens, adventure playground, shop and information centre. Lakeshore access for all.
A 17thC Lakeland Yeoman farmer's house nestled on the side of the Troutbeck valley. Virtually untouched for the last 400yrs.
Blackwell is one of Britain's finest and most important houses from the turn of the last century, situated in a stunning setting overlooking lake Windermere.
All that remains of the 15thC manorial buildings of the village of Hawkshead, once held by Furness Abbey. National Trust property.