Description:
This was the home of William Wordsworth from 1813 until his death in 1850. Part of the house was built as a farmer's lake cottage around 1575. A descendant of Wordsworth now owns the property, which displays numerous portraits, furniture, and family possessions, as well as mementos and the poet's books. A 1.8-hectare (4 1/2-acre) garden, landscaped by Wordsworth, is filled with rare trees, shrubs, and other features of interest.
- © Frommer's 2012
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Awards:
Frommer's
- Recommended 2010
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 01539/433002
Address:
- Off A591, 2.5km (1 1/2 miles) north of Ambleside
- Ambleside
Hours:
- Mar-Oct daily 9:30am-5pm; Nov-Dec and Feb Wed-Mon 10am-4pm
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
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