Historic Sites in Elterwater

We've collected top 10 mentioned historic sites in Elterwater from other articles such as Fodor's Choice, Tripadvisor's Top Things to Do, Lonely Planet Top Choices.

Historic Sites in Elterwater

National Trust - Wordsworth House and Garden
National Trust - Wordsworth House and Garden
4.5 (468 ratings)4.5 (423 ratings)
Historic former home of Wordsworth, featuring period details, tours & educational programs.
Main St, Cockermouth, CA13 9RX, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksArchitectural BuildingsEducational sitesHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in The Lake District
"Cockermouth was the birthplace of William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy, whose childhood home was this 18th-century town house, carefully…"
Rydal Mount & Gardens
Rydal Mount & Gardens
4.5 (447 ratings)4.5 (242 ratings)
Wordsworth's rustic family home with displays of his work and portraits plus lake views and gardens.
Rydal Mount, Rydal, Ambleside LA22 9LU, United Kingdom
Historical place museumNature & ParksGardenHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in Cumbria & the Lakes
"The poet William Wordsworth's most famous residence in the Lake District is undoubtedly Dove Cottage, but he actually spent a great deal more time at Rydal Mount, 1.5 miles northwest of Ambleside, off the A591. This was the Wordsworth family's home from 1813 until the poet's death in 1850 and the house contains a treasure trove of Wordsworth memorabilia. Bus 555 (and bus 599 from April to October) stops at the end of the drive."
Castlerigg Stone Circle
Castlerigg Stone Circle
4.6 (2881 ratings)4.5 (1380 ratings)
Free entry to English Heritage stone circle thought to be 5000 years old, offering panoramic vistas.
Castle Ln, Keswick, CA12 4RN, United Kingdom
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksAncient RuinsHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Stott Park Bobbin Mill
Stott Park Bobbin Mill
4.7 (309 ratings)5 (317 ratings)
Producer of bobbins for local industries, with original machinery and a Victorian steam engine.
Colton Hill, Finsthwaite, Lakeside, Ulverston LA12 8AX, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksHeritage buildingHistorical landmarkHistoric Sites
Mentioned by greengablesguesthouse.co.uk
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"A working mill built in 1835, Stott Park created the wooden bobbins vital to the spinning and weaving industries of Lancashire. Typical of mills across Cumbria, today you can see industry from a bygone age and watch as bobbins are made using the mill's original machinery. Although Stott Park worked continuously until 1971, it remains almost identical to its Victorian appearance of 100 years ago."
Blackwell
Blackwell
4.7 (401 ratings)4.5 (716 ratings)
Large, late-19th-century house full of furniture and objects by Arts and Crafts movement designers.
Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JT, United Kingdom
MuseumsHistoric SitesArt Museums
Brantwood
Brantwood
4.6 (437 ratings)4.5 (395 ratings)
Former home of artist John Ruskin, now a house museum with period furniture, gardens & art displays.
East of Lake, Coniston, LA21 8AD, United Kingdom
Historical place museumSights & LandmarksArt galleryGardenSelf-catering accommodationWedding venueHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in The Lake District
"On the eastern shore of Coniston Water, Brantwood was the cherished home of John Ruskin (1819–1900), the noted Victorian artist, writer,…"
The Bridge House
The Bridge House
4.5 (344 ratings)4 (329 ratings)
Tiny, whimsical 17th-century stone house, open for visits, on a bridge over Stock Beck River.
Rydal Rd, Ambleside, LA22 9AN, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksArchitectural BuildingsHistoric Sites
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
15 Best Things to Do in Ambleside (Cumbria, England
"Sitting above Stock Beck next to Rydal Road, Bridge House may be the whole region’s most photographed landmark. Like all of Ambleside this adorable, narrow dwelling is constructed from local slate and has been owned by the National Trust for nearly a century after it was bought and donated by a group of local residents. The Bridge House dates from the 17th century, when it was used as an orchard storehouse, and has since been a mill counting house, chair-maker’s workshop, cobbler’s shop, tearoom and a family home packed with as many as eight people."
Brougham Castle
Brougham Castle
4.5 (644 ratings)4.5 (178 ratings)
13th-century riverside castle with passages and spiral staircases to explore, plus valley views.
Moor Ln, Penrith, CA10 2AA, United Kingdom
CastleSights & LandmarksHeritage buildingHistorical landmarkAncient RuinsHistoric Sites

Best Bath Houses in Elterwater

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
4.1 (910 ratings)
Cosy, lakeside hotel offering a warm restaurant & a bar, plus a spa, a boat dock & an indoor pool.
23 Church St, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3DF, United Kingdom
HotelConference centerEvent venueRestaurantSpaSpa and health club
Mentioned by romantichotels.guide
The 20 most Romantic Hotels in Bowness-on-Windermere
"On the shores of Lake Windermere, Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spahas an award-winning restaurant, a beauty spa and scenic views. Windermere centre is a 20-minute walk away. With 2 AA Rosettes, the restaurant serves a modern menu featuring quality local produce and organic ingredients."
North Lakes Hotel & Spa
North Lakes Hotel & Spa
4.4 (1099 ratings)
Informal hotel offering contemporary rooms, plus a casual restaurant, a spa & an indoor pool.
Ullswater Rd, Penrith, CA11 8QT, United Kingdom
HotelConference centerEvent venueRestaurantSpaWedding venue
Lakes Hotel and Spa
Lakes Hotel and Spa
4.5 (754 ratings)
Refined retreat with free Wi-Fi, breakfast and parking, plus an indoor pool and British restaurant.
Lake Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3HH, United Kingdom
HotelRestaurantServiced accommodationSpa
Mentioned by romantichotels.guide
The 20 most Romantic Hotels in Bowness-on-Windermere
"Our hotel is perfectly situated with views of Lake Windermere, just a short stroll from the bustling village centre of Bowness-on-Windermere and the boats that travel the length of Windermere, making it easy to visit Ambleside, Brockhole, Wray Castle and Lakeside without a car. The Lakes Hotel & Spawas previously called the Burnside Hotel & Spa. The hotel has some of the best on-site facilities in the area, half of the rooms with hot tubs on private balconies, an on-site spa with poolside seating and a bar, stylish restaurant and cocktail bar, bike hire, wakesurfing and paddleboading."

Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Elterwater

Season Cakes Ltd
Season Cakes Ltd
4.5 (116 ratings)
Ingleton, Carnforth, LA6 3BU, United Kingdom
BakeryCake shopCoffee shopWholesaler
Greggs
Greggs
4.3 (99 ratings)
A chain bakery that prepares breads, savoury snacks, sandwiches and sweet treats.
Canton House, 4 Devonshire St, Penrith CA11 7SR, United Kingdom
BakeryCafeCoffee shopSandwich shop
Peggy's Bakery
Peggy's Bakery
4.2 (22 ratings)
Compston Rd, Ambleside, LA22 9DJ, United Kingdom
Bakery

Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Elterwater

Lake District National Park
Lake District National Park
4.8 (33844 ratings)5 (281 ratings)
Information on local travel and walking/cycling routes, with books/guides for sale and exhibitions.
United Kingdom
National parkNature & Parks
Mentioned by Devon 17 days itinerary
The Perfect Itinerary for a Road Trip in England
"The Lake District National Park is famous for being home to the Romantic poets, especially Wordsworth. It is said to have provided inspiration for a lot of his poetry – looking around, it’s easy to see why. The entire landscape is peppered with perfect cottages, fields full of daffodils, rolling mountains, and dazzling lakes. The panoramas in The Lake District National Park will leave you hankering for more."
Mentioned by Devon 21 days itinerary
See the Best of England: A Three Week Itinerary
"The Lakes District is all shimmering lakes and craggy hilltops which attract over 15 million people each year. The Yorkshire Dales on the other hand is about the snaking rivers running though valleys of rolling green hills. It’s the perfect place to spend a few days stretching the muscle’s on a long walk or two."
The Old Bridge House Fudge Shop
The Old Bridge House Fudge Shop
4.6 (41 ratings)
22 Lake Rd, Ambleside, LA22 0AD, United Kingdom
Ice cream shopCandy storeChocolate shopConfectionery
Windermere
Windermere
4.7 (942 ratings)4.5 (3633 ratings)
This large glacial ribbon lake features 18 islands, plus ferries & other boating activities.
United Kingdom
LakeNature & ParksBodies of Water

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Elterwater

Cozy Holiday Home with Manicured Garden at Chapel Stile
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$206 /night
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4.3 (4 reviews)
Bakers Rest ideal for 2 families centrally located in Grasmere with walks from the door
house
$621 /night
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Victory Cottage - Victory Cottage, Cosy village retreat
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$151.5 /night
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