Historic Sites in Portinscale

We've collected top 10 mentioned historic sites in Portinscale from other articles such as whichmuseum.co.uk, The Crazy Tourist, Lonely Planet.

Historic Sites in Portinscale

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 Lonely Planet Top Choices
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"The poet William Wordsworth was born on 7 April 1770 at this handsome Georgian house at the end of Main St. Built around 1745, the house has been meticulously restored based on accounts from the Wordsworth archive: the kitchen, drawing room, study and bedrooms all look much as they would have to a young William. Costumed guides wander around the house for added period authenticity. Outside, the walled kitchen garden was mentioned in Wordsworth's autobiographical epic The Prelude."
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
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"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
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
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Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
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"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
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Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
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"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 Breakfast and Brunch Places in Portinscale

The Magic Roundabout
The Magic Roundabout
4.4 (1038 ratings)
Funky cafe for a robust menu of breakfast & lunch sandwiches plus coffee, cocktails & craft beers.
8, Queens Square, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3BY, United Kingdom
RestaurantGrillBarBarbecue restaurantBreakfast restaurantCafeCocktail barEnglish restaurantVegetarian restaurant
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"05/06/2021: Overall the adherence to Covid regulations was the best we’ve experienced anywhere - sanitiser & antibacterial wipes everywhere (e.g. could wipe down toilet seat before & after use). Only gave a 4 because daughter had to change baby on a seat on the stairway & staff were unpacking boxes whilst we were there. Staff were lovely & attentive - wishing me a happy birthday & making a fuss of baby."
Mentioned by Sally's Cottages
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"With a restaurant, gin bar and cafe, The Magic Roundabout offers up good pub grub in a quirky setting. You could eat all your meals here, too, as they serve up breakfast all through to dinner, including afternoon tea!. Then there are evening drinks at their well-stocked bar and excellent vegetarian food."
Daisy's Cafe
Daisy's Cafe
4.6 (566 ratings)
Rydal Rd, Ambleside, LA22 9BS, United Kingdom
CafeBreakfast restaurantTea house
The Filling Station Cafe
The Filling Station Cafe
4.6 (579 ratings)
Tiny family-friendly cafe-diner serving classic US dishes, brunch, local steakburgers and more.
Crosthwaite Rd, Keswick, CA12 5PR, United Kingdom
CafeAmerican restaurantBreakfast restaurantCoffee shopHamburger restaurantLunch restaurant

Free Museums in Portinscale

Keswick Museum
Keswick Museum
4.3 (272 ratings)4.5 (264 ratings)
Charming museum featuring an offbeat collection, including Napoleon's teacup & other oddities.
Station Rd, Keswick, CA12 4NF, United Kingdom
MuseumsArt museumHeritage buildingHeritage museumHistory museumLocal history museumEducational sites
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
4.4 (3426 ratings)4.5 (2406 ratings)
Interactive exhibits tell the story of Potter's writing and her importance to Lakeland conservation.
Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3BX, United Kingdom
MuseumsExhibitTheater companySpecialty Museums
Puzzling Place
Puzzling Place
4.4 (1136 ratings)4.5 (1285 ratings)
Fun attraction with illusion exhibits, a gallery of holograms and 3D images, and a puzzle shop.
Museum Square, Keswick, CA12 5DZ, United Kingdom
MuseumsGift shopSpecialty Museums

Best Spas in Portinscale

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
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"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."
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
Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa
Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa
4.6 (489 ratings)
Refined property with country-style rooms, plus a restaurant & a spa with an indoor pool.
Lake Rd, Ambleside, LA22 9BX, United Kingdom
HotelBarFree parking lotIndoor lodgingIndoor swimming poolLeisure centreRestaurantSpa
Mentioned by romantichotels.guide
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"With a picturesque location in Ambleside, Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, BW Premier Collection features a modern spaand a brasserie. There is free parking and spacious rooms with free WiFi and scenic views towards Wansfell. Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa is set in a 17th-century building, and has a leisure club with a swimming pool, sauna, spa bath and steam room."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Portinscale

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