Historic houses in the Lake District

Blackwell is one of Britain's finest and most important houses from the turn of the last century. Designed by MH Baille Scott between 1898 and 1900, it is a superb example of arts and crafts movement. It occupies a stunning position overlooking Windermere in the English Lake District and is open to the public both as a historic house and a gallery for craft and applied arts.

Lowther Castle and Gardens is now open to visitors for the first time in over 400 years. Visitors can experience the major restoration project and see work now underway to restore the castle ruins, stable courtyards and over 130 acres of lost gardens. Simple paths following the lines of the 17th Century gardens lead to glimpses of past glories, hidden ponds, mysterious summerhouses, and majestic avenues of ancient yew trees. The castle and gardens sit atop a stunning limestone escarpment, giving breath taking vistas to the Lowther river and distant fells.