Mirehouse Estate
Bassenthwaite LakeNear Keswick
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Web: www.mirehouse.com
Mirehouse near Keswick consists of a historic house and gardens near the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake. It is overlooked by Skiddaw and has magnificent views of the surrounding area. It has the largest woodland adventure playgrounds in the area and in 1999 it won the award as 'Best Heritage Property for Families in the UK.
Mirehouse has an amazing history including strong links with poets Tennyson, Wordsworth and Southey. The house is the family home to the Spedding family who are often on hand to assist visitors. There is a tearoom specialising in Cumbrian cooking.
