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Townend

Exterior and gardens at Townend in Troutbeck, Windermere, Lake District
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Type:Historic House

Troutbeck, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LB

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Townend is a cosy farmhouse near Windermere brimming with character. Once home to the Browne family, who lived in the house for over 400 years, the house is now open to the public and full of original objects from the Browne’s time here.
 
The last George Browne to live at Townend was a sheep and dairy farmer, gardener and keen wood carver. His passion for the craft is shown throughout the house in the intricately carved furniture, and it is this that gives the house much of its charm and adds to the interesting history – George often added years to a piece by putting older dates and initials on his designs to make them look more old-fashioned and to blend them in with the other furniture in the house.
 
The house itself is a traditional Lake District stone and slate farmhouse with round chimneys. A quaint cottage garden is planted with many of the plants and trees that George loved, including fruit trees, roses and phloxes.
 
Once inside, you are welcomed into the farmhouse kitchen with a real fire and a quirky collection of domestic tools. Exploring further, you can discover fascinating stories in each room, pieces of art by local artist William Longmire and find out why the collection of books belonging to the Brownes is of international importance.
 
Visit on a Thursday afternoon if you would like to see traditional recipes from the Brownes’ family recipe book being recreated in the kitchen. Pre-booking recommended to guarantee entry. General admission from 10am–2pm. Daily themed guided tours at 3pm

Find out more about Townend: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/townend


House is largely inaccessible for those with limited mobility. No access for coaches as all roads width restricted.

 

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Prices: Adult £8.50, Child £4.25, Family £21.25

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  • National Trust Property
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Follow the brown signs from the A591 between Windermere and Ambleside.

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The nearest railway station is Windermere, which is 3 miles away.

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