YHA Windermere
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Garden/grounds
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Free parking on premises
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WiFi
Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House
Overview
From the leaf-shaped door handles to the carved wooden panelling, Blackwell is an important icon of Arts & Crafts architecture.
Visit Blackwell's website
What makes it special
- Experience the Lakeland house built for Manchester brewer Edward Holt
- One of the UK’s finest examples of Arts & Crafts architecture
- Tremendous views over Windermere and the Coniston Fells
Opening times
Monday - Sunday, 10:00 - 17:00
Closes at 16:00 during winter season (November - February)
Price
Adult - £9
Child (under 15) - £4.50
Child (under 4) - Free
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