The Lake District Region - Gillbank Cottage, Lake District, Cumbria, England

Gillbank Cottage is a luxury 400-year-old self-catering Lake District cottage sleeping 10, located in the Eskdale valley, one of the loveliest areas of the Lakes, in the beautiful hamlet of Boot. Once owned by William Wordsworth, the well appointed detached property boasts many period features, ample gardens, and access by private road.

Gillbank Cottage, The Lake District, Cumbria, England

©Photo of the sailboats on Lake Windermere near Ambleside

The Lake District is world famous for its large, open spaces. The mountains, valleys, and lakes inspired some of the great romantic poets including Blake, Shelley, and Wordsworth. Beatrix Potter's home near Windermere is a popular attraction and there is a wealth of options for the serious walker or the more leisurely.

The quiet and clean air alone provides a luxurious break from the fast-paced life.

Popular Attractions

The World of Beatrix Potter™ Attraction and Hill Top the small 17th-century house where Beatrix Potter wrote many of her famous children's stories
Brantwood Home to John Ruskin
Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum
Levens Hall and Gardens - Elizabethan mansion and world famous topiary gardens
South Lakes Wild Animal Park

The Local Valleys

For more information on the Lake District go to Go Lakes.

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