WHAT
Attraction
WHERE
M6, Junction 41; 3 minutes
WHEN
Weds, Thurs, Sun and BH Mon 10.30am-4.30pm
(house and tea-room)
Sun-Fri 10am-5pm (Gardens)
(Apr 2-Oct 8)
Dog friendly
Kid friendly
Disabled access
Free WiFi for visitors
Vegetarian or vegan options
Gluten-free options
Parking available onsite
Recycling/sustainability practices
This magnificent house on the edge of the Lake District (the ancient family home of Lord and Lady Inglewood) is a glorious mix of architectural and decorative styles. Once a medieval stronghold to protect the Borders - it still has its pele tower - it has been extended into a grand, crenelated mansion. There's a small entrance fee to tour the house and gardens but it is well worth it: the vast grounds are a fittingly magnificent setting for Hutton with the spectacular Walled Garden the jewel in the crown.
The Cloisters Tea Room is free to enter and is a fabulous medieval affair of arched windows, stone floors, beamed ceilings, coats of arms and dark wood furniture. Delicious homemade light lunches are served when the House is open and daily-baked cakes and scones accompany pots of tea and cafetières of coffee. For Afternoon Tea, book in advance. A huge dresser displays local chinaware, preserves, cards and craft souvenirs.
Hutton in the Forest,
Penrith,
CA11 9TH
Tel - 01768 484449
Email - Send email to Hutton in the Forest
Web - hutton-in-the-forest.co.uk
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