Blackwell Arts and Crafts House
by fellside
Woodside and Fell View Cottage - Quality accommodation in the Lakes
Blackwell Arts and Crafts House , just waiting to be explored!
Blackwell
Arts and Crafts House is not far from Newby Bridge and Windermere, and
must be one of the most stunning arts and crafts houses in the country,
and somewhere that is a must for a visit. The views from the terrace are
amazing, looking out onto Lake Windermere. It is one of the most
enchanting historic houses in the Lake District. When you visit you are
invited to relax and immerse yourself in all the beauty and
craftsmanship of Blackwell. You are encourage to sit and soak up the
atmosphere in Blackwell’s fireplace inglenooks, which have fine examples
of tiles by Arts & Crafts designer William de Morgan. The inviting
window seats offer stunning views of the surrounding Lake District
scenery. You can appreciate the house as it was originally intended,
without roped-off areas.
Blackwell retains many of its original decorative features, including a rare hessian wall-hanging in the Dining Room, leaf-shaped door handles, curious window catches, spectacular plasterwork, stained glass and carved wooden panelling by Simpsons of Kendal. The rooms contain furniture and objects by many of the leading Arts & Crafts designers and studios – metalwork by WAS Benson, ceramics by Pilkingtons and Ruskin Pottery and furniture by Morris & Co., Stanley Webb Davies, Ernest Gimson and Baillie Scott himself.
Recent acquisitions of furniture by Baillie Scott are on display, including an oak and ebony inlaid barrel chair with slatted sides, sideboard and a set of dining chairs. Blackwell offers more than most historic houses with several rooms displaying historical exhibitions that explore different aspects of the Arts & Crafts Movement.
Blackwell retains many of its original decorative features, including a rare hessian wall-hanging in the Dining Room, leaf-shaped door handles, curious window catches, spectacular plasterwork, stained glass and carved wooden panelling by Simpsons of Kendal. The rooms contain furniture and objects by many of the leading Arts & Crafts designers and studios – metalwork by WAS Benson, ceramics by Pilkingtons and Ruskin Pottery and furniture by Morris & Co., Stanley Webb Davies, Ernest Gimson and Baillie Scott himself.
Recent acquisitions of furniture by Baillie Scott are on display, including an oak and ebony inlaid barrel chair with slatted sides, sideboard and a set of dining chairs. Blackwell offers more than most historic houses with several rooms displaying historical exhibitions that explore different aspects of the Arts & Crafts Movement.
The
original gardens were laid out by Arts & Crafts garden designer,
Thomas Mawson, in a series of terraces to achieve the very best views
from the house over the lake towards the Coniston fells. Today,
Blackwell is bordered by beautiful flower beds set against a terrace of
York stone paving, providing shelter for garden chairs and tables,
surrounded by fragrant flowers and herbs. On the lower terrace there is a
long sweep of lawn where visitors can stroll and take in the
intoxicating beauty of the Lake District whatever the season.
Opening Times
Every day, 10.30am – 5pm
Tea Room open from 10am
Winter closing time: 4pm (Nov – Feb)
Closed 25 & 26 Dec 2016 and 2 – 12 Jan 2018
Admission 2017
Adult £8.80 (without donation £8)
Kids and full-time students FREE
Opening Times
Every day, 10.30am – 5pm
Tea Room open from 10am
Winter closing time: 4pm (Nov – Feb)
Closed 25 & 26 Dec 2016 and 2 – 12 Jan 2018
Admission 2017
Adult £8.80 (without donation £8)
Kids and full-time students FREE
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