Townend, English country house in Troutbeck, Windermere, England
The seventeenth-century stone farmhouse contains original objects, including carved furniture and domestic tools throughout its traditional interior rooms.
The Browne family maintained residence at Townend for four centuries until 1948, when the property transferred to the National Trust's management.
The library holds forty-five international rare books, while the kitchen displays traditional Cumbrian recipes and cooking demonstrations on Thursdays.
Guided tours start at 3 PM daily, with designated parking spaces near the property, though large vehicles cannot access the narrow surrounding roads.
The last resident, George Browne, created wood carvings throughout the house and deliberately dated them earlier to give them an older appearance.
Location: Windermere
Location: Lakes
Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/townend/, https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/townend
Operator: National Trust
Address: Troutbeck, Windermere LA23 1LB LA23 1LB LA23 1LB
Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/townend
GPS coordinates: 54.41250,-2.91504
Latest update: March 8, 2025 01:48
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