Windermere and Troutbeck, National Trust property in Cumbria, England.
Windermere and Troutbeck is a National Trust estate surrounding Windermere lake with six farms and the upper Troutbeck Valley near the Lake District. The property covers varied terrain with historic buildings and open countryside.
Townend House was built in 1626 for George Browne and Susannah Rawlinson and stayed in family hands until 1943 when National Trust took ownership. This long continuity makes the building a rare example of how a house evolved across generations.
Jesus Church from 1736 displays stained glass windows designed by Edward Burne-Jones and made by the William Morris & Company workshop. These windows shape the interior and reflect 19th-century artistic ideals.
Multiple walking trails connect Ambleside to Troutbeck with designated parking and regular buses from Windermere station. Trails are open year-round, but terrain and weather conditions vary by season.
Townend's library holds 45 book titles, many of which survive only in this collection worldwide. These rare volumes offer glimpses into the reading habits of a family across centuries.
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