Greta Hall

Greta Hall is a three-storey house positioned on raised ground near Main Street, displaying decorative corner stones and a Gothic-style entrance. The interior contains multiple rooms with period furnishings and architectural features spread across different floors.

The building was constructed around 1800 and became home to poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge and writer Robert Southey, who resided there for four decades. It thus became an important location connected to the Romantic literary movement of the period.

The house served as a gathering place for writers and artists who visited during its active years as a literary hub. Rooms on the ground floor still reflect the intellectual environment where these visitors spent their time.

The property offers multiple accommodation options including the Coach House for eleven guests, the Coleridge Wing for six, and the Old Wash House for two people. Additional bed and breakfast rooms are also available for visitors seeking shorter stays.

In 1877, Emperor Pedro II of Brazil and Empress Teresa Cristina visited the house while exploring Robert Southey memorials in the surrounding area. This unexpected international visit shows how far the reputation of the house and its former residents had spread.

Location: Keswick

GPS coordinates: 54.60390,-3.13900

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:02