Mirehouse, English country house in Bassenthwaite, England.
Mirehouse is a 17th-century house located near Bassenthwaite Lake in northern England, surrounded by extensive grounds and woodland. The property sits at ground level below Dodd fell, with gardens that extend from the lakeside toward the hillsides beyond.
The house was built in 1666 for the Earl of Derby and passed to new ownership two decades later in 1688. Over the following centuries, it underwent alterations while remaining a private residence connected to the literary circles of the region.
The house served as a gathering place for major poets in the 1800s, who were drawn to its location and atmosphere. The rooms still reflect the intellectual life that unfolded within these walls.
The site is accessible by road through the village of Bassenthwaite, with parking available nearby for visitors. Comfortable footwear is advisable since much of the experience involves walking through gardens and woodland paths.
The grounds feature a poetry walk that guides visitors through the land and a bee garden that stretches from the hillside down to the lakeside. These spaces show an unusual blend of literature and nature conservation within a private property.
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