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Hill Top House, National Trust Site, Sawrey, Cumbria

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Details

Accessibility

There is a car park reasonably near to Hill Top for those able to walk a short distance. In addition there are two disabled bays available see website for more details.

Grounds, including toilets partly accessible, some steps, uneven paths
Assistance dogs only in the house
Building - many steps with handrail to first floor
Lighting in the house can be dark on dull days. It may take a few moments for your eyes to adjust

Brief description

Hill Top was owned by the well known children's writer and illustrator Beatrix Potter. Many of her books were written in this small cottage and the contents have been kept exactly as she left them. It easy to recognize scenes from her books.

Small attractive cottage garden with rough pathways.

Address

Hill Top, Near Sawrey, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0LF

Email

hilltop@nationaltrust.org.uk

Phone

01539436269

Website

www www .nati ati onaltrust.org.uk/hill-top

Directions

By road: Take the B5286 and B5285 from Ambleside (6 miles), or the B5285 from Coniston (7 miles) car park is small, so at times it can be difficult to find a space.

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change. Very busy at peak holiday times.

Transport

By bus: Leave the car behind and take the Cross Lake Shuttle (not NT) from Bowness to Hill Top. Call 015394 45161 for details.

For more travel information go to:https://www.cumbria.gov.uk/roads-transport/public-transport-road-safety/transport/publictransport/jplanlink/planajourney.asp And also the TravelLine website link: https://www.traveline.info/ and for support on all its services on 0871 200 22 33 telephone service during office hours, and for its 84268 text service, please call on 0114 22 11 282.

Amenities

Small shop with Beatrix Potter items and soft drinks

Dogs welcome in the garden on a lead.

Travel Information

For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info

Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)