Dalemain House

It was another mixed day with regard to the weather.
I drove to Keswick and then along the A66 towards Penrith, turning off on a minor road to Dalemain House and Gardens. I'd phoned the previous day and booked the 11am tour of the house. The owners still occupied part of the house but we were able to see some of the rooms, including those dating from Tudor times., as well as a room full of entries into the Marmalade Festivals.
After walking around the ornamental gardens, I had a soup lunch in what was probably a converted barn, and then bought locally-made apple and brandy marmalade, and jars of Christmas chutney as Christmas presents.
The afternoon was spent back at Glaramara House.
Mileage: 50.Read more