Sharrow Bay, Lake Ullswater, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2LZ
Tel: 01768 486301
Beatrix Potter
Beatrix Potter first visited the Lake District in the summer of 1882 on a family holiday and in 1905, made it her home. By 1930 she had bought over 4000 acres of farmland with the money she had made from her 'little white books', many of which were inspired by and written in the Lake District.
As a farmer, Beatrix tried to ensure that the traditional farming methods and the old way of doing things would not be forgotten. When she died in 1943, Beatrix left 4000 acres of land to The National Trust, including 15 farms, cottages and many local areas of beauty including Tarn Hows. Her gift back to the land she loved was to help preserve it for future generations.
The National Trust continues to upkeep the land that Beatrix Potter bequeathed to the organisation in her will. They work in partnership with local farmers, maintaining the unique dry-stone walls and footpaths, and protecting the Lake District that she so loved as a living, working landscape.
Sharrow Bay country house hotel is the perfect base for exploring the Lake District and the wonderful world of Beatrix Potter. During your stay at Sharrow Bay, you might even like to visit The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction in Windermere.
Beatrix Potter
