Brantwood
Brantwood house lies 2 1/2 miles east of Coniston , set above the eastern shore of the lake. It is said to possess the finest outlook of any major home in the Lake District.
It is best known by the fact that in the later 19th century it was the home of the great philosopher, artist, and man of letters, John Ruskin.
The house is, in part, open the the public, and houses a collection of Ruskin memorabilia.
These include drwaing, watercolours, his collection of books (including his own writing) and his paintings.
Many of the rooms are laid out as in Ruskin's day, and include his study, with the desk at which he sat when much of his great work was written. From his desk he had a magnificent view of Lake Coniston, and the fells beyond.
A regular steamer service plies the waters of the lake and call at Brantwood.
Brantwood house lies 2 1/2 miles east of Coniston , set above the eastern shore of the lake. It is said to possess the finest outlook of any major home in the Lake District.
It is best known by the fact that in the later 19th century it was the home of the great philosopher, artist, and man of letters, John Ruskin.
The house is, in part, open the the public, and houses a collection of Ruskin memorabilia.
These include drwaing, watercolours, his collection of books (including his own writing) and his paintings.
Many of the rooms are laid out as in Ruskin's day, and include his study, with the desk at which he sat when much of his great work was written. From his desk he had a magnificent view of Lake Coniston, and the fells beyond.
 Brantwood overlooking the lake |
 View from Brantwood |
A regular steamer service plies the waters of the lake and call at Brantwood.
