Hutton-in-the-Forest

Hutton-in-the-Forest Description

Hutton-in-the-Forest is a beautiful historic house on the north eastern edge of the Lake District. It is the home of Lord and Lady Inglewood and their children and has belonged to the family since 1605. The house was originally a medieval stronghold and the Pele Tower still survives.

Succeeding generations have altered and added to the house and both the outside and the inside show a wide range of architectural and decorative styles from the 17th century to the present day.

In the House, the Gallery, a rare feature in the North of England, dates from the 1630s and contains fine early furniture and portraits. The Hall, built in the 1680s, is dominated by the Cupid Staircase which leads to a suite of mid 18th century rooms, including the beautiful Cupid Room.

The 19th century interiors are interesting because they span Queen Victoria’s life. The Drawing Room dates from about 1830, the Library from 1870, and Lady Darlington’s Room, a bedroom, is decorated in the Arts and Craft style. It is very unusual to find quite so many different styles in a single building.

Gardens:

The beautiful Walled Garden, built in the 1730s, is a wonderful setting for a large collection of herbaceous plants. The topiary terraces round the house, which were originally laid out in the 17th century, are the foundations for an extensive Victorian woodland garden, while the fine specimen trees and the 17th century Dovecote form part of the Woodland Walk.

Opening Times - 2012

House:

• 1st - 15th April: Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday & Bank Holiday Mondays, 12.30 - 4 pm
• 2nd May - 30th September: Wednesday, Thursdays, Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays, 12.30 - 4 pm

Tearoom:

• 1st - 15th April: Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday & Bank Holiday Mondays, 11 am - 4.30 pm
• 2nd May - 30th September: Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday & Bank Holiday Mondays, 11.am - 4.30 pm

Gardens, Grounds & Woodland Walk:

• 1st April - 31st October: Sunday - Friday, 11 am - 5 pm

Admission Prices - 2012

House & Gardens:

• Adult - £9.00
• Child (7-16) - £3.00
• Family - £21.00

Gardens only:

• Adults - £6.00
• Child - Free

Dogs permitted on leads in the gardens and grounds.