Beatrix Potter Paintings. Little Ees Wyke is built in the garden of one of Beatrix Potters' former holiday homes, where she whiled away the hours drawing the gardens and the beautiful views of Esthwaite water, Grizedale Forest and round to Coniston Old Man. We are located in Near Sawrey, a picturesque village situated between Hawkshead and the Windermere Lake Ferry. It is an ideal base for many country activities such as fell walking, fishing or just exploring the Lake District. Beatrix Potter lived in the village and many of her books were written at her home, Hilltop, which is now open to the public.Pic. Beatrix Potter, The Garden at Little Ees Wyke 1900. Set in half an acre of mature gardens, Little Ees Wyke lies on the edge of the village. Although we are only a small Bed and Breakfast establishment all our rooms are large and set to a high standard all having either e n-suite or private bathrooms, tea making facilities and a television. Our tariff is Bed and full English Breakfast £27.00 per person per night. At busy times a supplement may apply for single person occupying a double room. All rooms are non-smoking. Evening Meal (which is optional) consists of a choice of starters a set main meal and a choice of sweets, followed by coffee and mints for £13 per person. We a lso provide a packed lunch for £3.50 (this must be ordered the night before). At Little Ees Wyke we provide a friendly, homely atmosphere with good food and good views to match. Little Ees Wyke, Near Sawrey · Ambleside · Cumbria · UK · LA22 0JZ E-Mail: near.sawrey@btinternet.com. · Tel: +44 (0) 15394 36335. Little Ees Wyke Near Sawrey · Ambleside · Cumbria · LA22 0JZ E-Mail: margaret@near-sawrey.co.uk. Download site template

Beatrix Potter bought Hill Top in 1905 with the royalties from her first few books, written at her parents home in London, but inspired by her annual holiday visits to the Lake District. She visited as often as she could, but never for more than a few days at a time, sketching the house, garden, countryside and animals for her new books. After she bought the house, she busied herself writing more books, and visiting her farm. In 1909 she bought another farm opposite Hill Top, Castle Farm, which became her main Lakeland base. Beatrix wrote many of her famous children's stories in this little 17th century stone house. Characters such as Tom Kitten, Samuel Whiskers and Jemima Puddleduck were all created here, and the books contain many pictures based on the house and garden. Beatrix bought many pieces of land and property in and around Sawrey, including the Old Post Office, Castle Cottage and a number of small farms. In 1913, aged 47, she married William Heelis in London and moved to Lakeland, living at Castle Cottage which was bigger and more convenient than Hill Top. There is a good example of traditional cottage garden, containing mainly old-fashioned flowers such as honeysuckle, foxgloves, sweet cicely, lupins, peonies, lavender and philadelphus. Roses grow ground the front door. Fruit still plays an important role in the garden - strawberries, raspberries, currants, gooseberries and rhubarb. When she died in 1943, she left Hill Top to the National Trust with the proviso that it be kept exactly as she left it, complete with her furniture and china. The Tower Bank Arms may be seen in 'The Tale of Jemima Puddleduck'. Hill Top is still as it was then, and is now the most visited literary shrine in the Lake District. Extract from Visit Cumbria. See the official page for opening times.

Near Sawrey is at the heart of the Lake District and a perfect base for Ambleside, the Langdales and Coniston. Beatrix Potters House - Hill Top. where William Wordsworth went to school and has many interesting shops. Grizedale Visitor Centre and Sculptures in the forest. Windermere Lake Cruises. Here at Esthwaite Water we have... Trout Fishing, Winter Pike Fishing, Fly Fishing Tuition, Kids Catch Your Own enclosure, Hot and Cold Food, Farm Shop, Tackle Shop, Disabled Access and Free Stunning Views... Come and see for yourself. Coniston 14 Run 1/4/2006 The Race is unusual. The hilly route follows the 13.875 miles of road that circles Coniston water and there are stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Take a walk up to the Tarns and over Claife.

Little Ees Wyke, Ees means a peninsular and Wyke a bay and Ees Wyke means a peninsular in the bay, Norse origins. Mr and Mrs Lambert run a homely guest house with three bedrooms, two ensuite and one with its own private facilities. Two of the rooms have French windows which you can walk out of onto a balcony, where you can sit and enjoy the sensational view, and watch the great variety of birds feeding in the garden. The dining room which has windows the full length of the room has the same fantastic view, and no matter what time of the year you come and stay with us, there is always something different to look at, the lambs and daffodils in spring time, the long wavy grass and hay making in the summer, and the beautiful colours of autumn are all breath taking.

Little Ees Wyke Near Sawrey Ambleside Cumbria UK LA22 0JZ E-Mail: Tel: +44 (0) 15394 36335. Car Ferry not shown on map but between Windermere and Hawkshead side of the Lake. Runs every twenty minutes from either side.

Beatrix Potter paintings viewed from Little Ees Wyke. See Peter Rabbit website. The Beatrix Potter Society was founded in 1980 by a group of people professionally involved in the curatorship of Beatrix Potter material. From the start it set out to be a focus for those with a serious interest in all aspects of Beatrix Potters life and work and so it remains today. The Society is run by a small voluntary committee, currently with the assistance of a part-time paid Financial Administrator and is funded by Members subscriptions and donations. Esthwaite Water at Harvest Time by Beatrix Potter Copyright © Frederick Warne Co, 1968 www.beatrixpottersociety.org.uk/

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