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The Cottage
Tarn House forms the private wing of a Victorian gentleman’s residence, built at the end of the 19th century by the owner of the Elterwater Gunpowder Works. The cottage – rated four star by VisitEngland – features two secluded patios, […]
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Location & Things to do
Located in the heart of the Lake District national park, Tarn House is just two miles from the market town of Ambleside yet also delightfully secluded on the fellside of Loughrigg and a five minute walk from the peaceful gem […]
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Rooms
Tarn House has four luxury double bedrooms, with sleeping accommodation arranged over two floors, each with its own bathroom, making it ideal for two groups or two generations sharing the house, as well as larger groups & families
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Photo Gallery
Tarn House is a special place to be in all seasons. In summer, take in the view from the fellside garden. In autumn, enjoy the colours in the nearby woodlands. Spring is all about the bluebells and daffodils. And in […]
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Gentle re-opening
After a period of being closed, we have now very gently re-opened our doors. In the old days we took most of our bookings via third parties, but for now we’re open for direct bookings only. So if you love […]
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Bye for now
’21 was a year like no other for hospitality. Like others, we did our best to navigate our way through it. Managing surges in bookings – then cancellations – was tough; and the extra demands – in terms of both […]
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Covid-19 cleaning: We are ‘Good to Go’ accredited
After closing down for three-and-a-half months, we are delighted to be re-opening, with new, industry standard deep clean procedures in place to keep our guests and our fab housekeeper safe. Specifically: We are Visit England ‘We’re Good to Go’ accredited. […]
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What a winter!
For reasons I’ve never quite understood Lakeland is always busier in the months it looks least beautiful. Sure, the fells hold charms in summer; the days are longer and the lakes warm enough for a swim. But I’d swap all […]
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Walks from Tarn House #1: Waterfall Walk
After buying Tarn House a few years back (when I was a younger and fitter man than now!), I spent as many days as I could exploring the fells, lanes and footpaths around Tarn House to compile a collection of […]
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10 first-time mountains for children in the Lake District
Picking a child’s first Lakes fell can be a tricky proposition. On the one hand, you want them to stretch their abilities and have a fun day out. But too much ambition risks turning a potentially memorable mountain outing into a […]
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What’s new at Tarn House
Since I bought Tarn House two-and-a-bit years back, I’ve invested every penny earned back into the house and garden. Some of that investment has been boring but important behind the scenes stuff (new oil tank, new water filters, chimney repairs […]