"Manor from Heaven" - Melvyn Bragg

Mirehouse is a family home with close links to Alfred Lord Tennyson. Also has live piano music and chidrens activities. Its grounds which stretch from Dodd Wood to Bassenthwaite Lake and include four woodland playgrounds and a heather maze for children and grown ups alike to enjoy in all weathers.

Also in the garden are the poetry walk, rhododendron tunnel and bee garden.

In addition the Old Sawmill Tearoom specialises in excellent Cumbrian cooking such as cumberland sausage, homemade cakes and puddings and Farrers coffees.

Winner of the Small Visitor Attraction of the Year 2006