Eusemere House
Eusemere house is a large, comfortable residence, near the shores of Ullswater, and boasts superb views out over the lake and towards the fells beyond. It has big bedrooms, many of which also look out over the lake, and also has a huge garden and patio area. Once owned by Thomas Clarkson, who campaigned to end slavery and was a friend of the Wordsworth family, the house also boasts many political cartoons dating from the 1960s.
Travel Directions to Eusemere House:
Leave the M6 at Junction 40 and take the A66 towards Keswick. At the first roundabout, turn left towards Ullswater on the A592 and then at the T junction at the bottom of the hill, turn left onto the B5320 towards Pooley Bridge. Go over the little bridge into Pooley bridge and then turn right just before the Car park. When the road forks, take the left fork and drive along the lane, turning right up towards the buildings. Eusemere house is the large building at the end of the lane.