Brantwood – lake district

Amazing place, plenty of garden walks and awesome views over Coniston water. We took our dog and he loved exploring especially down by the lake. Brantwood is the former home of John Ruskin, the house itself is not currently open to the public but plenty to see for a very reasonable entrance fee. Food and snacks available and plenty of parking, approach road can be quite narrow in places but fairly typical of area. All in all well worth a visit.

Came for a Sunday afternoon tea and cake at the cafe. Friendly staff and beautiful views. It does pay to get in early to try the delicious cake options as we got the last pieces of carrot and coffee cake.

Great gardens! Unfortunately the house is closed due Covid-19. But you can see beautiful paintings in the Studio.

Gardens are beautiful and some lovely walks around the grounds. The terrace tea room is a beautiful place for lunch in the sun. Cannot comment on the house as its not currently open due to Covid restrictions.

Only visited restaurant/cafe ,as house was closed (Covid) restaurant and location excellent. Lovely views ,nice food and friendly staff. It was a warm sunny day so managed to sit outside on the terrace .

Fabulous place! Well preserved Ruskin home. Well curated. Wonderful collection of Ruskins rocks and minerals ..some great pieces. Gardens are interesting with a pathway through the trees to the top of the hill. Super cafe -) nice interesting very tasty lunch menu. And open all year ! Great 👍

Very busy, but worth the wait. Good food, although a limited menu. Excellent environment, particularly sitting outside on a summers day.

The home of John Ruskin, art critic and polymath at Brantwood, overlooking beautiful Lake Coniston, is a delight. Tour his gardens and enjoy the beautifully kept house itself, but be astounded by the views across the lake to the 'Old Man of Coniston.' Truly a joy!

Great place to visit whilst taking in a Lake trip from Coniston Launch. Gardens and house held much history and cafeteria had a good variety of food/cakes. Well worth a visit

Wonderful views of lake from terrace cafe. House tour interesting and great walk to Crag fell. Then caught boat from jetty for delightful southern lake trip.