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Brantwood


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 3 attractions in Coniston
Traveler Description: The former home of artist and writer John Ruskin is perched high above Coniston Water.
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Attraction type: Historic home
Address: Off B5285 Coniston LA21 8AD
England
Tel: 44 015394 41396
Fax: 44 015394 41263

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5 of 5 stars
NotMandatory 3 contributions
Edinburgh
Oct 11, 2008

I had heard very little about John Ruskin before I went to Brantwood; my first visit there was largely based on the excellent reviews of their coffee shop, Jumping Jenny's. As promised, the food and coffee (and tea) at Jumping Jenny's was amazing, but Brantwood itself is a wonderful experience. The previous reviewer describes the house as average, but it... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Jun 9, 2004
1/1 found this review helpful

House is average, just like any other historical place. The 'fridge' is worth a look, lovely gardens and an amazing tea shop - jumping jenny's where the sparrows eat from your table. Take a short walk down to the launch, take a trip on the boat around the lake. more

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Brantwood Address

Off B5285, Coniston LA21 8AD, England
Tel: 44 015394 41396 Fax: 44 015394 41263