If you have never visited a big country house before this might make a good starter. If you are familiar with other, more interesting ones, it will be a let down. It is a useful stop off for a break on a drive, but unless you are totally fascinted by marmalade, give it a miss, or at least use the... More

Dalemain MAnsion is a lovely family run country house parts of the grounds lover look Ullswater and the setting is of a traditional small country estate. When I was there the snowdrops were to die for and the Marmalade Festival had grown since it's tiny beginnings 7 years ago. There were over 1700 marmalades entered with some even from down... More

Well signposted and plenty of parking. Beautiful gardens and a lovely walk to Dacre church though the estate. Look for the stone carved bears in the churchyard - there are four. Visit the annual marmalade festival for something a bit different! More

Dalemain is a great place to visit. With lovely gardens, a great tour of the house, and a nice tea room. Much recommended! More

To the manager I had an awful meal at Dalemain 3 weeks before Christmas and wrote to the manager. I got no reply so decided to publish on Tripadvisor. Here's my letter. I am writing to express my extreme disapoointment about a meal I had at Dalemain yesterday. It was my first visit there, and I did not complain at... More

the place is a good day out, although could do with a lick of paint on the main house, the gardens are spectacular though. More

A lovely home belonging to the Hasell-McCosh family- where family photographs sit amongst priceless China and antique furniture. The room guides provide a fascinating insight into the history of the building and its owners. Combined with stunning gardens and a pleasant tea room this makes for a diverting and charming afternoon out. More

We visited Dalemain during June for an afternoon in the gardens. There was considerable variety in the style and type of garden with everything from shaded woodland, through lakeside to sunny semi-formal styles. The teashop - despite an unimposing entrance - was lovely, situated in the grand hall with lots of atmosphere. Staff were most helpful and the ex-gamekeepers garden... More