Blackwell - The Arts & Crafts house
About
Blackwell, located in the heart of the Lake District’s Bowness‑on‑Windermere, is a quintessential Arts & Crafts masterpiece that time‑honored craftsmen designed with elegance and functional charm. Built between 1898 and 1900 by renowned architect Baillie Scott for Lancashire brewer Sir Edward Holt, the house exemplifies the movement’s love of natural materials, intricate woodwork, and handcrafted details. Visitors step into a living museum where original furnishings by Morris & Co., Sanderson & Goodman, and other leading designers preserve the period atmosphere. The property’s formal gardens, laid out by landscape architect Thomas Mawson, offer a tranquil terraced walk overlooking Windermere with fragrant herb borders, bubbling streams and seasonal blooms. The house remains open to the public, regularly showcasing exhibitions by contemporary artists and celebrating the regional heritage that illustrates how early‑19th‑century design continues to inspire.
Highlights
- Arts & Crafts Interiors
- Thomas Mawson Gardens
- Historic Exposition Space
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- Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes