Townend
Atmospheric farmhouse full of quirky objects and fascinating stories
Winter conservation at Townend
Winter is here which means the beginning of much quieter months in the Lake District, and time for us to put ‘Townend to bed’. From the outside, Townend may now look quiet and tranquil, but inside is a hive of activity as staff and volunteers carry out essential conservation work to get the house ready for 2019.
Discover this 17th century farmhouse
Explore a quirky farmhouse with an even quirkier family at Townend. Potter around prize-winning plants in the cottage garden or follow our walking trails that lead to beautiful views of Lake Windermere.
Troublesome weeds and prize-winning pansies
The cottage style garden at Townend is a re-creation of the garden of the last Browne family member - George Browne - to live at Townend.
The secluded charm of Troutbeck Village
"There was always the company of gentle sheep, and wild flowers, and singing waters." This is what Beatrix Potter said about Troutbeck and she was spot on!
Social climbing, saucy stories and sheep
Townend library is made up of around 1,500 books which cover many diverse topics. Find out more about the physical evidence they contain, such as greasy finger marks and corners turned over.
Wonderful woodcarvings and cheeky cheating
George Browne spent many years decorating the old furniture at Townend. He created a very early 'fitted kitchen' and made a bookcase look 200 years older than it really was.
An historic barn
Townend boasts one of the earliest - and still in working order - bank barns in Cumbria. It's still used today by the farmer for lambing and keeping sheep.