Hill Top, Ambleside

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Beatrix Potters Hill Top

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5 Jan 29th, 2008  (May 8th, 2007)

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Delightful,  like walking in a book

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Not open every day, very busy, sometimes long queues

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Contrary to the title on this review Hill Top is not situated in Ambleside. It is in fact in the tiny English Lake District village of Sawrey.

It is the delightful small 17th-century farmhouse where Beatrix Potter wrote many of her famous children's stories
To visit the house of the writer of Peter Rabbit is a must for any fan of of the little books. The house is an art gallery of Beatrix' work. As you walk from room you can try to find the orginal pieces of furniture, crockery etc. which are drawings in the little books. The dresser is still there which was used for the tailor of gloucester and the teacup which a mouse hides under!
As you move upstairs you actually pass the part of the stairs which is in the tom kitten book.
My favourite of all is the dolls house. It is off course mainly from the Tale of Two Bad Mice but inside is the actual handerchief from Peter Rabbit.
The story doesnt end inside. When you move outside you can look over the wall into Mr McGregor's garden. Look carefully and you can just spot Jemima Puddleduck's egg.
This house is definately worth a visit to historians and fans alike.
It is one of the Lake District's most visited attractions and owned by the National Trust so make sure you pick a day when it is open or you will be VERY dissappointed. 

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MAFARRIMOND 30.01.2008 10:24

I visited some time ago when the children were young, A beatiful spot. Maureen x x

Borg 29.01.2008 23:08

Sound like a place I should go with the kids one day.

Stg27 29.01.2008 22:53

Parking is 'busy' to say the least too. We always hire bikes from Windermere and cross the lake on the ferry and bike to Hill Top.

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