Bridge House
Bridge House is an iconic 17th-century building, sitting on a tiny bridge in Ambleside. The one up, one down home is crafted from traditional Lake District slate and retains original features internally.
The house is thought to have been built by the Braithwaites and used to store apples from their nearby orchards. It was then used as a counting house for a pair of mills, a weaver’s shop, cobbler’s shop, antique shop, chair maker’s shop, and tearoom. The house was also used as a dwelling for a family of eight – hard to believe when you consider the size!
The home features a cast-iron range, rush-seat chairs, basket weaving tools and materials. There is a visitor car park nearby on Rydal Road.
Be transported back in time at Bridge House…
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