Formerly
the residence of the well-renowned poet William Wordsworth,
Grasmere is found situated in the heart of the Lake District
just a couple of miles north of Ambleside. It is an attractive
grouping of grey stoned houses or cottages through which runs
the river of Rothay. Dove Cottage was the home of William Wordsworth
from 1799 – 1808 and this is open to visitors from late
February through to January each year. Grasmere has breathtaking
views of the surrounding mountainside and is an extremely popular
place with walkers artists and other visitors. From here one
can visit the beautiful lake Grasmere, take in White Moss Common
which is quite spectacular in autumn when the leaves on the
trees turn all their various shades of brown gold etc, and St
Oswalds church which is where William Wordsworth has been buried.
