Dove Cottage, Grasmere
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Facts and practical information
Dove Cottage is a house on the edge of Grasmere in the Lake District of England. It is best known as the home of the poet William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy Wordsworth from December 1799 to May 1808, where they spent over eight years of "plain living, but high thinking". During this period, William wrote much of the poetry for which he is remembered today, including his "Ode: Intimations of Immortality", "Ode to Duty", "My Heart Leaps Up" and "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud", together with parts of his autobiographical epic, The Prelude. ()
Getting there by public transportation
Public transportation stops near this location
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Bus
- Calculate routeDaffodil House for Dove Cottage 1 min walk
- Calculate routeDaffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage 3 min walk
- Calculate routeStock Lane at School 7 min walk
- Calculate routeSchool 8 min walk
Day trips
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Dove Cottage open?
Dove Cottage is open:
- Monday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
- Tuesday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
- Wednesday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
- Thursday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
- Friday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
- Saturday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
- Sunday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Which popular attractions are close to Dove Cottage?
Nearby attractions include St Oswald's Church, Grasmere (10 min walk), Grasmere Lake, Grasmere (11 min walk), Allan Bank, Grasmere (18 min walk), Alcock Tarn, Grasmere (18 min walk).
How to get to Dove Cottage by public transport?
The nearest stations to Dove Cottage:
Bus
Bus
- Daffodil House for Dove Cottage • Lines: 555, 599 (1 min walk)
- Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage • Lines: 555 (3 min walk)
England