Wordsworth wrote his best poetry at Dove Cottage Grasmere, Lake District
Rydal Water is pictured here.
Rydal Water and Grasmere Lake, pictured below, were sources of inpsiration to Wordsworth and the Lake District poets.
In December 1799 Wordsworth moved to Dove Cottage , Grasmere, where he wrote his most highly regarded poetry.
He lived with his sister, Dorothy, whose Journal is a fascinating insight into life at Dove Cottage. William and Dorothy discussed many ideas, and she was a great source of help and inspiration to the poet.
After his marriage to Mary, the Wordsworths continued to live at Dove Cottage with Dorothy, until May 1808. They then lived in other houses in Grasmere, where they were not happy.
In 1818 they moved to Rydal Mount, at Rydal, 3 miles from Grasmere,and this became their much loved family home. All the homes Wordsworth lived in were rented.
Still wanting to keep a foothold in the Grasmere Parish ( it gave him a vote on local affairs) , he bought White Moss House for his son, Willie in 1827. It is the only house Wordsworth ever owned.
White Moss House stayed in the Wordsworth family till the 1930s, and has been in my family since 1970.We have lived at White Moss House since 1981.
We now run it as a friendly historic B & B guest house, ideally located in the centre of Wordsworth's Lake District.
William Wordsworth's Lake District homes
- William Wordsworth 1770-1850
- William Wordsworth's Birthplace
- Cockermouth Floods November 2009
- Westmorland Gazette reports on floods in Cumbria
- The Cumberland News is the local paper of North Cumbria.
- Dove Cottage Grasmere- Wordsworth's Lake District
- Inside Dove Cottage
- Rydal Mount- Wordsworth's other home in the Lake District
- White Moss House, Rydal Water, Grasmere, English Lake District
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William Wordsworth's Birthplace
Wordsworth was born in Cockermouth, on the egde of the Lake District.
Wordsworth's birthplace in Cockermouth is run by the NationalTrust . They have recently restored the house, so that it now looks as it did when Wordsworth was born there.
Cockermouth Floods November 2009
Torrential rain floods this historic market town in Cumbria
Worst hit was Cockermouth, usually a peaceful Riverside town, the birthplace of William Wordsworth.
Its seems that some parts of Cumbria have had 13 inches of rain in 24 hours- the highest 1 day rainfall ever recorded in England.
One brave local policeman has lost his life helping others. Our hearts go out to all those who knew him.
Update, 7 December; the area is now trying to clear up after the floods, but many homes, shops and businesses will not be back to normal for some time.
The links below to the local newspapers will keep you up to date with the current news.
Westmorland Gazette reports on floods in Cumbria
- News from the Westmorland Gaztte
- Floods in Cumbria and other news from the South Lakes in the Westmorland Gaztte
The Cumberland News is the local paper of North Cumbria.
- Reports from the Cumberland News .
- Current information on Cockermouth Floods, and fears for the area as more rain is forecast.
Dove Cottage Grasmere- Wordsworth's Lake District
Lake District Home of Wordsworth during his most productive years as a poet.
Dove Cottage is a must for every lover of Wordsworth. To find out more about Dove Cottage and the Romantic poets, click on the link below. Its a mine of information, even if you can't actually visit in person
- William Wordsworth - Dove Cottage, The Wordsworth Museum & Art Gallery, Cumbria
- The Wordsworth Museum and Art Gallery, incorporating Dove Cottage in Grasmere, Cumbria England. Dove Cottage was the home of William Wordsworth from 1799 to 1808, the years of his supreme work as a poet. An ideal family day out as well as being a great venue for a school trip.
Inside Dove Cottage
Where Wordsworth wrote some if his best poetry
In the summer the small windows don't let in much light.
Whenever I visit I'm amazed by how small it is. When Wordsworth married and had a family he moved out ( his sister Dorothy always went with them) and lived in various houses in Grasmere before settling at Rydal Mount for the rest of his life.
Dorothy Wordsworth's Grasmere journals
The Grasmere and Alfoxden Journals (Oxford World's Classics)
Amazon Price: $11.01 (as of 12/21/2009)
We are so lucky that Dorothy Wordsworth kept these journals. They give an intimate insight into the daily life of one of the world's greatest ever poets, her brother William Wordsworth.
Rydal Mount- Wordsworth's other home in the Lake District
Wordsworth spent the last part of his life at Rydal Mount, half a mile from White Moss House
- Rydal Mount and Gardens, Historic Home and Garden of William Wordsworth
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“Nowhere on earth have I seen
a spot of more perfect and enjoyable beauty”
Thomas
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William Wordsworth's greatest writing
William Wordsworth - The Major Works: including The Prelude (Oxford World's Classics)
Amazon Price: $12.89 (as of 12/21/2009)
This book has all the major works of William Wordsworth in a clear format. Small enough to carry with you when visiting Wordsworth's Lake District. This will fit into your bag, so that you can bring it out and read the poems at the places where Wordsworth wrote them.
William Wordsworth and his wife Mary
This picture shows William and Mary at Rydal Mount. This was a happy family home, where William lived in his later years, and where he died in 1850.
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White Moss House, Rydal Water, Grasmere, English Lake District
Home of William Wordsworth and the Romantic Poets
William Wordsworth wrote his best poetry at the tiny Dove Cottage, Grasmere.Half a mile away is White Moss House, bought by Wordsworth for his son Willie.Rydal Mount, where Wordsworth lived in his later years, is also half a mile from White Moss.The Wordsworth family lived at White Moss House until the 1930s.This is the only house Wordsworth owned, and it is now a historic B & B guest house .
You can read about White Moss House in many Guide books. See what Karen Brown has to say!
Look here for more on Karen Brown's Guides.
Frommer, Fordor , the Good Hotel Guide and many others also recommend us.
Here's what the Good Hotel Guide says.
An ideal place to stay in the heart of England's Lake District.
Between Grasmere and Ambleside, at Rydal Water. We'll help you plan your walks in Wordsworth's footsteps from our front door. The bus stops outside, so you can even go green and just use public transport."
Sue's blog from White Moss House, Grasmere
White Moss House, Rydal Water, Grasmere, was owned by Wordsworth
I post news, information and pictures from Wordsworth's Lake District on my White Moss House bog.
We have the privilege of living at White Moss House. You can stay here on vacation.
Our blog tells you what is happening in Wordsworth Country right now.
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byThe Wordsworth Walk; one of the best short walks in the world
This walk takes in Wordsworth's two famous homes. You can start it from the front door at White Moss House
On the way you see Grasmere lake and village, you can visit Dove Cottage and Rydal Mount, you walk along beautiful Rydal Water and you have a choice of pubs and tea shops along the way. What could be better!
- The Wordsworth Walk , Dove Cottage Grasmere and Rydal Mount
- Walk round Rydal Water and Grasmere Lake, taking in Wordsworths two famous homes, Dove Cottage and Rydal Mount. On the way, pass by the only house Wordsworth ever owned, White Moss House.
Useful Guidebooks for your visit to Wordsworth's Lake District
Finding your way and places to stay in Wordsworth's Lake District.
Karen Brown's England, Wales & Scotland 2009: Exceptional Places to Stay & Itineraries (Karen Brown's England, Wales & Scotland Charming Hotels & Itineraries)
Karen Brown's Guide help you find special, individually owned bed and breakfasts and hotels in the prettiest areas of Britain.White Moss House , Grasmere, is one of her recommendations in Wordsworth's Lake District.
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 12/21/2009)
Frommer's® England 2009 (Frommer's Complete)
Frommer's Guide to England is a comprehensive list of things to see and do, and places to stay.There is a good section on the Lake District, and White Moss House is recommended in Grasmere.
Amazon Price: (as of 12/21/2009)
Fodor's England 2009: with The Best of Wales (Fodor's Gold Guides)
Another excellent guide to England and the Lake District. Fodor's also recommends White Moss House.
Amazon Price: $16.29 (as of 12/21/2009)
The Rough Guide to the Lake District 4 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
This is a dteailed guide book to the Lake District, recently published and very up to dates.
Amazon Price: $11.55 (as of 12/21/2009)
Walking with Wordsworth: In the Lake District
Walking and Wordsworth in one book. Follow the poets footsteps and walk the Lake District.
Amazon Price: $12.21 (as of 12/21/2009)
The Wordsworth Rose at White Moss House Grasmere
This rose could be 200 years old
Our gardener, a fount of all local gardening knowledge,thinks this old rose could have been here when William Wordsworth stopped by and sat in the porch whilst visiting his son, Willie and family!It blooms for only a short time, its roots are lost from view beneath the terrace, but it has a great scent, flowers spectacurly every June, and we love it!
Grasmere, Rydal Water and Coniston, Wordsworth's Lake District
Please click on any picture to enlarge it and see the description.
Dove Cottage Grasmere, home of Wordsworth- that's him looking out of the window!
Traditional Lake District Rushbearing Ceremonies
Many Lakeland Villages have a special Rushbearing each year
Dating back to the times when the local church would have a mud floor, and each year fresh rushes were picked from the lakes to lay on the floor. Some Lakeland Villages, including Grasmere and Ambleside, honour this old tradition with a Rushbearing Day each year.The whole village takes part. Traditional "bearings" are carried to the church, with the children carrying smaller bearings.
In Grasmere the Rushbearing Maidens are a pretty sight!
Grasmere has a huge beautiful painting of Rushbearing, currently in the village hall ( only opened up to view on special occasions)
Ambleside and Grasmere have both had their rushbearings for 2009- both were blessed with sunshine!
In Ambleside there is a wonderful Rushbearing Mural in St Mary's Parish church.
White Moss favourites
Wordsworth and Lake District
The Ballad of Dorothy Wordsworth: A Life
Wordsworth's sister Dorothy was his biggest supporter - this fascinating book explores her importance
Amazon Price: $19.80 (as of 12/21/2009)
The Rough Guide to the Lake District 4 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
Just published, a helpful guide to Wordsworth's Lake District today.
Amazon Price: $11.55 (as of 12/21/2009)
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Lenses enjoyed by Sue at White Moss House
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White Moss House, owned by Wordsworth
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White Moss House Is a 4 Star Guest House, open for Bed and Breakfast. The house was owned by the poet William Wordsworth, who bought it for his son, Willie , in 1827. The house dates back to 1730. It is situated at White Moss Common, a beautiful spo...
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Top 10 Lakes in the Lake District
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The Lake District , in North West England,is one of the most beautiful places in the world. The 19th Century poets, most notably William Wordsworth, Coleridge and de Quincey were inspired by them. Artists , including Constable and Ruskin, have painted...
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10 things to do in Grasmere
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Grasmere, home of William Wordsworth, is a small village in the heart of England's Lake District. Thousands of visitors come to Grasmere every year from all over the world. They come because of William Wordsworth, to visit his homes, see the scenery...
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Traditional Lake District Food
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In the 18th century ,exotic spices, fruits and sugar came into Whitehaven,Cumberland ( now part of Cumbria) one of the largest ports in the world at that time, from the Indies. These ingredients give traditional Lake District food its distictive fla...
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My Grasmere Herb Garden
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I love my Grasmere herb garden! Its just outside my kitchen door,at White Moss House, Grasmere. It gives me a great choice of fresh green flavours for my meals. I can make delicious fresh herb teas.The lemon balm ( melissa) is a calming herb, goo...
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Bed and Breakfast in the only house owned by Wordsworth
Here's one of our bedrooms
- Grasmere B&B in the English Lake District, Cumbria, England, UK
- A historic Lakeland house, owned by Wordsworth, now a highly rated guest house
Please let me know what you think
Your comments would be really, really appreciated
Have you been to the Lakes? Would you like to visit? Are you tempted by this lens? Do you have any suggestions of what I could add?
I look hearing from feloow squioodoers and will visit you too if you leave me a message!
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- prosperity66 prosperity66 Nov 20, 2009 @ 4:52 pm
- England is one of my favorite countries and so easy to access from mine! Just 100 min to cross the North Sea. I will for sure one day visit this marvelous place!
Great lens!
Dom.
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- whitemoss whitemoss Dec 7, 2009 @ 10:30 am
- Thank you for your visit Dom. Hope you can make it one day.
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- Spook Spook Nov 20, 2009 @ 1:51 pm
- Came for another look see because it's so beautiful. We are having the same thing with the floods here where I live. Unreal, I watched Cockermouth on Sky News last night and it looked frightening. Blessed by an Angel.
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- whitemoss whitemoss Dec 7, 2009 @ 10:29 am
- Thank you so much Kevin. I've been away for a couple of weeks, but am thrilled to come back and see your blessing!
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- whitemoss whitemoss Oct 14, 2009 @ 3:38 am
- Thanks RR- would love to see you- really enjoyed your Border Reivers lens.[in reply to reasonablerobinson]
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