Mirehouse is a living Cumbrian house with close ties to Tennyson, Wordsworth and Southey. Our visitors say 'Beautiful grounds', 'Staff brilliant, especially with our children'. 'Magic natural playgrounds', 'Excellent value' access to Bassenthwaite Lake. Inside the house - 'could listen to the pianist all day'. 'Brings history to life for the children', 'very interesting collections', 'Warm, human and alive'.