National Trust - Hill Top in South Lakeland

Lovely place to visit, original furniture is intact in the house.

Such a wonderful place to visit the volunteers here are absolutely fantastic the knowledge is remarkable can't recommend highly enough.

Fabulous to see the work preserved by one of the top British icons of her time. So beautiful to see.

Beautiful place Even in the rain

Small but interesting house even if you're not a fan of Beatrice Potter. The entry fee was quite expensive at around £15 per adult, but as National Trust members, it was free.

An absolute "must" for Beatrix Potter fans who want to take a look into the writer's private world. Very nice museum with many collectible treasures from the popular author. Very nice museum staff who are happy to explain everything.

I went to the house where Beatrix Potter, a children's author, lived. Apparently National Trust members can enter for free, but since I wasn't a member I paid a £15 admission fee. I only watched Peter Rabbit, but after seeing the movie ``Miss Potter,'' I became very interested in her and came here. We took a ferry across Lake Windermere, walked for about 40 minutes, and then took a bus to the ferry terminal on the way back. There are footpaths that run parallel to the road here and there, and I arrived here after seeing many sheep grazing in the green meadows and listening to the babbling of a stream. I could feel that Mr. Potter loved this kind of nature, so I think it would be a good idea to walk there if you have time. Apparently during the coronavirus pandemic, reservations were required, but the person at the visitor center told me that people walking or taking the bus can enter without a reservation. However, if you are visiting by car, you will need to make a reservation as the parking lot is small.

You must book a car parking space! The house isn't huge and there's no cafe, just a coffee cart in the garden. You have to walk up the road (no pavement) from the car park to the house. If your children only know Disney Peter Rabbit they'll be disappointed... this house is the real deal.

A beautiful cottage full of Beatrix Potters memorabilia. The staff are very knowledgeable and helpful. I just felt there was so much more to see that was not open to the public.

A cute cottage, bigger on the inside than the outside, I’m sure! But you can understand Beatrix potters love for the place. The staff are amazing, they seem to know the place inside out, and while no one can fully grasp the workings inside anyone’s mind the staff help you get a better idea of what made Beatrix potter who she was.

Nice little house and garden. Friendly, knowledgeable guides.

A great location and nice house.

Visited a couple of weeks ago Absolutely loved it Great setting Definitely worth visiting

A must-do visit in the lake district. Beautiful views and far distant horizon over rolling hills and green valleys. So good!

Well recommended really great place to visit kids loved it

If you are in Windermere take a trip to the home of Beatrix Potter when you get of the ferry can take a slow walk up the hill or catch the mountain 🐐 bus there are time tables when you get of the ferry or maybe you want to drive over either way its well worth the trip

Great place to visit for all Beatrix potter and history fans.

I loved our visit to Hill Top and enjoyed learning even more about Beatrix Potter and her life. The parking was available for us as we had pre-booked and arrived early. The house was a few minutes walk away and was well staffed by National Trust Volunteers. For those who hadn’t previously purchased a ticket they were turned away from the car park and given directions to another place to park. The day we went was busy however, I am sure it might be even busier on weekends or holidays. Overall, as a Beatrix Potter lover it was a fabulous opportunity to see something that was very personal to her. As a fellow human it was significant to appreciate her clear leadership and commitment to the environment and conservation and her futuristic preservation of an area we are all able to enjoy and benefit from. Her amazing work is far greater than her authorship.

Great trip made an amazing one by tying in a farm visit. It’s hard to find link on NT website but worth it! Cost £20 for farm walk which was a highlight of our holiday. Thanks to Amy for such an interesting tour…you thought of everything. With farms having to diversify the NT have a really asset here.

A beautiful house full of Beatrix Potter's collection of things including her own dolls house with original wallpaper and furnishings. Also a lovely cottage garden and orchard. Very friendly staff. It also has a tea/ coffee stall and a gift shop.

Nice to look round but small and expensive at £15 per person. Not as enjoyable as many other national trust properties.

Very clean, staff were very helpful in explaining the house and grounds and also the life of Beatrice Potter. Lots to see and lovely walks around the area.

Well worth viewing the house and garden.

Beautiful place, buying tickets and selecting a time is a must. The house and gardens are beautiful and tell a great story. The staff in the house add some great details of the story and background. The rain let up just in time for a coffee and a treat out in the garden before we walked around the gift shop for a while. 1.5hrs is about the time frame but you are close to town for other shops and lunch. Watch the movie before you go to add to your trip. “Miss Potter”

Really like this place, after 20 years I didn't know what to expect. Had a lovely walk to the house. I seriously recommend booking tickets!! It gets busy

A must see if you are a fan of Beatrix Potter. You will probably only need 30 minutes to see this small property , but you can really see the inspiration for many of the stories and illustrations

You need to book , very good if you like Beatrix potter

Beatrix potter house requires payment to go into. The gardens are free

Wonderful place to visit if you are a Beatrix Potter fan, lots of interesting information and many things kept just as she would have had them. Only negative were the narrow and busy roads to get there!

Enjoyable experience at Beatrix Potter's farm. Not to be missed

Beatrix Potter's home. Very interesting to get to know her and her influence on the National Trust. Pre book if you need parking.

What a wonderful place to go. A must visit for any Beatrix Potter fan. The house is beautiful, and everything is just as Beatrix left it with all her furniture and treasures. It's amazing to see some original artwork and handwritten notes. The grounds are very well maintained, and the picture boards show which part of the garden was painted for the books. Around the house, the books were open to show how the rooms featured too. We had a wonderful time here and had a drink in the gardens from the little van. Would highly recommend a visit 🙂

Curious place. A return to the past.

Excellent place to visit but be prepared for very large crowds of visitors. The garden is amazing and the house very interesting.

The works of Beatrix Potter were so amazing that they are still so popular in Japan - even there was a group of Japanese tourists and a Japanese sign inside the house. We can see how tourism works in this way, friendly, welcoming, international with nice people and staff members. You must show your booking to park in the National Car Park for Hill Top.

Beautiful! Authentic history have amazing memories.

Beautiful. A real insight into Beatrix's life. Recommend you leave your bag in the car!

Interesting enough but not a huge amount to see. Park down hill and walk to the house. Booking a time slot required.

Wonderful place linked to Beatrix Potter. We discover the living environment that inspired his works. Very well documented and really charming.

It's a really nice place and the house has a really nice feel to it. The only downside is the Joey's cafe seems to be completely vegan which is not for me.

2024.7/30. 20 minute walk from Bowness to the ferry terminal, cross by ferry and take a bus to Hilltop. On the way back, we took a bus to the pier and then took a boat to Bowness. The weather was perfect, and the farm and surrounding area looked like something out of a picture book. Potter's collection, the dollhouse sent by his fiance, and the view of the farm from the second floor window were wonderful.

Would keep coming back to see this place

Visiting this amazing place is an unforgetable experience, seeing B.Potter's illustrutrations live was a dream come true. A must see for all Peter Rabbit's lovers🐇

The car park is very small. There is room for 3 cars at the little park and parking a little bit down the road on the right-hand side next to the wooden fence from Hill Top but for about 5 cars max. Loads of history and well worth a trip. The staff are great and happy to help.

Lovely house and interesting insight into Beatrix Potter

House was amazing. Original features and objects!

Very interesting and learned about Beatrix Potter. Staff very Knowledgeable. Well worth a visit. Pre book if you can parking is limited. However, there are a couple of laybys near to house.

Very interesting museum, the fascinating story of Beatrix Potter, only took us about 40 minutes to go round altogether including the gardens. Lovely location and great little pub just a short walk down the road. You have to book tickets in advance or the car park attendant will not let you park. Not dog friendly.

Interesting place. Parking is quite difficult..make sure you book tickets in advance.

Beautiful cottage and fits the story well to stand in the garden and let your peter rabbit imagination run wild however the shop my wife wanted a set of books for our grandson a very misleading sign even salesperson was confusing we thought the full set was on board at £45 no it wasn't £150 foolishly we bought it as a investment for grandson only to find next day beatrix potter experience were selling same thing at £75 and round the corner peter rabbit and friends in bowness at £49.99 so buyer beware and be cautious of traffic wardens could turn to be a very expensive day

Interesting hose and garden, with history of Beatrix Potter and her books

You have to book your carpark, Parking bays very small, I enjoyed seeing the hill-top

I'm sorry, but £15 for adult entry here is unacceptable. The house is lovely but small and takes 15 mins max to go around. Ditto the garden. NT are shamelessly ripping people off at this property. Parking is a nightmare and there is no respect for the small community here, it must be hellish for them in summer season. At least buy a field and improve the parking. Also much more could be made of the garden.

Beautiful it was one of my dreams to visit Beatrix Potter cottage and I went for my birthday . Even thoe the weather was not kind to us it never spoiled the day . It was lovely to see all her personal belongings . I went from Bournemouth and it was well worth the trip . And there is a lovely little shop to buy gifts I had some lovely chutney homemade such a lovely day out but a long one .

Whether you are a Beatrix Potter fan or not this is a lovely place to visit.

Interesting and the fabulous volunteers with their stories bring the place to life Thankyou 🙂

A journey back in time. Magical, not only for fans of Beatrix Potter.

Well worth a visit, Peter Rabbit fans or no. But pre booking is a must.

Very quaint however not much parking so have to book parking in advance

Compact, crowded and interesting!

Hill Top was the home of Beatrix Potter, now managed by The National Trust and an iconic, historic house (old farm). Very quaint and a step back in time. Kept just as Beatrix had used it with many of her treasures still here. Also items of her original artwork and some handwritten letters. Nice to see where she wrote and sketched, though even on a bright day the rooms are still quite dark. Well done to the NT, staff & volunteers who, despite this being a busy venue continue to be irrepressibly friendly & helpful - they’re very knowledgeable too. Have a look online at the National Trust website for entry times and current costs. Booking is essential with tokens issued at relevant times. For those with mobility restrictions, access to this quaint farmhouse isn't easy with steps, uneven garden paths to the entrance and stairs inside. There isn't a ‘proper’ cafe here, rather a coffee stall selling drinks and light snacks. Small NT Potter themed gift shop in yhe garden. Well worth visiting, but definitely book (essential if you are thinking of driving/parking there - car park is limited both in capacity and size of vehicles). The car park is a short walk from the farm entrance along a road with no footway. Ticket sales & for those who have pre-booked, the check-in for your token is at the car park.

To visit but personally he didn't tell me anything

Sad to say it was closed on a Friday. There were lots of people in the carpark so disappointed. It will teach me to check first .

Lovely and very interesting building. Small but well manicured gardens. Dog friendly outside.

Hip Hip Hooray for Chris, Nick, and Michael of British Heritage Tours/Eurowelcome! They made our trip a dream come true. My husband and I celebrated our 30th Anniversary with a coach tour through England, Scotland, and Wales. Chris went above and beyond to organize an additional side trip for us to BEATRIX POTTER'S LAKE DISTRICT with Geoff of Mountain Goat Tours. I have been dreaming about visiting HILL TOP for years. We can't thank you enough, National Trust, for maintaining Hill Top and welcoming us on this pilgrimage. It was very inspiring. We feel blessed to have experienced this adventure!

Lots of info about Beatrice Potter, the garden makes you imagine the bunnies gathering the crops under the nose of Mr McGreggor. Really nice atmosphere and the guides are friendly and informative.

The parking staff was so cold we couldn't even get inside. Is he racist? When I tried to enter the parking lot, I was told to turn around and get out.When I asked how to park in the parking lot and where to buy a ticket, I was only told to leave, which made me feel very uncomfortable. did. After all, you won't be able to see inside, and Asians may not be able to enter, so be careful.

If you love Beatrix Potter then it's great to be able to step back in time and visit where she lived.

A must visit for any Beatrix Potter fan. The house is beautiful, and everything is just as Beatrix left it with all her furniture and treasures. It's amazing to see some original artwork and handwritten notes. The grounds are well maintained, and the picture boards show which part of the garden was painted for the books. Around the house, the books were open to show how the rooms featured too. Lovely coffee van/cafe in the garden and well stocked gift shop. Definitely book/pay for a time slot ahead of your visit. The carpark is small, I arrived right on my time at 10:30 am, and only a few spots left. Also note, the carpark is a three minute walk away from the house up the village lane. The staff were lovely and happy to answer questions. Please follow their directions and not touch things or sit on furniture in the house. It's so nice not to have some artefacts behind glass/roped off areas and not touching keeps it that way.

Wonderland of childhood stories coming to life. A memorable experience. I'm sure Beatrix is still in and around Hill Top.

Fantastic insight into Beatrix Potter, the house and details were amazing. I would highly recommend seeing it

Fascinating place to visit for anyone who loves Beatrix Potter. Loved it and the weather was perfect too

Interesting quick place to see, no parking places if you not book your tickets in advance.

This visit was so well organised, booked tickets, arrived to find spaces in the car park. The staff were amazing, welcoming, very knowledgeable, true professionals. Much improved since our last visit in the 1990s.

Absolutely loved it and the staff were very polite and imformative .

Lovely old cottage with so much history, make sure you book to gain certain access.

Really enjoyed looking around, seeing the house as close as possible to how she left it. Staff were great, and shop was good.

We loved walking around the home of the writer of our childhood stories, walking around her garden, what a great place, and thanks for all the books she wrote , the shop was fantastic, all the staff was very helpful.

Nice place to visit and soak up the atmosphere. I recommend talking to the helpful guides as they have interesting insights and other bits of information.

Interesting and informative, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit xxx

I traveled over the hills from Cleveland on my bike in 30mph head wind beautiful sunny day but exhausting getting there the village is quaint but not a lot there couple of pubs and a cafe for the distance I traveled it was under whelming but don't be put off that's just my opinion I was expecting more to see other than the kilns, but as a plus the scenery was amazing.

Loved seeing the settings for Beatrix Potter’s adorable characters and hearing about the history of her time in The Lakes. BOOK IN ADVSNCE and get there early, as parking is severely limited in keeping with her wish to preserve the character of the countryside.

Being a big Beattrix Potter fan, I was able to go there this month (April 2024) a dream! The staff inside (the lady downstairs and the gentleman upstairs) are incredibly friendly and they told us a few extra things about the house! The setting is relaxing and magnificent. For those who go there like us alone by car, you must pass the castle on your left and continue for a long time (you will also pass a farm cottage) and follow direction "ferry" before arriving.

The best National Trust location we have visited! Really interesting, friendly staff and overall fun attraction with lots of information!

Brilliant place. One of the best NT places. Full of interest.

We have just brought our blind niece to visit as she has always wanted to come 16/4/24. We were given a touch tour for her by Keith, absolutely brilliant, thank you

Lovely visit to the cottage and grounds of Beatrix Potter. I particularly liked the illustrations in context that they were set. Definitely book ahead, and plan to get there on time as there is little parking. The drive there is a bit tight down narrow roads.

This was on my bucket list and I am so glad I went to where the great lady herself once lived. It is very well looked after by the Trust and the staff were brilliant. Nice little gift shop and pop up cafe too. Well worth it

National trust need to revise booking system. Just turn up on the day

Very pretty location and staff were exceptionally friendly throughout. It’s worth noting the site and garden are on a very small site- we were there for about 20 minutes and saw everything!

Beautiful stop along the way to Windermere. Took us about an hour to go around but beautiful scenery to take in too.

Great place, well worth a visit. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff .

It was lovely to see the real history behind Beatrix potter and her stories

Such an atmospheric place. The staff are very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Fabulous day out.

The staff were super friendly. Lovely, peaceful, quaint little house. Beautiful and well maintained gardens. My children loved lookin for the little eggs. Beautiful gift shop and a very nice woman working in there gave me a stamp on a bit of paper as I had forgotten my national trust passport. Would definitely recommend.

Gorgeous old cottage,in a beautiful setting

Interesting to learn more about the history of Beatrix Potter and the National Trust.

The woman where you buy the ticket is super friendly, the house inside is beautiful and they explain any questions you have, but you have to know when to visit it because we didn't see a single plant in the garden…. a shame

This is a beautiful cottage and a must see if you are a fan

A beautiful and picturesque house. We were late so we didn't spend much time inside. It is worth visiting this place in spring or sumner time.