Main attraction here has to be the herb garden, but there are other things to see too, including a restored watermill that is sometimes up and running. There is a small but very pretty flower garden, with a newt pond, and a couple of orchards. The house is only just being opened up: they have just moved the ticket office... More

We had a stroll around the gardens as part of our mini-break in Ullswater on a rainy day in August and enjoyed our time there. The herb garden and the working watermill were particular highlights. I found the nature walk through the woods very relaxing - although we didn't spot any critters! We did, however, spot lots of newts in... More

Being National trust members, we visited Acorn Bank when on holiday in Cumbria. Set in a peaceful rural area east of Penrith, it is easy to find off the A66. car parking is easy and once in the Gardens (the house being closed to the public), Acorn Bank is a wonderful place to explore. The herb garden is very well... More

Acorn Bank now a National Trust property near Temple Sowerby. (so called as it was once owned by the Knights Templar ) Beautiful setting, approached through oak tree avenue ( hence the name) Wonderful Bluebell Wood walks down to the old (now restored) mill on the stream. Work still going on at the house , Acorn Bank, itself, but delightful... More