Garden & Outbuildings: Bridge House, built over Stock Ghyll in the 17th century, was donated to the National Trust in 1926. Probably erected to store apples for Ambleside Hall, the little structure is today an information center for the National Trust. One of the most photographed buildings in the Lake District, Bridge House was painted by Turner and Ruskin in the 19th century.
Past Seat / Home of: Braithwaite family, 16th and 17th centuries.
Historic Houses Member: No