Esthwaite Lodge (Eshthwaite Lodge)

Hawkshead, near Kendal

Cumbria

England

Historic County: Lancashire

Start Date: 1819

Completion Date: 1821

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: By Appointment

Country House: Yes

Built / Designed For: Thomas Alcock Beck

House & Family History: Esthwaite was designed by George Webster of Kendal for Thomas Alcock Beck, a local antiquarian.
Architect: George Webster

Date of Birth: 1797
Date of Death: 1864
Nationality: British
Notes: Webster was a 19th century Westmorland architect who designed in a variety of styles.

Date: 1819-21
Designed: House for Thomas Alcock Beck

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House Listed: Grade II

Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: Thomas Alcock Beck, 19th century. Brocklebank family, early 20th century.

Current Ownership Type: Charity / Nonprofit

Primary Current Ownership Use: Other

Ownership Details: Since 1942 YHA Hawkshead, a hostel owned and operated by Youth Hostels Association.
House Open to Public: By Appointment
Website: https://www.yha.org.uk/

Historic Houses Member: No

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