Built / Designed For: James Fenton Greenall
House & Family History: Between 1885 and 1907 Beatrix Potter spent her summer and fall vacations at Lingholm. She wrote 1903's "The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin" (supposedly inspired by the estate's red squirrels) and the first draft of "The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-Winkle" (1905) during her holidays at the house and credited the garden kitchen at Lingholm as the inspiration for Mr. McGregor’s garden in "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" (1902). During World War I the house was used as a hospital for wounded officers.
Collections: In 1903 a 15th century fireplace from a palazzo in Arezzo was installed in the drawing room.
Architect: Alfred Waterhouse
Date: 1871-75Architect: Bertram Hanmer Bunbury Symons-Jeune
Date: Early 20th centuryArchitect: Percy Thomas MacQuoid
Date: Circa 1900House Listed: Grade II
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: Lt-Col. James Fenton Greenall, 1874-99. Col. George Kemp, 1st Baron Rochdale, early 20th century.
Current Ownership Type: Corporation
Primary Current Ownership Use: Hotel
House Open to Public: By Appointment
Phone: 01768-774-238
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://thelingholmestate.co.uk/
Historic Houses Member: No