National Trust - Acorn Bank

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4.5

( 8 reviews )

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Acorn Barn, Temple Sowerby, Penrith CA10 1SP, United Kingdom +44 1768-361-893

National Trust - Acorn Bank is a renowned brand that offers a unique and enchanting experience for nature enthusiasts and history lovers alike. Situated in a picturesque location, this National Trust property boasts beautiful gardens, a grand house, and a working watermill. Visitors can explore the extensive woodland, discover hidden fairy doors, and enjoy games near the picnic benches. The orchard, with its 163 types of apples, is a sight to behold. Although not all areas of the house are open to the public, the ones that are open are definitely worth a visit. The property also features a charming tea room, where guests can relax and indulge in tasty treats. With its delightful blend of natural beauty and historical significance, National Trust - Acorn Bank is a must-visit destination.

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Dj powell

March 22, 2024

Lovely wooded walk bonus as the mill was working, selling flour. Dogs not allowed in gardens, so left in car park with my son and had a look around. Lovely orchard, bee hives, cafe too. Shame only a few rooms allowed in, books for sale so take some change!

Dynette

March 22, 2024

This is such a great place. Lots of woodland for little people to explore, some games up near the picnic benches, gorgeous little fairy doors all around. We've now been a couple of times and will definitely go again. As an adult I personally love all of the herbs, fruit and veg growing. So great to see. My little ones loved going through the little meadow too. Can't wait to explore some more.

Chad tonneberger

March 22, 2024

This is a lovely little garden. We just explored the main garden, which is perfect if you can't walk too far. The gardens are really well maintained and have some interesting plants. You can also walk a bit further down to the ancient oak or the other way down to the mill. There's a little coffee stand selling some delicious cakes. There's not much as far lunch stuff, so it's worth having that before. You can eat outside or inside.

Emma adjei

March 22, 2024

What a great wee find on our way south via the A66. Small National Trust park ... grand house with enclosed gardens, pond, and orchard ... 163 types of apples grown here ... amazing!! Woodland walk around the periphery ... takes about 30 minutes. Restired watermill that works during weekends. Cafe also, within the walled garden. Lovely place to visit for a couple of hours.

Tak yan

March 22, 2024

After Sizergh this is the best National Trust place in Cumbria. Beautiful gardens with orchard, forest walk, water mill where you can buy flour or see one of the plenty of swallows nests. Walk is not demanding and takes approx 20-30 min. There's also little Caffè with good choice of food and drinks. Place definitely worth visiting

Charlotte o'connell

March 22, 2024

Not a huge place to visit and especially not if you have a dog. The water mill was interesting but that's also about the only thing I could go to. Giving it a 4 instead of a 3 because although I didn't require them, there were free tampons and pads available in the bathroom. Also found the cafe to be reasonably priced for a national trust place and the pastries were delicious!

Laura irvine

March 22, 2024

Acorn Bank is a pleasant surprise nessled in the Eden Valley close to Penrith. I chose it as a destination as I had just got a National Trust membership and it was close to where I was staying. There isn't alot to do an hour or so is plenty of time to see the ground floor of a beautiful house, unfortunately the cafe wasn't open on the day I went. The small gardens are beautiful, fabulous orchard and herb garden (I went in April and nothing much was showing). The woodland short walk is pleasant, great for children. The waterwheel is like something from a fairytale nestled in the woods. I would like to return in Summer to see more of the flora and fauna.

Ec mal

March 22, 2024

A lovely Natty Trust Property, with beautiful gardens ranging from the formal to the working. Massive orchard with lots of fruit trees. Not all of the house is open, but what is open is certainly worth visiting. There is a cafe, but please note that it is not open on Wednesday! There's a lovely woodland walk, a working water wheel (not always running) and also a bird spotting hide. Make sure to look out for red squirrels!