In 1840, James Dawson, a retired surgeon, and his wife left Liverpool to live in the Lake District. They must have been of a romantic disposition for they wanted to live in a castle and luckily for them, Mrs Dawson's fortune enabled them to buy land and build one with breathtaking views over Lake Windermere.
After the Dawsons died, the estate and castle were inherited by their nephew, Edward Rawnsley. Rawnsley was a cousin of the famous Canon Rawnsley who was one of the people instrumental in setting up the National Trust. The castle eventually ended up in the Trust's care and today it's a wonderful place to take a family. Even though no furniture was left behind by the previous owners, the Trust have used a connection with Beatrix Potter, who sometimes holidayed there, and the castle's medieval architecture to create an inspiring environment, particularly for children, while their parents can enjoy the charming eccentricity of the place.
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