National Trust - Hill Top

There is something incredibly special about Hilltop! When walking around her small estate you can visualise all her characters from her stories. A perfect visit for little ones and adults. They sometimes have little hide and seek activities on for the little ones. If you visit in the colder months they may have their fires on, the house is cosy and features some beautifully designed wall paper. We have visited Hilltop twice. Both at different seasons, Spring & Summer. Some things to keep in mind; it can get super busy and they only have a small car park. I'm pretty sure we had to book a parking space. There is a toilet inside the garden and a quaint little gift shop with some Peter Rabbit themed gifts.

For a Beatrix Potter fan the main attraction here is to be in the same spaces that she occupied and see the things that inspired some of her books. Having copies of her books open and available at the points through the house that inspired them was a nice touch which added an extra level of understanding to the tour. The mice hidden throughout the house to find also added to the visitor engagement in a way that seemed to fit well with the general feel of the place. If you are not a Beatrix Potter fan (but you're other half is perhaps?) then do not fear. There is plenty of interest here for the tag along visitor too. The house holds its own as a purely historical attraction, and the garden areas surrounding the house are also noteworthy. Ornamental borders on the approach, a vegetable garden and a lawned orchard will all compete for your attention. Would have been nice to see some detail on the varieties of those apples? The gift shop just before the exit is well stocked and the staff were welcoming and helpful. Some exclusive items here that can only be bought at the shop itself. They are not cheap but I would imagine a dedicated fan will not be deterred by the larger numbers involved.

A lovely little visit here, making the most of our National Trust membership. Nice see learn more about B Potters life. Very quaint. Staff lovely and knew their stuff.

Parking is free if you prefer book your tour ticket only. Otherwise you have to find your own parking. One place nearby was pricing parking at £10. The place is a great place to learn more about Beatrix Potters life and books. Recommended.

Beatrix Potter’s charming home in the Lake District, and it’s an amazing experience for fans of her work. The house itself is fascinating, feels like going back to time. filled with intricate details that bring her stories to life. Every room feels like stepping into a page of Peter Rabbit, with well-preserved furniture and personal touches that reflect her creativity. The staff are knowledgeable, offering great insights into her life and writing process. The vegetable garden is a highlight—beautifully maintained and true to the era, it’s easy to see how it inspired her tales. My only gripe is the parking, which is quite cramped and can be a hassle, especially on busy days. Still, the experience inside makes it well worth the visit. Highly recommend for a literary trip back in time!

Another national trust treasure. A simple garden and a house with many of the contents in original condition. A glimpse into the life that was Beatrix Potter. The reserve parking is a very small for busy times so you might have to wait a few minutes until someone leaves. B road access was easy.

We had a great time exploring the house and gardens! Was very well kept with a nostalgic feel. We also picked up some lovely things from the gift shop. Would recommend booking in advance to secure parking

Great day after we got some disappointing news earlier. Jane? Hoping I have the name correct, working around 15:30 at house entrance, she made our whole trip after travelling 5 hours up, kind, attentive, aware, welcoming and knowledgeable. She really is a credit to the national trust. Working 15 years to still have that enthusiasm. Thank you and thank you to every staff member from reception to, shop, to the house. That's the best we have been treated out of every National Trust we've visited, and that's a lot! Thanks very much again, Kia Ora says thank you too :)

What a beautiful place to visit. If you're a fan of Beatrix's books or her conservational work, Hill top should be on your Lake District bucket list. Super easy to purchase tickets online online which I highly advise. You can also buy in person but I didn't want to run the chance of it being sold out. I also recommend getting the first booking at 10. We showed up at 9:30 knowing there was limited parking. You can always walk around to kill time. The scenery is just breathtaking. The tickets get you a tour inside Beatrix's Hill top house. Original furnishings and de orations transport you back. The place feels so cozy. My favorite was the parkour. National trust guides answer all your questions. Impressive to see it's pretty much still a working farm. So thankful for her vision of conserving the land.

One of my favorite spots in the Lake District. Not only did Beatrix Potter write the Peter Rabbit books, but she also was an environmentalist and conservationist who has protected a good chunk of the Lake District from being developed. Therefore, visiting her house was surreal and gorgeous, as her village and home looked similar to how it must've looked hundreds or years ago. For 12€, you can go in Beatrix's garden and home, which has all of her furniture and special belongings on display. The Peter Rabbit books started when she began writing little stories to her godson and those original letters were just sitting on a desk in the cottage. I couldn't believe we could see those and they weren't even under glass. There is also a beautiful dollhouse in one of the rooms that she made and then wrote about it (the book about it is in the room too). Her garden is absolutely gorgeous and we loved wandering around the tiny village. There were rolling green hills and blue skies for miles. So special!

We are spending the week in the Lake District and my sister really wanted to see this attraction. I wasn't really interested but went for her benefit. Wow, was I wrong. Way more interesting than I expected. Getting to see her house and the way it matched up to her illustrations was great! Then the cherry on top was Tim. He was stationed in the spare bedroom and what an amazing wealth of knowledge he had!! I loved hearing all about her life before she was an author and more about her personal life in general. He is a real asset to the house. A great experience overall!!

"HILLTOP"......was purchased by Beatrix Potter in 1905 and this farm house is where she wrote a lot of her childrens stories. You get to walk through her home, see her furniture,and items she used. See the views she drew her wonderful illustrations, see the window seat...Step out through the front and walk down into Mr.Magreggors garden. It's a beautiful little place.We had to reserve a time to go through the home.They will call you in, so there are not to many in the house at one time.Very low ceilings.If you are a fan of Beatrix Potter and her work, this is a great stop for you. Just remember the last admission is at 4:00. We almost missed getting in because of this!