As with many local British institutions, no arts and crafts house is quite complete without a shop and tearoom. Blackwell is no exception. This 1901-built home, designed by architect Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott, now plays host to a rotating programme of contemporary exhibitions while nodding to the Arts and Crafts Movement of the late nineteenth century. End your tour with a cup of Earl Grey and a cheese scone on the outdoor terrace, weather permitting.

Just north of Esthwaite Water, Hawkshead is an enchanting, straight-out-of-a-storybook village. Once an important wool market in medieval times, it’s now owned by the National Trust and was nonetheless home to William Wordsworth, who went to school here, and later Beatrix Potter, who lived at nearby Hill Top House.

Base, helmed by Lisa and Rob Berry, is a pizzeria serving Neapolitan pizza to a hungry host of locals. A slow-rising, 48-hour-fermented dough is topped with fior di latte and a range of toppings before being thrown into a roaring wood-fired oven. A delicious taste of Italy, much closer to the English fells.

Two local roasters, rotating seasonal blends and single-origin coffees make Homeground a reliable coffee stop. Find us peeking around the corner for the daily baked goods while waiting for our cup.