Bridge House.

      Probably Ambleside's most notable landmark, the small and quirky one time dwelling, known as The Bridge House, which straddles the river Stock, in the centre of the town. Originally a part of the 17th century Ambleside Hall, residence of the Braithwaite family.

      Inside there are two tiny rooms, in reality not enough room to swing a cat, but over the years many resourceful people have made use of the confined space to find use of the building, which include, a cobblers, a tearoom, counting house, fruit store, even accommodation, for a sizable family.

        These days it's run by the National Trust and even by it's compact size is probably the best known and most popular attraction in the area.