Lonsdale House Hotel was built in 1787 by Robert Fell. At the time it was called 'Daltongate Mansion' and was the home to the Fell family. Father, John Fell was a manufacturer of hand loomed goods and created the 'Ulverston Check' fabric. Later the name changed to North Lonsdale House and is today Lonsdale House Hotel. Remnants of those early years remain in evidence today. To the rear of the hotel is a unique garden with a boundary wall similar to that of a castle. This is thought to have been built by a later member of the family who had a fascination with castles. Today it provides an excellent setting to enjoy a handsome cream tea/coffee or a chilled glass of wine while escaping from the bustle of the town.
This picture was taken when it was still under the Fell ownership,

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Taken by Andrew, on lake windermere perch fishing, we look like a pair of 3rd rate school marms! Mr Tyson said when he saw it that I seemed very afraid of what I might land, and Bridget looked like she had come up to breath her last.

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The best of good wishes for xmas and new year, we are well, dad is better but much frailer after is illness. Leonard is well, we hear very little from him poor old thing. We are all away now and well if we don't often visit it is truly lack of time not thought. Love Elinor.
Elinor Gooch was one of the Fell family before moving to Australia, and marrying Eric Gooch

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