Hutton-in-the-Forest, originally a medieval stronghold is a historic home in Skelton, Cumberland, England, Great Britain.
Hutton-in-the-Forest, a stately home, Skelton, Cumberland, England, Great Britain. It was originally a medieval stronghold and the Pele tower survives. Succeeding generations have altered and added to the house and both the outside and inside show a wide range of decorative styles from the seventeenth century to the present day. The gallery, a rare feature in the North of England, dates from the 1630s and contains early furniture and portraits. The hall, built in 1680, is dominated by the Cupid Staircase, which leads to a suite of mid-18th century rooms, including the Cupid Room. The drawing room dates from about 1830, the library from 1870, and Lady Darlington's Room is decorated in the arts and crafts Walled Garden, built in the 1730s, houses a large collection of herbaceous plants. The terraces were originally laid out in the 17th century. The woodland walk contains a 17th century dovecote.
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Location: Hutton-in-the-Forest, Skelton, Penrith, Cumberland, England, Great Britain, UK, Europe
Photo credit: © Mieneke Andeweg-van Rijn / Alamy / Afripics
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