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BrantwoodvsSizergh Castle
Brantwood and Sizergh Castle are both endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, Brantwood is the choice of most reviewers compared to Sizergh Castle. Brantwood comes in at #6 in Lake District with approval from 3 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Brantwood
Fodor's
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
The Telegraph
Coniston, Hawkshead
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Fodor's "Brantwood was the cherished home of John Ruskin (1819–1900), the noted Victorian artist, writer, critic, and social reformer." Full review
Frommer's "John Ruskin, poet, artist, and critic, was... a prophet of social reform, inspiring such diverse men as Proust, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Gandhi." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Situated on the eastern bank of Coniston Lake, this was from 1872 the home of John Ruskin (1819-1900), writer, artist and reformer." Full review
The Telegraph "John Ruskin was one of the great polymaths of the Victorian age, dabbling in everything from philosophy and art criticism to the aesthetics of lace-making." Full review
Sizergh Castle Fodor's Frommer's
Kendal
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Fodor's "Sizergh Castle has a 58-foot-tall tower that dates from 1340, more than 1,600 acres of grounds, and the national fern collection." Full review
Frommer's "Incorporates a rock garden and a famous planting of hardy ferns and dwarf conifers. The castle is surrounded by a show of fiery colors in autumn." Full review
