“The Lake of Grasmere lies in sweet retirement in a perfect basin and the glen is a pleasant nook to look upon.' The grimness of the massive hills standing in grey relief against the sky is softened into wondrous beauty as one’s vision follows down the wooded slopes to the quiet homes clustered among the trees near the peaceful water of the lake.
"This was the home of William Wordsworth from 1799 to 1808 and was called 'Dove Cottage.' Here he penned 'The Excursion' and 'The Prelude.' Almost every point in the neighborhood is celebrated in his poetry."
