Situated just of the A591 Keswick to Ambleside lies the tiny village of Grasmere, probably best known as the home of William Wordsworth (1770-1850), a place he once described as "The most loveliest spot that man hath found." Set alongside Grasmere Lake, the village is shrouded by fells and mountains that provide the atmosphere so beloved of Wordsworth and the Romantic poets. Old cottages, faced with pebbledash, and houses of bluish-green local slate vie for attention along the twisty streets of the village. Victorian villas sit comfortably beside hotels, galleries and shops catering to tourists. The lovely local church of St. Oswald's, in the centre of Grasmere is well worth a visit and has a history stretching from the 13^th Century, it is the final resting place of William Wordsworth. Wordsworth's memory is heavy throughout Grasmere with his former home, Dove Cottage being one of the most popular attractions in Grasmere along with a museum dedicated to Wordsworth. Wordsworth's later dwelling at nearby Rydal Mount can also be visited. Gingerbread lovers are strongly recommended to stop for a treat at the famous Grasmere Gingerbread shop near the church!