12 "JM allts at "SS?'inb£rmere» 



The neighbourhood is dotted with numerous villas, nearly all 

 of which command charming views of lake and mountain. 

 The new buildings (and all are new) are of the dark grey- 

 stone of the region ; several of them in the medseval style of 

 architecture. The Rev. J. A. Addison, who built the church 

 and was the first clergyman here, had a passion for ecclesias- 

 tical architecture; and his example has been a good deal 

 followed. There is the ©Tj^urcji of St. Mary, and there are 

 the schools belonging to it with their steep roofs of curiously- 

 shaped slates, both of which the vicarage overlooks. There 

 is also the ©'ollege of St. Mary, standing in a fine position 

 between the main road and the descent to the lake. This 

 college — which may be distinguished by its square tower, — 

 was originally intended as a place of education for the sons 

 of the clergy ; but, proving unsuccessful in that form, is now 

 a flourishing first-class school. 



ORREST HEAD.* 



The hill rising behind the hotel, called Orrest Head, is 

 approached by a lane adjoining the house of that name. 

 The traveller should by no means miss the walk. All the 

 way up, the views are exquisite : but that from the summit, — 

 above 650 feet above the lake, — is one of the finest the 

 district can show. The whole length of "^iSJmantiermere ex- 

 tends below, with its enclosing hills and wooded islands ; and 

 towards the head, most of the highest peaks and ridges may 



*" It is necessary to say that ^his description of the walk to Orrest 

 Head is as it was written in 1852, by the authoress of this guide. The 

 path was then, and had for years previously, been used, without hinder- 

 ance, by residents and tourists ; but, in' 1873, on the property changing 

 hands, gates were locked and stiles walled up, and therefore the visitor 

 must be apprised of these obstacles ; but the editor thinks it right, 

 under the circumstances, that the original description, with this explana- 

 tion, should remain in the volume. 



