Buckle Yeat is situated in the village of Near Sawrey.
The name Buckle Yeat is over 300 years old and it means fasten the gate.In years gone by the gate referred to would be the gate to the village.
Near Sawrey was once home to the children's writer Beatrix Potter about whom the movie Miss Potter is all about. Hill Top Farm where she wrote many of her stories is a museum and is open to the public.
Near Sawrey
Friday, July 16, 2010
What a night!!!! torrential rain and gale force winds. The electric power went off about 5am but fortunately was soon back on in time for breakfast. It is a bit like United Nations at Buckle Yeat this week with guests from Germany, Switzerland, Japan, Australia, Ireland and a few from England.
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