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Hawkshead Hall

Hawkshead Village, Lake District

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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
Change Sat
pets Dogs welcome 3
grade 4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Handsome Victorian property with south facing views over the stunning Esthwaite Valley
  • Family friendly with large gardens and plenty of off road parking
  • Located only a short walk from the beautiful village of Hawkshead, with pubs and a great selection of shops and tearooms
Overview
Property code: LLH03

Set in the magnificent Lake District, this charming Victorian property has outstanding views of the surrounding countryside. Sleeping eight guests across four bedrooms, it’s ideal for extended families who want to mark a special occasion or enjoy a relaxed holiday together in this beautiful region. You’ll find shops and pubs within walking distance, the Beatrix Potter Gallery, and country trails beckoning at every turn so you can enjoy the splendour of Cumbria on daily adventures.

Step inside this elegant holiday home where you’ll find beautifully decorated spacious interiors in classic and contemporary style. Domestic goddesses and foodies will love the well-equipped kitchen which features a beautiful Aga, and slate floor. Dine by the warmth of the open fire in the dining room. Catch up on the day and unwind in the stylish living room with its squishy leather sofas, large bay window, high ceilings, and toasty open fire. Watch films on the TV and DVD player or enjoy fun dancing with the music system playing your favourite tunes. On sunny afternoons, open the patio doors and dine alfresco in the south-facing garden where there’s a seating area and large lawn, ideal for children and pup pals. As night falls, you’ll find two double bedrooms and a twin bedroom (all en-suite) on the first floor, and a twin bedroom plus a family bathroom on the second floor. After muddy hikes you’ll be glad of the ground floor cloakroom with a washing machine, plus outdoor cycle storage and ample off-road parking.

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  • 4 bedrooms - 2 doubles and 2 twins
  • 3 en-suite shower rooms with WC, 1 bathroom with bath and WC
  • TV, DVD, hi-fi, additional TV in the second-floor bedroom
  • Aga, hob, washing machine, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, and wine fridge
  • Open fires with fuel supplied
  • Shop, pubs, and restaurant all within walking distance
  • Ample off-road parking
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Hawkshead is held in great affection by literary lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, cyclists and walkers. With strong connections to Beatrix Potter who bequeathed much land and property to the National Trust, you’ll love wandering through the narrow winding streets past ancient lean-to buildings while finding original gifts in pretty artisan shops. Visit Potter’s farmhouse home at Hill Top or explore The World of Beatrix Potter, a popular attraction for younger visitors in nearby Bowness (9.5 miles). Fish for your supper at Esthwaite Water Trout Fishery (2.5 miles), or enjoy tree-top adventures in Grizedale Forest (3.5 miles). Visit

William Wordsworth’s Old Grammar School, and Hawkshead’s former courthouse. Discover Coniston Lake (3.5 miles), the enchanting Blea Tarn (7.5 miles), and the National Trust Tarn Hows (1.5 miles) where you can join Victorian-style boat cruises. Or head to Claife Heights Viewing Station (5 miles), for the most spectacular views over Lake Windermere. Families will love the 9-mile Windermere cycle route from Brockhole which includes a bike boat in high season to the lake’s western shore for largely traffic-free woodland routes.

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Hollie Tattersall

This property is personally managed by Hollie.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 40 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Nina 6th April 2024

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Reviewed by Andrew 30th March 2024

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Reviewed by Virginia 9th March 2024

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Reviewed by Michelle 17th February 2024

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The house was excellent and very comfortable. All the rooms were a very good size. The beds were very comfortable and the showers were excellent. It was just a 10 minute walk into Hawkshead and there were plenty of wonderful walks from the house. We all really enjoyed our stay and would definitely go back.

Reviewed by David 10th February 2024

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The property itself was lovely. Plenty of space, very comfortable and a perfect location. Very well heated too!

Reviewed by Andrew 3rd February 2024

Guest rating 3.8 starsGuest rating 3.8 starsGuest rating 3.8 starsGuest rating 3.8 starsGuest rating 3.8 stars

Well equipped Great location The cottage appears different from the picture from booking.

Reviewed by Kirsty 19th January 2024

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This was our third visit , we love the feel of the house , bedrooms are large and all en-suite . The Aga in the kitchen is fabulous as is the kitchen . The location is incredible on the doorstep to walks and only 15 mins walk into Hawkeshead . The house is looking tired and is in need of a spruce up , paintwork etc . There is only one hairdryer so Read moreif your group contains daughters you may want to bring another .lovely welcome pack on arrival . Loved our stay Hide

Reviewed by Ian 29th December 2023

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The cottage is lovely, just on the outskirts of Hawkshead village. There are quite a few light bulbs out, basic stuff that needs doing, and also one of the radiator thermostats (in the dining room) is broken off. There is also quite a large stain on the carpet at the top of the stairs on the 1st floor near the radiator. Lastly, a bad smell from theRead more big double bedrooms bathroom. Almost 2k for 3 nights, I'd expect better but it was a late booking for New Year so half-expected the inflated prices. Hide

Reviewed by Sue 22nd December 2023

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Reviewed by Emma 24th November 2023

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Hawkshead Hall is an absolute gem! We hired it for a family weekend get together. The house is perfectly located for trips out to the lakes, local walks and the village.

Reviewed by Mary 13th October 2023

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A wonderful welcoming house, well furnished, comfortable beds, great kitchen with a home from home AGA. Lovely kitchen equipment, working fireplaces, great showers and a bath too. It was a fabulous location for our 3 generation family get together. We could not fault it!

Reviewed by H 8th October 2023

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We stayed at the house for four days and it was a lovely. It was very comfortable and the owners had thought of everything. It was clean and very well equipped. The views from the house were beautiful. We will definitely come back again.

Reviewed by Tracy 30th September 2023

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Wonderful location, warm and comfortable. Overall a little tired however that didnt detract from the atmosphere of the property. It could do with a good clean and some new crockery and some minor repairs, shower leaked through hall ceiling and toilet didnt work properly. The garden is not secure for dogs, we had to take them out on leads as the roaRead mored is quite busy. However, we thoroughly enjoyed the cottage and would recommend, would be well worth the money if updated a bit! Hide

Reviewed by C 23rd September 2023

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Great location, lots of space but we've stayed twice and both times some annoying niggles with what should be standard equipment missing (no clothes drying rack the first time, lack of cooking utensils this time).

Reviewed by Simon 9th September 2023

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A beautiful place, good fun learning to cook on an aga. Beautiful surroundings and a perfect base for trips and visits.

Reviewed by Dave 2nd September 2023

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This is the best house we have stayed in in the village - we have stayed in numerous, but the size of the rooms, the 'free parking' and the location just make it perfect.

Reviewed by Anton 19th August 2023

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Wonderful spacious and comfortable house, good quiet location despite the road. Short walk along a river to Hawkshead. Lots af local things to do including National Trust and Grizedale forest.

Reviewed by Katie 5th August 2023

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The house is stunning , set in a beautiful location . So much space and layout perfect for our family . We had easy access in to the village of Hawkshead with lots to do there. We found the beds really comfy and the showers were so powerful! It took us a little while to get to grips with the Aga but we got there in the end .. Any issues we had withRead more the property were dealt with in a professional and prompt manner by Emma at Holiday Cottsges . Thank you ! Hide

Reviewed by Jane 24th June 2023

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A lovely holiday despite the rain. A very comfortable house with plenty of room for everyone and a great location. Decor was a bit tired in places but didnt affect enjoyment or comfort.

Reviewed by Sharon 10th June 2023

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Gorgeous property, spacious and comfortable. It is in a great location with lovely walks on your doorstep. Some people have commented on it being tired! This in my opinion adds to its charm, I dont need to stay in a show home with such natural beauty all around you. I loved the Aga!

Reviewed by Tracy 19th May 2023

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Reviewed by Sarah 28th April 2023

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The property was great. We loved Hawkshead. The house itself and the bedrooms and bathrooms were perfect and very comfortable.

Reviewed by Alexis 15th April 2023

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Lovely house, beautiful location with 4 ensuite bedrooms.Well equipped kitchen and plenty of parking. We had a lovely break overall.Our only negative feedback was around the attention to detail around cleanliness and the general tiredness around the paintwork and and some of the furniture- if this was addressed the property would be outstanding.ReaRead moreding previous reviews, these areas have been highlighted before in the last 12 months but don't seem to have been addressed. Hide

Reviewed by Amanda 1st April 2023

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Great location, spacious property, we were a family group of 6 adults and two older children.

Reviewed by Karen 27th January 2023

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Warm, comfortable, well-equipped, roomy, easy parking for our three cars, great location for walks & local amenities.

Reviewed by andrea 22nd December 2022

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property needs updating, and deep clean. needs a bigger /smart TV, new pillows/ bed linen, more glasses. shower system is unreliable. Falls short of expectations for price. kitchen is spacious and mostly well equipped. Aga is old and needs a thorough clean but we got the hang of it and it adds warmth. Heating is odd, continuous roaring heat from toRead morewel rails upstairs but no radiators working in bedrooms. Chimney needs sweeping. Sleeps 8, but only sofas in lounge for 6. Great location Hide

Reviewed by Julie 30th November 2022

Reviewed by Emma 25th November 2022

Guest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 stars

Perfect for our annual siblings get-together. Lots of space to spend time together, natter, play games and enjoy meals cooked on the AGA. Great location for getting out into the lake district, the village caters for all provision needs, and the pubs are reasonably priced and very friendly. Will be booking again for next year it could become a famiRead morely tradition! Hide

Reviewed by Ceri 15th October 2022

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Reviewed by Karen 17th September 2022

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There are a lot of things that need addressing with this property, mainly cleanliness. We had to purchase a number of items for the kitchen. A lamp and light switch need earthing. We had to unblock the shower drain from clumps of hair. The decor and furnishings are tired and photos on website could be misleading. Lovely setting and walk into town, Read morebut this place has lots of unfulfilled potential and is not cheap to rent. The front gate is also broken and very heavy to lift. Hide

Reviewed by Dave 3rd September 2022

Guest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 stars

Fantastic property - so much space. We will certainly book again and return. Great location, just a short walk to the village, via a riverside path that is great for dog walking. One of the best houses we have ever stayed in. Looking forward to returning.

Reviewed by Sue 6th August 2022

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Spent a fantastic week in this house in August 2022 (during the heat wave). It is amazing, with lovely large rooms and a wonderful location. There is a flat fenced-in path along a stream into Hawkshead (takes just over 10 mins), where the dogs can be off lead and have a paddle. The Coniston to Ambleside bus goes right past the door and the driver lRead moreet us off at the campsite entrance, just a few steps away. The shower pressure is out of this world and we got the hang of the Aga quite easily. Hide

Reviewed by Ian 30th July 2022

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A beautiful cottage in a great location perfect for a family get together. We loved it!

Reviewed by Helen 9th July 2022

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What a fabulous holiday home. Perfect with plenty of space for our family group of 8 adults, 3 dogs and two babies. We all had our own rooms with en-suites and not a bunk bed in sight. Talking of bathrooms and reading previous comments about poor showers, there is a switch next to each bathroom light switch to turn on the shower, we had lashings ofRead more hot water , best showers ever. Learning to cook on the Aga was quite a challenge but all part of the fun. Lovely walk into Hawkshead along the stream Hide

Reviewed by Kim 4th June 2022

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Loved the house and would stay again

Reviewed by Steve 28th May 2022

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Good sized accom, lg rooms, warm, comfortable, gen well-equipped but NOT worth 3500 for week - expected lot more as have stayed in better locally for less. Lots of gripes - furniture coming apart, trolley in lounge fell apart with food on, no potato peeler (!), shower leaked through roof, bedroom door v. stiff on carpet, light above cooker not workRead moreing, cups dirty on arrival - had to re-wash. Plug in bedroom sink broken (we fixed). Needs a coffee table for 8 ppl. Electricity failed 3 times. Hide

Reviewed by Shama 14th May 2022

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a very comfortable cottage with excellent walks on its door step. we had a wonderful family holiday here and would like to come again.

Reviewed by Bridget 30th April 2022

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A great house, in a beautiful location. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to come back again.

Reviewed by Don 23rd April 2022

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We were very happy with this holiday home! The en-suite bathrooms in every room were very important to us as a group and the kitchen is wonderful! Would love to do this again sometime

Reviewed by Tracey 16th April 2022

Guest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 stars

A lovely house in a great position. A nice walk next to a stream into the village, with lots of amenities. Great base to use to explore to the Lake District.

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