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Mill Cottage, Hawkshead

Mill Cottage is a delightful, stone-built, semi-detached cottage set on the Graythwaite Estate in the Lake District National Park. With two bedrooms including one king-size double and one twin, the cottage can sleep four people. There's also a bathroom, a kitchen with dining area and a sitting room with gas fire. Outside, there is a garden with patio area and views stretching across the river to Lake Windermere as well as off road parking for three cars plus 5000 acres of estate grounds to wander. With wonderful walks from the doorstep and a host of excellent on-site facilities including a fishing lake, swimming pool and table tennis room, Mill Cottage offers a great base for your getaway.

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Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Kitchen/diner. Sitting room with gas fire.

Hawkshead 4.3 miles. This semi-detached character cottage near Lake Windermere sits in a peaceful position beside Cunsey Mill on the 5,000-acre Graythwaite Estate. This wonderful cottage offers the opportunity for a quiet, restful holiday just a 5-minute stroll from the shores of Lake Windermere, and superb lake views can be enjoyed from the property. There is a cosy sitting room, and a well-equipped kitchen with slate worktops and a dining area. Upstairs, the king-size master bedroom enjoys wonderful lake views, and there is a comfortable twin room along with the family bathroom. Outside is a private fenced garden with a patio area, overlooking the river and offering glimpses of the lake beyond. The Graythwaite Estate makes an ideal base for a holiday in this stunning part of the country. The central courtyard of the estate, around 30 minutes' stroll away, offers an indoor swimming pool, table tennis room and children's play area. The wider grounds of the estate offer thousands of acres of woodland, perfect for walking and wildlife spotting, along with 12 acres of garden, open April to September, and even the chance to enjoy free trout fishing. Guests can enjoy the fantastic facilities on-site, before taking advantage of the wonderful discounts exclusively available, which include reduced Go Ape entry in the stunning Grizedale Forest, along with discount at the Lakeland Hotel and Spa. Day-to-day provisions and sumptuous home-cooked meals can also be delivered straight to your door, so you can truly enjoy a relaxing getaway and take a night or two off from cooking. The rest of the stunning Lake District awaits, so should you decide to leave this idyllic spot, it's easy to enjoy trips on paddle boats or steam railways, days in pretty villages or bustling towns, or simply lose yourself in the majesty of the dramatic Lakes scenery.

The picturesque village of Hawkshead still retains the charm and character that so endeared it to its most famous residents - William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Cars are banned from the village, leaving visitors free to wander the wealth of tiny alleyways, thoroughfares, archways and courtyards between the whitewashed 17th Century houses. With stunning scenery and numerous attractions within easy touring distance, Hawkshead is in an ideal location at any time of the year.

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The picturesque village of Hawkshead still retains the charm and character that so endeared it to its most famous residents - William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Cars are banned from the village, leaving visitors free to wander the wealth of tiny alleyways, thoroughfares, archways and courtyards between the whitewashed 17th Century houses. With stunning scenery and numerous attractions within easy touring distance, Hawkshead is in an ideal location at any time of the year.

Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.

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Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Hawkshead is detailed below.

Thu 28th Overcast clouds 5°C 0°C 9mph 0.0mm 1,028mb
Fri 29th Light rain 8°C 5°C 8mph 1.4mm 1,021mb
Sat 30th Light rain 10°C 8°C 12mph 0.1mm 1,018mb
Sun 1st Moderate rain 11°C 9°C 19mph 7.9mm 1,008mb
Mon 2nd Light rain 8°C 3°C 14mph 2.7mm 1,012mb
Tue 3rd Moderate rain 5°C 0°C 9mph 10.6mm 1,017mb
Wed 4th Sky is clear 5°C 2°C 6mph 0.0mm 1,023mb

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