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Anvil Cottage, Sawrey

Anvil Cottage is a picture-perfect cottage located in Near Sawrey, opposite Beatrix Potter's Hill Top house. Sleeping 6 people in two double bedrooms and a family room, there's a family bathroom and a ground floor shower room, both with hand basin and WC. On the ground floor there's a charming lounge with multifuel burner and separate dining room plus a fully equipped kitchen and separate utility room. The fully enclosed garden is ideal for children and pets, and off-road parking for one car is provided. Located in the heart of the stunning Lake District, just 100 yards from an excellent pub/restaurant, Anvil Cottage is an ideal family holiday location at any time of year.

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Accommodation Details

Two double bedrooms (one with satellite TV and DVD player), one family room with single bed and bunk beds. Family bathroom with bath and hand held shower, separate basin and WC. Ground floor shower room with wash basin and WC. Lounge with satellite TV and multifuel burner. Separate dining room. Kitchen with separate utility room.

Located opposite the home of Beatrix Potter in the picturesque village of Near Sawrey, Anvil Cottage is a picture-perfect holiday home just 2 miles south of Hawkshead and 5 miles east of Coniston on the western shores of Lake Windermere. Once the village bakery, this stone built cottage sleeps 6 and is ideal for a family or friends who want to explore the stunning landscape of the Lake District. With all the conveniences of modern living, Anvil Cottage maintains bags of charm and country cottage character. Through the traditional porch, you enter a cosy and comfortable lounge with a traditional slate flagged floor, multifuel burner for those cooler evenings and a satellite TV. There's a lovely cottage feel to the lounge and the dining room which seats 6 around a large dining table. Off the well equipped kitchen there's a utility room and the downstairs accommodation also features a shower with separate hand basin and WC. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms, both with window seats and views over the village and one is equipped with a satellite TV and DVD player. The accommodation is completed with a light and airy family room with a single bed and bunk beds ideal for younger children. There's also a good sized family bathroom with separate wash basin and WC. Outside there's a small and very pretty cottage garden with flower beds and a lawn, the ideal spot for a morning coffee, afternoon tea or glass of wine after a long day's sightseeing in the Lakes. Fully enclosed, the garden is ideal for children and pets. There's also a single garage which would make an ideal place to store bikes if you intend to explore the nearby cycling trails. Anvil Cottage is just 100 yards from the Tower Bank Arms, which features in several Beatrix Potter books and now provides excellent meals as well as a traditional country pub atmosphere. Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's home, is just a short stroll away, making Anvil Cottage the perfect location for lovers of her charming animal stories. At Anvil Cottage you're just a short drive from the banks of Lake Windermere and Esthwaite Water, making this the ideal location for keen walkers and cyclists with plenty of challenging mountain bike trails in the vicinity. Coniston and Hawkeshead are nearby, so don't miss a trip to the Drunken Duck, the Lake District's original gastropub and microbrewery. Don't miss a scenic boat cruise on Lake Windermere or take a day trip to the Keswick Adventure Centre for canoeing, climbing and abseiling. Wonderfully situated at the heart of the stunning and picturesque Lake District, Anvil Cottage really is the ideal jumping off point for the perfect family holiday.

The village of Sawrey is situated two miles from Hawkshead down the eastern side of Esthwaite Water, overlooked by the woods and tarns of Claife Heights. Sawrey consists of two separate hamlets - Near Sawrey and Far Sawrey - both with a cluster of picturesque cottages, tea rooms and pubs. Near Sawrey is famous for Hill Top, the 17th century farmhouse where Beatrix Potter wrote her acclaimed children's stories.

Amenities & Facilities

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher. Oil fired central heating and multifuel burner. Satellite TV, WIFI CD player. Oil, electricity, coal, logs, bed linen and towels included in the rent. Cot and highchair available. Enclosed garden with lawn. Up to 3 dogs welcome. Village location, pub/restaurant 100 yards. Note: Attached single garage and off street parking to the rear. Note: Other pets may be considered.

Location Details

The village of Sawrey is situated two miles from Hawkshead down the eastern side of Esthwaite Water, overlooked by the woods and tarns of Claife Heights. Sawrey consists of two separate hamlets - Near Sawrey and Far Sawrey - both with a cluster of picturesque cottages, tea rooms and pubs. Near Sawrey is famous for Hill Top, the 17th century farmhouse where Beatrix Potter wrote her acclaimed children's stories.

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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7-Day Forecast

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

Thu 21st Light snow 4°C -2°C 16mph 0.6mm 1,000mb
Fri 22nd Light snow 5°C -1°C 11mph 0.5mm 1,005mb
Sat 23rd Rain and snow 11°C 1°C 23mph 60.7mm 994mb
Sun 24th Heavy intensity rain 13°C 8°C 22mph 13.8mm 987mb
Mon 25th Light rain 7°C 7°C 28mph 8.0mm 992mb
Tue 26th Moderate rain 10°C 7°C 26mph 12.3mm 1,003mb
Wed 27th Moderate rain 11°C 6°C 21mph 24.7mm 991mb

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