Cottage in Cumbria in Hawkshead
Charming eco friendly cottage enjoying a tranquil location with stunning countryside views, located close to the village of Hawkshead. This property enjoys a stunning location at the heart of the Lake District, with the village of Hawkshead, famous for its connections to William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter, just 1.
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Features
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Max. Occupancy: 6
- WiFi
- Parking
- Open fire
- Garden
Description
Charming eco friendly cottage enjoying a tranquil location with stunning countryside views, located close to the village of Hawkshead.
This property enjoys a stunning location at the heart of the Lake District, with the village of Hawkshead, famous for its connections to William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter, just 1.5 miles away. There are several National Trust properties here, as well as shops and pubs. The larger town of Ambleside is around a fifteen minute drive away and is the departure point for a number of popular cruises on Lake Windermere. The location of the property means that it is a wonderful base for anyone who wants to make the most of the regions walking routes and there are even walks directly from the cottage itself. Nearby Coniston water is a great place for visitors to try their hand at a range of water sports, including paddle boarding, canoeing, windsurfing and rowing. This beautiful property makes a wonderful base to return to after a busy day of sightseeing, walking, climbing or water sports, offering a restful countryside retreat. On entering the property, guests come immediately to the stylish and sunny kitchen/diner which is well equipped with an oven, hob, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher, A kitchen island offers a great place to prepare meals, perhaps whilst watching the TV. The dining area, at the far end of this room, is especially light, as it surrounded by windows on three sides. Just off from this room, guests will find a separate utility room, with a WC, washer, and tumble dryer. The lounge has some lovely original features, including the beamed ceiling and stone fireplace, which now houses a cosy wood burner. Comfortable chairs and sofas here make it a great place to relax whilst watching the TV and DVD. To the first floor of the property, there are three bedrooms. Two of these are double rooms, each with its own TV/DVD and en suite shower room with WC. The third bedroom is an attractive twin room. The main bathroom, which is also on the first floor, has a shower over the bath and WC. Outside, the property has a good sized garden which benefits from both patio and lawn areas, beyond which the property also has ownership of an extended area of land with trees. It is even possible to follow the path straight from the property into the nearby village of Hawkshead. A thoughtful additional feature out here is a convenient drying room where guests can leave their walking clothes and shoes to dry out. There is off road parking for two cars. The property s eco credentials include a ground source heat pump and solar panels which together keep the cottage lovely and warm, no matter the temperature outside. Need to know: 3 bedrooms: 2 doubles and 1 twin. 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, 2 en suite shower rooms with WC, plus ground floor WC. Oven, hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine and tumble dryer. TV/DVD in the lounge and both double bedrooms, plus TV in kitchen. Eco friendly including heat pump system and solar panels. Wi Fi available. External drying room. Wood burner with fuel supplied. Electricity and heating included. Bed linen and towels included. Off road parking for 2 cars. Shops, restaurant, and pubs 1.5 miles. 2 dogs welcome.
7-Day Forecast
Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Hawkshead is detailed below.
| Sun 24th | Heavy intensity rain | 13°C 8°C | 29mph | 13.9mm | 984mb | |
| Mon 25th | Light rain | 10°C 5°C | 28mph | 3.4mm | 993mb | |
| Tue 26th | Broken clouds | 6°C 2°C | 14mph | 0.0mm | 1,012mb | |
| Wed 27th | Snow | 4°C 1°C | 7mph | 2.9mm | 1,016mb | |
| Thu 28th | Sky is clear | 4°C 0°C | 6mph | 0.0mm | 1,028mb | |
| Fri 29th | Overcast clouds | 5°C 1°C | 11mph | 0.0mm | 1,025mb | |
| Sat 30th | Light rain | 5°C 3°C | 6mph | 0.5mm | 1,022mb |