Briar is an attractive, terraced cottage set on the Graythwaite Estate near Hawkshead in the Lake District. Hosting three bedrooms; a double with en-suite and two singles, along with a shower room, this cottage can sleep four people. There's also a kitchen with dining area and a sitting room with an open fire. Outside, there is ample off road parking, a private patio with furniture and BBQ and shared use of estate grounds and facilities. With access to an indoor heated pool, a children's play area, and a fly fishing lake, plus the many delights of the Lake District on the doorstep, Briar provides a wonderful base for groups to enjoy a fantastic break.
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Over two floors. Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 2 x single. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Kitchen/diner. Sitting room with woodburning stove. External shared utility.
Hawkshead 5.8 miles. This charming, terraced cottage is located within the central courtyard of the Graythwaite Estate, near the Lake District village of Hawkshead. Enjoying beautiful woodland views, this cottage makes an ideal choice for a relaxing break with the family. The lounge offers a warm, country-cottage feel, with ruby red sofas and an open fire to warm your feet on a cold winter's night, whilst the kitchen has its own breakfast bar and a dining area set for four where you can rustle up a delicious meal for the whole family to enjoy together, catching up on the day's events. Three bedrooms rest upstairs, stylishly presented in bright, uplifting colour schemes, there is a double, followed by two singles, each served by a lovely shower room. You can access your very own private patio from the kitchen and sit with a well-earned glass of wine amidst idyllic surroundings, or dine alfresco-style on a warm summer's evening, with the aroma of barbecued chicken drifting across the garden. Briar offers a superb position, close to the estate's on-site facilities, including a heated indoor swimming pool and children's play area, while scenic woodland walks can be enjoyed from the doorstep. The nearby village retains bundles of character, together with quaint tea rooms, gift shops and traditional pubs to try. Hawkshead is famous for its links to Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth, who’s Old Grammar School can still be visited today, where you can see his name etched into his desk. Other attractions worth seeing are; Bowness Bay on Windermere lake, The World of Beatrix Potter, Kendal castle and Levens Hall. There is a plethora of walking trails and cycling routes not to be missed, especially the ones at Grizedale Forest! With plenty to see and do in the surrounding area, choose this getaway for your next holiday in Cumbria.
Hawkshead is a small village steeped in history with links to William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter and boasting a selection of teashops, stores, pubs, gift shops, a gallery, exhibition centre, and so much more! Nearby is the hamlet of Newby Bridge and popular attractions at Aquarium of the Lakes, Windermere Lake Cruises, Ambleside, Bowness and Lakeside. Hawkshead offers so much wonder to visitors of all ages.
Hawkshead is a small village steeped in history with links to William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter and boasting a selection of teashops, stores, pubs, gift shops, a gallery, exhibition centre, and so much more! Nearby is the hamlet of Newby Bridge and popular attractions at Aquarium of the Lakes, Windermere Lake Cruises, Ambleside, Bowness and Lakeside. Hawkshead offers so much wonder to visitors of all ages.
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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All prices are inclusive of the booking fee. Winter Short Breaks (WSB) are available at many properties in the "Winter" period - subject to availability. Extra nights are charged pro rata of the weekly rental. Off Season Breaks (OSB) are available at many properties in parts of the "Low" and "Mid" periods - subject to availability. The price for a 3 night break is either 75% of the normal weekly rental or, if it is higher, the quoted Winter Short Break price. Extra nights are charged pro rata of the weekly rental. OSBs can be booked within a calendar month of the start date of the holiday. "Last Minute Breaks" (LMB) are available at most properties throughout the "LOW", "MID", "HIGH", "PEAK", "XMAS" and "NEW YEAR" periods. The price for a 3 night break is either 65% of the normal weekly rental or, if it is higher, the quoted Winter Short Break price. Extra nights are charged pro rata of the weekly rental. LMBs can be booked within one week of the start date of the holiday.