With its streets paved with cobblestones and lined with wonky 17th-century cottages, this quaint English village in the Lake District really is an idyllic destination for a break. After some creative inspiration? Hawkshead was also once a hotspot for literary legends like William Wordsworth and Beatrice Potter. Surrounded by three picturesque lakes, national trust sites and mountain peaks, you’ll be spoilt for choice with places to explore when you book one of our Lake District holiday cottages Read more
Rose Barn is an immaculately appointed barn conversion sleeping 6, providing modern day accommodation less than 1 mile from Hawkshead village, and even closer to the quaint hamlet of Outgate.
Centrally located accommodation sleeping up to six in the popular village of Hawkshead. This home from home is the perfect place to hang your hat after a day of exploring.
The Roost is a fantastic holiday cottage in the heart of Hawkshead, within walking distance of shops, cafes and pubs yet peaceful thanks to its spacious garden with sweeping views of the surrounding countryside that includes Grizedale and Latterbarrow. The period cottage has received a modern facelift to offer a high standard of accommodation for up to six people in three bedrooms, with facilities including a games room and a master bedroom with a big TV. It's the perfect Lake District cottage for families and friends who want to be close to everything while still enjoying space and privacy.
"Cottage in Cumbria" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Luxurious period cottage perfect for a romantic getaway in Cumbria s famed National Park. Enjoy cosy nights in front of the roaring wood burner and admire the stunning views over Ullswater. The historic cottage occupies an idyllic location...
"Maison On Windermere" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. This property is a stylish and private villa that oozes luxury and boasts next-generation technology such as a 108-inch 4K cinema, iPad-controlled entertainment, and mood lighting plus an outdoor hot tub, to name just a few great extras....
"Kirkstone Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Troutbeck, a small settlement in the Lake District, may be located between Windermere and Ambleside, not far from the Kirkstone Pass. The settlement consists of houses, cottages, and farms spread out along a winding lane enclosed by a drystone...
"Riverside" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. Nestling at the head of Coniston Water, the pretty village of Coniston is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the Lake District National Park and makes a superb base for touring, with Hawkshead, Ambleside and Windermere just a...
"Abbots Reading Mews 1" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Set on the southern shores of Lake Windermere, the small, sleepy hamlet of Lakeside offers a peaceful getaway location, hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the Lake District’s popular attractions, but still within easy reach of them....
"Kendal Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Kendal, a charming market town that is renowned as the Southern Gateway to the Lakes, is located on the banks of the River Kent and has a distinguished reputation for shopping. The charming main street is surrounded by charming old cobblestone...
"Hygge at No.8" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the...
"Cottage in Cumbria" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Bouth is a pretty Cumbrian village with a welcoming pub, and makes a great base for exploring the southern part of the Lake District. Windermere (5 miles), Coniston Water (6 miles) and Esthwaite Water (7.5 miles) provide plenty of opportunities...
"Orrest Head" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Situated on the edge of Lake Windermere, this holiday park offers direct access to scenic walks and lake activities such as water sports and wild swimming. Only 4 miles away, Bowness-on-Windermere presents a plethora of Lakeland attractions,...
"Stock Gyhll" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Located just 4 miles from pretty Bowness-on-Windermere, nestled on the edge of Lake Windermere, this is an ideal spot for exploring the Lake District and indulging in sailing and water sports. With something for everyone, enjoy a lakeside...
"Townhead Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. The picturesque village of Pooley Bridge sits on the northerly edge of Lake Ullswater in the Lake District National Park. The name Pooley came to be due to the forming of a large pool, which was left by the fast flowing River Eamont, and the...
"The Homestead Lodge" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. The small village of Troutbeck Bridge lies between the famous towns of Windermere and Ambleside, close to the renowned Kirkstone Pass, within the Lake District National Park. Made up of a scattering of Lakeland cottages, this quiet village...
"Rydal Force" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Discover the charm of Bowness-on-Windermere which is located less than 4 miles away, where you can stroll around Cockshott Point (0.5 miles), take a ferry across Lake Windermere, and explore the nearby World of Beatrix Potter Attraction. Revel...
"3 Vale View" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. 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 tiny...
"Troutbeck Retreat Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the...
"7 Railway Cottages" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Named after the 1651 construction of a stone bridge with five arches across the River Leven, the tiny community of Newby Bridge takes its name from the bridge's architectural feature. Haverthwaite and Newby Bridge are connected by the historic...
"Dodd Fell Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. The little community of Troutbeck Bridge is located in the Lake District National Park, near to the renowned Kirkstone Pass, between the well-known towns of Windermere and Ambleside. This peaceful community, made up of a few Lakeland cottages,...
"Danes Court" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. With one of the mildest climates in the north of England, the beautiful Edwardian town of Grange-over-Sands is situated between the Lake District fells and Morecambe Bay. When the Furness Railway was built, Grange-over-Sands, a sleepy fishing...
"Shoreside Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for visitors to the Lake District National Park, with each providing a range of nearby attractions, amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. A variety of boat...
"Cartmel Flat" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. The most picturesque village in the Lake District is widely acknowledged to be the mediaeval South Lakeland community of Cartmel. With its gatehouse serving as the village's entry, the Priory Church, one of the finest ecclesiastical structures...
"Mount Pleasant Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Cumbria. Lindale, a small village situated in the south of The Lake District National Park, now a unesco World Heritage Site and just a few miles from Lake Windermere, makes the area a perfect holiday destination. Set amidst the charm of The Southern...
"The Wodge" is a 3 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. The little community of Troutbeck Bridge is located in the Lake District National Park, near to the renowned Kirkstone Pass, between the well-known towns of Windermere and Ambleside. This peaceful community, made up of a few Lakeland cottages,...
"Cottage in Cumbria" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Idyllically positioned to explore the picturesque Lake District National Park, this is the perfect base for a romantic escape. Situated just a brief walk from the heart of Kendal (0.5 miles), with its array of shopping options and dining...
"The Old Barn" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips...
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Stay in the heart of Hawkshead village in a luxurious cottage where you can unwind in the hot tub, snuggle up in front of the wood burner and enjoy breakfast in your super-king-size bed. Bringing your four-legged friend along? Book a dog-friendly cottage with an enclosed garden or plan a group getaway with some friends in a period cottage featuring free WiFi and a games room.
Stroll around the village of Hawkshead and discover its many local delights – from its fascinating museum to various tea rooms and independent shops. You could also spend an afternoon chocolate making or browsing the local art gallery. Prefer to get outdoors? Wander down to the nearby Esthwaite Water or venture further afield to Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. With so much to see and do, why not book one of our Hawkshead cottages today?
As well as being surrounded by spectacular landscapes, the small village of Hawkshead has a lot to offer. Here are the five best places to visit during your visit:
If you’re travelling from one of the major cities in the UK, below shows an average distance to Hawkshead, so you know what to expect when choosing to visit by car.
London: 278 miles
Birmingham: 166 miles
Glasgow: 148 miles
Liverpool: 96 miles
Bristol: 247 miles
Manchester: 90 miles
Leeds: 125 miles
Edinburgh: 150 miles
Newcastle: 107 miles
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