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Holiday Cottages in Hawkshead

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

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54.374721, -3.000734

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.

Weekly guide price:
£785 to £1401
Short breaks from £105 per night

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Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

54.375759, -2.997981

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.

Weekly guide price:
£650 to £1100
Short breaks from £121 per night

6  |   3  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 2 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Mon/Fri

Rose Barn

Last Minute Offer:Fri, 22nd Dec 2023 for 7 nights, £900Save £170"Christmas in The Lake District - short stays and flexible check in dates available"
54.384983, -3.000479

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.

Weekly guide price:
£575 to £1200
Short breaks from £150 per night

6  |   3  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Mon/Fri

54.351000, -2.957000

"The Rockery Suite" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 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. Visitors can wander the wealth of tiny alleyways, thoroughfares, archways and...

Prices from £93 per night

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54.375645, -2.999170

"Fair Cop" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 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. Visitors can wander the wealth of tiny alleyways, thoroughfares, archways and...

Prices from £145 per night

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54.391132, -2.966314

"Cottage in Cumbria" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Cumbria. This cottage enjoys a lovely tranquil location on a windy country lane that gives guests direct access to Lake Windermere. The mock Gothic Wray Castle is just a short distance from the property and is one of the stops on the popular leisure...

Prices from £171 per night

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54.374504, -2.999246

"Apartment in Cumbria" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. This gorgeous property overlooks the pretty main square in the village of Hawkshead, within easy walking distance of all amenities and attractions. The village is proud of its heritage and links to Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth and...

Prices from £134 per night

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54.375182, -2.997802

"Betty's Mews" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 3 guests in Cumbria. There are many pleasant inns, tea shops, guest houses and gift shops in the village of Hawkshead as well as the Beatrix Potter Gallery. Visitors can wander the series of tiny alleyways, archways and courtyards between the whitewashed 17th...

Prices from £112 per night

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54.374533, -2.999045

"Alice's Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. In Hawkshead there are inns, tea shops, guest houses and shops, as well as the Beatrix Potter Gallery. William Wordsworth attended the Old Grammar School which you can visit. Newby Bridge is 10 miles away and offers the Aquarium of the Lakes...

Prices from £165 per night

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54.367762, -3.000432

"Apartment in Cumbria" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. This property enjoys a lovely location in the hamlet of Rogerground, which is just a short walk away from the traffic free village of Hawkshead, famed for its connections to Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth. There are plenty of countryside...

Prices from £106 per night

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54.393012, -2.996416

"Kirkstone Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Hawkshead is a village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, situated in the South Lakeland area. The village is famous for being the place poet William Wordsworth was educated and Beatrix Potter lived nearby. Most of the land in the village is...

Prices from £116 per night

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54.370850, -2.996696

"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...

Prices from £152 per night

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54.370955, -2.996897

"Nurses Cottage" 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. Visitors can wander the wealth of tiny alleyways, thoroughfares, archways and...

Prices from £495 per night

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54.370955, -2.996897

"Hannakin Barn" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 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. Visitors can wander the wealth of tiny alleyways, thoroughfares, archways and...

Prices from £222 per night

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54.322527, -3.017646

"Cottage in Cumbria" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. This property is located in the rural village of Satterthwaite, which benefits from a lovely pub, with its homecooked food and commitment to serving only local ales. For a larger range of facilities, the village of Hawkshead is four miles away...

Prices from £220 per night

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54.390214, -2.995087

"Latterbarrow" 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. Visitors can wander the wealth of tiny alleyways, thoroughfares, archways and...

Prices from £157 per night

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54.323538, -3.019205

"Cherry Tree Cottage at Satterthwaite" 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. Visitors can wander the wealth of tiny alleyways, thoroughfares, archways and...

Prices from £136 per night

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54.381399, -3.003526

"Thie Loghey" is a 3 bed holiday Lodge 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. Visitors can wander the wealth of tiny alleyways, thoroughfares, archways and...

Prices from £159 per night

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54.375357, -2.999423

"Judges Lodging" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Dulverton is the southern gateway to the Exmoor National Park, a small town standing between the rivers Barle and Exe, which meet further down the valley. Dulverton has some quaint narrow streets weaving between fine Victorian buildings and a...

Prices from £140 per night

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54.353097, -2.974254

"Lakefield Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 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. Visitors can wander the wealth of tiny alleyways, thoroughfares, archways and...

Prices from £143 per night

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54.370850, -2.996696

"Syke Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 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. Visitors can wander the wealth of tiny alleyways, thoroughfares, archways and...

Prices from £472 per night

6  |   3  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes


54.367728, -3.000909

"House in Cumbria" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Cumbria. This property enjoys a quiet location in a small hamlet and yet is within walking distance of the village of Hawkshead, which offers a range of shops, pubs, and several interesting National Trust properties, including the Beatrix Potter...

Prices from £251 per night

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54.375170, -2.998920

"Red Lion Inn" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria.

Prices from £96 per night

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54.374760, -2.998580

"Queens Head Inn & Restaurant" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria.

Prices from £158 per night

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54.374140, -2.998310

"The Sun Boutique and Lounge" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria.

Prices from £154 per night

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54.373870, -2.998280

"School House Cottage B&B and tea garden" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria.

Prices from £123 per night

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54.373210, -2.997900

"Old School House" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria.

Prices from £111 per night

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Cottage Holidays in Hawkshead

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?

Best things to do in Hawkshead

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:

  • National Trust Beatrix Potter Gallery and Hawkshead: Inside this stunning 17th-century house are the original works of Beatrix Potter.
  • North Fen National Nature Reserve: This protected area has woodland and a lake where you can find birch trees, cotton grass and waterfowl.
  • Chocolate Factory Hawkshead: Take part in a chocolate workshop, browse over 100 varieties of sweet treats or indulge in a pot of rich hot chocolate.
  • Minstrels Gallery: Pop in for a traditional afternoon tea at this cosy tea room which was established in 1946.
  • The Fitzwilliam Gallery: This gallery showcases contemporary and traditional paintings of landscapes, wildlife and more from an array of established and award-winning artists.

How to get to Hawkshead

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

More locations in the Lake District

The Lake District is England's largest national park and home to some of the most spectacular lakes in the UK! If you’re looking for a tranquil getaway but can’t decide where to stay, here are five more fantastic locations: