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Hawkshead Apartments

  • Last Minute Cottages - Applethwaite View
  • Cumbria

    Applethwaite View

    Ref: S377136

    Reviews 24

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    Set amongst Troutbeck valley in South Lakeland is the quaint village of Troutbeck Bridge. Home to pretty, stone-built buildings that lie within an unspoilt area, this is the perfect destination for those wanting a relaxing break in the Lake...

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    £85

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  • Last Minute Cottages - La'l Tethera
  • Cumbria

    La'l Tethera

    Ref: S819145

    Reviews 12

    1
    2
    Ambleside lies at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do in and around the area, from boat trips and watersports on Lake Windermere to shops, restaurants and pubs...

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    £66

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Via Alta
  • 2

    Cumbria

    Via Alta

    Ref: S899809

    Reviews 12

    3
    6
    The small Lakeland village of Troutbeck can be found between its more famous neighbours Windermere and Ambleside, close by the Kirkstone Pass. A mixture of houses, cottages and farms, the village is scattered along a narrow lane bordered by a...

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    £72

    per night
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  • Last Minute Cottages - Raffleys @ Engadine
  • Cumbria

    Raffleys @ Engadine

    Ref: S534790

    Reviews 13

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    4
    Bowness and Windermere are bustling, fun-filled Lake District communities. Both towns provide a variety of services, shops, and restaurants, but Ambleside boasts a boat excursion to Bowness, the Lakeside Aquarium, and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top...

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    £83

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Swallowdale
  • Cumbria

    Swallowdale

    Ref: S1028733

    Reviews 2

    1
    2
    Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside with its numerous shops 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 -...

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    £71

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Windermere Central
  • Cumbria

    Windermere Central

    Ref: S842682

    Reviews 1

    1
    2
    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...

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    £56

    per night
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  • Last Minute Cottages - Bowness Retreat
  • Cumbria

    Bowness Retreat

    Ref: S487375

    Reviews 2

    1
    2
    Nestled in the heart of the Lake District, Bowness-on-Windermere is a charming town that offers visitors a wealth of attractions and activities. The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction is a must-see for fans of the beloved author, while the...

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    £59

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 1a Biskey Howe
  • Cumbria

    1a Biskey Howe

    Ref: S777451

    Reviews 7

    1
    2
    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, cinema, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. A variety of...

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    £49

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Afton View
  • Cumbria

    Afton View

    Ref: S1029544

    1
    2
    Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside with its numerous shops 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 -...

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    £63

    per night
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  • Last Minute Cottages - Walker's Retreat
  • Cumbria

    Walker's Retreat

    Ref: S4599

    Reviews 48

    2
    3
    Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips and watersports on Lake Windermere itself and numerous shops,...

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    £69

    per night
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  • Last Minute Cottages - High Pike
  • Cumbria

    High Pike

    Ref: S281551

    Reviews 45

    1
    2
    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 and...

    From

    £91

    per night
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  • Last Minute Cottages - Pavey Ark
  • Cumbria

    Pavey Ark

    Ref: S584234

    Reviews 35

    1
    2
    Ambleside, which is located at the northernmost point of Lake Windermere, is a great starting point from which to explore the middle Lakes. Grasmere and the Langdale Valley are also close by. There is a lot to do here, including boat tours,...

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    £90

    per night
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  • Last Minute Cottages - River Falls View
  • Cumbria

    River Falls View

    Ref: S281574

    Reviews 45

    2
    4
    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 and...

    From

    £86

    per night
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  • Last Minute Cottages - Skyfall
  • 1

    Cumbria

    Skyfall

    Ref: S281611

    Reviews 39

    2
    4
    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 trips...

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    £126

    per night
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  • Last Minute Cottages - Todd Crag View
  • Cumbria

    Todd Crag View

    Ref: S25981

    Reviews 39

    2
    4
    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 and...

    From

    £73

    per night
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  • Last Minute Cottages - Bassenthwaite
  • 2

    Cumbria

    Bassenthwaite

    Ref: S242033

    Reviews 28

    2
    4
    The village of Sawrey is situated two miles from Hawkshead down the eastern side of Esthwaite Water. Sawrey consists of two separate hamlets - Near Sawrey and Far Sawrey - both with a cluster of picturesque cottages, tea rooms and pubs.

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    £80

    per night
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  • Last Minute Cottages - Windermere Crescent
  • 1

    Cumbria

    Windermere Crescent

    Ref: S475040

    Reviews 12

    2
    4
    The twin villages of Bowness and Windermere, located in the Lake District, are both dynamic, fun-filled destinations. Both towns provide a wide variety of services, shops, and restaurants, but Ambleside's extra attractions include a boat excursion...

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    £81

    per night
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  • Last Minute Cottages - Ullswater
  • 2

    Cumbria

    Ullswater

    Ref: S242034

    Reviews 15

    2
    4
    The village of Sawrey is situated two miles from Hawkshead down the eastern side of Esthwaite Water. Sawrey consists of two separate hamlets - Near Sawrey and Far Sawrey - both with a cluster of picturesque cottages, tea rooms and pubs.

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    £70

    per night
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  • Last Minute Cottages - Low Dow Crag
  • Cumbria

    Low Dow Crag

    Ref: S396900

    Reviews 11

    1
    2
    The pretty village of Coniston is situated at the head of Coniston Water, surrounded by beautiful scenery in the Lake District National Park. A walk through the village will find a delightful selection of independent shops, pubs, cafes and...

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    £59

    per night
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  • Last Minute Cottages - The Bowery
  • Cumbria

    The Bowery

    Ref: S281995

    Reviews 40

    1
    2
    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 and...

    From

    £64

    per night
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  • Last Minute Cottages - Wansfell at Lipwood House
  • Cumbria

    Wansfell at Lipwood House

    Ref: S604701

    Reviews 11

    2
    4
    The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both lively, entertaining communities surrounded by the breath-taking Lake District landscape. Both towns offer a variety of services, businesses, and dining options to suit every preference, with the...

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    £136

    per night
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  • Last Minute Cottages - Rothay
  • Cumbria

    Rothay

    Ref: S483640

    Reviews 25

    2
    4
    Ambleside, located near the northern extremity of Lake Windermere, England's largest lake, is an excellent location for seeing the middle Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley only a short drive away. There is lots to do here, including...

    From

    £93

    per night
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  • Last Minute Cottages - Loughrigg
  • Cumbria

    Loughrigg

    Ref: S811578

    Reviews 14

    2
    4
    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 and...

    From

    £84

    per night
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  • Last Minute Cottages - Swallows Nest
  • Cumbria

    Swallows Nest

    Ref: S4119

    Reviews 41

    1
    2
    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...

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    £61

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    Showing 1 - 24 of 171 properties

    Hawkshead is a beautiful village situated in the English Lake District and is a popular holiday destination for visitors from all over the world. It is full of beautiful scenery, with rolling green hills, crystal clear lakes and wetlands, and wonderful historic buildings. The village is also full of attractive shops, cafes and pubs, offering a lovely range of food and drink. There is a lot to do in the village and the surrounding area, including walking and cycling, fishing and golfing.

    Holiday apartments are a great way to explore Hawkshead, and our selection of apartments offer a great deal of comfort and convenience for travellers. Boasting a wide range of modern amenities including comfortable living rooms, fully equipped kitchens, spacious bedrooms, and a variety of other stylish features to make your stay as enjoyable and hassle-free as possible, many holiday apartments in Hawkshead also come with stunning views, allowing you to truly get away from it all.

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    Reviews

    What our customers say about their holidays

    • Krupesh - Verified booking

      If there was below zero rating.

      I would give this. This was our first holiday after the birth of my son who is now 8 months. Our precious moments with him were ruined correcting the catalogue of failures in this house. Some of these are listed below. Upon arrival, the bathroom in which you cannot swing a cat was left unclean. There were skid marks in the toilet, brown fresh smudge marks the (size of two fingers) on side of the door, the sink had bits of someone’s mouths spit stuck on it Willis appeared to not have been cleaned for a while, the shower handle was sticky, the bathroom door handle did not lock and the toilet (the icing on the cake) had a huge crack in the ceramics the panel. Something which I’m led to believe the owner is aware of but has decided to not fix. The toilet crack leaks toilet water a very small drip leading to the bathroom floor (be it very slowly). My wife called lakelovers around 5pm (keys in safe place from 4pm) and various calls, messages and after number of hours wait, the bathroom is superficially cleaned. Our first precious moments with my child on his first holiday ruined. Our evening ruined. Same night, my wife decides to make my 8 months olds baby milk and make some porridge for him to eat. Noting this is a self catering house, the pan to warm his milk and make porridge is dirty with food being stuck on the edges. The utensils all have dried food stuck on sides which has been left uncleaned for weeks. This food had now started to darken, harden and had bits of dust catching onto the food which makes a beautiful view as one can imagine. Neither I nor my wife could cook that day, make food for our child or the day after. An issue again which was notified to the agent the same day of arrival who said they could not get someone out the whole of Sunday (noting it was around 5-6pm on Saturday when lake lovers were notified). Lakelovers offered to pay for two bottles of water (approx. £ 2.50) by way of reimbursement for our troubles. Now let’s move to the kettle - the kettle handle was sticky to a point that it could be mistaken for super glue. One would have to wear gloves to simply touch the kettle. Inside when opening the kettle we had mould like limescale built up over weeks on end of not cleaning. This being a hygiene issue could not be used to make milk for my child or be used to boil water. The Microwave plate - again with bits of food stuck to the plate. The oven, the hob and the fridge - well no surprises there, again same issue of uncleanliness. Now let’s move to the windows - these windows have issues with being opened and if you are to brave enough to cook then be warned the air from the food will remain in the house. There are no known fire safety measures. The sitting room carpet sheds and is quite sticky and smelly in places. Needs a deep clean. The room has a TV, but hopefully you can change the channel and watch TV as the button from the remote are falling off, they are just about intact. The sofa due to wear and tear could do with a replacement. The firmness of the sofa is lost and when you sit in, you will sink in. The cabinet door below the tv has no handles and does not close properly. The kitchen sink due to its design flaws, drips water to the cabinets and sides of your cleaned dishes every time you wash your dishes. Not a complaint but something you need to bear in mind. Now we move to the bedroom. The bedroom door will open one third of its full opening. Just enough for you to be able to go to your side and play to you to me with the baby and get into the bedroom. In the event of a fire, I hate to imagine how one would even get out, given such tight opening. Also just imagine if you are slightly overweight then good luck getting in. I guess it’s the owners way to discriminate against fat people. The room is just about big enough to allow for full opening, it’s just the layout of the room, so size isn’t the issue here. The bed - well. The woods underneath the bed keep falling in the middle of the night and these need to be adjusted for the mattress to then sit properly on. You need to do this once every few hours if you want a good night sleep. The size and depth of the bed mattress is the size and depth of your duvet, so if you want a good night sleep bring your own mattress. All of the above has been notified to lake lovers within the first two days of our stay. Whilst some issues like cleaning and parts of maintenance were resolved after spending days on end calling, emailing, sending pictures and then following up, some issues still remain outstanding after 7 days of stay. Note the cleaner has spare keys, and will enter the house without notifying you. This was a concern when my wife had just come out for a shower and was getting changed and the cleaner came unannounced to fix some of the above issues and used her own key to get into the property which we were staying in. Invasion of privacy I wonder. In summary, there are health & safety issues - crack in the toilet; bedroom door not closing; no fire safety equipment; windows not opening. There are health issues due to hygiene and cleanliness - kettle, microwave, oven, fridge, to name a few. There are ongoing maintenance issues such as bathroom door not locking, cabinet below tv stand, strengthening of bed base etc. There is a formal complaint in place and which I intend to request a full refund for. The quality of my stay was fully ruined. I would strongly recommend you stay clear from this property unless you want to learn on how not to let you holiday home. I hope the agent and owner take serious note of the issues as I have not ruled out taking legal action. There is photographic evidence of all the issues highlighted.

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    • Krupesh - Verified booking

      If there was below zero rating.

      I would give this. This was our first holiday after the birth of my son who is now 8 months. Our precious moments with him were ruined correcting the catalogue of failures in this house. Some of these are listed below. Upon arrival, the bathroom in which you cannot swing a cat was left unclean. There were skid marks in the toilet, brown fresh smudge marks the (size of two fingers) on side of the door, the sink had bits of someone’s mouths spit stuck on it Willis appeared to not have been cleaned for a while, the shower handle was sticky, the bathroom door handle did not lock and the toilet (the icing on the cake) had a huge crack in the ceramics the panel. Something which I’m led to believe the owner is aware of but has decided to not fix. The toilet crack leaks toilet water a very small drip leading to the bathroom floor (be it very slowly). My wife called lakelovers around 5pm (keys in safe place from 4pm) and various calls, messages and after number of hours wait, the bathroom is superficially cleaned. Our first precious moments with my child on his first holiday ruined. Our evening ruined. Same night, my wife decides to make my 8 months olds baby milk and make some porridge for him to eat. Noting this is a self catering house, the pan to warm his milk and make porridge is dirty with food being stuck on the edges. The utensils all have dried food stuck on sides which has been left uncleaned for weeks. This food had now started to darken, harden and had bits of dust catching onto the food which makes a beautiful view as one can imagine. Neither I nor my wife could cook that day, make food for our child or the day after. An issue again which was notified to the agent the same day of arrival who said they could not get someone out the whole of Sunday (noting it was around 5-6pm on Saturday when lake lovers were notified). Lakelovers offered to pay for two bottles of water (approx. £ 2.50) by way of reimbursement for our troubles. Now let’s move to the kettle - the kettle handle was sticky to a point that it could be mistaken for super glue. One would have to wear gloves to simply touch the kettle. Inside when opening the kettle we had mould like limescale built up over weeks on end of not cleaning. This being a hygiene issue could not be used to make milk for my child or be used to boil water. The Microwave plate - again with bits of food stuck to the plate. The oven, the hob and the fridge - well no surprises there, again same issue of uncleanliness. Now let’s move to the windows - these windows have issues with being opened and if you are to brave enough to cook then be warned the air from the food will remain in the house. There are no known fire safety measures. The sitting room carpet sheds and is quite sticky and smelly in places. Needs a deep clean. The room has a TV, but hopefully you can change the channel and watch TV as the button from the remote are falling off, they are just about intact. The sofa due to wear and tear could do with a replacement. The firmness of the sofa is lost and when you sit in, you will sink in. The cabinet door below the tv has no handles and does not close properly. The kitchen sink due to its design flaws, drips water to the cabinets and sides of your cleaned dishes every time you wash your dishes. Not a complaint but something you need to bear in mind. Now we move to the bedroom. The bedroom door will open one third of its full opening. Just enough for you to be able to go to your side and play to you to me with the baby and get into the bedroom. In the event of a fire, I hate to imagine how one would even get out, given such tight opening. Also just imagine if you are slightly overweight then good luck getting in. I guess it’s the owners way to discriminate against fat people. The room is just about big enough to allow for full opening, it’s just the layout of the room, so size isn’t the issue here. The bed - well. The woods underneath the bed keep falling in the middle of the night and these need to be adjusted for the mattress to then sit properly on. You need to do this once every few hours if you want a good night sleep. The size and depth of the bed mattress is the size and depth of your duvet, so if you want a good night sleep bring your own mattress. All of the above has been notified to lake lovers within the first two days of our stay. Whilst some issues like cleaning and parts of maintenance were resolved after spending days on end calling, emailing, sending pictures and then following up, some issues still remain outstanding after 7 days of stay. Note the cleaner has spare keys, and will enter the house without notifying you. This was a concern when my wife had just come out for a shower and was getting changed and the cleaner came unannounced to fix some of the above issues and used her own key to get into the property which we were staying in. Invasion of privacy I wonder. In summary, there are health & safety issues - crack in the toilet; bedroom door not closing; no fire safety equipment; windows not opening. There are health issues due to hygiene and cleanliness - kettle, microwave, oven, fridge, to name a few. There are ongoing maintenance issues such as bathroom door not locking, cabinet below tv stand, strengthening of bed base etc. There is a formal complaint in place and which I intend to request a full refund for. The quality of my stay was fully ruined. I would strongly recommend you stay clear from this property unless you want to learn on how not to let you holiday home. I hope the agent and owner take serious note of the issues as I have not ruled out taking legal action. There is photographic evidence of all the issues highlighte

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    • Tracy - Verified booking

      This is a great little modern apartment right in the centre of Bowness but yet still in a quiet cul de sac.

      It has a smart tv in both the lounge & bedroom with a Netflix account included, and every mod con including air con fans (which were greatly appreciated in the wonderful weather we had all week). For a curly haired person like myself the hairdryer with diffuser is also a great addition. You are provided with little packs with tea, coffee, sugar, milk & biscuits and there is also hand wash, cloths & washing up liquid. No shampoo etc though so you need to bring your own. There is a Co-op 2 mins walk away for anything you need. Everything is literally on your door step. Parking is slightly up the hill so you need to offload outside the flat then move the car, which is no problem. Negatives: a better variety of glasses would be good eg wine, pint glasses. The shower is a law unto itself! It seems to turn to scalding at a seconds notice. Setting it to the correct temperature was a bit of a challenge. The socket where the washing machine & microwave is situated does not appear to work. Luckily we had an extension cable with us. There are no instructions for anything in the apartment & if you’re not a tech genius like my husband you might struggle. There was also nothing to tell us what to do with our rubbish. The mattress on the bed is unfortunately pretty hard. We like a reasonably hard mattress but we actually took the duvet cover off and used the duvet as a mattress cover to make it more comfortable. Overall would highly recommend this apartment and we will certainly return!

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    • Kenneth - Verified booking

      We stayed at the adjacent flat last year and that one too had a dehumidifier that had to be run full time to control the damp.

      The attendance each morning of woodlice in the lounge exemplified the inherent damp problem. I suggest the DPM under the floor is ruptured. The matress cover was badly stained and smelt stale and we could only change it after boxing day when the office reopened, the exchange was facilitated by a pleasant lady. On departure we left a full box of Fairey washing tablets and a dozen toilet rolls on top of the fridge. I called at the office the following day (we are local people) and was told that the cleaner had not brought them to the office yet. I returned to claim the 'lost property' the next morning to be told the cleaner was off sick. I returned the next day to be informed after a pleasant conversation which then turned sour that it 'was my fault as I had left them in the cottage'. I am well aware that 'it is my fault' but as a customer I don't need to be reminded of my apparent inadequacies and the situation /discussion escalated into one of anger on my part for which I apologise. However I believe the gentleman involved should have a bit of retraining. He could easily defused the situation by saying 'here's £9 go and buy a new box'. The situation now exists that coupled with the damp, poorly serviced cleaning and inflamed situation regarding lost property now means that hell will freeze over before I use your agency again. If somebody wants to talk to me about the situation my phone is 07831817310 email ken@burchill.eu however I doubt I will be contacted

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    • Lynn - Verified booking

      Good Morning I have just returned home after spending 3 nights in your cottage.

      The cottage itself is beautiful, however I was thoroughly disappointed at our inability to access the internet or watch television. We did speak to the people from your Ambleside office who sent out the maintenance team, they were unable to connect the internet as they said it had been cut off from outside somewhere. They then reported this to their manager who said they would contact the owner and get back to us. As yet, I’m still waiting on a return call to the only phone that could pick up a signal as the rest of us were relying on internet as two of us were visiting from Canada. My husband was supposed to be working from home and was unable to do so. We also reported a bleeping noise that went off every five minutes and kept us awake, the maintenance crew couldn’t find where the noise was coming from so disconnected the “flood system “, this didn’t rectify the problem as the bleeping still continued. I would like to suggest that the welcome pack is put on the worktop as it was in the bottom drawer and we didn’t find it until yesterday. Also it would be a good idea to have instructions on how to operate the washer/dryer and cooker. We could only get the oven to work. I was really disappointed as I feel I paid over £700 for 3 days and expected everything to be in working order. These are things I feel should be checked before every new arrival. Regards Lynn Crawford

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    Things to do near Hawkshead

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    Lakeland Motor Museum

    This museum chronicles the history of motoring and is a marvellous homage to the internal combustion engine, housed in a converted mill.

    Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead

    This charming 17th-century building showcases the work of the much-loved author and illustrator. Don't miss the chance to see original illustrations and manuscripts from the beloved Peter Rabbit stories. Address: Main St, Hawkshead, Ambleside LA22 0NS

    The World of Beatrix Potter

    Step into the enchanting world of Beatrix Potter and meet her beloved characters such as Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, and Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle. The World of Beatrix Potter offers interactive exhibits, a garden and tearoom. Ideal for families. Located in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BX

    Hayes Garden World Ambleside

    Hayes Garden World in Ambleside Lake District is one of the largest family run garden centres in the north of England and has been on the same site for over 200 years.

    Hawkshead Grammar School Museum

    Hawkshead Grammar School Museum, located in the heart of the Lake District, offers a fascinating insight into the education system of the past. Explore the historic schoolroom and learn about former pupils, including the renowned poet William Wordsworth. Address: Main St, Hawkshead, Ambleside LA22 0NT

    Lakes Aquarium

    Family-friendly lakeside aquarium on Lake Windermere in the Lake District. See rock pools, fish, otters, crabs and seahorses.
    Lake Windermere
    Lake Windermere in the heart of the Lake District National Park is the largest natural lake in England at 10.5 miles long and 219 feet deep. It’s a hive of activity with water sports and activities for the whole family, and many a bustling village dotted along the shoreline.

    Lake District National Park

    Words alone aren't enough to describe the Lake District. Miles of lush green hills roll out into the distance. As the sun bounces across crystal water, the scent of dewdrops fills the air on another beautiful morning in Cumbria.

    Esthwaite Water

    Esthwaite Water, located in the heart of the Lake District, is a tranquil haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Explore the stunning walking trails around the lake, try your hand at fishing or take to the water on a canoe or kayak. Address: Near Sawrey, Ambleside

    Church of St Olaf

    The Church of St Olaf in Wasdale Head is a charming 16th-century church nestled in the heart of the Lake District. Visitors can explore the historic churchyard and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding fells. The church is also a popular starting point for hikers looking to climb England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike. Address: Wasdale Head, Seascale CA20 1EX

    Frequent questions

    • Is Hawkshead worth a visit?

      Hawkshead is worth a visit for its picturesque Lake District setting, charming historic buildings, and literary connections to poet William Wordsworth and children's author Beatrix Potter. The village offers a tranquil atmosphere, delightful shops, and access to beautiful countryside walks, making it a delightful destination for those seeking a quintessential English village experience.

    • Can you walk around Hawkshead?

      Yes, you can easily walk around Hawkshead. The village is compact and pedestrian-friendly, with narrow lanes and historic streets that are perfect for leisurely strolls. Walking around Hawkshead allows you to explore its charming architecture, visit local shops, and enjoy the scenic surroundings of the Lake District.

    • What are the must-see attractions in Hawkshead?

      When visiting Hawkshead, be sure to explore the Beatrix Potter Gallery, which showcases the works of the famous author and illustrator. The Hawkshead Grammar School Museum offers a glimpse into education during the past centuries. St. Michael and All Angels Church is worth a visit for its historic architecture and connections to Wordsworth. Additionally, the village's charming streets and proximity to scenic trails in the Lake District make for a well-rounded visit.

    • How many days do you need in Hawkshead?

      Spending 1 to 2 days in Hawkshead would allow you to explore the village's key attractions, including the Beatrix Potter Gallery and historic sites like the Hawkshead Grammar School Museum. This duration provides enough time to enjoy the village's ambiance and perhaps take a leisurely walk in the nearby Lake District countryside.

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