Hawkshead Holiday Cottages

Hawkshead Cottages

Cumbria

Lilac Cottage

Ref: S371312

The town of Windermere provides a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes resting in the heart of the famed Lake District National Park. Great for a family that is looking for lots of things to do, Windermere is home to...

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£163

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Low Brow Barn

Ref: S89884

Reviews 59

Ambleside is a true Lake District village with facilities and amenities for all, there is a large selection of shops ranging from walking and climbing to antiques and art galleries. Numerous restaurants, tea rooms and bars provide a welcoming...

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£162

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Dove Cottage

Ref: S242026

Reviews 17

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 wealth of...

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£194

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Thompson Cottage

Ref: S41012

Reviews 38

Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, Englands 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...

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£88

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Corner Cottage

Ref: S281684

Reviews 46

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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£68

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Hannakin Barn

Ref: S282931

Reviews 25

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...

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£110

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Woodloft Cottage

Ref: S535565

Reviews 14

Chapel Stile is a charming little community tucked up in the stunning Lake District National Park. A fantastic hidden gem, the village is situated at the bottom of a magnificent valley, bordered on one side by the River Brathay, surrounded by...

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£89

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Fell View - Bellman House

Ref: S1065403

This charming countryside cottage is ideal for couples seeking a blend of relaxation and outdoor adventure in the stunning Lake District. Step outside and take a leisurely 2-mile walk to the picturesque village of Bowness to enjoy tempting treats...

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£118

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Lakeside at Louper Weir

Ref: S810672

Reviews 35

Bowness-on-Windermere is a town on the shoreline of England's largest lake, Lake Windermere in Cumbria. Hosting a multitude of pubs, shops and a variety of cuisine, you will be able to get all the essentials for a self-catered stay or choose to...

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£402

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1 Bed Cottage in Hawkshead Village

Ref: S231387

Additional information and rules No dogs allowed - 1 double bedroom with king size bed (can be made up as a twin upon request) - Bathroom with shower over the bath and WC - Smart TV in lounge - Bose Bluetooth speaker - Oven, hob, microwave,...

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£123

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Smithy Cottage At Lindeth

Ref: S281529

Reviews 56

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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£124

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Stone Howe

Ref: S281973

Reviews 29

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...

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£103

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Richmond House

Ref: S801469

Reviews 22

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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£300

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Tanna Hill

Ref: S282087

Reviews 41

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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£128

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Gable End

Ref: S50027

Reviews 65

Coniston Water, one of the most imposing and beautiful English Lakes, is situated to the west of Lake Windermere. To the northern end of the lake, the pretty village of Coniston is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the Lake...

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£76

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Chestnuts Cottage

Ref: S532391

Reviews 18

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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£172

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Estcote

Ref: S484434

Reviews 10

Hawkshead, the charming village, preserves the beauty and character that drew its most renowned inhabitants, William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter, to it. Between the whitewashed 17th century buildings, visitors may explore the abundance of little...

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£135

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Raglan Cottage

Ref: S90037

Reviews 52

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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£95

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Hilber Cottage

Ref: S396947

Reviews 9

Idyllically positioned at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, the largest lake in England, rests the charming town of Ambleside. Home to a fabulous selection of shops and eateries to cater to a variety of tastes and boasting a plethora of...

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£98

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The Little Cottage

Ref: S363939

Reviews 6

The Little Cottage is situated in the village of Elterwater, the closest restaurant, the Britannia Inn is just a 200m stroll away, while a helpful village shop is just a 2-minute drive away in Chapel Stile. A wider selection of amenities,...

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£476

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2 Bed Cottage in Coniston

Ref: S229000

Additional information and rules - 2 bedrooms: 1 double and 1 twin - Bathroom with bath, separate shower enclosure, and WC - Smart TV in lounge - Open fire - Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, and washing...

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£129

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Cumbria

The Lookout

Ref: S282829

Reviews 12

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£105

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Hilltop

Ref: S245282

Reviews 19

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£202

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Latterbarrow

Ref: S141178

Reviews 13

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£87

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Holiday Cottages in Hawkshead

Hawkshead is a charming village of winding streets and timber-framed houses in the Lake District. Hawkshead is a great base for exploring the mountains and valleys, sitting halfway between Windermere and Coniston Water. In the village itself, you'll find quaint attractions such as Beatrix Potter's house and the Hawkshead Grammar School Museum.

We hand-pick all our Hawkshead holiday cottages for their character and great location. Large groups love our spacious barn conversions. For family holidays, try our open-plan ranch houses or dog-friendly cottages with enclosed gardens. For something more private, we have secluded cabins with private hot tubs and firepits.

Here at Snaptrip, we list thousands of UK holiday cottages, all backed by our best price guarantee. Hawkshead is a great destination for family days out in the Lake District. Less than 3 miles away, you'll find Grizedale forest, which has a lot of forest walking or cycling routes. Use our handy search filters to find your ideal holiday cottage in Hawkshead, and rest assured that our friendly customer service team is always on standby to help.

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What our customers say about their holidays

Hannah - Verified booking

Double bed- needs to be king size as its so small myself and my husband struggled to stay in it.

I slept one night in another room to get more space. Would gladly have had smaller bedside tables to accommodate. Needs mattress topper in all the rooms. The mattresses are so uncomfortable we didnt sleep the entire stay. Downstairs lights dont turn off on three nearest the window. No heating in kitchen or downstairs toilet working. In winter it is freezing and not enjoyable to use. Downstairs shower doesnt drain quick enough to be able to use, almost flooded hallway, took 2 hrs to drain. Mirror rusty in downstairs toilet. All directions on oven and hob rubbed off had to google for settings. This is very dangerous with a gas hob. One ring dial on gas hob doesnt work properly/dial sticks. Again very dangerous. Taps on bath move about/loose. Clocks not set to the right time (1 hr ahead) and unable to change some of them. Steak knives need updating very blunt. Could do with a measuring jug Could do with more than one baking tray for the oven. Signal on the tv goes out regularly. We have stayed at Thompson Cottage a few times over the years and previously enjoyed our stays. Unfortunately the property needs now some updating and money spending on it go bring it back to annacceptable standard. Unfortunately we would not be booking again unless the above could be accomodated. The bed situation being the most critical in my opinion.

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David - Verified booking

We very much enjoyed our holiday in the Lake District, staying at Low Brow Barn.

The cottage is very well appointed and the owner has really thought about everything you might need. Furnishing and beds are comfortable, the lounge is spacious and the TV reception excellent. The underfloor heating is effective in the bathroom and bedrooms, less so in the lounge with its high ceiling. The kitchen lacks cupboards for groceries but has everything you need for cooking etc. We parked in the adjacent lay-by on the main road, the traffic noise wasn't a problem but you have to be careful crossing the road. There is not much of a view from the cottage windows, however, it is very well placed for the major sights and the towns and villages to visit in the area. Highlights of the week included exploring Ambleside and Keswick, visiting the Puzzle Museum and Castlerigg Stone Circle in Keswick, a combined boat trip from Bowness to Lakeside and then to the Lakeland Motor Museum (great cafe!) and a ride on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway, the Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway ( a bit of a trek but worth it) and nearby Muncaster Castle with its magnificent gardens. Blessed with mainly fine weather we absolutely loved the Lake District and Low Brow Barn.

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Karen - Verified booking

The cottage has everything you needed for a fantastic holiday.

The property has been updated and modernised to a very high standard. The underfloor heating throughout makes your stay very cosy, especially when it is cold outside. Log burner helps too. Lovely modern bathroom and ensuite. The rain forest shower in the bathroom was lovely but some attention to the one in the ensuite is required as the flow was poor. (Maybe just needs adjustment by a plumber. ) Wifi excellent too. The location is superb. just a 5 minute walk to the lake and 10 minutes into Ambleside. Just be careful when crossing the road from the cottage during peak times as it can get busy. We would defiantly recommend this cottage as it is one of the nicest we have been too. One little gripe as every other cottage we have been to always have a small welcome pack which this didn`t. After our journey we couldn`t make a cuppa until we went into Ambleside to get milk, coffee and tea. We had a wonderful weeks holiday made all the better in this lovely cottage.

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Rita - Verified booking

We cannot recommend this cottage as it had not been cleaned to a satisfactory standard, especially bearing in mind Covid-19.

Four adults from our group spent the first two hours remedying the situation. The following points are just some of the problems we encountered. The kitchen lacked the expected cleanliness; the fridge had food remnants on the shelves and there was mould growing on one of them, the microwave had food splatters on the inside, there were food crumbs, etc. on work tops and the oven was covered in burnt food residues. Both the wet room and shower had pink and black moulds growing on the shower heads and in several other areas. The childâs cot was stained and dirty. Many contact surfaces (e.g. the bannisters) felt sticky and grimy and there was clumps of hair on the lounge carpet. Although the cottage sleeps five, there are only four dining chairs. We numbered five adults, plus a toddler using a booster seat. The TV was not connected to the outside Freeview cable. Following the thunderstorm, the Wifi did not work and a password was not provided to remedy the problem.

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Wayne - Verified booking

We would stay at this cottage without reservation again.

The cottage was located up a hill and accessed via a single track lane with passing places. It is situated with a few other properties and had parking for 2 vehicles. The cottage had everything we needed to use whilst staying there. It was clean and presented well. The main shower was fantastically powerful and after a long day in sun screen clagg was great at removing such clagg! There was plenty of washing up liquid, toilet roll, dishwasher stuff etc to get you started. Like all self catering cottages; facilities and maintenance is such a subjective thing that if you look hard enough you'd find something wrong or not to your liking. However, how i like to think of this, is the response if you do find something wrong. We noticed a few minors which we highlighted to the lovely owner, Kate, and they didn't impact on our usage of the cottage as we adapted. Unless owners or cleaners are made aware of things this will happen.

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Things to do near Hawkshead

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.

Hawkshead Holiday Cottages

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Hawkshead Cottages

Cumbria

Lilac Cottage

Ref: S371312

Cumbria

Low Brow Barn

Ref: S89884

Reviews 59

Cumbria

Dove Cottage

Ref: S242026

Reviews 17

Cumbria

Thompson Cottage

Ref: S41012

Reviews 38

Cumbria

Corner Cottage

Ref: S281684

Reviews 46

Cumbria

Hannakin Barn

Ref: S282931

Reviews 25

Cumbria

Woodloft Cottage

Ref: S535565

Reviews 14

Cumbria

Fell View - Bellman House

Ref: S1065403

Cumbria

Lakeside at Louper Weir

Ref: S810672

Reviews 35

Cumbria

1 Bed Cottage in Hawkshead Village

Ref: S231387

Cumbria

Smithy Cottage At Lindeth

Ref: S281529

Reviews 56

Cumbria

Stone Howe

Ref: S281973

Reviews 29

Cumbria

Richmond House

Ref: S801469

Reviews 22

Cumbria

Tanna Hill

Ref: S282087

Reviews 41

Cumbria

Gable End

Ref: S50027

Reviews 65

Cumbria

Chestnuts Cottage

Ref: S532391

Reviews 18

Cumbria

Estcote

Ref: S484434

Reviews 10

Cumbria

Raglan Cottage

Ref: S90037

Reviews 52

Cumbria

Hilber Cottage

Ref: S396947

Reviews 9

Cumbria

The Little Cottage

Ref: S363939

Reviews 6

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