Croft foot Barn is a charming, three-bedroom semi-detached converted barn set in the tranquil hamlet of Colthouse and an easy and pleasant fifteen-minute walk from Hawkshead. The hamlet is nestled within winding country lanes and pretty hedgerows with an air of tranquillity sometimes hard to find in the heart of the Lake District. Hill Top, Beatrix Potter’s home is just a five-minute drive, perfect for admirers and ideal for a family or group of couples

Walk through the pretty garden gate to discover the fitted kitchen, which leads to your spacious sitting room and dining area. Admire the attractive feature ceiling beams, original slate flooring covered in refined rugs, the warming solid fuel stove and welcoming dining area in this bright dual aspect room before moving up the open tread staircase to find three good sized bedrooms: a king size bedroom with TV, a double bedroom with sloping roofline and velux window and a twin bedroom. A shower room can also be found at this level. Sit in your sunny garden, enjoy an alfresco breakfast and listen to the flowing stream as you plan your day’s activities.

three acres of shared gardens and grounds.

For a more relaxing day, enjoy Hawkshead’s traffic free centre as you stroll around this picturesque village. Explore the acclaimed Beatrix Potter Museum, then head to the historic and beautiful church before visiting Wordsworth’s old school. After all that, relax with a drink in one of village’s excellent cafes or pubs.

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