Lakefield Cottage
- 2 guests
- 1 bed
- 1 bathroom
- Pet Friendly
Description
This charming property is steeped in history. Built in the orchard of Beatrix Potter’s former holiday home ‘Lakefield’, and with views over her loveable character Jeremy Fisher’s Esthwaite Water, there can be no better place for a couple and their beloved pet to spend a romantic Lake District holiday. The picturesque village of Hawkshead is just one mile down the road and here guests can stock up with groceries and fantastic local produce. Its cobbled centre is free from cars and offers a great choice of tea rooms and cafés interspersed with fascinating boutiques and gift shops. The church is well worth a visit, as is the tiny village grammar school nearby.
Once inside the cosy cottage, guests will find plenty of room in which to spread out and relax as well as a fabulous picture window overlooking the lake and nearby fells. The furnishings are generous and comfortable with the TV and DVD positioned perfectly for a lazy evening spent watching a favourite film or simply gazing out at the view. The smart oak kitchen is exceedingly well appointed with every pot and pan one could possibly need. A luxury house bathroom and pretty bedroom are on the first floor, and it is worth pointing out that this double bedroom comes with an additional single bed, perfect for a younger child.
Round and about the village are a seemingly endless choice of walks to enjoy, Beatrix Potter’s famous cottage Hill Top to visit, and a car-ferry crossing to Bowness is only a short drive away. This is an excellent base for exploring the Lake District, with Ambleside, Coniston and Grizedale Forest all within easy reach.
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Dishwasher
- EV Charging
- Garden / Patio
- Pet Friendly
- Wifi
- Dishwasher
- EV Charging
- Garden / Patio
- Pet Friendly
- Smoke Free
What guests are saying
Lovely cosy, clean and comfortable cottage.
Perfectly situated for our trip. Lots of varied walks with great pubs on route. Would recommend.
It is a lovely situated house, it needs a little updating.
There was no toilet roll on arrival, fortunately had tissues, but little things on the start of a holiday are nice to have after a long journey. Pub nearby was brilliant, great staff.
A perfect escape for two in an idyllic location with stunning views over Esthwaite Water and mountains beyond.
Lakefield Cottage felt very welcoming and homely, was well equipped and a great base for exploring the Lakes. Overall we have enjoyed the most memorable week in a superb location. We were fortunate to have very sunny days during our stay but the full sun revealed the downstairs picture window required some cleaning where a dog had rubbed against it with a wet nose and someone had attempted to clean it with a poor result, so we left a brief note for the cleaner and to be fair that may not have been at all visible prior to those full sun days. Be mindful that Lakefield Cottage adjoins a further holiday rental sleeping up to 10 people and therefore may not be quite as peaceful as expected, as was our experience, but we were prepared to accept that there was a lively group of family/friends enjoying quality time together next door. Just a small additional mention that some of the instruction notes/info folder left inside the cottage need a little updating to match info received via email, eg. Instructions in the cottage advised switching off night storage heaters on departure whereas the email received prior to arrival, which we abided by, advised leaving them on.
Good to know
House Rules
Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200
Smoking
Not permitted
Property notes
Will accept 2 small dogs
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
16:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1042227
Parking
Private Driveway
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome