Lakefield House
- 10 guests
- 5 beds
- 4 bathrooms
- Pet Friendly
Description
In the heart of Beatrix Potter country, Lakefield House is perfect for a large group of friends or family. With its enclosed gardens, wonderful views over Esthwaite Water, superb choice of walks and having both Hill Top and the village of Hawkshead on the doorstep, there is something to please everyone.
Outside the property is private parking for four cars, and two well-behaved pets are welcome to come along and share the joys of the Lake District. The entrance hall doubles as a boot room with Belfast sink for rinsing muddy boots and paws. The views from the sitting room are breath-taking and with its comfy sofas, huge TV and open fire, this is the perfect spot for relaxing or snoozing after a day in the fresh air. The ground floor is also home to three en-suite bedrooms. A luxury king size room with four-poster bed, a fabulous double and pretty twin room. Each of these rooms comes equipped with an LCD TV.
On the first floor are two more bedrooms. A king size and a further twin room sharing the luxury house bathroom with shower over the bath. This floor has its own TV/gaming room with TV, DVD, PlayStation and a small kitchen with additional wc. For those with energy to spare, there is table tennis in the outside garage.
This large holiday home is in the village of Near Sawrey, a wonderful base for adventures of every kind. A car-ferry over Lake Windermere crosses to Bowness, Tarn Hows is a superb spot for walking, Grizedale Forest is a favourite with cyclists and there are plenty of great pubs and restaurants to choose from.
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Baby Friendly
- Dishwasher
- EV Charging
- Garden / Patio
- Wifi
- Baby Friendly
- Dishwasher
- EV Charging
- Garden / Patio
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Ground Floor Accommodation
- Games Room
- National Park
- Open Fire
What guests are saying
Wonderful cottage in a quiet peaceful location with stunning views overlooking Esthwaite Water with Coniston Mountains in the background.
The property was very spacious & clean, upstairs as well as downstairs. The sofas & beds were very comfortable. The kitchen had everything you needed, including plenty of utensils. The only downside to the property, which isn't mentioned in your property listing, is that there are stairs to enter the property, which are quite deep & that there are stairs going down into the lounge, which was very disappointing for someone who is partially disabled & struggles with stairs. Unfortunately, my mum had to sit on her own up on the landing above the lounge as she struggled with the steps. It made her feel secluded from us. As much as we loved the property & would love to stay again, unfortunately it is not suitable for us.
Dear Michelle:Many thanks taking the time to leave your comments and we are glad that you enjoyed your stay. We are sorry that your mother experienced difficulty with the steps; that must have been frustrating for you all. As you note, there are three steps up to the front door, with a banister and there are three steps down into the main sitting room, again with banisters and, although we have had a number of disabled friends staying with us at Lakefield House for whom the steps have never seemed to be a problem, we have added this to Lakelovers' description of the property. Guy and Jane
Lakefield house was a truly beautiful place to stay.
Everything we needed was available to us, Beautiful garden areas to sit out in as well as an outside table/chairs decked area with stunning views of the Lake. We loved our stay and appreciate you sharing the house with us we have made some beautiful family memories and the grandchildren have loved the games room and table tennis.Amazing.
Thank you very much, Debra, for taking the time to leave your comments. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Lakefield House and hope you will visit us again soon.
Very comfortable, well equipped house in a great position with lovely views and walks from the doorstep.
The garden was lovely too. The only thing that we found a bit strange was the great many notes telling us what to do or not do around the house which seemed a bit over the top and made the place feel less homely! A simple instruction sheet in the welcome folder would suffice.
Dear Elaine: We are very pleased that you enjoyed your short stay at Lakefield House. Guy and Jane
A lovely house and the second time we have been.
We would stay again. Lots of instructions. Clean on arrival. Great area. Lovely house. The comments below are just suggestions to improve anyone’s stay. Things to consider: 1. In the cold winter months the heating comes on automatically at 4pm. Arrival time is 4pm. The house took sometime to heat up after arriving. Could do with the heating on earlier (maybe 2 or 3pm). We were very cold for the first few hours. Once settled and the heating was going the house was warm. 2. An array of leaflets would be helpful in the entrance hall for local attractions. 3. The clearing of bedding at the end of our stay. Instructions said there is bedding bags which could be at X or X, for each floor, they could be red or they could be white. We could not find them. It would be helpful to have them in one colour and in one place to keep it easy for guests. 4. The 10am check out is just too early with no flexibility to negotiate. We had to leave a day early to get out on time. 11am or 11.30am would be reasonable. This would impact on our decision to stay again.
Dear Zoe We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Lakefield House. Many thanks for your feedback. 1. Heating - if you put the heating on (the boost button on the boiler room as per the instructions) as soon as you arrive, the house, if it is not already, should be nice and warm by the time you have unpacked. 2. There is an array of leaflets in the bureau in the main sitting room. In addition, our arrival instructions suggest places to eat, cafes with great views, shops and walks. 3. Noted re the bedding. We'll try to simplify the instructions. 4. We are sorry to hear that the 10:00am checkout felt too early. We have discussed this with Sykes/Lakelovers and also checked more widely on the Internet and it appears that this time is completely standard across most UK holiday rentals. We also discussed it with our housekeepers but they feel that they simply could not manage to clean the house in time if the checkout were later. It is essential for our cleaning team to have enough time to prepare both Lakefield House (a large 5 bedroom home with multiple living spaces and bathrooms) and the adjoining Lakefield Cottage for the next arrivals and having a later check out time would put them under even more pressure than they are at present. Generally, when we stay, we pack up most things on the Friday evening, leaving just overnight things, the bins and the fridges etc to be cleared on Saturday morning. Many thanks. Guy and Jane
Absolutely beautiful setting overlooking the lake.
House was excellent and had everything and more than we could have wished for. Beds were comfortable, bed linen and pillows good quality. Lots of baths,showers all with plenty of hot water. Loved the upstairs view from the snug.The garden was enclosed for our dog. Electric charging point was useful. Lots of games,books and films and the owners sent us comprehensive information on the house and local area which was kind. We could not fault the location, house or facilities and would definitely recommend.mend it to others. We would certainly like to return.
Dear Susie: We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Lakefield House - thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We hope you will visit us again soon. Guy and Jane
The house was perfect for our multi-generational family holiday with dogs and toddler!
The rooms gave us plenty of space to enjoy family time together, or to chill and admire the scenery. Great facilities and fab location.
Dear Chris: We are delighted that you and your family enjoyed your stay at Lakefield House. We were very grateful that you took the time to leave these very kind comments. Come back and visit us soon!. Best wishes, Guy and Jane
This house is so very comfortable, spacious, well resourced, in a great location with superb views of lakes & hills, lovely walks & near Hawkeshead village.
Dear Alice: Thank you very much for your kind comments, which mean a lot to us. We hope that you will return to Lakefield House in the future. Guy and Jane
This most attractive property was ideal for our family holiday.
Information provided by the owners was very helpful prior to our visit. The facilities were excellent. The views from the sitting room were stupendous. It was so good to be close to the famous Beatrix Potter residences. Pubs and restaurants near by were first class. I cannot state more strongly how much we enjoyed our holiday in dear Lakefield House.
Dear George, Thank you for these kind comments. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Lakefield House and hope that we can welcome you back before too long. Guy and Jane
beautiful place though boot room wasnt tidy.
would recommend to friends.
We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Not sure what to make of the boot room comment. The utility room contains a washing machine additional deep freeze, central heating boiler , coat rack, boot rack and a drying pulley.
We had a fantastic stay at Lakefield House.
The house itself couldn’t have been better for our party of three generations - it is so spacious. The views were spectacular and really helped us all relax and unwind. Lovely walks from the house along with Grasmere and Coniston. We ate locally at the Tower Bank Arms, Cuckoo Brow Inn and Hawkshead village. Would love to return.
Dear Lisa We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Lakefield House . We certainly recommend eating at the places you mention and it is a good idea to book in advance. We are always happy to recommend walks and restaurants/pubs/cafes. Come back and visit us soon!
We (9 family and all pensioners) loved the property and had a wonderful time.
The views are amazing and the whole layout thoughtful. Easy parking and high quality fittings plus lots of bathrooms and sitting areas made this ideal for us. The kitchen is very well equipped and organised. Having an osprey fly over the garden was a bonus.
Dear Winifride: Thank you for these kind comments. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Lakefield House. Yes, the Ospreys on Esthwaite Water are nesting as usual. We hope to welcome you back in the near future.
We had a brilliant week stay at Lakefield house, the property is large and comfortable with everything you would need.
Spending family time in the huge living room was lovely and the kids loved the ‘secret’ room with table tennis. The location is perfect, Hawkshead is a 5 min drive or 30 min easy walk and Windermere, Ambleside and Coniston not far either. We had afternoon tea next door at Sawrey House, Beatrix Potter’s house and a kids play park are 2 mins walk away. Two lovely pubs in walking distance too.
Dear Bethan: Thank you for your kind comments and we are delighted that you liked the house and enjoyed your stay. We are very pleased indeed that you have booked another week at Lakefield House in 2026 - we look forward to welcoming you back! The Tower Bank Arms (Near Sawrey)and Cuckoo Brow Inn (Far Sawrey) are great pubs and do good food and many of our guests have eaten there. Sawrey House is a great find for afternoon tea as you discovered. Guy and Jane
Great property for a family/friends group, with lots of space and plenty of bathrooms/toilets.
Well equipped and everything in beautiful condition. Amazing views from lounge and great location for accessing the lakes . Second time we’ve stayed here and would come again.
Dear Diane: Thank you for your kind comments. We would be delighted to welcome you back to Lakefield House for a third time! Guy and Jane
A beautiful family home that was perfect for a family holiday.
It felt really homely and we had everything we needed. The views were amazing and the location was great, we enjoyed being able to walk to dinner.
Dear Rhianna Many thanks for your kind comments – we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Lakefield House. We look forward to welcoming you back before too long. Guy and Jane
Probably the best property we have stayed in over many years.
Spotless and a fantastic layout with unbelievable views. Met The housekeeper who was a delight and informative about the area. Only complaint that Sykes were asked questions regarding house facilities such as Ironing board and iron and were informed that they were not available when actually they were.
Dear Deborah We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We are sorry that our agents failed to tell you about the ironing board and iron - they did not check with us. We try to give all our guests our contact details in advance of their stay so that they can contact us with any questions or queries. Yes, our housekeeper is wonderful and is a great fund of local knowledge! We hope you will come and stay at Lakefield House next time you visit the Lakes and are always delighted to help with any queries guests may have. Best wishes, Guy and Jane
The house was perfect for my family get together.
Lots of space, comfy beds, well equipped, plenty of parking, loads of games, toys books and films which made children feel welcome. Didnt use the cars for 3 days.Great walks from the house.Enjoyed boating on the lake, shopping in Hawkshead, walks round Moss Eccles tarn and a fabulous Sunday roast in Tower Bank Arms 5 min walk away.We are planning a return trip.
Dear Kate Thank you very much for this - we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and would be delighted to welcome you back to Lakefield House.
A perfect house in a perfect location.
Works well for a group with different abilities due to the ground floor facilities (there are 2 steps by front door and 2 into the main living area to consider). Room for up to 5 cars. Well equipped for families like ours who love to cook and spend quality time together. The open fire was lovely and the view like a living painting. Perfect to park up and walk. But equally not too far to get to Ambleside, Hawshead or Bo'ness. Highly recommended a stay at Lakefield House.
Dear Petra: Thank you very much for your kind comments. It was a pleasure to have you stay at Lakefield House and we are very pleased that you enjoyed your holiday. We hope to welcome you back in the not-too-distant future.
Really enjoyed our stay at Lakefield.
The house was extremely spacious with spectacular views. My only recommendation would be to have a tumble dryer particularly in winter months. Would definitely book again.
Many thanks for your comments – we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Lakefield. We do have a large drying room in the boiler room next to the entrance hall but we shall certainly bear your comments in mind. We look forward to welcoming you again to Lakefield House.
A beautiful holiday home in a stunning location.
Excellent facilities and an unbeatable view from the the house. The furnishings are plentiful and very comfortable. The kitchen is very well equipped. The beds are very comfortable. Many thanks to the owners and to the housekeeping team for providing another outstanding holiday at Lakefield House (our third). The directions provided by the agency contradict those provided by the owners - follow the owners' advice!
Dear Richard Many thanks for this - we are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Lakefield House and we look forward to welcoming you back for another (4th) holiday.
We had a fantastic week In Lakefield House.
Ideal for an extended family group , plenty of room to relax in and very well equipped for the numbers. Beautifully maintained, fabulous view from the window of the lounge. Easy access to the central Lake area and couldn’t be better to explore Beatrix Potter, Peter Rabbit visited the front garden every evening much to the children’s delight.
Many thanks for your kind comments. We are delighted that you enjoyed your holiday at Lakefield House. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future!
We had incredibly high hopes for our weeks stay at Lakefield.
We love the Lake District and have spent many years holidaying in and around the area. We always take time and care to read reviews prior to booking anywhere. Sadly, the reviews were, from our perspective, very misleading. The positives included the stunning view (we highly suspect that this is THE main selling point) You cannot fault the rolling hills, glass still Esthwaite water, and the sheep happily grazing and all only a stones throw from Hill Top House...) The garden is very well kept, the sofas were comfy, and the kitchen utensils well stock (but no sharp knives) However, none of these things quite made up for the less than average level of cleanliness. We arrived to find dust and dead flies laying in the main large window cill, and dust anywhere that was higher than table top level. Rust is clearly visible along the edge of some of the bathroom mirrors. The multitude of family games was let down by a) being precarious balanced atop one another in the hallway cupboard (getting them out was a game all in itself!) and b) most of them missing pieces. The electrics looked like something of nightmares, cables and extension leads everywhere, along with rather alarming signs reminding guests to be sure to switch things off to prevent burn outs or fires?! We were surprised that this house has passed any recent safety standards for it's electrics. The word 'luxury' is too often used without real justification and this was certainly the case at Lakefield. Beds, ensuite and hot water do not a luxury holiday home make. Lakefield was, by some way, the most disappointing home we've stayed in. We still can't quite fathom the extremely high scoring reviews it receives both on the LakeLovers website and in the notebook left out for guests to write in. Being asked to strip beds and put some items in one laundry bag, others in another type of bag, was all just a bit of an unnecessary faff and frankly, given the amount we paid for the holiday, one would expect that to be left for your cleaners to do. There was only one toilet roll left per bathroom (for a household of 8 ppl, you can guess how quickly that ran out) A quarter jug of milk was left in the fridge, and no welcome pack. Only one bin liner was left, which again, for a house for 8 guests was full after the first two days. No recycling in site, guests have to bag it up and dispose of it in Hawkshead. The carpets and rugs are threadbare in places, the general level of decor was well below par, and clearly hadn't been refurbished since the 1990s. My son described the upstairs as having a 'hostel vibe'... Fairly apt to be honest. The garage with table tennis table was dusty and uninviting and not really adequately sized for the table size (avoiding running into the wall was all part of the challenge!) We just feel that the website (along with the owners direct website) really didn't provide an up to date or realistic description of the house and it's amenities in their current state, and that made us feel let down. We were holidaying with friends and I felt ever so disappointed that what we had booked was of the poor standard that we discovered it to be. If there was a way of being reimbursed for these sort of situations this would be the only time we've ever felt any drive to follow up. To the owners and to LakeLovers, please update your website photos and description accordingly so that others might avoid the same disappointment in future.
We note the comments made by the guest. We consider the comments to be unfair, misleading and incorrect. We observe that none of these comments were made during the guest’s stay despite guests being invited to get in touch immediately with any concerns. We reply in detail as follows: 1. Decor and Maintenance: Lakefield is kept in excellent condition with significant expenditure every year (over £50k last financial year). Visit England inspect annually (the latest inspection was 15 May 2023, 2 months before this guestâs stay) and were very happy with the way in which it is maintained, awarding it a comfortable 4 star rating. It is kept decorated on a rolling basis e.g. the main sitting room has been redecorated twice since we purchased the property in 2007. Some re-decoration in the hallways and one bedroom is already scheduled for the close season. The main kitchen, the main sitting room curtains and sofas have all been replaced in the last 4 years in addition to significant other work and expenditure. All the windows have been replaced with modern double glazing. All the bathrooms and bedrooms have been thoroughly renewed/updated during our period of ownership. We aim to provide a comfortable family home experience rather than a minimalist environment. We are sorry if this guest was looking for something different from what was advertised and apparent from the photos. 2. Cleanliness: Our cleanliness was highly rated on VisitEngland's report in May, with a 5-star rating. None of the guest's comments are supported by the report - indeed they are contradicted. Our housekeeping team puts a great deal of effort into cleaning Lakefield to a high standard, including dusting picture frames and other higher areas. Visit England’s comments were: Cleanliness Overall housekeeping continues to meet a high standard across the accommodation. In the lounge and dining areas, the flooring and furniture are cleaned very well. In the kitchens, deep cleaning of the appliances and other areas has been undertaken to a high standard. The bedrooms are maintained well ensuring all light fittings, ledges and furniture are cleaned well. The beds are neatly presented, with carpets, furnishings and furniture cleaned well. In the bathrooms, detailed attention has been given to silicone, grouting, and ensuring all chrome, glass and mirrors are polished. 3.Electrics and safety: Lakefield's electrics were thoroughly checked by a qualified electrician and any recommended upgrades immediately implemented about 2 years ago, and an Electrical Installation Condition Report certificate (EICR) issued. Lakelovers have our current EICR certificate. PAT testing is carried out annually on all electrical appliances and Lakelovers have the PAT-testing certificates. We assume that the extra wiring of which the guests complain are the extension leads (all PAT tested) we have placed for guests' convenience. The purpose of these is to allow a number of guests wishing to charge mobile phones/laptops/tablets simultaneously. Most guests appreciate this extra amenity. There is one electric shower with a notice asking guests to turn off the switch to the electric shower when not in use. No other guests appear to have had a problem with this simple request. We have installed the latest mains-operated fire alarm system and other fire safety equipment. The property is inspected regularly by a fire safety specialist to ensure it achieves a high standard of fire safety. 4. Welcome pack/bin liners: We consulted Visit England in May 2023 about what is considered appropriate as a welcome pack. They informed us that we already provide significantly more than most owners of self-catering properties. Specifically, there is a caddy under the kitchen sink with cleaning materials, including a roll of black bin liners. If the guest had looked in the caddy she would have found the bin liners. 5. Knives: We provided at least 4 brand new, good quality sharp kitchen knives in May 2023. We also provide a knife sharpener. Most guests comment on how well-equipped the kitchen is. 6. Table tennis table: The table tennis table is stated to be in the garage rather than a purpose-built games room. If it has become dusty, it is a matter of a few minutes to wipe it over and most guests are glad to have the extra amenity. 7. Games: The extensive collection of games is supplied as an extra. Guests are requested to replace games with all pieces but unfortunately this is not within our control nor is the manner in which they replace games in the cupboard. 8. Photos and Lakelovers website: The guest complains about the photos of the interior of the house. The photos of the property on the website, taken by Lakelovers, provide an accurate representation of the house. This guest gives no indication of any way in which they are misleading. 9. Carpets: The carpets throughout are in good condition. Rugs (high-quality Persian, Turkish and Afghan rugs) are placed on top in some high-traffic areas to protect the carpets. The carpets are not threadbare. Visit Englandâs comments were: âThe carpets and sofas continue to be maintained and present very well.â 10. Visit England Report: As noted, Visit England, performs an independent annual detailed inspection of Lakefield, carried out by a highly experienced inspector. In addition to the comments regarding cleanliness referred to above, Visit Englandâs report (May 2023) stated: Public Areas The main lounge and small sitting room upstairs, provide a comfortable level of space. The areas are neatly decorated with painted and papered walls. A good selection of artwork and personal touches are displayed. The carpets and sofas continue to be maintained and present very well. Ample lighting and heating including the open fire. Bedrooms The bedrooms continue to be maintained with painted décor, quality carpets and very good furniture and furnishings. Ample space in the rooms. Ample lighting and heating provided. Some of the lamps have been replaced. The beds are firm and supportive with quality mattresses. Bedding and linen provided. Bathrooms Again the space in the ensuites and house bathrooms has been used well. In all bathrooms the décor, flooring and fixtures are maintained very well. Ample lighting and heating fitted. Kitchen The space in each kitchen has been utilised very well allowing ample surface and storage space. The units are of a very good standard and are maintained very well. All appliances are maintained well with a wide range of very good quality crockery, cutlery, and kitchen ware in place with plenty of quality pots and pans provided.
Better than expected.
Such a beautiful house. The views are spectacular and it was so cosy to sit and look at the views. Very spacious. Felt luxurious. Everything worked as expected. Queries were answered efficiently. We would return and recommend.
We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Lakefield House. Yes, the views are spectacular! We look forward to welcoming you back and thank you for recommending us to others. We have located and returned the missing item. It is a 40 min round trip to the nearest post office we assume this is why the Lakelovers cost of £15 is charged.
We had a large family group (8 adults and 3 young children) and this accommodation was excellent.
The rooms and bathrooms were all excellent, the kitchen and lounge were fantastic and the view amazing. We could not get over the number of sofas and amazing view from both sitting rooms and the dining table. The kitchen was incredibly well stocked as well which made the catering easy. Such good walks and play park close. The short walk to ferry was a favourite too. Thank you for an excellent week.
Thank you for these kind words. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Lakefield House - come back soon!!
We absolutely loved the house and garden!
So much space and all the rooms are a great size, and wonderful to have most bedrooms as en-suite. Just a couple things to add, there wasn’t any decent non stick frying pans and would have been nice to have a hairdryer. Also the house was very dusty, seemed like it wasn’t recently cleaned. But these were just small things and we had a wonderful stay and will definitely stay here again!
We are glad that Mrs Shubrati enjoyed her stay at Lakefield House and we would be delighted to welcome her back. 1. We have been discouraged about leaving non-stick frying pans because, on a regular basis, so many have been completely ruined within a short period of time. Therefore, we leave out high-quality stainless steel frying pans. We will, however, reconsider whether to leave out a non-stick frying pan. 2. There is a hair-dryer in the house for use by guests. Guests tend to move it from room to room but it is usually in one of the chests of drawers in the bedrooms. 3. Dustiness: we will raise this with our housekeeper. The property should obviously not be dusty and we are sorry if on this occasion we fell short of the high standards of cleanliness which our very hard-working housekeeping team seeks to achieve. However, if the guest had raised this concern at the beginning of their holiday, we are confident that our housekeeper would promptly have rectified any problem.
Good to know
House Rules
Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £350
Smoking
Not permitted
Property notes
Sorry no stag or hen parties allowed
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
16:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1041409
Parking
Private Driveway
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome
Accessibility
Ground floor