Lovely Dog-friendly Cottage, Hawkshead Village

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

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Dryer
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Pet-friendly
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Explore the area

Hawkshead

Lake Windermere
‪6 min drive‬
Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
‪12 min drive‬
World of Beatrix Potter
‪13 min drive‬
Barrow-In-Furness (BWF-Walney Island)
‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

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Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

2 bedroom cottage with parking for 1 car. 100 yards from centre of Hawkshead village. Spacious lounge/dinning room with coal effect gas fire & well equipped kitchen. 1 pretty double bedroom with en-suite shower room & further large twin room which can be set up as king-sized double (Set up as twin unless requested double when booking). Bathroom with over bath shower.
Enclosed back garden with side entrance complete with shower for muddy dogs. Outside seating both back & front.
Dogs are very welcome but must stay downstairs & off the furniture. Well equipped for dogs providing dog crates, bowls & first aid kit (we recommend you use a sheep tick preventer)
Hawkshead village is well served with 3 dog-friendly pubs, cafes, a bistro, ice-cream parlour & chippy. Shops include Co-op & hair-dressers as well as chemist, deli & gift shops all within an easy stroll.
Easy walking from cottage to Grizedale Forest, Tarn Hows, Sawrey (Beatrix Potters Hill Top) Wray & to Windermere via ferry.
Nearby fishing at Esthwaite Water.

Property manager

Tracey

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

High chair & travel cot stored under bed in room 2

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

Please keep pets downstairs & off the furniture.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Ambleside

Ambleside is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Scafell Pike. Travelling with kids? Consider Go Ape Grizedale, or check out an event or a game at Ambleside Climbing Wall. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hawkshead

What's nearby

Grizedale Forest - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Lake Windermere - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 12 min drive - 11.4 km
Bowness Pier - 13 min drive - 8.3 km
World of Beatrix Potter - 13 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

Kirkby-in-Furness Station - 24 min drive
Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Pier Coffee Shop - ‬13 min drive
‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬13 min drive
‪Lake View Garden Bar - ‬13 min drive
‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬13 min drive
‪The Boathouse - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Dog-friendly Cottage, Hawkshead Village pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Lovely Dog-friendly Cottage, Hawkshead Village?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Dog-friendly Cottage, Hawkshead Village?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Dog-friendly Cottage, Hawkshead Village located?

This family-friendly Ambleside cottage is steps away from Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead Grammar School and Church of St Mary. Go Ape Grizedale and Grizedale Forest are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lucie N.

1 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location and doggy paradise

Wonderful week at Primrose cottage. Hawkshead is a perfect location to explore the Lakes. We had our dog with us and not only is the cottage wonderfully equipped, every pub and cafe is dog friendly so made it a really welcoming and easy stay. The cottage was very clean and well equipped. We can’t wait to come again.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

rhoderick b.

11 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great place to stay

very nice location, very nice cottage, very well equipped

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B., Frederick, MD, USA

3 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Lovely cottage in a great location in the Lake District. The cottage was very well equipped. There was nothing that we needed that we could not find. The whole place looked like it was recently painted. The host responded quickly to any questions. No complaints at all.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

14 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect family holiday

We are a family of four - 2 adults and 2 children (12 and 8 years old), plus the dog. We booked this property based on the location and excellent reviews here already, and we were not disappointed - it was nothing short of fantastic! The cottage itself is lovely, clean and well kept, not huge but certainly big enough for the 5 of us with a little garden at the front and back, and with everything guests could need thoughtfully provided. The location was also brilliant - Hawkshead is a gorgeous little village with lovely shops, cafes and pubs, and it is perfectly placed to explore the surrounding lakes and towns. Communication with the owner was also fantastic throughout, we couldn't recommend this place more, book it now!!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House

Great house in a perfect location - ideal for western lakes.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

16 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location

Perfect location within the village with plenty of walks on your doorstep. Although small Hawkshead offers several cafes and pubs which serve food. Everywhere was very dog friendly

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

7 September 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Hawkeshead cottage

You could not ask for a better located property from which to explore all the the lakes has to offer.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sophie W.

14 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy Hawkshead Cottage

We had a wonderful week in this extremely comfortable cottage in a perfect location for exploring both Hawkshead, Coniston and Windermere as well as the surrounding areas. Spacious and very clean, with all the amenities you could need including a charming outside courtyard and seating. Would highly recommend! Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

7 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just perfect!

A wonderful ‘home from home’ base for a fantastic week. Clean, spacious with everything you need, as well as very thoughtful touches (eg, tea, coffee, soap, hand sanitisers and even bubble bath for a soak after a long walk in the hills!). Quiet location with lovely table and chairs outdoors at the front and rear to enjoy breakfast or lunch ‘al fresco’ in the sun. Really helpful and clear communications with the owner. Thank you so much - we loved it!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic conveniently located cottage

Love this property. Have stayed twice now. Very clean with good amenities whilst retaining character. Really good location for seeing Lakes.

10/10 Excellent

Neil B.

24 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake District Staycation

An ideal cottage for our staycation, perfectly placed to enjoy the fells & the lakes. Hawkshead is a quaint small villages with 4 pubs & other eateries.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

James D.

20 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place to stay

We had a very enjoyable stay at this cottage in Hawkshead. It's very convenient for the village and also a number of walks around the area. The cottage was very clean and the check-in process was simple with the lock box. The cottage had everything we needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 September 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family with puppy

Lovely property with all amenities and more. Excellent location. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julian K.

31 August 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family break

Great cottage in superb location. Fab communication with the owner who ensured all our requirements were met without any problems.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Simon T.

26 August 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous dog-friendly getaway cottage

The cottage is in a perfect location to explore the Lakes.It was well equipped, very homely and everything you could possibly need for a tranquil peaceful getaway.Located in a lovely village with some excellent restaurant/pubs and amenities. Would thoroughly recommend it to anyone, and any questions we had for the owners were answered very quickly and helpfully.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane E.

9 August 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Post Lockdown Getaway

We felt so lucky and grateful to be able to book this house after lockdown and when there was very little availability and what there was was so expensive. Thanks. The house is comfortable and well equipped to handle walkers and their dogs. We had all we needed in the kitchen to cook well for ourselves. With two adults and two big kids we didn’t feel cramped. The location is really convenient for pubs, cafes and the village shop as well as walks from the house and easy access to a good road to other parts of the Lake District. It was just what we needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tom D.

8 August 2020

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Lovely Cottage, Great Location

Very well organized and had everything we needed. Property was very clean and is a fantastic location just a 1 minute walk to the centre of Hawkshead, one of the prettiest villages in the Lake District.

10/10 Excellent

Stuart M.

8 September 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent getaway

Great location for walks and pubs, what else can I say!

10/10 Excellent

Muzaffer S.

26 August 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal Location and Great Cottage

The cottage is ideally located within a few minutes walk from shops and local pubs and eating places with most, if not all, pubs and eating places nearby are dog-friendly. The cottage was spotlessly clean and very well equipped. If you are a dog owner then Tracey, the cottage owner, has thought of everything to make life comfortable and stress-free for dogs and owners alike. The dog shower in the rear garden came in particularly handy when our dog came back from a walk wet and covered in mud. The rear garden is cosy little paved area with a shed, seating area some large plant and herb pots. We were able to let the dog out even in the wet weather without fear of him coming back inside covered in mud. Overall, excellent and highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Myra H.

14 August 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location

We enjoyed a very comfortable week in Hawkshead. Cottage lovely with a fantastic location. We wouldn't hesitate staying here again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Julian K.

8 August 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in great location

The cottage was perfect for our needs. Everything we needed was supplied, including towels for the dog! The cottage is in a fab location with easy access to the village and surrounding fells. Would certainly return, and recommend to others.

10/10 Excellent

Simon H.

28 August 2018

Excellent cottage, lovely village, ideal spot

Spotless, spacious, comfy, charming rear courtyard, everything we needed - would use again, very happy

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wayne T.

22 August 2018

Lovely cottage in a great location

This was our first trip to the Lake District, but it definitely won't be our last. Arriving at the cottage, we were impressed with how spacious it was, and found it to be very well equipped, with everything we needed for our stay. Although we didn't bring a dog, it does seem to be ideal for those that would, with everything in place to make their stay comfortable. As mentioned by another member, although this cottage clearly welcomes dogs, you wouldn't know it as the place was spotlessly clean with no hint of dog smells/hairs. As for location, you couldn't ask for better. It's a 30 second walk to the center of Hawkshead, which has 4 pubs and numerous cafes, along with a variety of other shops including a local co-op for day to day items. And there are plenty of walks nearby to keep you busy. There was a good selection of books at the cottage to provide some inspiration if you haven't already made plans. I would definitely recommend this cottage without hesitation.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vesna A.

8 August 2018

Pretty and Comfortable Cottage

We loved staying and relaxing in this lovely cottage well equipped with everything one would need for a perfect holiday. We particularly liked the pretty bedrooms with very comfortable beds, two bathrooms meaning that as two couples we didn't have to share, and the back garden full of charming detail. We were also impressed with how dog-friendly this cottage is and yet being completely dog hair and dog smell free. The location of the cottage just a couple of hundred yards away from the centre of the village is also something we enjoyed very much. We do hope to stay at this cottage again, and highly recommend it to anyone.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

kay k., Andorra

1 August 2018

Cosy cottage.

Lovely cosy cottage, very comfortable with everything one needs. Comfy beds and pleasant aspect, No passing traffic and very easy access to the village. Sitting out area at the back is private and pleasant, and for dog lovers it is perfect.. Really enjoyed our stay, If there is any improvement to be made I would say upgrading the tv and free view . I understand the idea that not everyone wants to watch tv when they are on holiday but for those of us who like to walk all day and relax at the cottage at night it would make a difference, especially as the Tour de France was on at the time ! In fact the pic of the small TV in the advert was almost a deal breaker when I was looking for somewhere to book And in fact we could not get the pic to fill the full screen .so smaller than small. The old sky box is redundant. But other than that we loved it ,

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Tracey

We are a retired couple in our 50s.
The photo is of Doug & I with Inca & Sterling at the top of Latterbarrow overlooking Hawkshead..

Why they chose this property

We have been visiting the Lake District & Hawkshead in particular for over 30 years. It is beautiful & very dog friendly which is important to us. We fell in love with our cottage & have a wonderful time there walking & eating out. Hawkshead is such a pretty village & so friendly we can't think of anywhere better to go.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful walks & cycle rides from the door.
All the amenities of the village on the doorstep

Languages:

English

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