This fabulous Victorian home is in one of the Lake District’s most picturesque villages and is perfectly placed for exploring some of the area’s top attractions. The property sleeps eight guests, making it ideal for large family gatherings and special occasions. The village is brimming with literary history, with famous former residents including Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth. Marvel at the illustrations in the Beatrix Potter Gallery and step back in time with a peek inside Wordsworth’s old grammar school.
The grand property feels bright and spacious, thanks to high ceilings and large windows. Great care and attention have been paid to the decor, with period features, elegant touches, and plush soft furnishings. Enter the vast lounge which is centred around a gorgeous open fire and boasts ample seating, so you can all enjoy relaxing evenings together watching a film or sharing a bottle of wine. The stylish kitchen features an AGA, so you can prepare delicious meals for the group to enjoy in the elegant dining room or on the patio in summer. Outside, discover a fabulous south-facing garden, with a large lawn for children or dogs to play on whilst you relax with a book in the sunshine.
While away an afternoon pottering around Hawkshead. Amble along the cobbled streets, admiring the higgledy-piggledy Tudor buildings and popping into the wholesome farm shops which sell a fantastic variety of local produce. A browse around the Beatrix Potter Gallery is a must during your stay. The exhibition is regularly updated and displays many of Potter’s original drawings and illustrations. Slightly further afield, you’ll find Hill Top (2.5 miles), which was the author’s writing retreat and has been beautifully preserved. Windermere is just 5 miles away, where you can take a peaceful cruise, enjoy spectacular scenery and ride on a steam train.