Guests say
Guests generally appreciate the cottage's superb location, cosy atmosphere, and picturesque views. The proximity to Hawkshead and local attractions is a highlight, with the garden and nearby walks offering additional charm. While some guests mention issues with maintenance and comfort, the overall experience is seen as pleasant, with many expressing a desire to return.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The cottage is often described as clean, with a particularly well-maintained bathroom. However, some guests noted a need for better dusting and a damp smell in the bedrooms, slightly diminishing the overall impression of cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for its convenience to Hawkshead, beautiful views, and accessibility to local walks and attractions. The proximity to facilities and shops is appreciated, although some guests noted the road's busyness.
The comfort of the cottage receives mixed reviews. Guests enjoy the cosy atmosphere and the log burner, but some find the furniture and beds uncomfortable. The snugness of the rooms and the quality of the shower are also mentioned.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, with a well-stocked kitchen and warm heating. However, issues with satellite signal, Wi-Fi connectivity, and uncomfortable sofas are noted. The bike storage and lack of garden furniture are also points of contention.
While some guests mention the provision of fresh milk and the responsiveness of the owner, there is no consistent mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate a level of thoughtfulness. Therefore, a score cannot be provided.
About this property
This traditional, whitewashed, end-terrace cottage is situated in the tiny hamlet of Hannakin, less than 10 minutes' walk from the centre of the quaint village of Hawkshead and six miles from the bustling town of Ambleside. With pretty views, especially from the first floor sitting room, this wonderful cottage is a popular choice for couples or families at any time of the year. Set over two floors, but with upside down accommodation to take advantage of those views, the two bedrooms and bathroom sit on the ground floor whilst upstairs you'll find the living areas. At the side of the cottage, the patio area is festooned with pretty flowers and plants, offering a lovely sun trap in the afternoon. Why not amble into Hawkshead and enjoy the pretty cobbled yards, traditional whitewashed cottages, interesting foodie shops and old-fashioned inns? Grizedale Forest and visitor centre is just 10 minutes' drive away whilst Hill Top, home of Beatrix Potter, is 2.5 miles away and Lake Windermere lies just a little further. This beautiful part of the Lake District offers endless footpaths and bridleways to explore right from the cottage doorstep, or take the twenty minute walk to Grizedale Forest. After a long day enjoying the beautiful scenery, hurry home to your cosy cottage, put your feet up by the fire, enjoy the stunning views from the sitting room window and plan tomorrow's great adventure.
The picturesque village of Hawkshead still retains the charm and character that so endeared it to its most famous residents - William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Cars are banned from the village, leaving visitors free to wander the tiny alleyways, archways and courtyards between the whitewashed 17th century houses. With stunning scenery and numerous attractions within easy touring distance, Hawkshead is in an ideal location at any time of the year.
Accommodation
Reverse level accommodation.
Two ground floor bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
First floor kitchen.
First floor sitting room with dining area and wood burning stove.
Electric central heating with open fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with FreeSat, DVD, iPod dock, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair available.
Exclusive parking for 1 car in front of the property and signed ' parking for 3 Vale View' - Additional layby parking nearby - first come first served.
Please do not park in the parking area labelled private - as these belong to neighbours.
Bike storage available in un-locked shed on right, for added security bring your own Bike Locks.
Enclosed side patio with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 5 mins walk.
Note: Maximum 4 guests including infants
Reviews (28)
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Jennifer
The parking is easy and the property is well situated for exploring Hawkshead. The view from the lounge is beautiful. It is a perfect size for a small family or three adults. The downsides are the terrible damp smell in the ground floor bedrooms. We left a night early to avoid another sleep in the house. The twin room smells especially damp. The upstairs smelt very strongly of wet dog. The signage all over the property is excessive and the sign explaining that everything has been photographed for evidence of damage makes you feel uncomfortable and takes the shine off the holiday as you dare not use the property through fear of rule breaking.
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Ben
Itâs great base to explore the area. The property opens onto a busy main road. It was smaller than expected, 4 people in the upstairs area in an evening is a squeeze. It was clean. Itâs simply decorated but has everything that we needed. The bedrooms are small, one of the two so small that the door doesnât fully open past the bed. In the small upstairs area I counted nine laminated messages from the owner. I personally find this very unwelcoming, especially here given the tome of the messaging one of which states that the cottage the condition of the property has been photographed prior to your arrival. Welcome! We had a nice stay but the experience was soured when monies were deducted for damage that we knew nothing at all about. It seems a mirror had fallen from a wall and damaged a plug socket. It didnât happen while we were there, but we were charged for it anyway, There was no engagement on it when I asked for better information about which room etc this had happened in. The reality was that we were charged for something that was nothing to do with us. Most likely the mirror fell because it was poorly hung, or perhaps one of the many heavy vehicles that use the small road outside the house caused a vibration leading to it falling. Iâve no idea, but it didnt happen when we there. My advice if you book here is to take a leaf out of the owners book and photograph the place - you might need it to defend yourself later.
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Elizabeth
Very clean and well maintained. Plenty of equipment. Small suggestion that a cleaning cloth and a couple of dishwasher tablets could be available for use. Otherwise we had everything we needed. We picked up a leaflet of circular walks from The Queens Head pub. Might be nice if a few of these were in the cottage as the walks were great. Thank you for a lovely stay.