This 2-bedroom cottage is an 18th-century stone property in the historic village of Hawkshead in Cumbria. This traditional property features exposed beams and original character. The cottage sits between Lake Windermere and Coniston Water, both within five miles.

The village offers cobbled yards and local shops within walking distance. Grizedale Forest sits just up the lane with way-marked trails for walking and biking. William Wordsworth studied here and Beatrix Potter has strong connections to the area.

The cottage sleeps 4 guests across 2 bedrooms. The first floor has a spacious king-size bedroom and a super-king-size zip-and-link bed that converts to a twin on request. There are 2 bathrooms: a bright bathroom with roll-top bath upstairs and a shower room on the lower ground floor. The ground floor features an open-plan lounge, kitchen and dining area with Smart TV, Aga electric oven and gas hob.

Lake Windermere (3 miles, 10 minutes) offers boat rides and water sports. Coniston Water (4 miles, 12 minutes) provides scenic lakeside walks. Grizedale Forest (1 mile, 5 minutes) has Go-Ape climbing and Segway hire. Ambleside (4 miles, 12 minutes) has shops and restaurants.

Perfect for families and couples wanting to explore the Lake District. The central location means you can leave the car behind. This rental provides parking for one car and storage space for bikes and outdoor equipment.