The Granary Hawkshead, Cumbria

Holiday Rental Description

Holiday home
The Granary, a reverse-level stone-built cottage, consists of a kitchen with kettle, toaster, microwave, gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher, and fridge, a utility with freezer, washing machine, and tumble dryer, and a living/dining room with Smart TV and dining seating for four. The bedrooms consist of a ground-floor king-size and ground-floor twin. There is a bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, and basin and WC. Outside, there is an enclosed rear garden with gravelled area and furniture and off-road parking for two cars. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking at this property. All of this and so much more with a stay at the welcoming The Granary.

Accomodation Details
Reverse-level. Two bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size, 1 x ground-floor twin. Ground-floor bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, WC. Kitchen. Utility. Living/dining room

Area
The picturesque village of Hawkshead retains the charm and character that so endeared it to its most famous residents - William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Visitors can wander the wealth of tiny alleyways, thoroughfares, archways and courtyards between the whitewashed 17th century houses. There are many pleasant inns, teashops, guest houses and gift shops in the village, as well as the Beatrix Potter Gallery, which houses an annually changing exhibition of the famous author’s illustrations and stories. The other famous Hawkshead enthusiast, William Wordsworth, attended the Old Grammar School in 1779-87, which still stands today, and you can visit the building where the Lakeland poet developed his love of the form, and even see the desk into which he scratched his name as a small boy! With stunning scenery and numerous attractions within easy touring distance, Hawkshead is in an ideal location at any time of the year. A short distance beyond Hawkshead and towards the Windermere Ferry is the village of Near Sawrey, and “Hill Top” (now owned and run by the National Trust), home of Beatrix Potter which features many of the illustrations in her books. Newby Bridge and Lakeside are a short distance to the south and offer attractions such as the Aquarium of the Lakes, Windermere Lake Cruises, sailing daily between Ambleside, Bowness and Lakeside plus the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway and Haverthwaite Motor Museum. Lake windermere offers ample watersports facilities, boat tours, and there are a great many walks throughout the Lake District National Park, including those at Scafell Pike and The Old Man of Coniston, and there are many opportunities for birdwatching, mountain biking, and wild swimming.

Region
Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.

Amenities
Gas central heating. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, tumble dryer, kettle, toaster. Smart TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair. Off-road parking for 2 cars. Enclosed rear garden with gravelled area and furniture. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.8 miles, pub 0.2 miles