Columbine Cottage, Hawkshead

Hawkshead is famous for its charming whitewashed cottages, and this one fits right into the picture! Columbine Cottage is nestled in a cluster of similar properties, with enviable private parking on the fringe of Hawkshead's picturesque car-free centre. The lovingly-prepared accommodation provides a superb base for families or groups, with two double bedrooms and one twin, a relaxed living room and ample dining space for 6. The characterful shops and tempting eateries of Hawkshead are within very easy reach, and world-renowned walks begin on the doorstep. You may not even need to use your car, and if you prefer to cycle you'll be reassured by secure storage space in the garage.

Accommodation in detail
Garage parking for one car, with space for bikes, and additional parking space externally. Entrance hall, with a useful cloaks cupboard for walking clobber, leads to the cosy living / dining room with sinking sofas and character beams. The kitchen is crisp and well-equipped for dining in. Upstairs to the three bedrooms; two double bedrooms and one twin bedroom. House bathroom with shower over bath.
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Location
This fantastic holiday cottage in Hawkshead places you right at the heart of one of the Lake District's prettiest villages.  Hawkshead is located to the west of Lake Windermere in stunning surroundings. Nearby is tranquil Esthwaite Water, popular for fishing and famous as the fictional home of Beatrix Potter's  'Jeremy Fisher'. Beatrix Potter's former home, Hill Top, is open to the public in the village of Near Sawrey, nestled between Hawkshead and Lake Windermere.

Hawkshead is an excellent base for walking in the Lake District, with easy and challenging routes in every direction. A manageable walk around Tarn Hows provides quite unforgettable scenery, whereas the more energetic will be tempted by Latterbarrow, Claife Heights, or perhaps the Langdale Pikes which are also within driving distance in the Langdale Valley. Grizedale Forest, with it's sculpture trails and cycling tracks, is popular with locals and visitors of all ages.
Whilst Hawkshead village has a wide range of tempting tea rooms and tasty eateries, you'll find several acclaimed Lake District country pubs in the surrounding area. The Drunken Duck Inn  is a particular example, perfect for a special occasion. You'll also find extensive facilities and a wider range of shops and restaurants in Ambleside - only a short drive away and providing access to the north shore and lake cruises on Lake Windermere.