Aspland Place, Hawkshead

This magnificent, artist-inspired apartment takes pride of place on the ground floor of an exquisite country residence, built in 1848 for the artist TL Aspland (who famously illustrated the Lake District's first ever tourist guide). The gardens were frequented by Beatrix Potter, and feature in her books. Aspland Place offers a unique and romantic retreat, in one of the Lake District's loveliest rural settings. Just a 2 minute stroll takes you to the village of Near Sawrey, with its famous Tower Bank Arms serving real ale and delicious food by the fire.
 
Accommodation in detail
Approach via sweeping driveway. Private entrance features magnificent stained glass door, leading to lobby and gracious, wood-panelled hall with Victorian tiled floor. Substantial living area, flooded with light from a huge bay window, features luxuriously comfortable furnishings and open log fire (logs provided). Well-equipped kitchen with glossy, designer finish. Equally spacious bedroom with king-sized bed, antique rocking chair, Victorian curved bay window and the unforgettable air of 5 star luxury.
This property has to be seen to be believed.
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Location
The peaceful village of Near Sawrey, only a 2 minute stroll from your door, is at the heart of the Lake District and considered one of our most beautiful locations by many locals and visitors. Windermere, Bowness, Coniston, Hawkshead, Langdale and Ambleside are all within easy reach, making this rural retreat also a surprisingly convenient one.

For walkers, there's not even a need to drive to follow some magical routes in the area. Shops, restaurants, bars and facilities are found easily at Ambleside, or by taking the car ferry across Lake Windermere to Bowness.
Your cosy 'local' is the Tower Bank Arms in Near Sawrey Village. Adding to the artistic charm of your break, this pub featured famously in The Tale of Jemima Puddleduck.