Curlew Cottage at Hawkshead

A lovely well equipped cottage, a few minutes from the village which has numerous pubs, restaurants, cafes etc.

The cottage had a lovely garden and patio area. Great to have off road parking as the village is small and quaint and only a car park.

This was my third stay at Curlew Cottage and once again perfect.

Just returned home from a brilliant week in Curlew cottage just have to walk steps & you are in the centre of Hawkshead.

We did some lovely walks from the cottage .Also used the busses .Would highly recommend it & will definitely be returning

Well equipped, clean and well organised information packs.

Unfortunately, as an elderly couple, we found the central heating insufficient as not wishing to use the log burner. We found one of the downstairs loos not working but it was quickly fixed, by Lakelovers, on the first working day. Would stay again, in warmer weather, as the location is perfect.

As good as when we stayed in February once we got the house warmed up after the first night

Our second time staying at Curlew Cottage.

We absolutely love the cottage and Hawkshead. The location suits us perfectly and the cottage feels just like home.

Lovely cottage.

Peaceful with pretty garden. Clean and comfortable. Walk down the pathway from cottage, cross the road and you’re in the village perfect. We last visited in 2018 but found the driveway too awkward. But the improvements are great. It’s wider and opened up which made it a lot easier. Would highly recommend Curlew cottage.

Beautiful cottage in an amazing location.

Extremely clean cottage that has everything you would need for your stay. Beautiful views and walks right in your doorstep. Hawkshead village is a couple of minutes walking distance and has everything you need, couple of pubs serving food, fish and chip shop, tea rooms/cafes, coop shop, gift shops, outdoor shops etc. 10 minutes from Coniston, about 25 minutes to Bowness on Windermere, 45 mins to Keswick via a lovely drive. Would highly recommend this location and cottage. Would love to return to Curlew Cottage in the future.

We had a great week at Curlew Cottage, perfect weather too.

There was everything we needed in the cottage and what wonderful views which ever way you looked, really handy for the village. The garden was amazing and we loved sitting out on the patio. So peaceful and watching the birds - what a super idea to leave bird food for us to replenish the feeders. Thank you Curlew Cottage, we will be back.

Best place I have ever stayed in the Lake District by far.

Because the cottage is pet friendly I'm reluctant to be critical of anything.

The one thing that would be brilliant was if the side/back garden was enclosed.

Lovely cottage in a beautiful location.

Well equipped, comfortable beds and easy parking for one car. Short walk to Hawkshead pubs and the excellent "Poppi Red" restaurant. Only disappointment, after a long drive to the cottage, was the lack of a "welcome basket" - not even a pint of milk!

Great little cottage in a beautiful location.

Homely, comfortable and well equipped, Curlew Cottage gave our family of four everything we needed. With beautiful views of Claife Heights from the rear garden and the village church from the front, its location is peaceful, yet only a few minutes walk into the village, with its tea rooms, pubs, shops and deli. Hawkshead is a wonderful little place if you want to be away from the hustle and bustle of places like Bowness and Ambleside.

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Listen! My name is Iris, and I'm three! And I went to the bestest place EVER! It was called... Cur-lew Cot-tage! It's a funny name, like a birdy! Mummy and Uncle Peter said it was in a place called... Late Dis-trict. That sounds like a faraway land, and it was kinda far, but it was SO worth it! Our Holiday Home was so cozy! It had a two big squishy sofas where I could do my bestest jumps but Mummy said "Careful, Iris!" My bedroom had it's own bathroom that made me feel so special! And I had a window where I could see trees and mount tains! We had yummy breakfasts at a big table. I spilled my juice once, but Mummy cleaned it up and didn't even get cross! And we had dinners there too, with fish and chips! My favourite! Outside, oh! Outside was the bestest! There was a garden at the front and the back, where I find sit and watch our little dog Bow chase after birdys and I chased butterflies! And mummy showed me how to feed the birds before being very quiet as they all came to eat the seeds We went for walks, too! Mummy carried me sometimes when my legs got sleepy. We saw sheep! Baa baa! They were fluffy and white and made funny noises. And we had a ride on a boat on a big lake! It was so big and shiny, like a giant puddle! I threw little stones in and made splashes! Splash! Splash! Every night, when it was sleepy time, my bed was so comfy and warm. Mummy read me stories about bunnies and bears. I loved snuggling under the covers. Now we're back home, and it's okay, but it's not Cur-lew Cot-tage. I keep asking Mummy "Can we go back to our Holiday Home? Please? Please please please?" It was the most magical time ever! I loved Cur-lew Cot-tage! It was my special place, and I want to go back soon! It was the BEST!

A lovely well equipped cottage in a fantastic quiet location for exploring The Lakes.

Great walks from the front door or a short journey out to explore the higher fells. We were extremely fortunate and had fantastic weather although the cottage has plenty of space for boots and waterproofs as well as a dehumidifier should you need extra assistance in drying off. The village has some good pubs serving food. All of which are dog friendly but make sure you reserve a table otherwise you may be disappointed. We had a great break and would definitely book again.

The property was lovely, great location.

It was very warm and welcoming as soon as you walked in. It felt very homely. Would definitely stay again.

It is a lovely cottage and close to important amenities in Hawkshead.

It was well equipped with loads of room and very comfortable . As there was only 2 of the it was probably a little big as we had expected family to use the second bedroom. Because of the time of year we didn’t have much use f the garden but in warmer months I’m sure it would be lovely to sit outside. We did love the wood burner as it gave off plenty of heat. I would hope at some point to book again

We had a lovely Christmas stay at the cottage Thank you so much for the Christmas tree being decorated it was so warm and welcoming when we arrived.

There is everything you need and the location is great.

We have absolutely loved our stay at Curlew Cottage.

It was comfortable, clean and well equipped. In a lovely location as well. Ideal for the dog and all the family. I would definitely recommend it.

As per our comment in the visitors book, we felt at home instantly.

Curlew Cottage had everything and more to make our stay as comfortable as possible. A cosy, clean and well equipped place. A great location, a short walk to pubs, restaurants with plenty of walks on the doorstop but also a perfect location to drive to Langdale, Coniston, Grasmere and Ambleside. We will absolutely be revisiting in the future and enjoyed our stay. Thank you

Excellent in every way.

We had such a lovely week at Curlew Cottage and it immediately felt like a home from home.

There was everything there to make this a very comfortable base and should the weather turn for the worst, spend time relaxing inside. There were even little things like hand soap, oil, salt and pepper, washing up liquid which were appreciated as some places don’t supply these. There’s also a little care pack of dishwasher tablets, sponge etc. It’s great to be so close to Hawkshead yet in a quiet spot and detached so no one to disturb you and with off road parking. The only thing I could think to improve was the garden wasn’t secure in order to let our little dogs loose, it would have been nice to have been able to do this in some way even with some temporary fencing available to use but that’s being very picky and we couldn’t seem to get the dryer to dry our clothes (that was probably us!) The views from the cottage and garden were delightful. We popped to Aldi in Ulverston on the way through to get some supplies and treated ourselves to a Booths shop in Windermere the one day it was very wet. The Co-op was open until 10pm this year and is a 5 min walk. You can get to Coniston and back in 20 mins for a take away pizza or curry and the Red Lion in Hawkshead also let you take their pizzas away. A few places to eat in Hawshead. Highly recommend the Nepalese take away van that does gorgeous food and is in the village on a Sunday (check this day at the cat cafe). Loads of walks and cycle routes from the door you needn’t drive anywhere if you didn’t want to and the bus routes get you to most of the main Lakeland villages on a regular Thee. We’ve already booked our next return visit whilst we were here and we’d quite happily of stayed a lot longer. Thank you for giving us such a lovely place to stay.

The double bed is unacceptable, the worst bed I ever slept in: too small, the mattress was dead, bought in 2008!

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Curlew Cottage is extremely well maintained and was sparklingly clean.

Wonderful large fluffy bath towels! Just a couple of points the owners may find helpful - a mirror in the double bedroom is, in my view, essential as leads from hot brushes etc will not reach from the nearest plug to allow you to see into the en-suite mirror. It doesn't need to be big, but flat against the wall, similar that in the en-suite,, the left would be great. Also, two smaller saucepans, as there are only two large ones at present. Finally, although the garden is obviously a work in progress, the step up to the doors from the kitchen should be filled in underneath. We all caught our feet under it at least once, and one time wearing sandals resulting in a cut toe. I left a gilet behind, but it's not worth sending on to me, it was a lucky find in a charity shop and perhaps it could end up in one again. Nothing nasty in the pockets, just crumpled tissues I think.

Beautiful property in a beautiful area, The village is quite run down in places.

A few areas of The Bungalow are a bit worn, but we had a great stay. Great location for travelling around the Lakes.

Good property but Travel Insurance documents booked and paid for though Sykes n

Lovely property ideally situated in Hawkshead.

Very clean and comfortable. Local walks on doorstep to Wray Castle and Tarn Hows. Lovely patio area in garden which we were able to use towards the end of week when weather got warmer. Needed log burner on for first few evenings so a small supply of logs/kindling would have been appreciated for the first night until we found where to go for more supplies (Ambleside garage- though the main road via Outgate was closed due to roadworks). Also a small welcome pack of milk/tea/coffee would be nice too. All in all a very lovely cottage and we had a great week’s stay.

This is a lovely house in a great location.

Well equipped, comfortable and very clean. We didn't want to leave! Lots of birds in the garden, deer and owls calling at night - idyllic! Very accessible to the village centre - only a couple of minutes walk, yet quiet and peaceful. Would highly recommend.

We've been staying in the lake district several times a year for the last 15 years and in this price range this property is as good as it gets.

Beautiful, quiet location just a couple of minutes walk to the centre of Hawkshead. Spotlessly clean, freshly decorated, comfortable beds and furniture, good central heating system and open fire. Nice walks from the doorstep. Really impressed. We rarely stay in the same property twice but we'll be making exceptions here.

Driveway very narrow but i do have a large pick up truck.

Curlew Cottage is a great cottage, with a lovely garden, in a fantastic location.

The accommodation was well laid out, with plenty of space for our family of four and the dog. The cottage had a great amount of hooks, hanging space, and storage, especially for our walking gear. In particular, it was great that the hallway was big enough for everyone to remove coats and boots and dump bags without stress, and the boot tray and a long mat was really helpful. Games and books were available in the lounge, which was a nice touch. We weren't so lucky with the weather, but enjoyed the wood burner in the lounge which was easy to use. Both bedrooms had comfy beds, enough hangers in the wardrobe and drawer space for the week, mirror and stool, I even found a hair dryer! Big bathroom, great for a young family. I'm always happy to see laundry space, washing machine, tumble tryer - only used once, but all in working order. The kitchen was functional with everything we needed, including a dishwasher. Curlew Cottage is located very close to the centre of Hawkshead, with an easy 2 minutes stroll to the grocery store, coffee shops, ice cream, and pubs. All in all, a great little find for half term. We will be back!

We’ve stayed at Curlew Cottage three times now, and really enjoy it.

The location is fabulous, close to shops and amenities, and there are lovely walks from the door. We didn’t use the car all week! The standard of cleanliness is very high (possibly even better this time?). The only issues we had were the TV and lack of an iron. The new, bigger TV is great but reception on ITV was poor and needs investigating. The iron has been mentioned in other reviews. I rang Sykes while we were there and was advised that they would try to get one delivered, but nothing appeared. With a washing machine and ironing board provided, an iron is needed, especially for a family. Despite the above slight inconveniences, we do intend to book again as there are so many positives with this lovely cottage!

Hi Could you please pass the following to the owners of Curlew Cottage….

, We’ve stayed many times at the cottage and we hope to stay again. Just thought I’d give you some constructive feedback. The garden has improved immensely, removing the overgrown conifers and cutting the rear hedge lovely to see Latterbarow. One thing that need addressing urgently is the loose slab on the back door step, if someone steps on the edge of it there could be a nasty accident. We always respect people’s properties and do our best to keep them clean and tidy and to that end I remembered that there was an outside tap, so I brought a length of hose with the correct fitting for dog and boot washing purposes only to find the water was turned off. The shower room lights are faulty and have been for years and the toilet seat has been fitted too far back. It would be great if the drive could be widened to make getting in and out of the car easier. The whole interior is looking a tad tired especially the lounge and could do with a fresh coat of paint and perhaps some new soft furnishings. All the above issues are minor (apart from the step) and wouldn’t stop us returning to our favourite place in Hawkshead.. Best regards

This is a lovely property, in a good location.

Beautiful garden, with amazing views. The cottage was well equipped, but I do think a soft broom would be handy to avoid getting the hoover out. I would definitely stay again.

We've had a brilliant time 30 miles walking and back to a comfortable sitting room with welcoming fire.

The cottage is excellent everything we might have needed was provided, we loved it so much we are returning November/December 2025 hopefully with a Christmas tree to start our celebrations. Thank you.