Spinners Loft

We recently stayed at Spinners Loft for 3 nights with our dog and couldn’t recommend it enough!

The accommodation had everything we needed and more. It was spotlessly clean, beautifully decorated and felt really cosy and welcoming from the moment we arrived. We were also so surprised and delighted to find a lovely welcome hamper, including treats for both us and our dog — such a thoughtful touch, so thank you! Spinners Loft is in a brilliant location, within easy walking distance of shops, pubs and restaurants, while also being a great base for exploring the beautiful Lake District. The bed was extremely comfortable, the shower was great, and after some very big walks we had three fantastic nights of sleep! We absolutely loved our stay and would happily return. Thank you for making our trip so enjoyable!

Excellent short break at Spinners Loft, a wonderful first floor Lakeland cottage with lovely beams (be careful getting up from the couch though!

) and original features. Stairs up to the accommodation are steep and quite narrow so may not be suitable for those with mobility issues. Spinner's Loft has everything you need for a short break in Hawkshead. Cottage is very central and all the pubs, restaurants and shops are all within a short walk. Hawkshead is also a great place to stay whilst visiting the Lakes, it is a lot quieter than the larger towns but is within a short drive to most if you want to visit.

A lovely apartment with all needs met.

Just two drawbacks. The stairs to reach the apartment are only be ok for the very agile and, although pet friendly, you cannot let your dog out for his early morning comfort break until you are dressed as you have no option but to take him for a walk to relieve himself.

Ideally located in the centre of Hawkshead, Spinners Loft is a characterful, comfortable base for a weeks stay.

There was an amazing welcome pack of goodies left by the owner which was much appreciated. The bed was really comfortable and the heating easy to control. The entrance steps are quite steep and narrow so would be a problem for anyone with mobility issues. Also it would have been nice to have a more comprehensive property information book but the owner does respond quickly to email questions.

I stopped at spinners loft last year and rebooked for this year because we loved it.

I was disappointed this year by lack attention to detail. Last year we had a beautiful welcome basket with lots of lovely local produce. This years basket on top of the microwave was empty!! There was only one toilet roll, one nights worth of wood for the fire and we never received a message with the code for the wood shed. Also there was a bottle of hand wash with half a centimetre of hand wash in it and no washing up liquid at all !! I have stopped in many cottages all over the country and those details and just standard expectations. We were very disappointed after such a nice experience last year.

Perfectly surprisingly large loft, warm, cosy and right in the heart of the village.

I’ll definitely be going back

Property was 1st class and the welcome was much appreciated the only downside was the access stairs Will definitely book again, jim

Cosy property in an ideal location for exploring the Lake District.

Spinners Loft was very comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay. Great communication from the owner, who provided lots of tips on how to make the best of the stay. The welcome package with Prosecco and lots of yummy treats was a lovely touch and much appreciated! Would stay here again.

Our third stay at Spinners loft nice and cosy and central to lovely walks.

The most perfect place to stay.

It was even better in real life. Fantastic welcome pack, very friendly and helpful host, bigger in real life than the pictures, perfect location, easy car parking, super king size bed, loads of firewood. It really couldn't have been better and Hawkshead is a beautiful location.

Excellent property in a excellent location been coming for 3 years and would highly recommend

We love this cottage, we’ve been here twice now and cannot fault it in anyway, it’s warm and cozy, ideally situated.

The owner is in contact with you to ensure you have a you stay and recommend lots of lovely places to eat and drink whilst in the area.

An absolutely beautiful cottage perfectly situated in the village, everything spotlessly clean and a lovely welcome pack to greet you.

The bed was so comfortable and the wood burner was great , the shower was modern and efficient. We would have no hesitation staying again in this little gem and the only negative we had was lack of decoration seeing we were there over Xmas just a mall tree with lights that needed batteries from the local shop, a garland or a few lights on the beams would been the icing on the cake to what was a lovely stay.

Great property, in the middle of the village but very quiet.

Parking permit is a huge bonus with the car only a few yards away and safe. Very clean, lovely welcome pack, great comms with the owner. All excellent, Thankyou

Just had a lovely week at spinners Loft.

The apartment was clean and very comfortable with unlimited wood for the very cosy log burner.The welcome pack was excellent and very thoughtful.We will definitely be returning to the property in the future.

We loved our stay at Spinners loft good communication with Phil excellent welcome pack perfect location everything in the accommodation was top notch it has everything you need for a nice relaxing stay We would love to go back if we go to Hawkshead again Dave Joan and Buddy

We had a lovely stay at Spinners Loft , spacious enough for two people and a dog.

Well positioned in the centre of the village so pubs and shops are closed by .It was very clean , comfortable, and well equipped ( apart from no tin opener so borrowed one from a very helpful member of staff at the Co-op ) . Log burner was really cozy, pleased we didn't have to buy kindling unlike some properties in Hawkeshead. The welcome pack was delightful and a nice touch .The only negative comment would be the steps to the property were very slippery when wet so care needed. We really enjoyed our time here and look forward to a return visit

We had a fantastic stay at Spinners Loft.

Everything was as advertised, if not better. The location is perfect, plenty of choice for food and drinks on the doorstep. CO-OP a stones throw away. The walk to the parking takes 2 minutes slightly longer if you get caught up looking at the sights and shops on the way. Interior was spotless and well equipped. And you have to use the log burner at least once for the effect. Communication with the owners was brilliant throughout. We will be visiting again in 2026, at least once.

Fantastic loft.

Spacious clean and comfortable. Location is great in the heart of Hawkshead, and a stones throw away from the pubs and shop. Yes steps are a little steep but all as expected in the description and photos, but something to be considered if you are looking to book. Inside the loft everything is pretty much on the same level with exception to two steps from the living area to the bedroom& bathroom etc. The log fire keeps it toasty warm with plenty of spare kindle and logs available. Lovely welcome basket which was a nice touch filled with prosecco, mint cake, coffee, biscuits and treats for the pooch. The bed was comfortable and large for a good night's sleep. Parking is away from the loft but less than a few mins walk, we had no issues and felt the car was safe at all times. We loved it, our dog loved it and we would definitely return. Overall a fantastic stay.

The property is very nice, clean, and spacious - ideal for a couple travelling with a dog.

It is well-equipped, and the welcome hamper with local produce was a lovely touch. The location is excellent, with three pubs and a Co-op close by, plus some beautiful walks starting right from the doorstep. Communication from the owner was also very helpful, which all left a very pleasant impression. On the downside, the stairs leading to the property are quite treacherous, especially in wet weather. There are anti-slip pads fitted, but a few are missing, which creates hazards. With all the rain we had, we also found ourselves missing the option of an enclosed garden. The central location has its trade-offs too: the proximity to pubs and the Co-op means early morning delivery noises, which could be an issue for light sleepers. Finally, it would be nice if the main window had some obscuring for extra privacy, given the constant foot traffic nearby. Overall, these are only minor points. The property offers good value, flexible booking, and a comfortable stay that we would recommend.

Lovely property right in the heart of the village.

Everything is on the doorstep (shops, pubs etc). Plenty of information provided about where to eat, park etc. Be aware parking is a few minutes walk away and steps to property are a little tricky, so not recommended for anyone with mobility issues but this was not an issue for us.

A lovely well equipped retreat in the middle of the village.

Really comfortable and such a treat to discover the welcome pack with all those goodies. Be aware that stairs are not for the fainthearted and take care when they're wet.

Spinners Loft was not as described.

The stairs to the property were much steeper and narrower than the photo depicted. The 'separate dining area' was a table and chairs shoved against a wall in the lounge. The 'flagged outdoor patio area' was a table and chairs under the stairs. There was no welcome pack. A few tea bags but no coffee or milk and the shops were shut. We were unable to stay as the stairs were black slate and it was raining. We didn't feel safe dragging luggage up and down them. The reserved car parking space turned out to be up the road and round the corner. . The emergency number I phoned sa8d they would phone us back within 20 mins. I'm still waiting for that call. To top it all I left my expensive sunglasses there and asked for them to be returned. I've not even had an acknowledgement of that email. The owner has refused to refund our money despite us taking out insurance. Very disappointing and no empathy from the company of our predicament being stranded late at night with no accommodation.

Great location, cosy space in a beautiful little village.

Fourth time here.

..or is it fifth? That says it all. Really enjoyed our stay. Clean, comfortable and convenient and endlessly fascinating watching the comings and goings to the Coop! Will be back. Highly recommended.

Another lovely week at Spinners Loft, a beautiful apartment in the centre of the village, very spacious for 2 people and a dog, equipped with everything you need.

Our third stay and excellent as ever.

Steps remain tricky with a heavy suitcase but worth it. Enjoyed watching the comings and goings in the square below through huge window. Everything worked, bed huge and comfortable and sofa great. Having cafes, pubs so close is such an asset as are amazing walks. Highly recommended.

Everything was perfect.

Delightful cottage in a wonderful place. We would definitely like to return. Only negative thing about our stay was the fact that the PodPoint EV chargers in the Hawkshead car park were not working and had been out of commission for a considerable time according to comments in thier App. Nothing at all to do with the accommodation or Sykes of course.

Lovely property great location, very well equipped would definitely recommend it

Had such a lovely stay in Spinners loft.

The accommodation was spacious well equipped and so cosy and comfortable. The location was perfect right in the heart of Hawkshead, a stones throw from the pubs and eateries. Parking was spot on with the permit provided by spinners loft which enabled you park really close to the property . Bed was really comfy with a spacious dressing room next door with so much space for your belongings and a brilliant shower with plenty of power and piping hot water. Would highly recommend

Such a beautiful little space.

In the centre of Hawkeshead. So close to all of the lovely shops some gorgeous places for dinner and breakfast. The loft was clean and tidy and had everything we needed. Would 100% come and stay here again!!

Thank you we really loved our stay, such a beautiful small village with cafes, pubs and shops.

The cottage was so beautifully renovated with a big comfy bed. Staying in the village was quiet and a few metres to everything. We parked outside easily. Our fave place so far on our road trip.

Definitely recommend.

Ideal for a couple . The welcome pack was amazing . Owner Phil was very helpful . Spinners loft is a perfect getaway .

This was a lovely property perfect for two people .

Comfortable clean with everything you could want. Great location. Would definitely book again

Our second stay and won't be our last.

Great location, walks from the door and literally yards from the local pubs.

The Spinners Loft was first class accommodation I the centre of Hawkshead.

Everything was exactly as described, very clean and well appointed. The welcome pack was greatly appreciated and very tasty. We enjoyed plenty of walks direct from the doorstep and the pubs and cafes in Hawkshead were great. Thanks to Phil for everything.

Excellent location with everything that you need on your doorstep.

The property was well appointed and well looked after.

Our second visit to Spinners Loft throughly enjoyed our stay will definately be back again.

Very pleasant stay in a very spacious and light apartment.

Well appointed and very conveniently located right in the centre of Hawkshead village.

This cottage has so much character!

The location is right in the centre of the village. There's a window seat on all the windows which are great to people watch. The bed is super comfy and great size. If you are tall then be careful when getting up near the beam!

Excellent cottage kept to a high standard in a excellent location.

Spinners Loft was just prefect for our New Year celebrations in Hawkshead.

Warm, cosy, fully equipped and great location in the centre of the village. Phil was extremely helpful and easy to contact and gave us some lovely recommendations for eating nearby. I’d fully recommend this little gem and can’t wait to go back!

A very well positioned and equipped apartment, comfortable and cosy,

I wanted a small, well-appointed cottage to give me a break away from a stressful life and Spinners Loft could not have been better.

A wonderful location in the heart of the village, but secluded enough to be extremely relaxing. The facilities at the cottage were fantastic and I felt very sad to leave at the end of my stay.

We had a lovely stay at Spinners Loft the accomodation was perfect so cosy and clean the location was great too.

The welcome pack was much appreciated we will definately be back

Another lovely stay here.

In the heart of Hawkshead with a large window to watch the comings and goings in the square below. Apartment was warm and cosy. Next time will bring two small cases rather than one large heavy one to negotiate the outside steps more easily!

We really enjoyed our stay inSpinners Loft.

The accommodation was cosy, clean and comfortable and the location in the centre of the village was perfect for us. The welcome pack was a really nice touch. Thankyou

We had a fabulous holiday in Hawkshead.

The apartment was absolutely lovely. Very cosy. Location brilliant. Everything you need. We loved the recliners and spent most nights relaxing after a day on the fells. The weather was sunny every day so that was an unexpected bonus!

Back from a great four night stay at spinners loft.

Beautiful apartment, well furnished and very clean and comfortable. The location is excellent, right in the centre of Hawkeshead. We will definitely be back!

Lovely little flat which was perfect for our holiday.

Ideal for a couple or family with a young child (ours was 18 months). Very accommodating host who kindly provided a travel cot and high chair.

A truly wonderful apartment.

Located in the centre of Hawkshead. The accommodation was absolutely immaculate and decorated so tastefully. Great communication from the owner Phil. Top tier welcome pack awaited us. We shall definitely be re-booking. Cannot recommend highly enough. Book with confidence you will not be disappointed.

Lovely property, freshly decorated and right in the middle of Hawkshead.

Perfect size for two adults and a dog! Very comfortable and had everything we needed. Very impressed with lakelovers service both before (plenty of information about the cottage/Hawshead/directions etc) and afterwards - we left something behind and contacted Phil, who responded very quickly and arranged to return item back to us - brilliant service!

Amazing property right in the centre of Hawkshead.

Property is well equipped and clean with all the home comforts and facilities you would need. The property is tastefully decorated, stylish and modern. The host was amazing at communicating with us before our trip, giving us information on the local area and whilst we were there to check all was ok. We will deffinately be returning again soon.

Perfect property in great location.

We were surprised how spacious and well equipped the cottage was so well thought out. The bed was super comfy and enjoyed reclining on the loungers watching the comings and goings from the picture window. We've stayed in hawkshead for many years and now it's just the two of us we will certainly be coming back to spinners loft.

Adventurous week in the Lake District.

Spinners Loft was the perfect launching point and setting for us as Hawkshead is not as crowded as some of the other areas. We accessed several great walks directly from Hawkshead. Short drive to Coniston Water as well. Communication with the host was excellent and any issues resolved quickly. Welcome basket with local goodies also very much appreciated

Can't praise this property any higher.

Nice welcome pack on arrival, clean and tidy. Quality fixtures and fittings, kitchen appliances looked brand new. All cooking utensils provided, plates, dishes etc. Modern shower room, huge comfy bed. Pub only yards away, well stocked shop across the street. Will definitely be back.

We had a wonderful stay.

The apartment was well equipped, very comfortable, everything worked and we thoroughly enjoyed watching the comings and goings in the square below. Communication was superb too. Being 6ft 4" I adjusted to the beam and it wasn't a problem. Steps to flat were fine but maybe tricky if you have any balance issue or disability. Car parking season ticket worked well in Hawkshead and elsewhere. Pubs in Hawkshead were excellent as were cafes. Loads of walks from house too. This was up there with our best ever holiday. Weather helped but apartment definitely a contributing factor. Will be back!

We had a great, albeit brief stay at Spinners Loft in Hawkshead.

An excellent base for local exploration. Excellent communication from the host on the lead up to and during our stay, with lots of recommendations for local eateries, walks and other points of interest. The accommodation is beautifully presented, and fitted with all the modern luxuries you could want in such a cosy traditional setting. The welcome hamper was a very nice touch, the mint cake and coffee being particularly appreciated for the long walks. We will most definitely be back if the opportunity presents itself.

Spinners’ Loft is a perfect place for us to enjoy the Lakes.

The property is just great, cosy and comfortable but also spacious. Love the traditional style with quality modern facilities. The loft was spotless and we were delighted with the generous welcome package of goodies. Hawkshead is an ideal village to stay, everything you need is there. There are lovely walks and gorgeous views on the doorstep. We have visited the Lakes on countless occasions over many years, for our next trip we would love to return to Spinners’ Loft.

Comfort was good but scored down due to low beam directly under settee.

I'm not tall but managed to scrape my head first day when standing up from said settee. Perhaps a rejig so the settee sits to one side. Rest of lodge could not fault, from the welcome pack, to the comfy bed, wonderful shower and separate dressing room. Definitely recommend staying here, bang in the middle of Hawkshead near the pubs and shops. Great walks without having to take the car out.

The stool in the dressing room is falling apart.

It looks like an IKEA item and someone has forgotten to tighten the fasteners. Beautiful apartment and we will rebook later in the year.

Spinners Loft is an absolute gem of a place: beautifully appointed with quality fittings and furnishings, spotlessly clean and the friendliest and most communicative owner we have ever encountered.

We have stayed in a number of really lovely cottages in Hawkshead over the years and this one tops the lot. Bonuses include a six foot bed (rarer than hens’ teeth in holiday properties) and a reclining sofa for cosy evenings in. We only ate breakfast there (picnic lunches and Queen’s Head suppers are our default mode when in Hawkshead) but the kitchen seemed very well-equipped. Our hound loved watching the comings and goings from her fleece on the window seat and we enjoyed the usual walks straight from the front door in lovely weather throughout our stay. We’ll be back!

Great holiday let.

Well equipped and really comfortable. The host is really generous leaving a fantastic welcome pack for us, supplying fire wood for our full break, dishwasher tabs, cleaning equipment, cling film and foil - all the small things that add up when you only need a small amount for your trip. We're definitely coming back.

I could not recommend Spinners Loft enough!

We had such a lovely stay. The flat had everything you needed and more, having access to the logs and kindling hut was an added bonus as well! We thoroughly enjoyed our evenings sat on the recliner sofa by the log fire. Everywhere was spotless and the welcome hamper was such a lovely touch. We will definitely be turning to Spinners Loft, could not fault it!:)

We had a fabulous 5 nights at Spinners Loft.

Well equipped kitchen & very comfy super king bed! Lovely welcome pack. We will definitely be back! Thank you!

This was our first stay in the Lake District and Spinners Loft was the perfect base.

It was very well presented and spotlessly clean on arrival, with even a hamper of goodies waiting for us. Wonderful wood burner with logs included which made for cosy evenings after a few wet walks! The kitchen was very well stocked with everything you need like pans, utensils, tea, coffee etc. Spacious bed and great to have a dressing room too. Perfect for a couples break and dog friendly too. We’ll definitely be back!

I cannot say enough about how lovely this cottage is, you will be so pleased if you do book here.

I was worried as there were not many reviews but I should not have been as it was truly one of the best rentals we have ever had. The owner was a fantastic communicator and easy to reach with the few questions I had. The kitchen is perfectly fitted with plenty of basic supplies and easy to use. There is a very well stocked Co-Op just outside so you can cook in if you like. There is even a new washer/dryer which was great to clean up our hiking gear! The living area is cozy and warm. The fireplace was wonderful and the dressing room a real bonus. The bed was so comfortable and the bathroom clean and modern. The space was a perfect for our needs and even a bit larger than I had expected. The town of Hawkshead is a dream out of a picture book and the people were warm and welcoming. We arrived after dark which was a bit of a challenge but we managed with Phil's help to get settled very quickly and have time for a pint in the Red Lion ( literally steps away). The Sykes App made it even easier so definitely worth the download.

Beautiful well kept cottage in a lovely location, The cottage was very clean and right in the heart of Hawkshead in an ideal location.

A very nice welcome pack on arrival that also included treats for the dog, We had a lovely break and would highly recommend this property.

Lovely location right in the center of the village.

Nice modern kitchen which was well equipt and a great host! We would definitely go back!

Beautiful property, excellent location, well equipped.

Reclining sofa, smart TV and quality furnishings all added to an enjoyable stay. A beautiful hamper was left for us from the owners which was a nice touch. Would definitely stay there again.