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Fair Rigg

Hawkshead, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1041802)

4.4

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  • 12 Guests

  • 6 Bedrooms

  • 5 Bathrooms

  • Pets No

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Sky TV
  • Broadband / WiFi

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17 Customer Review(s)

  • Ben

    “This was our second stay at Fair Rigg and it is a really lovely house with tasteful decor and a real home away from home feel.”

    The house has been finished to a high standard and nothing beats sitting in the lounge with a coffee looking out at Windermere. All the bedrooms are comfortable with their own little personality. We stayed for Christmas and it was a lovely spot for us as a retreat over the festive period. The issue we have had with both stays at this property is a distinct lack of hot water (not enough for everyone to shower in the morning) and sporadic heating. It seemed to swing from one extreme to another, ...

    The house has been finished to a high standard and nothing beats sitting in the lounge with a coffee looking out at Windermere. All the bedrooms are comfortable with their own little personality. We stayed for Christmas and it was a lovely spot for us as a retreat over the festive period. The issue we have had with both stays at this property is a distinct lack of hot water (not enough for everyone to shower in the morning) and sporadic heating. It seemed to swing from one extreme to another, either extremely hot or no heating at all. Luckily it was very mild so didn’t cause much of an issue but still a bit frustrating to have the same issue 2 years on from our last stay. We would happily stay again, just with the hope we could ensure the hot water was better available throughout our stay. Definitely pop to Claife Viewing Station just a short stroll from the house and grab a coffee from Joey’s Cafe! They do great pasties and sausage rolls!

    - Ben, December 2023

Summary

  • Set over three floors
  • Six bedrooms: 1 x ground floor super king-size bedroom with en-suite shower room with basin and WC, 1 x ground floor king-size bedroom with en-suite wet room with shower, basin and WC (and patio doors to garden), 1 x first floor super king-size bedroom with en-suite with bath, seperate shower, basin and WC, 1 x first floor king-size bedroom with en-suite shower room with basin and WC, 1 x super king-size bed (with en-suite bathroom with bath, seperate shower, basin and WC) leading to 1 x twin room (with 2ft 6 single beds, ideal for children)
  • Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area for 6 people and sitting area with woodburning stove
  • Formal sitting room
  • Seperate snug sitting room with open fire.
  • Oil central heating with underfloor heating to kitchen and all en-suite bathrooms, and woodburning stove and open fire
  • Electric 5 oven AGA with two hotplates, combination microwave/oven, 2 x fridge/freezer (second freezer located in the outhouse), washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine (will take the majority of pods), ice maker, Smart TVs with basic Sky package, WiFi
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Cot and highchair available
  • Off road parking for 4 cars
  • Secure storage
  • Extensive lawned garden with patios, sun terrace and furniture (care required with small children near the shallow stream)
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Pub 12 mins walk
  • Shop 3.5 miles.

The property

We are delighted to welcome Fair Rigg back to the rental market following significant upgrades to the décor, furnishings and layout of the property both inside and out. Fair Rigg is an outstanding detached Gold Star Lakeland residence with breath-taking views over Lake Windermere and the surrounding area. The shores of Lake Windermere are but a few minutes stroll away, with direct access to the water, perfect for canoeing or a host of waterborne activities. There is vehicular access to the edge of the lake too, with free parking on the road running along the lakeshore below the property. This charismatic property provides a unique retreat no matter how active, relaxed or sophisticated your gathering. The five scenic bedroom suites are so special they're individually named: Bowness, Windermere, Claife, Sawrey and Beckside. You only need stock up the kitchen (Tesco offer the best delivery options for the area) and you'll enjoy endless quality time right here in the house; cook up a storm on the Aga and relax by the log burner, unwind in the snug with open fire, chill in the living room admiring the view through the bay window or catching up on the latest sporting events or films on the large screen TV with full Sky package, or escape to the gorgeous furnished gardens. Plan your days from the property, yet don't forget how close Lake Windermere is. == Accommodation in detail Fair Rigg is arranged over three floors. Stained glass decorates the entry to the hall, with a boot room and ample storage for walking boots and outdoor wear, with a separate cloakroom. Superb living room with bay window with unrivalled views of the lake, comfortable furnishings, large screen TV. The ‘Snug' is a second quieter living room with comfortable chairs and tables to work or play games, there’s an open fire and further views of lake Windermere and access to the extensive furnished patio, with relaxing lake views. The new kitchen/living room has a state of the art, 5 oven total Control electric AGA with 2 traditional AGA hotplates and additional easy control electric hob, there’s a large dining table, log burner and comfortable seating area with TV, patio doors lead out to the patio area to the side of the property. The bedrooms are found on the lower ground and first floors of the property. Downstairs you will find ‘Bowness’, a super king bedroom with en-suite shower room and ‘Sawrey’, a new king size bedroom, with en-suite wet room, this room has patio doors leading out to the gardens at the front of the property. Both downstairs rooms have amazing views over the lake below. Upstairs you will find 'Windermere' a super king bedroom with an en-suite containing both a bath and walk-in shower, unsurprisingly this room enjoys the best views of Lake Windermere. 'Claife' is a king size bedroom with en-suite shower room and views of both the lake and Claife Heights where deer can often be seen grazing in the fields. 'Beckside' is an ideal family suite with an en-suite bathroom containing both a bath and walk-in shower, the main room is super king with an adjoining twin room annex (the single beds are a standard 2 foot 6, ideal for children. Had these been 3 foot,the property would have easily achieved a Visit England 5* Gold rating) . There is ample parking on the gated drive for a number of vehicles and external storage for bikes, dinghies, canoes etc. Location A luxury Lake District holiday home won't always be found in such a fabulous location. This large property with views overlooking Lake Windermere, and only a short walk down the lane, to the shores of Lake Windermere or the passenger and car ferry taking you across to the more lively side of the lake, providing access to shops, restaurants, hire boats and Lake District family attractions in Bowness - including the Royalty Cinema, Old Laundry Theatre and the famous World of Beatrix Potter attraction. (Please check the times of return ferries). The Cuckoo Brow is the nearest country pub offering great food and can be reached by taking the footpath just above the house. It’s advisable to book, as all food is homemade and produced to order. The ferry (both car and passenger ferries – please check timetables) is a short stroll away and it’s worth paying a visit to the Claife viewing station en route which offers breath-taking views along the lake. There are lovely walks along the lakeshore in both directions. Wray Castle is a popular destination. Beatrix Potter's footsteps can be traced right from the doorstep of Fair Rigg, in this prime location for walking and exploring. The close-by hamlet of Near Sawrey was the author's home, and her traditional Lakeland cottage can be visited at Hill Top. Esthwaite Water is a must-see during your stay; declared by Beatrix Potter as 'the most beautiful of lakes'. Moss Eccles tarn was another of her favourite places and it’s a lovely walk over Claife Heights. Near Sawrey's Tower Bank Arms is a renowned Lake District country pub and featured in Beatrix Potter's books. Hawkshead village is also only a short drive away. With its car-free cobbled streets, local shops, tea rooms and tempting delicatessens you'll find a leisurely day is well spent. Drive a little further and you'll reach Ambleside; a cosmopolitan Lake District village with sophisticated shops, cafes and acclaimed Lake District restaurants such as The Glass House. From Ambleside, you can also stroll to Waterhead Pier to take a cruise on Lake Windermere or follow the A591 to Rydal Water and historic Grasmere.

Please note there is an open access to a very shallow stream from the outside seating area, please take care with young children.

Please note the AGA cooker takes approx 30 mins or so to heat up

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £500.

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About the location

SAWREY

Hawkshead 2 miles.

The village of Sawrey is situated two miles from Hawkshead down the eastern side of Esthwaite Water, overlooked by the woods and tarns of Claife Heights. Sawrey consists of two separate hamlets - Near Sawrey and Far Sawrey - both with a cluster of picturesque cottages, tea rooms and pubs. Near Sawrey is famous for Hill Top, the 17th century farmhouse where Beatrix Potter wrote her acclaimed children's stories. Now a museum, owned and run by the National Trust, Hill Top is one of the most visited houses in the Lake District. Far Sawrey is the hamlet furthest away from Hawkshead and the nearest to the ferry point on Windermere. It offers a church and pub/restaurant with a beer garden. There are good walks in the area, including those to Claife Heights and in Grizedale Forest. It's also a great base for enjoying a wide variety of typical Lakeland pursuits - with watersports close at hand on Lake Windermere, fishing on nearby Esthwaite Water and, of course, fell walking.

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