Title: Large Lake District House in Hawkshead. Ensuite Rooms, Pets, Parking & Garden Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Large Lake District House in Hawkshead. Ensuite Rooms, Pets, Parking & Garden ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111960000/111955600/111955541/7ab6ca53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111960000/111955600/111955541/e9dda620.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111960000/111955600/111955541/2a8ed140.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111960000/111955600/111955541/50632881.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111960000/111955600/111955541/7efc25d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Large Lake District House in Hawkshead. Ensuite Rooms, Pets, Parking & Garden provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 6 bedrooms5 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Barbecue grill - Washer - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Large Lake District House in Hawkshead. Ensuite Rooms, Pets, Parking & Garden The Old School House is a listed property situated in the heart of Hawkshead village, central for exploring all that the Lake District has to offer. Formerly home to William Wordsworth. There is plenty to see and do both in Hawkshead itself and the surrounding areas. Within a short stroll from the house there are several pubs, cafes, shops & galleries. If walking, hiking & biking are your thing then this is definitely the place for you. Grizedale Forest is a short walk away and electric bike hire is available in Hawkshead. Hundreds of walks from the door including Tarn Hows, Latterbarrow, Wray Castle, Lake Windermere, Coniston & Ambleside. Beatrix Potters former home, Hilltop, is two miles away in the neighbouring village of Near Sawrey. The house itself is perfect for large gatherings of family and friends with an abundance of space to entertain, dine and relax in beautiful peaceful surroundings with open fires and a log burner. The porchway leads into a large entrance hall. To the left there is an attractive lounge with cosy woodburning stove, leather sofas, Smart TV, freeview & DVD. To the right is a grand dining room with a large oak table comfortably seating 10/12 people. In addition there is a seating area with armchairs looking out of the floor to ceiling windows across the village towards Latterbarrow. A full size Pool table is a big hit with children and adults alike. To the rear of the house is a second lounge/snug with slate floors, open fire & smart tv. This room leads on to the well appointed kitchen with a large double oven, dishwasher, large fridge/freezer and washing machine. Upstairs there are 5/6 stylish & relaxing bedrooms, all of which are En-suite and have Smart TV's. Bedroom 1: Kingsize Bed with Ensuite Bedroom 2: Kingsize Bed with Ensuite Bedroom 3: Family Suite with Ensuite. King size bed in main bedroom and a double sofa bed in separate area with interconnecting door, suitable for two children or alternatively as a lounge area if sofa bed not required. Bedroom 4: Superking Bed with Ensuite (can also be made as a twin with two single beds) Bedroom 5: Superking Bed with Ensuite There is a separate house WC. Outside there is an extensive gravel driveway with parking for several cars, a very large enclosed garden perfect for games & pets and several seating & table areas including a BBQ. \*Non Smoking \*Smart TV's in all bedrooms \*WIFI \*All fuel included \*Well behaved dogs welcome, max 2 \*Off road parking for several cars \*Linen & Towels provided ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area Ambleside is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. Go Ape Grizedale and Raw War Paintball are also worth visiting. [Visit our Ambleside travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ambleside.dx4270) [View more Holiday homes in Ambleside](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ambleside-Private-Holiday-Homes.d4270-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.37315%2C-2.99797&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VVdZMoeAGoVdTjGMnZiyYwz6Xag=) Hawkshead ### What's nearby - Grizedale Forest - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles - Lake Windermere - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles - Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 13 min drive - 8.0 miles - Bowness Pier - 14 min drive - 5.9 miles - World of Beatrix Potter - 14 min drive - 6.1 miles ### Getting around - Foxfield Station - 20 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Lake View Garden - ‬13 min drive - ‪Driftwood - ‬13 min drive - ‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬13 min drive - ‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬13 min drive - ‪Quayside Sports Bar - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Large Lake District House in Hawkshead. Ensuite Rooms, Pets, Parking & Garden pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### Where is Large Lake District House in Hawkshead. Ensuite Rooms, Pets, Parking & Garden located? > Situated in Ambleside, this holiday home is steps away from Grizedale Forest, Hawkshead Grammar School and Church of St Mary. Beatrix Potter Gallery and Tarn Hows are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Large Lake District House in Hawkshead. 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