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THE WRITING ROOM, pet friendly, with open fire in Hawkshead

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A large, historic house surrounded by well-maintained lawns and hedges.
A large, stone-built main house with a prominent turret and multiple windows.
A spacious room with a wooden floor, a large ornate rug, a round table with a vase of flowers, a wooden cabinet with glass doors, a plaid armchair, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, a dishwasher, and a window providing natural light.
A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom visible through an open door, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Windermere

Popular amenities

  • Internet access
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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HAWKSHEAD, Cumbria & The Lake District
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Hill Top Farm
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

En-suite Bathroom (double)

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

En-suite Bathroom (Twin)

Toilet · Shower only

Family Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ambleside

Ambleside is home to this cottage. Hill Top Farm and Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Arnside and Silverdale. Raw War Paintball and Holehird Gardens are also worth visiting.
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HAWKSHEAD, Cumbria & The Lake District

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hill Top Farm - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Bowness Pier - 12 min drive - 3.8 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 13 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Burneside Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Albert - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bodega Bar & Tapas Bowness - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE WRITING ROOM, pet friendly, with open fire in Hawkshead pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at THE WRITING ROOM, pet friendly, with open fire in Hawkshead?

As of 7 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at THE WRITING ROOM, pet friendly, with open fire in Hawkshead on 30 Dec 2026 start from £666, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at THE WRITING ROOM, pet friendly, with open fire in Hawkshead?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at THE WRITING ROOM, pet friendly, with open fire in Hawkshead?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE WRITING ROOM, pet friendly, with open fire in Hawkshead?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE WRITING ROOM, pet friendly, with open fire in Hawkshead located?

Situated in Ambleside, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Windermere, Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore and Hill Top Farm. Windermere Ferry and Raw War Paintball are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Great location for exploring local places. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
Messaged the owner three times requesting the super kingsize bed to be made into twin beds. Received no repsonse and this was not done. There was already people in the property when we arrived who had got their dates wrong. The property itself once we had access and made up our beds and the cleaner came the next day was fine. It was in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
The property was a bit difficult to find. But once there, the grounds were spectacular with lots of rabbits frolicking on the grass. The writer's cottage had no assigned outdoor space of its own. It was impossible to cool the accommodation because the windows wouldn't open. I tried to turn off all radiators but the one in the front powder room remained on for the whole visit. It was unclear that one bedroom was below level down uneven stairs. Its ensuite bathroom was quite small and the heated towel rack was so hot it would burn you if touched. I had to drape towels over it when exiting the shower as it was immediately in front of the shower door. Much as I tried, I couldn't turn it off either. There was a specific coffee maker but no coffee for the machine. For a short stay, it is not worth buying a whole box of coffee pods that can't be used with any other machine. The living room was lovely and spacious but again, it was hot. Windows couldn't be opened. The coin laundry was much appreciated but one wash through and the washing machine door would not open. The red door closed light remained illuminated long after the wash was done. One more run through for another pound proved the trick. This time the door lock turned off so clothes could be moved to a dryer. Having said all this, I would recommend this accomodation for a quiet and restful holiday. Beds were comfortable and there was no noise except for birds and breezes. Heaven.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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