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Lovely Dog-friendly Cottage, Hawkshead Village

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Front of cottage
Sitting room
Dinning room
Kitchen
Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Grizedale Forest
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Fenced yard
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Hawkshead
  • Place, Church of St Mary
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Beatrix Potter Gallery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Grizedale Forest
    ‪3 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lovely Dog-friendly Cottage, Hawkshead Village

2 bedroom cottage with parking for 1 car. 100 yards from centre of Hawkshead village. Spacious lounge/dinning room with coal effect gas fire & well equipped kitchen. 1 pretty double bedroom with en-suite shower room & further large twin room which can be set up as king-sized double (Set up as twin unless requested double when booking). Bathroom with over bath shower.
Enclosed back garden with side entrance complete with shower for muddy dogs. Outside seating both back & front.
Dogs are very welcome but must stay downstairs & off the furniture. Well equipped for dogs providing dog crates, bowls & first aid kit (we recommend you use a sheep tick preventer)
Hawkshead village is well served with 3 dog-friendly pubs, cafes, a bistro, ice-cream parlour & chippy. Shops include Co-op & hair-dressers as well as chemist, deli & gift shops all within an easy stroll.
Easy walking from cottage to Grizedale Forest, Tarn Hows, Sawrey (Beatrix Potters Hill Top) Wray & to Windermere via ferry.
Nearby fishing at Esthwaite Water.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
High chair & travel cot stored under bed in room 2
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Please keep pets downstairs & off the furniture.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please leave upstairs windows open slightly.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please keep dogs downstairs & off the furniture

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8232860
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Ambleside

Ambleside is home to this cottage. Go Ape Grizedale and Windermere Ferry are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Raw War Paintball and Rydal Hall Labyrinth. Travelling with kids? Consider Treetop Trek, or check out an event or a game at Parkside Road. Windsurfing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Hawkshead

What's nearby

  • Church of St Mary - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Beatrix Potter Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grizedale Forest - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hawkshead Grammar School - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 22 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Kirkby-in-Furness Station - 24 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bluebird Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Crown Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Herdwicks Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Joey's Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Dog-friendly Cottage, Hawkshead Village pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at Lovely Dog-friendly Cottage, Hawkshead Village?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Dog-friendly Cottage, Hawkshead Village?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Dog-friendly Cottage, Hawkshead Village?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Dog-friendly Cottage, Hawkshead Village located?

This family-friendly Ambleside cottage is steps away from Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead Grammar School and Church of St Mary. Go Ape Grizedale and Grizedale Forest are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

rhoderick b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great place to stay

very nice location, very nice cottage, very well equipped
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2024
Thank you Rod & Jo. Pleased that you enjoyed your stay. You are welcome back anytime. BW Tracey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House

Great house in a perfect location - ideal for western lakes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2022
Pleased that you had a good holiday
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location

Perfect location within the village with plenty of walks on your doorstep. Although small Hawkshead offers several cafes and pubs which serve food. Everywhere was very dog friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2022
So pleased that you had a good holiday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location and doggy paradise

Wonderful week at Primrose cottage. Hawkshead is a perfect location to explore the Lakes. We had our dog with us and not only is the cottage wonderfully equipped, every pub and cafe is dog friendly so made it a really welcoming and easy stay. The cottage was very clean and well equipped. We can’t wait to come again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2024
Hello Lucie. Thank you for the lovely review. We are so pleased that you had a good holiday. You are welcome back anytime.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

A spotlessly clean and very well equipped cosy cottage in a great location

This is a cosy cottage in a perfect spot on the edge of Hawkshead village, within walking distance of the centre and of some fantastic walks. The cottage is spotlessly clean and wonderfully well equipped. Perfect for bringing dogs along too, the outdoor shower being ideal after long muddy walks. Many thanks Tracey for a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Thank you Rachel, I am pleased that you & your family had a good holiday & welcome you back anytime. Tracey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy Hawkshead Cottage

We had a wonderful week in this extremely comfortable cottage in a perfect location for exploring both Hawkshead, Coniston and Windermere as well as the surrounding areas. Spacious and very clean, with all the amenities you could need including a charming outside courtyard and seating. Would highly recommend! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2021
Thank you for your lovely words. So pleased that you & your family had a good holiday. Look forward to welcoming you back when ever you wish. Tracey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Lovely cottage in a great location in the Lake District. The cottage was very well equipped. There was nothing that we needed that we could not find. The whole place looked like it was recently painted. The host responded quickly to any questions. No complaints at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept, 2022
Dear Jeff & Janis. Thank you for the lovely review. We are pleased that you both enjoyed your first week in the UK & hope that the remainder of your trip is excellent. Tracey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect family holiday

We are a family of four - 2 adults and 2 children (12 and 8 years old), plus the dog. We booked this property based on the location and excellent reviews here already, and we were not disappointed - it was nothing short of fantastic! The cottage itself is lovely, clean and well kept, not huge but certainly big enough for the 5 of us with a little garden at the front and back, and with everything guests could need thoughtfully provided. The location was also brilliant - Hawkshead is a gorgeous little village with lovely shops, cafes and pubs, and it is perfectly placed to explore the surrounding lakes and towns. Communication with the owner was also fantastic throughout, we couldn't recommend this place more, book it now!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2022
Thank you Liz & Martin for a fantastic review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. You are welcome back anytime
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Hawkeshead cottage

You could not ask for a better located property from which to explore all the the lakes has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2021
Thank You Richard. Pleased you had a good stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just perfect!

A wonderful ‘home from home’ base for a fantastic week. Clean, spacious with everything you need, as well as very thoughtful touches (eg, tea, coffee, soap, hand sanitisers and even bubble bath for a soak after a long walk in the hills!). Quiet location with lovely table and chairs outdoors at the front and rear to enjoy breakfast or lunch ‘al fresco’ in the sun. Really helpful and clear communications with the owner. Thank you so much - we loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2021
Thank you Ian. So pleased everything was good for you all & that you enjoyed your stay. Hope too welcome you back next year. Tracey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic conveniently located cottage

Love this property. Have stayed twice now. Very clean with good amenities whilst retaining character. Really good location for seeing Lakes.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2021
Thank you Claire. Pleased that you all enjoyed your stay. Look forward to welcoming you again. Tracey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake District Staycation

An ideal cottage for our staycation, perfectly placed to enjoy the fells & the lakes. Hawkshead is a quaint small villages with 4 pubs & other eateries.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2021
Thank you Neil. Pleased your stay was good. Hope to welcome you again next year. Tracey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place to stay

We had a very enjoyable stay at this cottage in Hawkshead. It's very convenient for the village and also a number of walks around the area. The cottage was very clean and the check-in process was simple with the lock box. The cottage had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2021
Thank you James. Pleased that you had a good time. Hope to welcome you back next year. Tracey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family with puppy

Lovely property with all amenities and more. Excellent location. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2020
Thank you Claire. Pleased you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again in the future. Tracey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family break

Great cottage in superb location. Fab communication with the owner who ensured all our requirements were met without any problems.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2020
Thank you Julian & thank you for leaving the cottage so nicely. Hope to see you next year. Tracey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous dog-friendly getaway cottage

The cottage is in a perfect location to explore the Lakes.It was well equipped, very homely and everything you could possibly need for a tranquil peaceful getaway.Located in a lovely village with some excellent restaurant/pubs and amenities. Would thoroughly recommend it to anyone, and any questions we had for the owners were answered very quickly and helpfully.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2020
Thank you for your kind words. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay & look forward to welcoming you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Post Lockdown Getaway

We felt so lucky and grateful to be able to book this house after lockdown and when there was very little availability and what there was was so expensive. Thanks. The house is comfortable and well equipped to handle walkers and their dogs. We had all we needed in the kitchen to cook well for ourselves. With two adults and two big kids we didn’t feel cramped. The location is really convenient for pubs, cafes and the village shop as well as walks from the house and easy access to a good road to other parts of the Lake District. It was just what we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2020
Thank you Jane. We are pleased that you liked it & had a nice time. We hope to see you back again some time. Tracey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cottage, Great Location

Very well organized and had everything we needed. Property was very clean and is a fantastic location just a 1 minute walk to the centre of Hawkshead, one of the prettiest villages in the Lake District.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2020
Thank you Tom, Glad you enjoyed your stay. Hopefully you may return in the future. Tracey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent getaway

Great location for walks and pubs, what else can I say!
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Thank you Stuart for leaving the cottage in lovely condition. We are pleased you & your puppy enjoyed your stay. You are welcome back any time. Tracey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Muzaffer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal Location and Great Cottage

The cottage is ideally located within a few minutes walk from shops and local pubs and eating places with most, if not all, pubs and eating places nearby are dog-friendly. The cottage was spotlessly clean and very well equipped. If you are a dog owner then Tracey, the cottage owner, has thought of everything to make life comfortable and stress-free for dogs and owners alike. The dog shower in the rear garden came in particularly handy when our dog came back from a walk wet and covered in mud. The rear garden is cosy little paved area with a shed, seating area some large plant and herb pots. We were able to let the dog out even in the wet weather without fear of him coming back inside covered in mud. Overall, excellent and highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Dear Muzaffer, Thank you for the lovely review & for leaving the cottage so tidy. We are pleased you liked the cottage & that you & your family had a nice holiday. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Myra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location

We enjoyed a very comfortable week in Hawkshead. Cottage lovely with a fantastic location. We wouldn't hesitate staying here again in the future.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Dear Myra & Deborah (& Blue) thank you for the kind review & for leaving everything so nicely. We are pleased you had a good time & you will be very welcome to stay again when-ever you wish. Tracey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in great location

The cottage was perfect for our needs. Everything we needed was supplied, including towels for the dog! The cottage is in a fab location with easy access to the village and surrounding fells. Would certainly return, and recommend to others.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Dear Julian, Thank you so much for your nice words. We are glad you had a good stay. Thank you for watering the plants & leaving everything immaculate . You are welcome back anytime. Tracey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon H.

Excellent cottage, lovely village, ideal spot

Spotless, spacious, comfy, charming rear courtyard, everything we needed - would use again, very happy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Thank you Simon & Kay. We're so pleased you had a good stay & would be very pleased if you wish to stay again. Tracey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne T.

Lovely cottage in a great location

This was our first trip to the Lake District, but it definitely won't be our last. Arriving at the cottage, we were impressed with how spacious it was, and found it to be very well equipped, with everything we needed for our stay. Although we didn't bring a dog, it does seem to be ideal for those that would, with everything in place to make their stay comfortable. As mentioned by another member, although this cottage clearly welcomes dogs, you wouldn't know it as the place was spotlessly clean with no hint of dog smells/hairs. As for location, you couldn't ask for better. It's a 30 second walk to the center of Hawkshead, which has 4 pubs and numerous cafes, along with a variety of other shops including a local co-op for day to day items. And there are plenty of walks nearby to keep you busy. There was a good selection of books at the cottage to provide some inspiration if you haven't already made plans. I would definitely recommend this cottage without hesitation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Thank you Wayne. We're pleased that you & your family enjoyed your holiday & found everything you wanted. You will be very welcome if you wish to return next summer. Kind regards, Tracey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vesna A.

Pretty and Comfortable Cottage

We loved staying and relaxing in this lovely cottage well equipped with everything one would need for a perfect holiday. We particularly liked the pretty bedrooms with very comfortable beds, two bathrooms meaning that as two couples we didn't have to share, and the back garden full of charming detail. We were also impressed with how dog-friendly this cottage is and yet being completely dog hair and dog smell free. The location of the cottage just a couple of hundred yards away from the centre of the village is also something we enjoyed very much. We do hope to stay at this cottage again, and highly recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay & would welcome you back any time. Best Wishes, Tracey

About the host

Hosted by Tracey

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We are a retired couple in our 50s.
The photo is of Doug & I with Inca & Sterling at the top of Latterbarrow overlooking Hawkshead..

Why they chose this property

We have been visiting the Lake District & Hawkshead in particular for over 30 years. It is beautiful & very dog friendly which is important to us. We fell in love with our cottage & have a wonderful time there walking & eating out. Hawkshead is such a pretty village & so friendly we can't think of anywhere better to go.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful walks & cycle rides from the door.
All the amenities of the village on the doorstep

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