Hawkshead is one of the region's best-loved villages celebrated for its pretty winding streets and literary heritage. The Beatrix Potter Gallery here offers seasonally changing exhibitions about the author's life and work. The scenery is of course absolutely stunning and Lake Windermere and Coniston Water are both within easy reach as is Grizedale Forest with its walking routes sculpture trail and high-ropes centre. Entering this handsome double-fronted property which has a homely and welcoming atmosphere guests will come to the hallway which has doors on either side leading to the reception rooms. The first of these to the right-hand side is a lounge with an open fire bay window and comfortable seating. This room is separated from the attached TV room by a curtain giving this space the flexibility to be used to suit guests needs. The TV room has a TV/DVD. Crossing back over the hall the dining room is spacious with a large table seating twelve Welsh dressers and a piano that guests are welcome to play. An archway from here leads through to a second lounge with comfortable sofas. A corridor from the this room leads to the kitchen with its freestanding units Range-style cooker fridge and dishwasher. Next to the kitchen is a large boot room with plenty of shelving to keep muddy footwear a freezer a shower room with WC and a utility room with washing machine tumble dryer and a second fridge. Stairs from the hall lead to the bedrooms which are all located on the first floor. There are seven bedrooms. Three double bedrooms have small en-suite cubicles with shower sink and WC. One twin bedroom has a small en-suite cubicle with shower sink and WC. Two single bedrooms and a further double bedroom all have handy sinks. In addition there is a family bathroom with bath sink and WC and a family shower room with shower sink and WC. Outside there is a front patio garden with a range of seating and a BBQ. Need to know: 7 bedrooms: 4 doubles, 2 singles, and a twin. A family bathroom with bath, sink and WC and a family shower room with shower, sink and WC . 4 small cubicle en suites with shower, sink and WC serving the twin bedroom and the three front double bedrooms. The other 3 bedrooms each has a handy sink. . Ground floor shower room with WC. TV/DVD. Open fire with fuel supplied. Piano. Oven, hob, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Walking distance to shops, pubs, and restaurant. Off road parking for 6 cars. Bicycle rack available to fit 9 bikes..