Four seasons in a day is no joke in the Lakes. Here is what to pack for a Lake District holiday, from waterproofs and walking boots to the bits people always forget.
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From £620 per week
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6Sleeps
3Bedrooms
1Bathrooms
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Overview
Hawkshead is known all around the world for its connections to Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth both of whom are celebrated in two of the village's National Trust properties. Lake Windermere and Coniston Water are both within a five-mile drive of the cottage with a great range of water sports for all the family. This cottage offers a wonderful break away from the stresses of everyday life and guests will immediately feel relaxed as soon as they enter the comfortable lounge with its sofas electric fire TV/DVD and hi-fi. The property's kitchen/diner is light and spacious with a pine dining table seating six oven hob microwave fridge freezer dishwasher washing machine and tumble dryer. Just off from this room is a wonderfully light and sunny conservatory which offers guests a place to sit with a drink and enjoy the uninterrupted views over the neighbouring countryside. There is also a handy ground-floor WC. Upstairs there are three bedrooms all of which are tastefully decorated in a restful and understated style. The first of these is a king-size room whilst there is also a twin room and a bunk bedroom which is suitable for younger guests. The bathroom also located on the first floor has a shower over the bath and WC. Outside the property enjoys a quiet attractive garden with patioed seating area. Need to know: 3 bedrooms, a king size, twin, and bunk bedroom. Bathroom with shower over the bath and WC. Ground floor WC. TV/DVD and hi fi. Oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, and tumble dryer. Walking distance to shops, pubs, and restaurant. Off road parking for 2 cars. Bike storage.
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