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Dove Cottage - Hawkshead

Near and Far Sawrey, Lake District
Sleeps 7
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs allowed 2
4
star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Family friendly
Quirky
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Beautiful detached cottage with many characterful features in a quiet rural location – the perfect Lakeland hideaway
  • Very homely and inviting with open-fires
  • Sunny, south-facing private garden with patio, located in the lovely hamlet of Far Sawrey, close to Lake Windermere
Property code: LLH02

Situated in the hamlet of Far Sawrey, this pleasant, detached cottage is just a five-minute drive from the pretty village of Hawkshead, with its numerous National Trust properties and ‘higgledy-piggeldy’ streets and chocolate box cottages. An easy distance away is the beautiful Lake Windermere, arguably one of the UK’s most picturesque locations. Around the lake there are plenty of places from which to catch boat cruises, hire boats, take a windsurfing lesson. Why not try your hand at paddle-boarding? For those who prefer to stay on dry land, there are plentiful opportunities for scenic walks, climbing, and cycling.

This beautiful cottage has been lovingly converted from two smaller cottages in to one spacious holiday home sleeping seven guests. The owners have combined old world charm, with modern comforts creating a welcoming home from home.  The front door of the cottage leads guests straight into the spacious dining room with its cosy wood burner and dining table. The kitchen is next to the dining room and has an Aga-style oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher. The washer/dryer and a freezer can be found in a separate utility room. Adjoining the kitchen is the light and airy breakfast room with windows on 3 sides overlooking the garden. Off the dining room there is a downstairs bathroom with a bath with over the bath shower.  The lounge next to the dining room. This charming room with the original range with open fire and bread oven, a TV and DVD which make this room a lovely place to relax at the end of the day. There are two staircases leading to the first floor, one at either end of the house. The staircase at the lounge end of the house leads to two bedrooms, a double and a single, as well as a bathroom with shower and WC. At the opposite side of the house, a second set of stairs leads to the other two rooms, this time a double and a twin.

Outside, the property has a south-facing private garden with lawns and a patio seating area. There is also a stream running along the bottom of the garden which has a steep sides, so children will need to be carefully supervised.

  • 4 bedrooms: 2 doubles, 1 twin and 1 single
  • 2 bathrooms: 1 with bath with shower, and WC, the other with shower and WC
  • Smart TV
  • Open fires with fuel supplied
  • Aga-style oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and washer
  • Off-road parking for 4 cars
  • Pub a short walk away
  • South-facing garden with patio area
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Hollie Tattersall

This property joined our collection in 2017 and is managed by Hollie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 29 guest ratings

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Reviewed by John, 12th October 2024

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Lovely comfortable house with lots of room. Period features, lots of character and a feel of a place with a lot of history. On the quieter side of the lake, good to retreat to following a day's activities, lake ferry was a joy if you didn't fancy the half hour plus drive around the lake. Lots of walking routes right from the doorstep. Close to hillRead moretop farm. We were very happy and felt quite sad leaving, that says it all! We would come back for sure, maybe in Spring or summer. Hide

Reviewed by Sarah, 28th September 2024

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Reviewed by Kevin, 22nd June 2024

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Reviewed by Robert, 8th June 2024

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Reviewed by Barbara, 1st June 2024

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Reviewed by Jill, 25th May 2024

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Cottage has ample space with lots of charm and character

Reviewed by Karen, 18th May 2024

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Lovely cottage in a fab setting. 2 lovely pubs in walking distance.

Reviewed by Lynn Karen, 15th March 2024

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A lovely location and typical local cottage. Needs a bit of attention to detail now to be marketed as suitable for 7

Reviewed by Paul, 19th January 2024

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Lovely cottage in quiet location but within walking distance to 2 pubs! really comfortable beds and duvets. Would be lovely in summer as a beautiful garden and patio bbq area at back.

Reviewed by Debra, 22nd December 2023

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Not willing to share

Reviewed by Lucy, 17th November 2023

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Beautiful cottage in a beautiful location - torn between evenings in by the fire or in the lovely pub a couple of minutes walk away.

Reviewed by Kevin, 21st October 2023

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Had a wonderful time in an amazing cottage. The church across the road is well worth a visit.

Reviewed by Marian, 16th September 2023

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Reviewed by Nicola, 9th September 2023

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What a stunning location and the cottage was ideal for a family get away. There was plenty of room to spend time together and also space for quiet times. The garden was peaceful and plenty of space for 2 dogs, the stream at the bottom of the garden was of no interest to my dogs but may not be suitable for some dogs or small toddlers. The cottage waRead mores well equipped with kitchen equipment and enjoyed cooking on the oven. It was beautiful and we had no complaints. Hide

Reviewed by Linda, 26th August 2023

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It was a lovely location. Plenty of walks & sheep.

Reviewed by Emma, 12th August 2023

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Lovely cottage in a great location but let down by avoidable issues. There was dog messes in the garden, the caffetiere was found dirty in the outside bin, mildew stained pillowcase, little hot water on arrival, and bath plug didn't work (but was repaired on day 3 of our week long stay) . We raised these issues during our stay (2 days into our stayRead more when the office was first open) with a reasonable response and agreement I'd follow up when home from holiday, but no response to my email Hide

Reviewed by Christine, 5th August 2023

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Reviewed by Nicholas, 8th July 2023

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A lovely cottage in a peaceful setting. Ideal for a relaxing holiday.

Reviewed by Bernadette, 1st July 2023

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Reviewed by Rosie, 24th June 2023

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Reviewed by Toni, 27th May 2023

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Reviewed by Paul, 20th May 2023

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Reviewed by Christine, 21st April 2023

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Lovely cosy traditional cottage in a stunning rural location

Reviewed by Benjamin, 8th April 2023

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A beautiful, picturesque, traditional cottage in an idyllic location.

Reviewed by Peter, 1st April 2023

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We had a great family holiday at Dove Cottage. The cottage was warm, clean and comfortable. We loved relaxing in the garden and cosy evenings by the fire. The cottage is in such a peaceful location with beautiful walks from the doorstep. We hope to return sometime.

Reviewed by Lynda, 25th March 2023

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Great cottage with plenty of space. Everhot stove keeps kitchen warm and good for cooking. Fire and woodburner make it cosy when weather cold and wet. Small gate on kitchen entrance and doors at bottom of stairs great for containing dogs/little people. Enclosed garden good for dogs (if not intersted in jumping into stream at the bottom). Tight turnRead more into cottage if you have a long car. Hide

Reviewed by Marie, 16th February 2023

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Dive Cottage is so attractive, cosy yet spacious, and has a wonderful well- tended garden.It is a perfect cottage in a perfect location!

Reviewed by Colin, 29th December 2022

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Beautiful cottage in the best location. 2 minute walk to a pub, which does great food. It's very warm and cosy. The log fire is the cherry on the cake. Plenty if room, games, tv etc we loved the everhot stove. It made the dining area very cosy and traditional. The location is ideal for walks or just completely getting away from it all and relaxing.

Reviewed by Viki, 22nd December 2022

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Very comfortable cottage in a fantastic location for exploring the Lakes. Lots of walks straight from the door and a nice local pub too. Really cosy and well equipped for a family week away, beautiful views and comfortable beds. Would love to stay again.

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