Lounge with wood burner
Open plan lounge/diner
Plenty of room for everyone
Enjoy a home cooked meal
Attic bedroom
Sloping ceiling
Relax in style
En-suite to double
A place to relax and unwind
Games den with Xbox
Space for everyone
Utility room
The front garden
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Meadowcroft

Sawrey (Nr Hawkshead), Lake District
VB Awards - Gold
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs allowed 2
4
star
Downstairs bathroom
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Luxury
Family friendly
Sky TV
Parking on site / nearby
Electric vehicle charging
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Charming cottage ideal for families is the former village shop which features in Beatrix Potter's Tale of Ginger and Pickles
  • Pretty terrace garden, offering a patio seating area with meadow views
  • Newly installed EV charger
Property code: LCC33

This cottage is situated in the village of Near Sawrey, one of the best-loved destinations in the Lake District. The village is famous for being the home of Beatrix Potter, and her house Hill Top. A highly regarded village pub is located across the road is perfect for when you don't feel like cooking or just fancy a cosy pint in the afternoon. Continuing on the road that runs through the village, through the neighbouring village of Far Sawrey, visitors will come to the shore of Lake Windermere and the departure point for the ferry which runs across the lake to Bowness, one of the main centres for outdoor activities on the lake, as well as being a bustling town with a good range of shops and eateries.

This cottage makes a delightful place to stay in one of the Lake District’s best-loved villages, and it even features in one of Beatrix Potter’s tales. To the front of this elegant double-fronted property, the lounge offers a stylish and comfortable place to relax and unwind, with its bay window, two inviting sofas, a cosy wood burner, and a TV with Sky channels, and a Blu-ray player. The dining room is open-plan to lounge, yet feels like a separate space, as they are separated by the entranceway. This room has another bay window which floods the space with light, and is furnished with a large glass timing table, as well as comfy chair. A further reception room takes the form of a games den, the perfect retreat for younger guests, or the young at heart, as it offers an Xbox 360 games console and a DVD. The utility room, just off the games den, is where the utility room with the washing machine and tumble dryer are kept. A shower room, meanwhile, can be found beyond the utility room and offers a shower and WC. The kitchen, located towards the rear of the property, is well-equipped with everything that guests will need including an oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher.

Stairs lead to the first floor where three of the property’s bedrooms are situated. Two of these are restful double rooms, whist the third is a pleasant twin room. A further set of stairs lead up to the attic bedroom, another double room which has some reduced head-height due to the sloping ceiling. The en-suite bathroom to this bedroom is located just across the landing offering a walk-in shower and WC. The the main bathroom, on the first floor, has a bath, separate shower and WC.

Outside to the front of the property, there is a bench to enjoy the evening sunshine. The rear benefits from a small patio with garden furniture and a BBQ, beyond which there is a driveway with parking for two cars.

 

  • 4 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 2 doubles and 1 twin
  • Main bathroom - bath, shower, and WC
  • Ground-floor shower room with WC
  • En-suite shower room with WC to the attic bedroom
  • TV with Sky channels, Blu-ray player, Xbox 360 and DVD player.
  • Wood burner - logs provided, kindling not provided but can be purchased locally
  • Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, cafetiere, washing machine, and tumble dryer
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • BBQ available (charcoal not provided)
  • Shop 2 miles, pub within walking distance
  • Newly installed EV charger – charges apply, instructions provided at the property
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 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 £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Hollie Tattersall

This property joined our collection in 2018 and is managed by Hollie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 20 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Fiona, 11th October 2024

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Loved the house, it was warm, comfortable, well equipped and in the perfect location and would happily stay there again. Nice welcome pack upon arrival too.

Reviewed by Linda, 13th September 2024

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Fantastic cottage! Loved our stay there celebrating a special birthday. It's spacious but cosy and really well-equipped, including loads of games and books for a rainy day. There was also a lovely welcome pack of a bottle of wine and chutney Location was also great, lovely walks nearby and 2 great pubs in walking distance. We would definitely retuRead morern. Hide

Reviewed by Chris, 16th August 2024

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Lovely house, excellent location and had everything that we required (and more). The Tower Bank Arms pub across the road were really accommodating and good food (book before you set off for your holiday). Nice walks straight from the doorstep.

Reviewed by Hannah, 26th July 2024

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Lovely cottage in a wonderful location. Very well equipped kitchen and lovely bedrooms. So many fabulous walks in the vicinity. Wonderful cafe on the nearby Esthwaite lake was a particular highlight.

Reviewed by David, 14th June 2024

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Reviewed by Julie, 17th May 2024

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Wow, what a beautiful cottage in an idyllic location. The cottage has everything you need, extremely clean, fully equipped kitchen, comfortable beds and excellent showers. There were numerous walks straight from the door with stunning views. There are 2 great village pubs and a 2 mile walk to Hawkshead gives you more eateries and shops. Great commuRead morenication from the owners. Cant recommend highly enough, would definitely like to return. Hide

Reviewed by Matthew, 5th April 2024

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A brilliant place to stay. Luxurious with the added bonus of 3 bathrooms. We would certainly stay here again. We had to call the maintenance company when the lock broke. They were super efficient in coming out and sorting out the issue.

Reviewed by Linda, 29th March 2024

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Reviewed by Fraser, 22nd March 2024

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A very nice cottage, warm, nicely furnished and comfortable in a great location. Good wifi and Sky tv. Lovely walks from the door and higher peaks in the central lakes area easily within reach by car. Parking can be tricky for 3 or more cars especially if theyre med/large ones.

Reviewed by Paul, 16th February 2024

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This was our third stay at this cottage due to its location and its proximity to a good pub! Cottage was clean, warm and well equipped and we enjoyed our time here. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Roger, 20th October 2023

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We have stayed several times before and will continue to do so.

Reviewed by Rob, 29th September 2023

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Lovely cottage and very spacious with room for a large group. The log burner was welcomed as we had a very wet week. There is parking for 3 cars although 2 is ideal. Kitchen was well equipped and there is a lovely small courtyard when it stops raining. 2 good pubs in walking distance and a great location.

Reviewed by Carolyn, 22nd September 2023

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Meadowcroft is a very comfortable & well equipped house. we always enjoy our holidays here. We like the village & the walks up onto Claife Heights .

Reviewed by Rob, 25th August 2023

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Notwithstanding the above that totally ruined our experience then the offer is good . Perhaps a review of on site car parking would help Sorry to make the negative comments above but feel you should be aware of same . This reflects out answer below because save that it is a lovely property in a quiet beautiful location

Reviewed by Mark, 11th August 2023

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Reviewed by Joanne, 2nd June 2023

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Lovely, large, comfortable house, just right for a relaxing family holiday away from the hustle and bustle.

Reviewed by Caroline, 14th April 2023

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Excellent holiday and such a pretty location. The house is well equipped and comfortable and wouldnt hesitate to return here when we come to the Lake District again.

Reviewed by Sarah, 31st March 2023

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Reviewed by Craig, 10th March 2023

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We all had a great short stay, the cottage and location was superb. Would definitely recommend and would stay again.

Reviewed by Alan, 13th January 2023

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What a wonderful property, very clean, cosy and well equipped and in a fantastic location. We would certainly recommend!

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Lounge with wood burner
Open plan lounge/diner
Plenty of room for everyone
Enjoy a home cooked meal
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