Featuring a garden and free WiFi in shared areas, Garden Old School House offers spacious garden-view rooms in Hawkshead, just metres from the Hawkshead Grammar School.
The Hive at Poppi-Red, a property with a bar, is located in Hawkshead, 8.2 km from Lake Windermere, 36 km from Derwentwater, as well as 42 km from Askham Hall.
Set in a stunning Regency mansion overlooking Esthwaite Water, YHA Hawkshead stands within beautiful grounds just a mile from Hawkshead village.
ANDREW
United Kingdom
The YHA was reasonable well placed for my needs, particularly as I was booking last minute. The staff were very nice when booking us in and provided all the information we needed for our stay.
Located in Ambleside, School House Cottage B&B and tea garden offers en-suite accommodation with free WiFi access throughout and on-site private parking facilities free of charge.
Diane & Michael
United Kingdom
The School House Cottage was home from home, breakfast was a full English and was exceptional, the bedroom had everything you good wish for and was decorated to a very high standard and so pretty, cottage was so close to the centre of village
Our hotel is perfectly situated with views of Lake Windermere, just a short stroll from the bustling village centre of Bowness-on-Windermere and the boats that travel the length of Windermere, making...
Andrea
United Kingdom
Perfect location, Beautifull Hotel,Staff go above and beyond to help we also got a free upgrade to a room with a hot tub, Breakfast was the best weve ever had in a hotel everything just perfect
In beautiful landscaped gardens, the Beech Hill Hotel has an AA Rosette restaurant and a Spa centre consisting of an indoor heated swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room and outdoor spa pools (please...
Charlie
United Kingdom
The full hotel is falling apart and it’s really not worth the money you pay. The only good thing is the view.
On the shores of Lake Windermere, Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa has an award-winning restaurant, a beauty spa and scenic views. Windermere centre is a 20-minute walk away.
David
United Kingdom
Excellent warm welcome by courteous, professional and friendly staff for me and my wife and our two sons and their wives for our 40th wedding anniversary celebration weekend.
We all had a lovely time and look forward to staying again sometime.
Hawkshead is beautiful and the people who live there are...
Hawkshead is beautiful and the people who live there are very friendly. Lovely shops and cafe's etc walking is brilliant and views unbelievable have stayed in different accommodation in the village and this was the worst.
I suggest the Red Lion if you're looking to visit
Dawn
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Our "go to" place in the village has always been the Kings...
Our "go to" place in the village has always been the Kings Arms Pub. Sadly the pub is currently closed for renovations and will not be open again until 2025. Without this pub, the village feels like it has list its heart. Other pubs are available of course, but none have the feel of The Kings Arms. The village is otherwise a great centre for surrounding activities. It is very serene in the evenings when the bulk of visitors have gone home. It's a shame that the village economy does not seem able to support a good quality walking shop. The current outlets in the village really cater for the low to mid-range mass market.
For dining, the breakfasts at PoppiRed are exceptional. For our evening meals we used PoppiRed and The Red Lion. Both were very good.
T
Tony
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Love Hawkshead.
Love Hawkshead. A super little village, with some sweet shops and various places to eat & drink. Great location to get to just about anywhere in the Lake District within reasonable travel time, and plenty of nearby walking.
296364
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
The one downside was the parking.
The one downside was the parking. Many of the properties don’t have onsight parking which means parking on the main car park when you are in the village. The charges have recently been changed so that you have to pay overnight as well as during the day. There are no discounts for parking for a few days/ week so the £8.50 charge a day can add up if you are staying a few days. Nice restaurant in the village - Poppi Red would recommend to anyone who enjoys good food. Good base for visiting Windermere, Bowness, Ambleside, Coniston.
Wendy
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
A good place for lunch and an evening meal.
A good place for lunch and an evening meal. Interesting walks around the village and located v close to Tarn Howes and other really interesting places including those linked to Beatrix Potter.
Good food shops although the Co op is an essential and when it was unexpected closed caused some challenges for those at the camp site and cyclists passing through.
Viv
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Hawkshead is a great place to stay in the Lakes although...
Hawkshead is a great place to stay in the Lakes although this visit only one of the four pubs had enough staff to offer evening meals. There are plenty of low level circular walks from the village and numerous places to stay to suit most pockets.
Special mention for food Is Poppi red which was excellent. The queens arms had nice food and friendly staff. The Sun in had live entertainment on Friday and Saturday night
Cozy, charming inn with friendly staff and a great pub for dinner. They make sure to reserve a table for guests as the restaurant can fill up quickly. Very grateful that they have parking right outside as there is little to no street parking in Hawkshead. A wonderful Peter Rabbit gift shop full of all things Beatrix Potter is right around the corner, as is a lovely shop and cafe called HoneyPot. We all enjoyed exploring the town very much.
Chris and Gillian made us feel welcome and their breakfasts were amazing. The grounds and the hotel were absolutely fabulous. The rooms were very clean and had original antique furniture which added to the historical value of the hotel. Chris was very helpful and knowledgeable about the area and suggested walks and places to go and eat. They even saw us off when we left which was a lovely touch. All in all it was a fabulous stay.
The hotel was wonderful. Beautiful and very quiet location with access right out of the front door and up over the hills( behind the church) with my dog. The room was immaculate and well stocked with tea, coffee and even juice in a small fridge! It was a bright, spacious and beautifully decorated room, with a couch and views out into Hawkshead The bed was comfortable and the shower was wonderful. I highly recommend the Hive.
The breakfast was not the traditional English style but creative and delicious. There was also lashings of tea, coffee and toast married up with locally homemade raspberry jam and marmalade. It set us up nicely for the day! The location, Belmont Hall is an extraordinary place oozing with character and history and set in a beautiful Cumbrian setting.
Well placed near the main car park in Hawkshead. Ours was a small but very comfortable room with coffee making facilities, TV and a pleasant en suite with walk in shower.
Breakfast was absolutely first class. With some hotels breakfast is a token gesture, but this was exceptional.
this is a beautiful property set in a wonderful location for touring the southern Lake District with many good walks within a few miles and some great restaurants and pubs close by. Chris is a fond of knowledge and was a great host at each delicious breakfast.
Under new management but very friendly couple (Craig and Sarah) running the place along with very helpful staff. The food and drink was very nice and good value for money. Location is ideal for the fantastic views and local walks. Also, dog friendly.
Lovely beautifully decorated rooms. Lovely warm fires downstairs. Fabulous breakfasts. Dog friendly. Very friendly owners. Excellent location for South Lakes and hiking. 2 very good eating places within walking distance: Poppy Red and Red Lion.
Really nice picturesque inn/hotel right in the centre of the beautiful village of Hawkshead. Really friendly helpful staff, room was cosy and well appointed and very clean. Small bathroom but it had everything I needed. Superb cooked breakfast.
A good, historic property in a beautiful village. Very relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We were made to feel very welcome. If Hawkshead was easier to get to by public transport, we'd be back within weeks.
Lovely quaint hotel in a perfect location. Staff were friendly and the breakfast was amazing! Room was very clean with lots of nice touches - pocket hand sanitiser great idea and much appreciated 👍🏻
Breakfast options were great! Dinner options were perfect- it's pretty busy in the Lake District for dinner bookings so knowing you have a table at the pub each evening is a relief
Fabulous location and a truly superb breakfast with quality sausages and bacon. Super king-size bed very comfortable. Wonderfully dog friendly and the host was excellent.
Decorated so colourful and homely a little oasis in the gorgeous setting of the Lake District. Especially liked the little touches like coffee and fruit juice.
Location is excellent in Hawkshead, comfortable bed, staff were very helpful and friendly, nice outside seating area, and the breakfast (included) was great.
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