This charming semi-detached converted barn is located in the hamlet of Colthouse, a short stroll from Hawkshead. The perfect bolt hole for a family vacation in the beautiful countryside.
Experience country living at its best in this charming semi-detached converted-barn just a 0.5-mile stroll from Hawkshead, where you’ll find the higgledy-piggledy houses so beloved by Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth. Sleeping six people over three bedrooms, this idyllic cottage is the perfect accommodation option for families or groups of friends in search of an action-packed getaway in the heart of the Lakes. You’re sure to love spending your days canyoning or kayaking around Lake Windermere, and your evenings warming your toes in front of the property’s lovely multi-fuel stove.
Overflowing with traditional country character, this beautiful holiday home is a delight to discover. Step inside and make your way to the farmhouse-style kitchen to rustle up a feast for your loved ones. Dine all together around the table in the living room/diner, or step outside and dine alfresco on the property’s patio area, where you can enjoy the lovely country views. After dinner, gather around the multi-fuel stove in the living area and watch your favourite TV shows, before heading upstairs for a sweet night’s sleep in one of the three comfortable bedrooms.
Getting your adrenaline rush in the stunning countryside that surrounds this cottage is no problem at all. Go ghyll scrambling and canyoning near Coniston (4.5 miles) or try your hand at axe-throwing at the Graythwaite Estate (5.5 miles). After all of that excitement, treat yourself to a tour of the Chocolate Factory (0.5 miles). If you have the kids with you, they’ll love you for it. At the end of the day, there are plenty of inviting pubs in Hawkshead (0.5 miles) for you to relax in, including a few that offer special menus for the kids.