Pet friendly cottage, sleeps 2 - Hawkshead, Cumbria

This charming property is steeped in history. Built in the orchard of Beatrix Potter’s former holiday home ‘Lakefield’, and with views over her loveable character Jeremy Fisher’s Esthwaite Water, there can be no better place for a couple and their beloved pet to spend a romantic Lake District holiday. The picturesque village of Hawkshead is just one mile down the road and here guests can stock up with groceries and fantastic local produce.

Its cobbled centre is free from cars and offers a great choice of tea rooms and cafés interspersed with fascinating boutiques and gift shops. The church is well worth a visit, as is the tiny village grammar school nearby. Once inside the cosy cottage, guests will find plenty of room in which to spread out and relax as well as a fabulous picture window overlooking the lake and nearby fells.

The furnishings are generous and comfortable with the TV and DVD positioned perfectly for a lazy evening spent watching a favourite film or simply gazing out at the view. The smart oak kitchen is exceedingly well appointed with every pot and pan one could possibly need. A luxury house bathroom and pretty bedroom are on the first floor, and it is worth pointing out that this double bedroom comes with an additional single bed, perfect for a younger child.

Round and about the village are a seemingly endless choice of walks to enjoy, Beatrix Potter’s famous cottage Hill Top to visit, and a car-ferry crossing to Bowness is only a short drive away. This is an excellent base for exploring the Lake District, with Ambleside, Coniston and Grizedale Forest all within easy reach.