Pet friendly cottage, sleeps 5 - Hawkshead, Cumbria

Rowan Cottage is a charming three-bedroom terrace cottage in the picturesque hamlet of Far Sawrey and and is attractively set in Beatrix Potter country, with her former home Hill Top, a pleasant 10-minute walk through pretty countryside. The cottage is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the peacefulness and charm of one of the prettiest parts of The National Park. A path opposite the cottage leads you to the shores of beautiful, Lake Windermere about half a mile distant.

Sleeps five and is ideal for a family group or group of couples. Walk into your cosy sitting room and admire the original features, soft furnishings, attractive fireplace and multi-fuel stove. Discover your contemporary, well-equipped kitchen and your pretty dining area and imagine preparing delicious meals together in this bright and welcoming space.

Walk through the French doors and relax for a while on your terrace and garden. You will find a handy, rear porch ideal for storing wet weather gear. Go up to the first floor to find a comfortable, double bedroom with washbasin and en-suite shower.

You will also find a modern family bathroom on this level. Walk up to the second floor to find a spacious twin bedroom and a pleasant single bedroom. Walk half a mile to Lake Windermere and watch the sailing boats and birdlife as you picnic on its lovely western shore or catch a ferry and visit the Jetty a modern, museum of boats and steamers in Bowness.

Visit Hawkshead to explore its historic Lake District church, where Wordsworth worshipped when he was boy at Hawkshead Grammar School, before browsing the shops and having a bite to eat at one of its excellent cafes and pub