Curlew Cottage At Hawkshead

4.6★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

16 Customer Review(s)

Alexis
October 2024

“We have absolutely loved our stay at Curlew Cottage.”

It was comfortable, clean and well equipped. In a lovely location as well. Ideal for the dog and all the family. I would definitely recommend it.

It was comfortable, clean and well equipped. In a lovely location as well. Ideal for the dog and all the family. I would definitely recommend it.

- Alexis, October 2024

Thank you for the great feedback and also the lovely comments you left in our visitors book. It is really appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at Curlew Cottage and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Property Owner
David October 2024

“As per our comment in the visitors book, we felt at home instantly.”

Curlew Cottage had everything and more to make our stay as comfortable as possible. A cosy, clean and well equipped place. A great location, a short walk to pubs, restaurants with plenty of walks on the doorstop but also a perfect location to drive to Langdale, Coniston, Grasmere and Ambleside. We will absolutely be revisiting in the future and enjoyed our stay. Thank you

- David, October 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such lovely feedback. We are glad you had a great stay and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Property Owner
Mr September 2024

“Excellent in every way.”

- Mr, September 2024

Thank you for the great feedback. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at Curlew Cottage and hope to welcome you back soon. Property Owner
Kathryn August 2024

“We had such a lovely week at Curlew Cottage and it immediately felt like a home from home.”

There was everything there to make this a very comfortable base and should the weather turn for the worst, spend time relaxing inside. There were even little things like hand soap, oil, salt and pepper, washing up liquid which were appreciated as some places don’t supply these. There’s also a little care pack of dishwasher tablets, sponge etc. It’s great to be so close to Hawkshead yet in a quiet spot and detached so no one to disturb you and with off road parking. The only thing I could think to improve was the garden wasn’t secure in order to let our little dogs loose, it would have been nice to have been able to do this in some way even with some temporary fencing available to use but that’s being very picky and we couldn’t seem to get the dryer to dry our clothes (that was probably us!) The views from the cottage and garden were delightful. We popped to Aldi in Ulverston on the way through to get some supplies and treated ourselves to a Booths shop in Windermere the one day it was very wet. The Co-op was open until 10pm this year and is a 5 min walk. You can get to Coniston and back in 20 mins for a take away pizza or curry and the Red Lion in Hawkshead also let you take their pizzas away. A few places to eat in Hawshead. Highly recommend the Nepalese take away van that does gorgeous food and is in the village on a Sunday (check this day at the cat cafe). Loads of walks and cycle routes from the door you needn’t drive anywhere if you didn’t want to and the bus routes get you to most of the main Lakeland villages on a regular Thee. We’ve already booked our next return visit whilst we were here and we’d quite happily of stayed a lot longer. Thank you for giving us such a lovely place to stay.

- Kathryn, August 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide such lovely feedback, it is really appreciated. We are very glad you enjoyed your stay at Curlew Cottage and that you have already booked your return visit. We look forward to welcoming you back next year! Property Owner
Eldert Gijsbert July 2024

“The double bed is unacceptable, the worst bed I ever slept in: too small, the mattress was dead, bought in 2008!”

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- Eldert Gijsbert, July 2024

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback, it is really appreciated. We are very sorry to hear that you thought the double bed was uncomfortable. We have not received this feedback previously and will ensure this is investigated. Property Owner
Katharine July 2024

“Curlew Cottage is extremely well maintained and was sparklingly clean.”

Wonderful large fluffy bath towels! Just a couple of points the owners may find helpful - a mirror in the double bedroom is, in my view, essential as leads from hot brushes etc will not reach from the nearest plug to allow you to see into the en-suite mirror. It doesn't need to be big, but flat against the wall, similar that in the en-suite,, the left would be great. Also, two smaller saucepans, as there are only two large ones at present. Finally, although the garden is obviously a work in progress, the step up to the doors from the kitchen should be filled in underneath. We all caught our feet under it at least once, and one time wearing sandals resulting in a cut toe. I left a gilet behind, but it's not worth sending on to me, it was a lucky find in a charity shop and perhaps it could end up in one again. Nothing nasty in the pockets, just crumpled tissues I think.

- Katharine, July 2024

Thank you for your lovely comments. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Curlew Cottage. Thanks also for all your great suggestions to improve the property further, we really appreciate it and hope to welcome you back again soon. Property Owner
Melvyn June 2024

“Beautiful property in a beautiful area, The village is quite run down in places.”

A few areas of The Bungalow are a bit worn, but we had a great stay. Great location for travelling around the Lakes.

- Melvyn, June 2024

Thank you for your feedback. We are very glad you enjoyed your stay at Curlew Cottage and had a great time exploring the Lakes. Property Owner
L June 2024

“Good property but Travel Insurance documents booked and paid for though Sykes n”

- L, June 2024

Thank you for your comments. It appears that we are not able to view all of your feedback. If we can help further let us know. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
Liz April 2024

“Lovely property ideally situated in Hawkshead.”

Very clean and comfortable. Local walks on doorstep to Wray Castle and Tarn Hows. Lovely patio area in garden which we were able to use towards the end of week when weather got warmer. Needed log burner on for first few evenings so a small supply of logs/kindling would have been appreciated for the first night until we found where to go for more supplies (Ambleside garage- though the main road via Outgate was closed due to roadworks). Also a small welcome pack of milk/tea/coffee would be nice too. All in all a very lovely cottage and we had a great week’s stay.

- Liz, April 2024

Thank you for the great feedback. We are very glad to hear you loved your stay at Curlew Cottage and were able to enjoy both the plentiful local walks and the garden patio. Thanks also for the suggestion regarding the logs; unfortunately Lakelovers is unable to provide an option for this at present, however we will keep this under review and hope to welcome you back again in future. Property Owner
Michelle April 2024

“This is a lovely house in a great location.”

Well equipped, comfortable and very clean. We didn't want to leave! Lots of birds in the garden, deer and owls calling at night - idyllic! Very accessible to the village centre - only a couple of minutes walk, yet quiet and peaceful. Would highly recommend.

- Michelle, April 2024

Thank you for the lovely comments, both online and in our visitors book. We really appreciate you taking the time to provide the feedback and are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Curlew Cottage. Property Owner
Leigh February 2024

“We've been staying in the lake district several times a year for the last 15 years and in this price range this property is as good as it gets.”

Beautiful, quiet location just a couple of minutes walk to the centre of Hawkshead. Spotlessly clean, freshly decorated, comfortable beds and furniture, good central heating system and open fire. Nice walks from the doorstep. Really impressed. We rarely stay in the same property twice but we'll be making exceptions here.

- Leigh, February 2024

Thank you for taking the time to write such lovely feedback, it is much appreciated. We are very glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at Curlew Cottage and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Property Owner
Jonathan October 2023

“Driveway very narrow but i do have a large pick up truck.”

- Jonathan, October 2023

Thank you for the lovely comments you left in our visitors book. We are glad you had a great holiday and enjoyed your stay at Curlew Cottage. Thanks also for your feedback on the driveway. We are currently exploring options to widen it and hope to offer an improved solution next year. Property Owner
Elizabeth October 2023

“Curlew Cottage is a great cottage, with a lovely garden, in a fantastic location.”

The accommodation was well laid out, with plenty of space for our family of four and the dog. The cottage had a great amount of hooks, hanging space, and storage, especially for our walking gear. In particular, it was great that the hallway was big enough for everyone to remove coats and boots and dump bags without stress, and the boot tray and a long mat was really helpful. Games and books were available in the lounge, which was a nice touch. We weren't so lucky with the weather, but enjoyed the wood burner in the lounge which was easy to use. Both bedrooms had comfy beds, enough hangers in the wardrobe and drawer space for the week, mirror and stool, I even found a hair dryer! Big bathroom, great for a young family. I'm always happy to see laundry space, washing machine, tumble tryer - only used once, but all in working order. The kitchen was functional with everything we needed, including a dishwasher. Curlew Cottage is located very close to the centre of Hawkshead, with an easy 2 minutes stroll to the grocery store, coffee shops, ice cream, and pubs. All in all, a great little find for half term. We will be back!

- Elizabeth, October 2023

Thank you for the great feedback. We are very happy to hear you had a lovely holiday and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Property Owner
Vivien September 2023

“We’ve stayed at Curlew Cottage three times now, and really enjoy it.”

The location is fabulous, close to shops and amenities, and there are lovely walks from the door. We didn’t use the car all week! The standard of cleanliness is very high (possibly even better this time?). The only issues we had were the TV and lack of an iron. The new, bigger TV is great but reception on ITV was poor and needs investigating. The iron has been mentioned in other reviews. I rang Sykes while we were there and was advised that they would try to get one delivered, but nothing appeared. With a washing machine and ironing board provided, an iron is needed, especially for a family. Despite the above slight inconveniences, we do intend to book again as there are so many positives with this lovely cottage!

- Vivien, September 2023

Thank you for visiting Curlew Cottage for the third time and for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are really glad you enjoyed your stay and that you were able to enjoy the many walks available from the cottage. We apologise that the iron was missing and confirm that one has now been added to the property. We will also investigate the ITV reception and hope to welcome you back in the future. Property Owner
Howard September 2023

“Hi Could you please pass the following to the owners of Curlew Cottage….”

, We’ve stayed many times at the cottage and we hope to stay again. Just thought I’d give you some constructive feedback. The garden has improved immensely, removing the overgrown conifers and cutting the rear hedge lovely to see Latterbarow. One thing that need addressing urgently is the loose slab on the back door step, if someone steps on the edge of it there could be a nasty accident. We always respect people’s properties and do our best to keep them clean and tidy and to that end I remembered that there was an outside tap, so I brought a length of hose with the correct fitting for dog and boot washing purposes only to find the water was turned off. The shower room lights are faulty and have been for years and the toilet seat has been fitted too far back. It would be great if the drive could be widened to make getting in and out of the car easier. The whole interior is looking a tad tired especially the lounge and could do with a fresh coat of paint and perhaps some new soft furnishings. All the above issues are minor (apart from the step) and wouldn’t stop us returning to our favourite place in Hawkshead.. Best regards

- Howard, September 2023

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We have only recently become the new owners of Curlew Cottage and are very grateful for any suggestions on how the property can be improved. We are glad to hear you appreciated the changes that have been made to the garden and thank you for making us aware of the loose slab - we will ensure this is fixed as a priority. We will also investigate the shower room lights and toilet seat so that these issues can also be resolved. We have scheduled some time at the end of the year to redecorate the property and hope to welcome you back to an updated Curlew Cottage in the future. Property Owner
Paula August 2023

“This is a lovely property, in a good location.”

Beautiful garden, with amazing views. The cottage was well equipped, but I do think a soft broom would be handy to avoid getting the hoover out. I would definitely stay again.

- Paula, August 2023

Thank you for your lovely comments. We are very glad you enjoyed your stay at Curlew Cottage. We also really appreciate your suggestion to have a soft broom available, and confirm that one has now been added to the property ready for when you visit again. Property Owner

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Summary

Single-storey
Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin
Bathroom with free-standing bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
Kitchen/diner
Utility
Sitting room with wood burner (please note wood is not provided but can be purchased in the village)
Gas central heating and underfloor heating to bathroom and kitchen
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher
Smart TV, WiFi, iPod docking station
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Private driveway for 2 cars
Private, lawned garden with furniture (please note the garden is not enclosed)
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles, Canker Beck 0.8 miles
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am

The property

Just a short walk from the centre of the popular Lakeland village of Hawkshead, Curlew Cottage is a charming, detached, cottage style bungalow.

Built around 1930 on a private cul-de-sac, this cottage is popular whatever the time of year. With a homely and welcoming sitting room, a kitchen/diner with family dining table, two bedrooms including one with en-suite shower room, a family bathroom with original feature bath, Curlew Cottage has a lovely garden to both the front and rear and offers terrific views across the valley to the surrounding countryside. With so much to do on the doorstep many guests simply park their car for the week.

An abundance of walks abounds from the village to Claife Heights, Latterbarrow, Tarn Hows and Esthwaite.

Mountain bikers will head directly to nearby Grizedale Forest and those looking for activities on the water are in easy reach of both Lake Windermere and Coniston Water.

The village of Hawkshead is one of the prettiest villages in the Lake District and famously associated with William Wordsworth who attended school in the village and Beatrix Potter where today the National Trust exhibit her original artwork in the old offices of Beatrix's husband William Heelis.

Around the market square there is a delightful array of shops and cafes and with four pubs in the village there is a great choice of places to eat and drink. == Accommodation in detail The front door to Curlew Cottage opens to a hallway that links all the rooms of this ground floor property.

To the front of the cottage the sitting room is warm and welcoming with a cosy log burning stove, comfy sofas and TV.

To the rear of the cottage there is a well-appointed kitchen /diner with fitted units, gas hob and electric oven, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.

The family dining table is a great place to gather, over breakfast in the morning, to plan the day's activities or to relax and socialise in an evening.

A washing machine and tumble drier can be found in the separate utility area off the kitchen. Choose from two bedrooms, the first a smart double with ensuite shower room and the second has twin 3' beds.

The bedrooms are complemented by a family bathroom which includes the cottage's original roll top bath, a shower cubicle, basin and WC. Returning outside, the beautiful cottage garden is well planted with mature shrubs, pretty borders and includes a lawned area and outside seating making it the ideal spot to relax on a summer's afternoon and to enjoy the views across the valley and surrounding countryside. In the drive to the side of the cottage there is parking for two cars and the owners welcome one dog at the property. Location Curlew Cottage is a short stroll from the centre of Hawkshead in the heart of the Lake District Hawkshead is an adorable village of cobbled streets and traditional Grade II listed Lakeland cottages.

You will find a range of local shops here, including the Honeypot Delicatessen and the Hawkshead Relish Company which both offer a treasure-trove of Lakeland luxuries.

Spend a lazy morning in one of Hawkshead's charming tea rooms or cafes.

There are several TripAdvisor-rated traditional pubs in Hawkshead, and we recommend the short drive to the acclaimed Drunken Duck Inn and Restaurant at Outgate.

A larger selection of shops can be found in Ambleside, a few miles away and the larger on-line supermarkets will deliver your groceries to the cottage. Hawkshead is the perfect base for walkers, with routes, right from the doorstep, to suit all levels.

Take the stunning walk to Tarn Hows, stroll on the shores of Esthwaite Water, which also has an excellent trout fishery or explore Grizedale Forest; a picturesque network of pathways, cycle tracks and sculpture trails.

Why not take on Grizedale's Go-Ape, Latterbarrow, or Claife Heights, conquer the nearby Langdale Pikes or enjoy the water sports that nearby Coniston or Windermere have to offer. The surrounding landscape inspired the children's author Beatrix Potter.

Her former home at Hill Top, Near Sawrey is now run by the National Trust and is open to the public.

A truly magical experience for all!

Directly behind Hill Top is Tower Bank Arms, a traditional pub with stone-flagged floors, Lakeland ales and a roaring fire. Bowness can be easily reached via the car-ferry across Lake Windermere, only a few miles from your door.

Bowness is a bustling Lakeland town, with contemporary shops and a wide range of entertainment.

Hire a boat in Bowness Bay, or take a steamer cruise on Lake Windermere to Ambleside or Lakeside.

Windermere Golf Club is just beyond Bowness village.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

HAWKSHEAD

Ambleside 5.1 miles; Kendal 17.4 miles.

The picturesque village of Hawkshead still retains the charm and character that so endeared it to its most famous residents - William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Visitors can wander the wealth of tiny alleyways, thoroughfares, archways and courtyards between the whitewashed 17th century houses. There are many pleasant inns, teashops, guest houses and gift shops in the village, as well as the Beatrix Potter Gallery, which houses an annually changing exhibition of the famous author’s illustrations and stories. The other famous Hawkshead enthusiast, William Wordsworth, attended the Old Grammar School in 1779-87, which still stands today, and you can visit the building where the Lakeland poet developed his love of the form, and even see the desk into which he scratched his name as a small boy! Newby Bridge is ten miles away and offers attractions such as the Aquarium of the Lakes and Windermere Lake Cruises, sailing daily between Ambleside, Bowness and Lakeside. With stunning scenery and numerous attractions within easy touring distance, Hawkshead is in an ideal location at any time of the year.

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Reviews & Ratings

“We have absolutely loved our stay at Curlew Cottage.”

“As per our comment in the visitors book, we felt at home instantly.”

“Excellent in every way.”

“We had such a lovely week at Curlew Cottage and it immediately felt like a home from home.”

“The double bed is unacceptable, the worst bed I ever slept in: too small, the mattress was dead, bought in 2008!”

“Curlew Cottage is extremely well maintained and was sparklingly clean.”

“Beautiful property in a beautiful area, The village is quite run down in places.”

“Good property but Travel Insurance documents booked and paid for though Sykes n”

“Lovely property ideally situated in Hawkshead.”

“This is a lovely house in a great location.”

“We've been staying in the lake district several times a year for the last 15 years and in this price range this property is as good as it gets.”

“Driveway very narrow but i do have a large pick up truck.”

“Curlew Cottage is a great cottage, with a lovely garden, in a fantastic location.”

“We’ve stayed at Curlew Cottage three times now, and really enjoy it.”

“Hi Could you please pass the following to the owners of Curlew Cottage….”

“This is a lovely property, in a good location.”

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About the location

HAWKSHEAD

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Reviews & Ratings

“We have absolutely loved our stay at Curlew Cottage.”

“As per our comment in the visitors book, we felt at home instantly.”

“Excellent in every way.”

“We had such a lovely week at Curlew Cottage and it immediately felt like a home from home.”

“The double bed is unacceptable, the worst bed I ever slept in: too small, the mattress was dead, bought in 2008!”

“Curlew Cottage is extremely well maintained and was sparklingly clean.”

“Beautiful property in a beautiful area, The village is quite run down in places.”

“Good property but Travel Insurance documents booked and paid for though Sykes n”

“Lovely property ideally situated in Hawkshead.”

“This is a lovely house in a great location.”

“We've been staying in the lake district several times a year for the last 15 years and in this price range this property is as good as it gets.”

“Driveway very narrow but i do have a large pick up truck.”

“Curlew Cottage is a great cottage, with a lovely garden, in a fantastic location.”

“We’ve stayed at Curlew Cottage three times now, and really enjoy it.”

“﻿Hi Could you please pass the following to the owners of Curlew Cottage….”

“This is a lovely property, in a good location.”

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The property

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About the location

HAWKSHEAD

“Hi Could you please pass the following to the owners of Curlew Cottage….”