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Bobtail Cottage

Satterthwaite, near Hawkshead, Cumbria
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Contemporarily-styled barn conversion cottage in the rural hamlet of Satterthwaite
  • Situated at the heart of Grizedale Forest with impressive views and walks from the front door
  • Prime location, between Lake Windermere and Coniston Water
Overview
Property code: OC-LLH49

Escape to the Lake District as a couple or a small family and stay at this characterful stone-built cottage where your faithful friend is welcome to join you in enjoying its homely interior warmed by a crackling wood burner and a suntrap patio garden, fully enclosed for Rover's safety. With wonderful walks on your doorstep and both Coniston Water and Lake Windermere nearby, make memories to last a lifetime at this welcoming retreat.

Accessed via a flight of external steps, the heart of the cottage unfolds into the spacious open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, offering stylish elegance and breathtaking views across the rolling countryside, best admired from the upholstered window seats. The dining area is bathed in natural light, providing a lovely setting for family meals around the table for four, while the lounge area beckons with its cosy ambience, featuring double aspect windows, a beamed ceiling and a wood burner, perfect for warming chilly paws. Entertainment awaits with a TV/DVD and iPod dock, ensuring relaxing moments from the comfort of the plush sofas. The beautifully designed kitchen boasts granite worktops and everything you need for culinary creativity. On this floor, you’ll find a spacious king-size room, along with a stylishly tiled shower room. Descend to the lower ground floor to discover the second bedroom, a comfortable double, benefiting from its own en-suite bathroom with a shower over the bath. Outside, a secluded south-facing patio creates a serene retreat with picturesque views across the fields, perfect for soaking up the sun or enjoying al fresco dining while Fido explores his new surroundings.

This property is a haven for nature enthusiasts and avid dog walkers, with scenic trails on the doorstep and lakes just 7 miles from home. A mile away lies the Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre, offering leisurely strolls or longer walking routes, as well as a charming cafe, sculpture trail and children's playground. After a day of tail-wagging adventure, refuel in the warm hospitality of the dog-friendly village pub, renowned for its delectable home-cooked fare and selection of locally brewed ales. The vibrant village of Hawkshead is 4 miles away, offering an eclectic mix of pubs, shops and cafes for you and your canine companion to discover.

  • 2 bedrooms: a king-size and double
  • Shower room with WC
  • En-suite bathroom with shower over the bath and WC
  • Smart TV, and iPod dock
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs provided)
  • Oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, and washer/dryer
  • Pub within walking distance
  • Shops and restaurant 4 miles
  • Off-road parking for one car on the sloped driveway, additional parking space at owners property nearby
  • Bike storage in the garage
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Hollie Tattersall

This property is personally managed by Hollie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 16 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jude 7th June 2026

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This is a lovely peaceful cottage in a small but friendly village. The very narrow roads to and from can be a bit of a challenge to less experienced or slightly anxious drivers so it may be helpful to mention that.

Reviewed by Stephen 23rd May 2026

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Good location with great walks in the immediate vicinity or a short drive away. The cottage is very quiet and peaceful with lovely views from the back windows. Comfortable beds, great water pressure in both bathrooms and a well-equipped kitchen. The living room furniture is a little tired and parking is quite tight. Fortunately, the cottage next doRead moreor was empty and that meant we were more easily able to manoeuvre in and out of the Bobtail parking space; it would be a lot more difficult if the neighbouring parking space were also occupied. The village pub is very friendly (shout out to Bob the pub dog) but food is a little pricey for basic pub grub. Hide

Reviewed by Philip 25th April 2026

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Well located cottage to see much of the Lake District. Accommodation was cleaned to a good standard. Two modern bathrooms and well maintained. Kitchen was also well laid out. Best feature of the property were the views from the back over open countryside and the forest beyond. Double bedroom was small. Patio area small and not well maintained but wRead moree were staying just at the start of the better weather. The property is in a terrace and although the property to the left was not occupied during our stay the one on the right was and unfortunately the property is not very soundproof and we were aware of noise. Obviously this would depend on who was staying there in terms of noise but something to consider if noise bothers you. Hide

Reviewed by Scott 11th October 2025

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Lovely comfortable and clean cottage in a lovely hamlet . Not too far from Hawkshill which had lovely shops, cafes and a well stocked Co-op. Cottage had everything we needed though garden just a patio though we rarely used as beautiful walks nearby and only needed to drive a short distance to access. Highlights were Grizedale Forest, walk to ConistRead moreon via the tarns and a walk round Grasmere Water. Beware parking at the cottage is quite tricky and local roads are not for the faint hearted. Hide

Reviewed by Michael 18th July 2025

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Reviewed by Jacqui 11th July 2025

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Lovely comfortable cottage with everything you need for self catering. Very quiet village with a friendly local pub. Quite pricey, nice home cooked food.lovely walks in Grizedale Forest from your doorstep . Central location to discover other lakes and walks.

Reviewed by Steven 30th June 2025

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Reviewed by Gillian 6th June 2025

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Great location for exploring Windermere and Coniston. 2nd bedroom is small to fit 2 adults. Other than that a very comfortable cottage, our first stay at Bobtail but we would return.

Reviewed by Nicola 12th May 2025

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Beautiful cottage and lovely view. Very well equipped and plentiful hot water. A great quiet base for walking in the lakes and the forest too if you don't want to drive. Statterthwaite is very quiet and you can hear only the owls hooting as you go to bed which is lovely.

Reviewed by Deirdre 2nd May 2025

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Bobtail cottage is lovely and we will definitely book here again. Even though we were there on a Bank Holiday weekend, the village was quiet and peaceful and we enjoyed some lovely walks from the door. Had a nice meal in the pub too!

Reviewed by Clare 3rd April 2025

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A lovely gem of a cottage. Very quiet, stunning views and well equipped. ( loved the biscuits ) The beds were really comfy and it was really clean. The small outside area was a real sun trap ( we got lucky with the weather) . If you are taking a dog take plenty of towels and something to wash them outside with as there is nowhere to contain the mudRead moredy paws. Lots of fantastic walks nearby. All in all a lovely weekend and we would love to stay again . Hide

Reviewed by Stewart 23rd December 2024

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Would recommend if the visitors have one car only.

Reviewed by Peter 13th September 2024

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A quiet location with great walks on the doorstop through the Grizedale Forest. A local pub with simple food open six days a week is just a short walk away. Close to Esthwaite Water, Windermere and Ambleside. Two beds, two baths and a well equipped kitchen makes it an easy stay for a small family or two couples. Recommended.

Reviewed by Kate 6th September 2024

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This is a lovely base in a beautiful location. The local pub is fantastic. The trails in Grizedale and the search for the various artworks there mean that you don't have to travel far to get the best of this part of the Lake District

Reviewed by Janet 30th August 2024

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A cosy cottage in attractive quiet area. It had all we needed. Parking though was rather tight and only really suitable for one car so might be worth letting customers know as we were a two couple occupation with two cars.

Reviewed by Poppy 20th August 2024

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Lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings. Would highly recommend nearby Grizedale forest for families, lots to do and great playpark.

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