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The Lodge - Hawkshead

Wray, Lake District
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Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Characterful and cosy cottage with many original features in a stunning rural location
  • Large enclosed garden with stream and access to woodlands
  • Only a short drive to Hawkshead or Ambleside with a great selection of shops and eateries and close to Wray Castle
Overview
Property code: LLH04

A true paradise for dogs and their dutiful owners, the Lake District boasts an abundance of walking routes for sprightly pups and energetic families. Sleeping four guests and three dogs, this pretty cottage provides the ideal base for a week of adventures in the stunning Cumbrian countryside. Explore Windermere on your doorstep before heading home to lounge in front of the fire.

This attractive cottage has been designed around original period features and decorated with a wonderful countryside charm, creating an all-round welcoming property. The heart of the house is its farmhouse kitchen, a stunning room with large range cooker for feeding your pack. Let your doe-eyed dogs look up at you for titbits as you dine at the circular table, a great spot for sociable evening meals. Feel free to split up of an evening, watching TV in the cosy lounge or sitting down to a good book in the snug. You’ll no doubt find your four-legged friend curled up at your feet, especially in front of the flickering open fire in the living room. The property is surrounded by a bright and spacious garden, perfect for relaxing in the sun whilst your dogs chase tails to their hearts’ content.

Find the shores of Windermere just 1 mile down a tree-lined country road, the perfect distance for a daily dog walk along the vast water’s edge. The area boasts plenty of popular tourist spots, including local village of Hawkshead (3 miles), town of Bowness (9 miles) and even Windermere itself (8 miles). Visit the beautiful National Trust spot of Wray Castle (1.5 miles), a wonderful place for an evening walkies, or sniff out adventure on one of the local fells. Hike Scafell Pike (30 miles) and enjoy far-reaching views from its peak.

  • 3 bedrooms: 1 master double, 1 single and1 king-size (can be made up as a twin on request, request must be made at time of booking less than 7 days notice may incur additional charges)
  • 2 bathrooms - the family bathroom with roll-top bath, separate shower, and WC and a separate en-suite to the master with WC and shower
  • TV, DVD, CD, and phone for incoming calls
  • Wi-Fi available (speeds vary due to the rural location)
  • Separate snug room
  • Wood burners and open fire with fuel provided
  • Off-road parking for 4 cars
  • Shop, pub, and restaurant 3 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Hollie Tattersall

This property is personally managed by Hollie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 32 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Terry 6th April 2024

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Reviewed by Stuart 16th March 2024

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Lovely isolated cottage, perfect for the two of us and the dogs. Easy access to non-muddy path by lake shore. Enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Anni 11th March 2024

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Lovely, fairly remote spot. The Lodge has plenty of space and is warm and comfortable. The garden is beautiful. Very dog friendly, although a place for wet clothes etc. would be a great asset. We enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Emma 10th February 2024

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A peaceful, pleasant stay. The second year we have stayed at this property. It feels secluded and cosy, with scenic walks right from the doorstep! Our dogs (and us) enjoyed the peace and quiet, an ample sized garden, and walks directly from the cottage. Looking forward to coming back!

Reviewed by Emma 3rd February 2024

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What an amazing cottage and beautiful place to stay! We had the most amazing week and couldnt recommend enough! The cottage was perfect for our family which included our parents, 19 month old daughter & x3 dogs. Plenty of space for the whole family and loved making use of the beautiful bath after some lovely walks. Credit to the owners for maintainRead moreing the property to such a high standard. Great location and perfect for walking dogs down to the lake as well. Hide

Reviewed by Mark 20th January 2024

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By far the best cottage we have ever stayed in, very good value for money!

Reviewed by Tracy 22nd December 2023

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Fantastic comfortable and cosy cottage for our christmas break. Lovely remote location with great walks from the door and dogs can be off lead most of the time.

Reviewed by Annemarie 21st October 2023

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We had a great stay, thank you! Very complete and comfortable house, perfect with kids as well.

Reviewed by Michael 7th October 2023

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Was perfect lovely cottage and good location definitely be booking again enjoyed the peace and quiet and great walks with the dogs garden is fantastic

Reviewed by Vee 2nd October 2023

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Beautiful location, safe large garden for the dogs, comfortable lodge, enjoyed our stay

Reviewed by Gene 23rd September 2023

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Beautiful traditional Lakeland cottage in a quiet remote part well away from the crowds. Lovely walks for dogs straight from the door and the majority of these can be off lead which is so important when you have more than 1 ! Garden isn't totally secure so make sure you check this before you allow your dogs out into the beautiful grounds. Make sureRead more that you bring provisions with you as limited local stores. Due to its remoteness the cottage relies on Sky tech for TV and radio. Kitchen is huge! Hide

Reviewed by Sharon 16th September 2023

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Reviewed by Anne 26th August 2023

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Lovely location. Comfortable house and nice garden. Good walks from the property. Garden not secure for small escapee dogs like our Jack Russells.

Reviewed by Claire 12th August 2023

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Second time for us at this glorious cottage. Very comfortable whatever the weather. A great place for kids, dogs, teenagers, parents and grand parents. Stunning garden, peace and quiet, total recharge. Very much hoping to return again.

Reviewed by Kevin 24th June 2023

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The cottage is excellent and ideally situated for walks along the lake and has a large garden. The cottage is well equiped but would benefit from a new hoover.

Reviewed by Amanda 3rd June 2023

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Lovely cottage stayed many times before. Great garden and lovely walks to the castle

Reviewed by Gemma 29th April 2023

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Fantastic property, tucked away with many walks on your door step. Felt like a home away from home as soon as we arrived.

Reviewed by Lindsay 22nd April 2023

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Wonderful location walking distance down a woodland lake to lake Windermere , very quiet and no close neighbours . Loved the cottage , homely and quaint . Great to have coal / wood ready for the fireplaces. Comfortable beds and bedding with newly fitted bathroom and shower room. Stunning large sloped garden and great patio area outside kitchen doorRead mores. The garden is mostly fenced but an agile dog may escape where fencing is old and low. We had a wonderful week with our family and dogs Hide

Reviewed by Michael 15th April 2023

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Absolutely fabulous setting for taking your four legged friend on holiday - plenty of walking straight from the door

Reviewed by Barbara 8th April 2023

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We totally fell in love with the house and garden - the mix of old and new is charming. Really appreciated that 3 dogs are allowed .A large garden, outdoor seating and stunning walks on the doorstep made for a relaxed holiday- no need to go further afield. Garden is enclosed and secure although any escapologist terriers would need to be supervised!Read more Everything worked - fab, large modern kitchen and warm cosy, comfortable lounge . Lovely bedrooms and a roll top bath for those rainy afternoons! Hide

Reviewed by Debbie 18th March 2023

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Location was nice, very peaceful. Kitchen well equipped. Lacking in current information about WiFi and heating thermostat (we were cold at times) The thermostat in the ensuite shower faulty, swung from 36 to 55 degrees, risk of scalding. Sofas hard and uncomfortable. Had to stand up to turn TV over due to position of Sky box. Ok but could be better

Reviewed by Emma 11th February 2023

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We had a relaxing week at The Lodge. The garden was beautiful, secluded and spacious. We thoroughly enjoyed sitting outside even at night. The log fires were cosy and warm to side beside after a long day walking the dogs. The location was ideal, with many walks right off the doorstep, we loved walking down the route to Wray castle. Not too far drivRead moreing from ambelside and Hawkshead. The cottage felt secluded and relaxing. Will be back! Hide

Reviewed by Neil 20th January 2023

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Reviewed by Louise 29th December 2022

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This was our second stay at the lodge and we really enjoyed our stay despite bad weather. The cottage has lots of character and is warm and cosy with fuel provided. There is a good choice of books in the snug. The garden is lovely and really safe for our dogs. The kitchen is large and very well equipped with everything you need. The beds are reallyRead more comfortable and there is a good range of walking options from the door. Hide

Reviewed by Karin 19th November 2022

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Very beautiful and peaceful location with lovely walks from the door. Ambleside is a short drive or a long ( but nice and mostly off road) walk. Cottage is warm and cosy. The kitchen is great though the rest of the downstairs is a little dated., bedrooms and bathrooms are also nice. The cottage is dog friendly and definitely recommend it for a holiRead moreday with dogs. Hide

Reviewed by Steve 12th November 2022

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Initial reaction on opening the cottage door was "wow" - well equipped and maintained stylish kitchen is the first thing that greets you. Although the cottage takes dogs, it was very clean and there was no "damp dog" aroma. It's a great location - an easy walk to Wray Castle around the lake. If you're arriving after dark, take the last stretch of rRead moreoad carefully, as there are some monster potholes. Hide

Reviewed by Jonathan 15th October 2022

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Reviewed by Jane 8th October 2022

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Beautiful location. Beautiful cottage especially sitting by the fire at night.

Reviewed by Caroline 17th September 2022

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If its a quiet holiday in the lakes, this is the place to come. Clean, warm and well equipped cottage, full of character and tastefully furnished bedrooms. Generous patio area for eating outdoors. Good lawn area for dogs and children to play. Plenty of walks from the door step, perfect.

Reviewed by Angela 20th August 2022

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Had a lovely week at The Lodge, this cottage is in such a beautiful setting. Lake Windermere is about a 10 minute walk, along this walk you can also get to Wray Castle which is about an hour walk. The cottage is very well equipped. The village of Hawkshead is about a 10 minute drive which has a co-op and a few pubs and cafe which we did visit. I woRead moreuld recommend this cottage to friends and family, just very shocked by how much the price has gone up by for the same week next year. Hide

Reviewed by Claire 6th August 2022

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We loved The Lodge. So comfortable and clean. Location is amazing and so very peaceful. Local lanes are narrow but perfectly passable with care. Lots of interesting things to do in area but equally just enjoyed chilling out in the house and garden. Three generations of our family and our dog all enjoyed this holiday and we would return in a heartbeRead moreat. Hide

Reviewed by Andy 23rd July 2022

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Great cottage, beautifully decorated and furnished in a lovely peaceful location. Castle Wray close by, and the lake for a swim! We had a great time.

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