Gallowbarrow, Hawkshead, LA22 0NW

Head to this inviting cottage at Hawkshead in the Lake District and enjoy your proximity to both Coniston Water and Lake WindermereThe three bedroom cottage sleeps six people and also welcomes a pair of dogsFrom here venture out to discover more about poet William Wordsworth and children s author Beatrix Potter at Hawkshead Old Grammar School and the Beatrix Potter GalleryVenture 3 miles to Coniston Water or 2 miles to Lake Windermere, or simply relax in the appealing garden, with its country and woodland views.

Step inside to find a warm welcome and comfortable accommodation for your stayEnter the lounge and settle on the comfortable seating; find a film to enjoy together on the TV/DVD or listen to some music on the Hi FiMake your way through into the farmhouse kitchen/diner to prepare tasty meals with the fresh provisions you have boughtDine in here at the table; afterwards, amble through to the conservatory to have coffee and absorb the rural vistas.

Find you also have a downstairs WCAs day turns to night, make your way upstairs to either the king size bedroom, the twin room or the bunk bedroom, which could be ideal for childrenFind the family bathroom up here tooSoak up the sunshine outside on fine days and dine out here as often as the weather permits.

Drive 3.5 miles, past scenic Esthwaite Water, to the National Trust s viewing point at Claife to take in the magical scenery across Lake WindermereSpend the morning at striking Wray Castle, 3 miles away, which also has incredible viewsVenture 5 miles to bustling Ambleside to peruse the independent shops and dine out in pubs and restaurants.