Self-catering holiday cottages Lake District, Cumbria: Croft Foot Barn, Colthouse, Hawkshead

• Sleeps 6	• Traditional Lakeland barn
• Grading 3 Stars	• Quiet location
• Facilities Level 5	• Open fire
• Garden	• Easy access to lakes & fells
• Parking	• Low Wood Leisure Club

This charming semi-detached converted barn lies in the tiny, peaceful hamlet of Colthouse barely a mile from Hawkshead and delightfully within 'Beatrix Potter country'. The area is one of winding country lanes and pretty hedgerows with an air of tranquillity sometimes hard to find in the heart of the Lake District. Nearby Esthwaite Water is a fine venue for fishing or picnics on the lake shore.

	Visitors' Book	X
"Lovely cottage, lovely week... wonderful!"
"A very enjoyable holiday for all...our second visit - let's hope it won't be long before our third visit. An ideal situation!"
"Loved the atmosphere of this old barn - thanks a bunch!"
"A haven from all the elements and can make you forget the outside world. Peaceful and quiet. A trickling stream sets the scene."

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"The hamlet of Colthouse with its 17th century Quaker Meeting House is situated a short ten minute walk from the quaint village of Hawkshead for shops, restaurants and pubs. Many more good pubs serving meals are within a short drive.
There are many pleasant walks from the cottage for all abilities in particular the walk to the summit of Latterbarrow Man which affords spectacular views of Lake Windermere and the Fells.
The cottage is well situated at the heart of the National Park and is within easy access of the main lakes for boat trips, the higher fells for serious walking and many other attractions."
R & K McKeever

Beatrix Potter's home at Sawrey must not be missed just a short drive away, as are the western shores of Lake Windermere where you will find lakeside paths amid delightful scenery. Guests will enjoy the location whatever the season and the cottage is well placed for visits to all parts of the National Park. Hawkshead village, with its characterful traffic-free centre, is one of the most attractive in the area and there is an excellent choice of places to eat, some good pubs and good local shopping for your everyday needs.

Accommodation: Entrance accessed by a few steps - up and down - from the parking area. Kitchen leads through into the spacious beamed sitting/dining room with TV, DVD and solid fuel stove (coal). Open tread stairs to the first floor where there are three good sized bedrooms - one double and two twins - the second twin has some restricted headroom being partly into the roof space and there is a velux window. Recently refurbished bathroom with walk-in shower, basin and wc.

The property is double glazed and comfortably furnished with a mix of carpet and laminate flooring with rugs. Being built of stone with thick walls it is cosy and suitable for holidays at any time of the year. Storage heaters and panel heaters throughout. Traditional furnishings include antique pine. Useful storage space for coats etc..

Outside: A stone porch leads from the lounge into the pleasant garden - mostly of lawn, with a stream passing by and shaded by trees. There are two sitting out areas with table and chairs. Off road parking for one or two cars.

Sorry no pets • non-smokers preferred • duvets/beds made up for arrival • electric cooker • fridge/freezer • washing machine • tumble dryer • microwave • dishwasher • fuel by meter readings • fuel for open fire available locally • cot and high chair available - please order • shops and post office, pubs etc. in Hawkshead ½ mile approximately.

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