House in Hawkshead
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this house rental
Ullswater offers accommodations in Sawrey, a 2-minute walk from Hill Top and 2.2 miles from Grizedale Forest. The property is around 2.6 miles from Lake Windermere, 25 miles from Derwentwater, and 28 miles from Askham Hall.
Amenities at Ullswater
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Contactless check-in/out
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Map of Hawkshead
Ratings and reviews
100% verified reviews10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
Quiet amazing views perfect for us to ignore the world
Liked everything just some suggestions
Put tongs in the kitchen
Better plug placement in both bedrooms
We got told off by a neighbour for accessing the lake. Apparently we are supposed to walk around. Seems a bit odd considering it’s all owned by the same estate. This and only this put a downer on our break
9.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jun 2025
The accommodation was perfect, and very reasonably priced, for our self-catering needs for a 5-night stay visiting the south lakes area in late June. All communication was done via email with information about our stay being sent in a timely fashion and being very comprehensive. All queries were dealt with very promptly.
For a small-ish kitchen it was spacious, although there is no dishwasher, and it was more than adequate for our needs with sufficient utensils, cutlery, crockery and saucepans etc to cook with as we would normally do; there was never any question of having to "make do". Thoughtful "starter" supplies of coffee, tea and milk were provided, as were washing-up liquid, a dishcloth, a scourer, tea towels and kitchen roll. Toiletries were provided in the bathroom. There was always plenty of hot water in both the kitchen and the bathroom.
The lounge-diner was "small but perfectly formed" and adequate for 4 people. There is a smart TV and a log burner for guests to use in the colder weather. The bedrooms were of a reasonable size with adequate hanging and drawer space for guests' clothing. The beds were comfortable.
Located on the edge of Near Sawrey and overlooking Esthwaite Water, the sublime peacefulness of the surroundings was delightful. Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's Lakeland home, was just around the corner, then a little further is Far Sawrey with the Cuckoo Brow Inn for drinks and meals - evening table bookings advised - and a little further along the road is Claife Viewing Station, just before the Windermere ferry across to Bowness.
The bathroom is on the small size, but perfectly appointed and there was always plenty of hot water, however the square shower cubicle is not suited to larger individuals. Shelving for guests to place their toiletries was very limited, likewise somewhere to hang towels as even with just 2 of us, and not the four people that can be accommodated, we had no real means of hanging/drying our towels.
There were no coathooks in the entrance area for hanging outdoor clothing, especially necessary when wet weather arrives, as it so frequently does in the Lake District!
The directions given from Newby Bridge were not the best as they eventually involved taking a right turn onto a very narrow, single track lane with very limited passing places along the way. Our VW Amarok truck was a very tight fit between the hedgerows on occasions and we had to reverse a considerable distance to allow an oncoming car through. Thereafter we always took the next right turn - a very sharp right, but easily do-able - onto a slightly wider, and shorter, single track lane with more frequent passing places straight up to the accommodation. This was an infinitely better route than the one that had been advised to us.
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Jun 2025
Location surroundings very pleasing.
It was perfect except we had to request a spare toilet paper roll as only one roll was left , and hand soap.
6.0 / 10.0Average·Aug 2025
Location definitely
Access to key simple and instructions pre arrival excellent
Chairs in lounge could be more comfortable
Cobwebs in the bathroom
Toilet cistern ran on - faulty flush maybe?
Very minor points though as we loved the holiday and a great base.
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8.7Excellent
(60 Ratings)
"Quiet amazing views perfect for us to ignore the world
Put tongs in the kitchen
Better plug placement in both bedrooms
We got told off by a neighbour for accessing the lake. Apparently we are supposed..."
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