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Hawkshead Hostel

A handsome Regency mansion in extensive grounds overlooking Esthwaite Water. The separate courtyard contains excellent family accommodation. Hawkshead village, with its cobbled alleys and square is 1m away. Hill Top Farm where Beatrix Potter wrote many of her famous childrens stories is 1 1/2m away.

Facilities

Lounge, T.V. and games room, self-catering kitchen, toilet, two drying rooms, laundry, showers, shop, cycle store and grounds.

Beds 109
Disabled Facilities No
Drinks License Yes
Meals Yes, 19.00 hrs
Under 3's Yes
No Smoking No
High Chairs Yes
Cots Yes
Parking Yes

Contact

Esthwaite Lodge, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0QD
015394 36293
Tourist Information: 015394 36525

Getting There

The hostel is situated 1 mile south of Hawkshead village on the Newby Bridge Road, on the west side of Esthwaite Water. The hostel is signposted from Hawkshead village and Near Sawrey.

Ordnance Survey Sheet/Grid Ref: 96/354966

Buses

Stagecoach Cumberland 505/6 from Ambleside (connections from BR Windermere) alight Hawkshead Village. (Tel: 01946 63222)

Trains

Windermere 7m (by vehicle ferry).

Ferries

Across Windermere every 20 minutes.

Nearest Other Hostels

Coniston Holly How 5 1/2m, Ambleside 6m, Windermere 9m (via ferry), Kendal 16m, Arnside 18m

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