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
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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