Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

The living space for this single-storey property is open-plan with a kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, dining seating for four and a sitting room with electric fire. There are two double bedrooms, along with a shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Outside there are two patio spaces with furniture, a barbecue and charcoal, plus off-road parking for two cars. Within 0.7 miles you will find a shop and a pub, and within 1.2 miles, a lake, and please note that this is a smoke-free and pet-free property. Fuel, power, bed linen, towels, and WiFi all included in the rent. Highchair and travel cot available on request. Explore the Lake District with a stay at the charming Shepherds Cottage. Note: Laundry facilities available through owner. Note: The cottage is on a working livestock farm. Note: The hot tub is drained, cleaned and refilled between each set of guests so this may take some time to heat up on day of arrival. Note: Fishing license required for lake fishing. IMPORTANT NOTE: Please note - Friday or Monday check ins only Please note; Friday or Monday check ins only

The picturesque village of Hawkshead still retains the charm and character that so endeared it to its most famous residents - William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Visitors can wander the wealth of tiny alleyways, thoroughfares, archways and courtyards between the whitewashed 17th century houses. There are many pleasant inns, teashops, guest houses and gift shops in the village, as well as the Beatrix Potter Gallery, which houses an annually changing exhibition of the famous author’s illustrations and stories. The other famous Hawkshead enthusiast, William Wordsworth, attended the Old Grammar School in 1779-87, which still stands today, and you can visit the building where the Lakeland poet developed his love of the form, and even see the desk into which he scratched his name as a small boy! Newby Bridge is ten miles away and offers attractions such as the Aquarium of the Lakes and Windermere Lake Cruises, sailing daily between Ambleside, Bowness and Lakeside. With stunning scenery and numerous attractions within easy touring distance, Hawkshead is in an ideal location at any time of the year.