Bull Pen, Graythwaite

Bull Pen is a detached five-bedroom lodge sleeping 10 guests on the peaceful Graythwaite Estate near Hawkshead in the Lake District. This property works brilliantly for larger groups with its shared swimming pool access and games room facilities. The lodge sits less than a mile from Windermere and four miles from Hawkshead village.

The estate location offers direct access to lakeside walks and woodland trails through nearby Grizedale Forest. You're surrounded by classic Lake District scenery with mountains and water on your doorstep.

The ground floor features a king-size double bedroom with en-suite shower room. Upstairs you'll find four more bedrooms: three twins and another king-size double. There are three bathrooms total including a family bathroom and a walk-in shower room. The open-plan living space includes a woodburning stove, large dining table and breakfast bar. The kitchen has two electric ovens, gas hob, dishwasher and washing machine. Outside there's an enclosed patio with furniture and off-road parking for 10 cars.

Visit Beatrix Potter's Hill Top House in Near Sawrey (3 miles, 8 minutes). Explore Grizedale Forest (2 miles, 6 minutes) for mountain biking and walking trails. Take a cruise on Lake Windermere from Bowness (6 miles, 15 minutes). Discover Hawkshead village (4 miles, 10 minutes) with its medieval streets and independent shops.

Bull Pen suits multi-generational families and friend groups wanting Lake District exploration with proper facilities. Book here for swimming pool access and space for everyone to spread out.