17th-Century Cottage for 7 in Colthouse in Colthouse

About This 4-Bedroom Group Cottage

This 4-bedroom group cottage is a 17th century detached property sleeping seven guests in Colthouse, near Hawkshead in the Lake District. This four-bedroom property works brilliantly for families or friend groups wanting easy access to both Lake Windermere and Coniston Water within five miles. The cottage features a multi-fuel stove with plenty of fuel provided, plus a dedicated playroom packed with toys, games and children's books.

The location offers peaceful countryside surroundings with beautiful sloping lawns leading down to a stream with a small waterfall. Snowdrops carpet the garden in late winter. Hawkshead village sits just half a mile away across the fields.

Accommodation includes two king-size bedrooms (one with en-suite shower), one twin room and one single bedroom. The main bathroom has a spa bath and separate shower. Downstairs you'll find a large lounge-diner with comfortable sofas and dining table, plus a well-equipped kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. Parking for three cars makes arrival straightforward.

Battle Barracks Adventure Centre (4 miles, 10 minutes) offers outdoor activities. Wray Castle sits 3.5 miles away (12 minutes). Tarn Hows lies 2 miles distant (8 minutes). Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's former home, is 1.5 miles away (6 minutes).

This rental delivers proper Lake District character with practical group facilities and direct countryside access from your door.

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Need To Know

✓Bedrooms: 4
✓Bathrooms: 3
✓Dogs allowed: 3
✓Dishwasher
✓Washing machine
✓Garden enclosed
✓Ground floor bathroom or shower room
✓Kitchen
✓Towels included
✓Family friendly
✓Christmas decorations
✓Other: Games room/Play Facilities
✓Open fire/wood burner
✓WiFi
✓Oven
✓Oven with hob
✓Private parking
✓Property type: House / Cottage
✓Property type 2: Detached
✓Pub within 1 mile
✓Shop within 1 mile
✓TV

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at this cottage

Enclosed Garden with Stream

Beautiful sloping lawns lead down to a pretty stream with waterfall, perfect for children and dogs to explore safely.

Dedicated Playroom for Children

Separate playroom thoughtfully equipped with toys, games, children's books and TV keeps younger guests entertained throughout your stay.

Walking Distance to Hawkshead

Just fifteen minutes across fields to Hawkshead village with its pubs, shops and National Trust properties for easy days out.

Spacious for Larger Groups

Four bedrooms sleeping seven guests with three bathrooms means everyone has space and morning routines run smoothly for groups.

Multi-Fuel Stove and Character

Original 17th century features with working multi-fuel stove and plenty of fuel provided creates cosy evenings after outdoor adventures.

Dog-Friendly with Parking

Welcomes three dogs with enclosed garden and parking for three cars makes arrival straightforward for families travelling with pets.

Getting To This Cottage

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach this getaway by car, take the A593 towards Hawkshead and turn off at Colthouse. The cottage is easily accessible from the main road and you'll have convenient off-road parking for three cars upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Windermere, approximately 6 miles away. From there, it's a straightforward taxi journey through the Lake District countryside to your accommodation.

Off-road parking for three cars

Windermere station (6 miles)

Easily accessible from the A593

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Hill Top

Distance: 2.2 miles (4 min drive)

LA22 0LF

Lakes Aquarium

Distance: 8.3 miles (15 min drive)

LA12 8AS

Ice house

Distance: 7.2 miles (15 min drive)

LA22 9LX

Latterbarrow

Distance: 0.5 miles (2 min drive)

LA22 0JG

The Wray Castle to Latterbarrow Walk, Wray Castle

Distance: 0.8 miles (2 min drive)

Brockhole on Windermere

Distance: 7.7 miles (16 min drive)

LA23 1LJ

WF Hutchinson Greengrocer

Distance: 4.8 miles (9 min drive)

LA21 8ED

Driftwood Gifts

Distance: 5.3 miles (19 min drive)

LA23 3HE

Booths

Distance: 10 miles (21 min drive)

LA23 1QA

Windermere Station

Distance: 10 miles (22 min drive)

LA23 1AH

Staveley Station

Distance: 13.7 miles (27 min drive)

LA8 9NG

Ferry House

Distance: 3.9 miles (6 min drive)

LA22 0LZ

Hill Top

Distance: 2.2 miles (4 min drive)

LA22 0LF

Lakes Aquarium

Distance: 8.3 miles (15 min drive)

LA12 8AS

Ice house

Distance: 7.2 miles (15 min drive)

LA22 9LX

Latterbarrow

Distance: 0.5 miles (2 min drive)

LA22 0JG

The Wray Castle to Latterbarrow Walk, Wray Castle

Distance: 0.8 miles (2 min drive)

Brockhole on Windermere

Distance: 7.7 miles (16 min drive)

LA23 1LJ

WF Hutchinson Greengrocer

Distance: 4.8 miles (9 min drive)

LA21 8ED

Driftwood Gifts

Distance: 5.3 miles (19 min drive)

LA23 3HE

Booths

Distance: 10 miles (21 min drive)

LA23 1QA

Windermere Station

Distance: 10 miles (22 min drive)

LA23 1AH

Staveley Station

Distance: 13.7 miles (27 min drive)

LA8 9NG

Ferry House

Distance: 3.9 miles (6 min drive)

LA22 0LZ

Is This Cottage Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

The dedicated playroom keeps children entertained with toys, games, books and TV. Outside, the enclosed garden with stream and small waterfall provides hours of exploration. Travel cot and highchair are available. The gentle fifteen-minute walk to Hawkshead across fields works well for little legs. Nearby Hill Top (1.5 miles) brings Beatrix Potter stories to life, while Tarn Hows (2 miles) offers easy lakeside walking perfect for families.

Groups Will Love...

The dedicated playroom sets the cottage apart for family groups. This separate space comes thoughtfully equipped with toys, games, children's books and its own TV with DVD player. Parents can relax in the main lounge while children play safely nearby. Combined with the enclosed garden featuring a stream and waterfall, plus the multi-fuel stove for cosy evenings, the cottage delivers practical spaces that work brilliantly for mixed-age groups throughout your stay.

Pet Friendly

This cottage welcomes up to three dogs at £20 each per week. The enclosed garden with sloping lawns and stream provides excellent outdoor space for exercise and play. However, reviews note that determined dogs may find escape routes behind bushes near the entrance, so supervision is recommended. The 17th century cottage features stone floors downstairs which work well for muddy paws after Lake District walks. Direct countryside access makes this an excellent base for dog owners.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at this cottage

The Kings Arms, Hawkshead

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 0NZ

The Sun Inn, Hawkshead

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 0NT

Honeypot Tea Room, Hawkshead

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 0NS

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about this cottage

Is the cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property welcomes up to three dogs at £20 each per week. The enclosed garden with stream provides excellent outdoor space, though determined climbers might find escape routes behind bushes near the entrance.

How many people does this getaway sleep?

The cottage sleeps seven guests across four bedrooms: two king-size rooms (one with en-suite), one twin and one single. Three bathrooms including a main bathroom with spa bath serve the whole group comfortably.

What facilities are provided for children?

This rental includes a dedicated playroom with toys, games, children's books and TV. A travel cot and highchair are available, plus the enclosed garden with stream provides safe outdoor play space.

How far is this cottage from Hawkshead?

Hawkshead village sits just half a mile away, around fifteen minutes walking across fields. The village offers pubs, shops and National Trust properties for supplies and days out.

What parking is available at the property?

Off-road parking for three cars is provided at this stay. This makes arrival and group travel arrangements straightforward for larger families or friend groups visiting together.

What kitchen equipment is included?

The kitchen is fully equipped with oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. A large dining table in the lounge-diner seats the whole group for meals together.

Are there any low ceilings to be aware of?

Yes, as a 17th century cottage, the cottage has low beams throughout. Taller guests should take care when moving around the property to avoid bumping heads on original features.

What lakes are nearby for days out?

Both Lake Windermere and Coniston Water lie within a five-mile drive from this property. This central location gives groups easy access to watersports, boat trips and lakeside walks from the cottage.