Cottage With Views Of Esthwaite Water, an Osprey Nest and Close To Hawkshead

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2667.4 sq ft

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Parking available
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Hawkshead, Cumbria

Lake Windermere
‪5 min drive‬
Bowness Pier
‪12 min drive‬
World of Beatrix Potter
‪13 min drive‬
Barrow-In-Furness (BWF-Walney Island)
‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

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About this property

A luxury 1 bedroom cottage, regularly upgraded, in the grounds of Rough Close House, separated from the main house by a court yard. All the rooms are seperate, there is a lot of space for two. Accommodation is for 2 adults only. There is ample, easy off road parking.
Visitors may also spot the ospreys which nest on Esthwaite Water. Their nest can be seen from the Coppice lounge normally. The ospreys usually arrive late March or early April and leave at the end of August. They have had chicks each year recently and there are now four nesting pairs in the area.
The property is ideally placed for wide range of activities including walking, mountain biking, fishing, or sight-seeing. Whichever you choose we hope you will enjoy your stay at the Coppice.

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Gill & Geoff Barton

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English

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please don't light any candles unless for power cut.

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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ambleside

Located in Ambleside, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Scafell Pike. Go Ape Grizedale and Raw War Paintball are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Hawkshead, Cumbria

What's nearby

Hill Top Farm - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
Lake Windermere - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
Bowness Pier - 12 min drive - 7.2 km
World of Beatrix Potter - 13 min drive - 7.6 km
Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 16 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

Burneside Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Pier Coffee Shop - ‬12 min drive
‪The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬12 min drive
‪Costa Coffee - ‬12 min drive
‪Lake View Garden Bar - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage With Views Of Esthwaite Water, an Osprey Nest and Close To Hawkshead pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage With Views Of Esthwaite Water, an Osprey Nest and Close To Hawkshead?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage With Views Of Esthwaite Water, an Osprey Nest and Close To Hawkshead?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage With Views Of Esthwaite Water, an Osprey Nest and Close To Hawkshead located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Grizedale Forest and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Lake Windermere. Hawkshead Grammar School and Church of St Mary are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

It was all we needed and the little extras were GREAT. We have already booked in for next year.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor P.

3 Mar 2025

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Excellent in every respect

We were only staying for 2 nights but would like to go back to stay a week next time. Very comfortable and spacious accommodation for two; with 4 good-sized rooms (including the bathroom) it is larger than it appears from the outside. Beautiful situation and I would imagine some good areas for walking nearby although we didn't have time to explore.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline T.

3 Feb 2025

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Thank you!

Such a beautiful cottage, and lovely hosts. Thanks so much Geoff and Gill for hosting us! Best wishes from Jacky and Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell T.

26 Jan 2025

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Great

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex L.

25 Jan 2025

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Wonderful!

We had a fantastic stay at this gem of an apartment! The location was perfect, just a stones throw away from stunning lakes and charming villages. The apartment itself was beautifully furnished, immaculately clean and super cosy. The hosts were incredibly welcoming and informative. We can’t wait to return.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marnie C.

8 Dec 2024

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Recharge

A short break to recharge and enjoy the beautiful landscape

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael V.

21 Sept 2024

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Beyond expectataion

The first momentd and host welcome was we could not wish for more an ideal base to enjoy a beautiful part of the world

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark w.

24 Aug 2024

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Fantastic stay

Absolutely beautiful location,the cottage was everything we hoped for really well kitted out with everything you could need.Gill and Geoff are fabulous, really helpful and friendly with any .can't wait to go back next year. Thank you for a great week advice you need about local area

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise D.

8 Jul 2024

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Peace and quiet.

This cottage is certainly a home from home. Homely, warm and comfortable. Very spacious and lovely views. We loved watching the Osprey both from the cottage and on the water. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with very welcoming hosts. Thank you.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

9 Jun 2024

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Gorgeous little cottage

From the warm greeting to the fresh flowers in the lounge, our arrival at the cottage was great. The accommodation had everything you could need and was clean and comfortable. Geoff and Gill were hospitable without being in any way obtrusive, we definitely felt at home right away. The location was superb and we didn't seem to need to venture very far away to find excellent walks, access to the lakes for our canoe and lovely dinners out. A great place to stay all round, we will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham F.

25 Apr 2024

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Perfect holiday cottage

This is a fantastic cottage in a lovely location. There is a very spacious living room, well equipped kitchen and dining area, large comfortable bedroom and a good size bathroom with a shower. It is in lovely grounds and overlooks Esthwaite Water. The hosts Geoff and Gill are very nice and helpful with their knowledge of the area. They provided a welcome pack on our arrival. We enjoyed our little chats with them when we were on our way out each day. We are already thinking of our next visit here. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine D.

1 Apr 2024

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Comfy base in lovely location

The Coppice is beautifully presented and very quiet and comfy. Gill and Geoff gave us a warm welcome and were helpful throughout. The lovely basket of goodies awaiting us even included some mini Easter eggs! We were lucky to coincide with this year's first sightings of the ospreys - binoculars recommended. We enjoyed our long-overdue return to this part of the Lakes and there were enough breaks in the rain to take advantage of walks - dont miss Tarn Hows - National Trust properties - Hill Top is wonderful - and explore local villages.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

19 Feb 2024

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Esthwaite Water short break

Very comfortable and well-presented accommodation - beautifully furnished in a quiet location close to Hawkshead - very friendly owners nearby

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet A.

11 Feb 2024

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The perfect cottage

A lovely cottage. Everything we needed.Very enjoyable welcome pack, thankyou. The cottage is ideally located to see all the areas of the Lake District Will definitely be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucia R.

28 Nov 2023

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A hidden Gem

We had a wonderful stay here , such a beautiful cottage with all you need , I loved it . Ideally located to visit all the lakes , I would definitely recommend it and I will certainly visit again in the summer months

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

JELA L.

10 Sept 2023

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The Coppice

The Coppice is extremely well equipped with top quality fittings throughout. It is spotless and really comfortable. For us it was an excellent location close to major sites in the southern lakes. Geoff and Gill were excellent hosts who were helpful and on hand but never intrusive. We would highly recommend The Coppice.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelagh S.

27 Aug 2023

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Quite with fabulous view of Ospreys

We had a clear view of an osprey nest and could easily view the bird’s activities through binoculars or telescope. Very friendly, helpful property owners. Lovely welcome pack. Esthwaite is a beautiful private lake that will allow the launching of private solid hull small craft for a fee. But check with Savage Fishing company at the lake in case rules change.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hazel C.

5 Aug 2023

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Property with a view

We landed on our feet here. Beautiful, spacious and comfortable cottage with all the amenities we needed - fully equipped dining kitchen, large comfy bed, large bathroom with bath and separate shower. Comfortable living room including a leather recliner perfect for watching the Ospreys on the nest with binoculars. Gill and Geoff were welcoming hosts and gave great tips for walks in the area.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garry B., Uk

22 Jul 2023

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Perfect

Gill and Geoff the owner are very lovely people and Gill goes the extra mile to make you feel comfortable . She has great knowledge of the areas around and it was never a problem to ask for advice we needed. The Coppice itself was Perfect , extremely clean and the room sizes are ideal for a couple . All linen and towels were provided and the bed was clean and comfortable, Spotless in fact. There is also Wi-Fi and sky TV . They Coppice is perfectly situated overlooking Esthwhaite water with great access to to many surrounding walks , places of interests and the whole lakes network. We would highly recommend a visit to the Coppice and we are already planning a return visit . Thank You Gill and Geoff .

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

20 May 2023

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Good

Very nice property nice and quiet also very clean

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren H.

5 Mar 2023

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3 night stay

Absolutely perfect place for us to celebrate my wife's 50th. Great scenery and short drives to Ambleside, kendal, Windermere and keswick all under an hour. Clean and well set out. Gill and Geoff the property owners where very nice and help us with places to eat. We'll recommended for a peaceful relaxing place to come back to after exploring the beautiful area.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne D.

26 Feb 2023

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Great cottage in a peaceful setting

Lovely cottage very peaceful everything you need

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue I.

22 Feb 2023

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Peaceful location

The accommodation is clean, comfortable and spacious for a one bedroomed cottage. It is beautifully maintained and the decor is in keeping with its character. Sadly, we only had a couple of days to enjoy the peace, quiet and beautiful scenery (wish it had been longer). The Coppice had everything we needed and our host (Gill) was very welcoming. Thank you.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia f.

22 Jan 2023

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Cosy and homely ❤️

We loved our stay at The Coppice! We certainly didn't want to leave, and plan to return very soon. Everything was perfect, we had a lovely walk from Ambleside over to Elterwater and back. And couldn't wait to get back to our cosy pad.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe K., Edinburgh

9 Jan 2023

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Perfect, perfect, perfect!!

Gill and Geoff's cottage is just the most wonderful "get away" for anyone wanting to get away from the stress of day-to-day activities. The cottage is easy to get to, but is also secluded and peaceful. The cottage has been furnished to the highest of standards and is SO warm and comforting. Just down the road from Hawkshead village. Gill and Geoff were the most wonderful hosts. After greeting us, they left us to ourselves to enjoy the seclusion and privacy. We can't wait to go back there (when we have time). Thanks Gill / Geoff.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Gill & Geoff Barton

Gill and Geoff Barton are the owners of Rough Close House and Coppice.
Having retired, we are still excited to be able to live in the heart of the Lake District in a beautiful location. We have worked in the area for over 30 years and have a background in sport and outdoor pursuits, so we know how to enjoy it and where to go, even pubs and coffee shops!

Why they chose this property

Knowing the Lake District very well we looked over the whole of the area before choosing Rough Close because of it's fantastic setting between Grizedale forest and Esthwaite Water. It is a beautiful location in any weather and at any time of year.

What makes this property unique

It is quiet and picturesque, yet very close Hawkshead and central to some of the Lake Districts' finest and most famous visitor attractions. The Coppice has been luxuriously updated and is maintained to to a high standard. It is very spacious and will certainly help you to make the best of your stay in the Lake District.

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