Briar, Cumbria

Hawkshead 5.8 miles. This charming, terraced cottage is located within the central courtyard of the Graythwaite Estate, near the Lake District village of Hawkshead. Enjoying beautiful woodland views, this cottage makes an ideal choice for a relaxing break with the family. The lounge offers a warm, country-cottage feel, with ruby red sofas and an open fire to warm your feet on a cold winter's night, whilst the kitchen has its own breakfast bar and a dining area set for four where you can rustle up a delicious meal for the whole family to enjoy together, catching up on the day's events. Three bedrooms rest upstairs, stylishly presented in bright, uplifting colour schemes, there is a double, followed by two singles, each served by a lovely shower room. You can access your very own private patio from the kitchen and sit with a well-earned glass of wine amidst idyllic surroundings, or dine alfresco-style on a warm summer's evening, with the aroma of barbecued chicken drifting across the garden. Briar offers a superb position, close to the estate's on-site facilities, including a heated indoor swimming pool and children's play area, while scenic woodland walks can be enjoyed from the doorstep. The nearby village retains bundles of character, together with quaint tea rooms, gift shops and traditional pubs to try. Hawkshead is famous for its links to Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth, who’s Old Grammar School can still be visited today, where you can see his name etched into his desk. Other attractions worth seeing are; Bowness Bay on Windermere lake, The World of Beatrix Potter, Kendal castle and Levens Hall. There is a plethora of walking trails and cycling routes not to be missed, especially the ones at Grizedale Forest! With plenty to see and do in the surrounding area, choose this getaway for your next holiday in Cumbria.