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Relax on the balcony and watch the night sky
Living room
Stylish modern lounge
Perfect spot to relax after a days walking
Spot of reading in front of the fire?
State of the art kitchen
Open plan kitchen/diner
Perfect spot for breakfast for a days exploring
Built in appliances
King size bed
Tasteful lighting
Top floor bedroom
Room with a view
Soak away
Ensuite to bedroom
Tastefully designed
Rainfall shower
Rainfall walk in shower
Modern ground floor bathroom
Views few and far
View of the property
Entrance hall
1 / 23  Relax on the balcony and watch the night sky
2 / 23  Living room
3 / 23  Stylish modern lounge
4 / 23  Perfect spot to relax after a days walking
5 / 23  Spot of reading in front of the fire?
6 / 23  State of the art kitchen
7 / 23  Open plan kitchen/diner
8 / 23  Perfect spot for breakfast for a days exploring
9 / 23  Built in appliances
10 / 23  King size bed
11 / 23  Tasteful lighting
12 / 23  Top floor bedroom
13 / 23  Room with a view
14 / 23  Soak away
15 / 23  Ensuite to bedroom
16 / 23  Tastefully designed
17 / 23  Rainfall shower
18 / 23  Rainfall walk in shower
19 / 23  Modern ground floor bathroom
20 / 23  Views few and far
21 / 23  View of the property
22 / 23  Entrance hall
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Arresting View

Hawkshead, Lake District
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 2
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Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Complex of properties
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Luxury
Romantic
Parking on site / nearby
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At a glance

  • Stunning, contemporary haven set in a converted courthouse and police station
  • An ideal base for exploring the Lake District National Park, situated in the pretty village of Hawkshead
  • Relax on the balcony and enjoy the views towards Claife Heights

 

Property code: 58535

Enjoying a fantastic location in the centre of the idyllic Lakeland village of Hawkshead, this beautifully updated property makes a wonderful hideaway for couples exploring this stunning part of the Lake District. Set over three floors, this tastefully furnished and coolly decorated property offers a lovely romantic getaway for two. Formerly a courthouse and village police station, this imaginatively converted property features a charming balcony with pretty views, as well as high ceilings, an oak staircase and bespoke furniture. Within easy reach are Esthwaite Water, Coniston Water and Windermere, making this a fabulous retreat for eager walkers and hikers.

Stepping into this welcoming property, the ground floor features a handy entrance hallway leading into the light and fully equipped kitchen/diner. Featuring an L-shaped island, a Smart TV and a relaxing dining area, this is an ideal space to cook and share a romantic meal. The ground floor also has a stylish shower room before you head up the oak staircase to the first-floor lounge. Featuring an imaginative use of slate and oak, this elegant and spacious room is perfect for unwinding in at the end of a great day and has cosy seating, an attractive pebble effect gas fire, a Smart TV and a sound system. Finally, the second floor offers an elegant king-size bedroom with a high ceiling, bespoke oak furniture, a Smart TV, an en-suite bathroom and fell views from the windows. From the lounge, you can step out onto a small balcony with picturesque views, providing a delightful spot for a morning coffee or a glass of wine.

Hawkshead is home to the Beatrix Potter Gallery and Wordsworth’s old grammar school, with Esthwaite Water just a mile away. Local attractions include Wray Castle, Claife Heights, the Claife Viewing Station over Windermere, and Beatrix Potter’s house at Hill Top (all within 5 miles).

  • 1 bedroom - king-size
  • 1 shower room and 1 en-suite bathroom 
  • Electric oven and induction hob, dishwasher, fridge, freezer and washer/dryer
  • Off-road parking for 1 car
  • Netflix included
  • Pub, restaurant and shops within walking distance
  • Smart TV's in lounge, bedroom and kitchen
  • Please note this property is on three floors
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Kieron Anderson

This property is personally managed by Kieron.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 52 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Rosemary 21st September 2024

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Perfect cottage. Very well equipped and so comfortable. The parking space was a little difficult- it was OK for our Ford Focus but a larger car might cause more problems

Reviewed by David 10th August 2024

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Its our second visit to Arresting View, both times we couldnt use the veranda for fear of falling bird poo from the nesting birds above. The veranda was very dirty so unusable. The property itself his very nice and keeps you fit climbing up and down the stairs. The downstairs shower room sink has a plug that will not go down, so you cannot run a baRead moresin of hot water for shaving etc. Other than that, the property is superb to stay in. Hide

Reviewed by Sally 3rd August 2024

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Lovely stay, comfortable bed and great shower. Everything you need and great location with pubs, co-op all on doorstep. Balcony nice to sit out in the morning with a coffee or evening with a wine.

Reviewed by Alison 20th July 2024

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Beautiful property in a thriving village.

Reviewed by Andy 22nd June 2024

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Absolutely amazing stay at a fantastic cottage. We parked the car and didnt use it all week. Either walked to places or used the buses. Spotlessly clean. Beautiful rooms. Lovely welcome touches. Fantastic balcony. We had great weather and sat outside with the swifts flying round us in the evenings. A wonderful stay.

Reviewed by Sally 15th June 2024

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This is an excellent property to stay in, modern, clean, well thought out, warm, comfortable a great place to come back to each day. Positioned in the small village of Hawkshead with everything you may need on your doorstep. This village is very quiet in the morning and there are good walks from the doorstep.

Reviewed by Angela 1st June 2024

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Reviewed by Ruth 27th April 2024

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Reviewed by melissa 6th April 2024

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We enjoyed a fabulous stay at Arresting View. Everything here is 5 star luxury -youll be hard pressed to ever find anything better. The property has been tastefully decorated and finished to a very high standard indeed. The location is absolutely perfect - 2 pubs , a bistro , a supermarket and numerous cafes, all within a 5 minute radius from the fRead moreront door, yet it never felt overly busy anywhere (despite being the Easter holidays. )If youre looking to explore The Lakes then look no further! Hide

Reviewed by Lee 30th March 2024

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Exceptional high standard accommodation.

Reviewed by Corinne 23rd March 2024

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First rate in every way.

Reviewed by David 18th March 2024

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First class property exceptinally well equipped and very comfirtable

Reviewed by Mark 12th February 2024

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Clean and modern cottage, everything you could wish for. Lovely welcome packs on arrival. Had a wonderful stay - Thank You.

Reviewed by James 28th January 2024

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Great property in a lovely village with lots of great walks right from the door. Highly recommend. The welcome pack is probably the best we have ever had!

Reviewed by Lois 20th January 2024

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Reviewed by Angela 22nd December 2023

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Just beautiful , credit to the owners a place to be proud of

Reviewed by Willy 25th November 2023

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Well what a fantastic place! Modern features with high end equipment and really cosy home from home! Welcome pack for us and the dog really nice touch!! Handy for the pub! And the village is handy also!!

Reviewed by Rosemary 11th November 2023

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This was simply the best holiday property we have ever stayed in. We booked to come back next year while we were still there, a thing we have never done before. Everything we could possibly need for a self catering holiday was provided including high spec kitchen equipment, comfortable bed and sofa, good TV, sharp knives and a functional vacuum cleRead moreaner. We can't recommend it highly enough Hide

Reviewed by Philip 4th November 2023

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We had an amazing stay at this beautiful cottage, the facilities were outstanding and the attention to detail is just phenomenal, would not hesitate to recommend this beautiful place

Reviewed by Peter 28th October 2023

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Reviewed by Ruth 21st October 2023

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Excellent place to stay

Reviewed by Amanda 14th October 2023

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Wonderful place to stay, instantly relaxing. Immaculate with high quality fittings everywhere

Reviewed by Nicola 7th October 2023

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Outstanding property.

Reviewed by Brian 16th September 2023

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Lovely apartment in a lovey setting with really great pubs and restaurants within walking distance

Reviewed by Julia 9th September 2023

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Arresting View is just as it sounds. View from the top floor window is beautiful. Got some nice photos of the mist in the morning. The house is very stylish and super clean. Comfortable and central to all the Hawkshead shops plus next to a pub which was nice. Would definitely recommend it.

Reviewed by James 19th August 2023

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Wow.....This is a very impressive property. It is immaculate throughout. I don't think you will find anything thing better ,a very classy, great location and stunning views . The welcome goodies were very much appreciated.

Reviewed by Alex 12th August 2023

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Beautiful apartment. Absolutely beautiful village. The house was immaculate with everything we needed. Had an amazing stay.

Reviewed by Amanda 29th July 2023

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A very beautiful, well thought out cottage. Very luxurious and we had a wonderful stay. Plenty of areas to explore around the Lake District. You will not be disappointed to book a stay here.

Reviewed by Allan 22nd July 2023

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Perfect

Reviewed by David 8th July 2023

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This property was absolutely fabulous in a location that we had visited previously on day trips but had never stayed in. It was lovely walking into the village just a matter of a few minutes, to enjoy the local shops and restaurants. Their was even a small independently owned pet shop with an owner who is very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed by Michael 1st July 2023

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Excellent apartment which is in an ideal location.

Reviewed by James 17th June 2023

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Reviewed by Sheila 10th June 2023

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Reviewed by Sally 3rd June 2023

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5 star accommodation, exceptional in every way. Great location with amazing views from bedroom and lounge and especially balcony. Equipped to a very high standard with gorgeous little extra treats!

Reviewed by Kelly 27th May 2023

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Highly recommend this property for a break in the Lake District, Hawkshead is a lovely village and a great base. The property has been done to a high spec and is one of nicest holiday rentals we have stayed at. The balcony was a lovely addition, perfect for morning coffee in the sunshine with the mountains (Helvellyn I think) in the distance. You aRead morere also made to feel very welcome, with a beautiful welcome pack and all the toiletries etc you could need. Parking tight but fine - just reverse in! Hide

Reviewed by MaryAnn 20th May 2023

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Reviewed by Corinne 13th May 2023

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10/10

Reviewed by Ruth 29th April 2023

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Gorgeous place, so much so that weve booked two more stays!

Reviewed by Lee 8th April 2023

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This property is amazing with high specification throughout. Owners were very friendly. This is now our go to property in the lakes and we have already booked for next year. The pubs in the village are still suffering from staff shortages so it would be worth booking to eat well in advance especially for the Queens Head.

Reviewed by June 1st April 2023

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This property was absolutely fantastic - there was nothing that was overlooked. The owner even left a treat selection for our adorable puppy. Comfortable and luxurious - we definitely hope to return.

Reviewed by Fiona 25th March 2023

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Reviewed by David 20th March 2023

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Extremely comfortable and well equipped cottage providing a first class stay in a great location

Reviewed by Richard 11th March 2023

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superb apartment in a fantastic location with the such attention to detail it we will always be where we compare everywhere else we holiday too, it exceeded all our expectations and hopefully we will visit again.

Reviewed by Dawn 25th February 2023

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Lovely cottage which has been equipped to a very high standard. Standards of cleanliness were excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning.

Reviewed by Geoff 18th February 2023

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Well equipped, high standard of construction, finishes

Reviewed by Anne 3rd February 2023

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Fabulous place to stay beautiful contemporary cottage, comfortable, situated in the heart of the village.

Reviewed by Karen 24th December 2022

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This property is exceptional, the high-end finish means youll enjoy a very luxurious stay. Its very well equipped with lovely personal touches. We stayed over Christmas and were welcomed with a very generous hamper full of gifts and local produce. Ideal location for walking and then a nice cosy pub at the end! We didnt use the car at all during ourRead more stay. Thank you, would definitely stay again! Hide

Reviewed by Yasmin 26th November 2022

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Fantastic property!! Made to feel so welcome with the little gift sets and bottle of fizz on arrival. Lovely location so you can stay local or venture out if you want. Will definitely be coming back for another visit!

Reviewed by Lorraine 19th November 2022

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This was a simply wonderful holiday in a beautiful & well equipped holiday home, in a lovely village perfect for exploring The Lake District.

Reviewed by Coral 12th November 2022

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Fab! Very comfortable, great holiday home and great location.

Reviewed by Kathleen 22nd October 2022

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Reviewed by Nicola 8th October 2022

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Relax on the balcony and watch the night sky
Living room
Stylish modern lounge
Perfect spot to relax after a days walking
Spot of reading in front of the fire?
State of the art kitchen
Open plan kitchen/diner
Perfect spot for breakfast for a days exploring
Built in appliances
King size bed
Tasteful lighting
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