Paul is a complete gentleman and fantastic host. He made us feel welcome from the moment we spoke and offered great advice on places to visit and sights to explore. The house is beautiful and well kept, the breakfast was perfect and set us up perfectly for walking. Paul inspired us and we decided to extend our 4 day trip to 7. 10/10

We spent a wonderful Easter weekend at the Green End House. The house is ideally located with amazing views and a short 5 minute walk to the village of Hawkshead and its amenities. Paul (and sidekick Lola) were wonderful hosts with great knowledge of local walks and offered us some great advice. The cooked breakfast was brilliant. Paul went out of his way to accommodate us - incl. dropping us back to Windermere station at the end of our stay. The room was spacious and well furnished and the bed was comfortable after a long day's walk. We will certainly be returning for more in the summer.

We felt very welcome. A greeting card and bottle of wine on the table was unexpected and lovely thought. The home was delightful. Perfect for our needs. Enough space for all, great kitchen, lounge room, plenty of seating. Plus games and books. The modern needs of wifi catered for. TV for those who wanted to watch plus another in the main bedroom. Heating instant or open fire. Great modern shower. I really could not fault the cottage and it looks just like the picture. I loved the fresh produce we could order and have delivered daily, milk bread eggs bacon cheese and a whoLe range of other stuff if required, bird seed, yoghurt, fire wood. Pay at end of stay. The neighbourhood is friendly and quiet. An EASY walk into Hawkshead. You could get to the cottage by public transport if you wished, bus service in Hawkshead to Coniston Ambleside and Wimdermere. Handy Co-op in Hawkshead along with all the other shopping outlets Cafes pubs souvenir clothing stores. However I think it was the garden that everyone fell in love with we were blessed with a good deal of sunshine I will admit, we all spent so much time out in the garden. Lying on the grass, enjoying lunch on the back table eating area. My brother and wife took over the middle table and chairs being smokers that was their spot come sun or rain. We are all regular Lakes holiday makers and we all have our favourite places to go this cottage has become one of those places and I know for sure we will be looking to stay here again. I was very sad to leave. Just a beautiful experience.

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My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Croft Foot barn. We found the cottage to be a spacious and charmingly rustic building with some suitably modern appliances. The garden is beautiful, we were lucky enough to sit out and have breakfast in it most mornings. It's in a fantastic location, just 8 minutes walk to Hawkshead village. This is a stepping off point to many great and picturesque walks. Truly beautiful cottage and would 100% recommend it to any family:)

Altogether lovely, peaceful, well located, fully equipped rural Lake District cottage with proper countryside feel & walks on the doorstep & real heart of lakes within v easy reach. Gentle amble across fields over to Hawkshead for coffee in morning or a beer in the evening after great walking in the hills and round the tarns. Plenty for Beatrix Potter fans & lots of mountain biking fun to be had in Grizedale forest. Cottage great for lazy breakfasts out on the sunny decking or comfy crash out on the sofas in the evening after a good tiring walk. Thanks Sarah & Steve for sharing this lovely home from home. Jason & Jo Brighton

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Beautiful house and view, comfortable room and a delicious breakfast. Paul is very friendly and welcoming and knowledgeable about the local area and Lola the Pomeranian is charming.

I had a lovely stay at Greenend House. I can't recommend this place highly enough and Paul was the perfect host, we were sorry not to be staying for longer and will definitely book again. This is a really quiet unspoilt area of the lakes, with a gorgeous woodland walk seconds from the house - we were the only people in there! A beautiful location. The house itself is a really grand but welcoming national trust house. With views from the bedroom onto fields and Esthwaite water. The room had everything we needed, the bed was really comfy! Great nights sleep and woke to a wonderful breakfast cooked by Paul of locally sourced produce to set us up for our days walking. Thanks Paul and thanks for pointing us in the direction of the Drunken Duck, we had a great lunch there too. See you again soon for a longer stay next time..

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Paul is a great man. My son had a great time being with him. He not only hleped us in all the ways he can but also share the life can culture there with us. Thank you. Paul.

We had a great time at Green End House. The house is lovely with beautiful views over the hills and just a short walk to Hawkshead for dinner in one of the four pubs. The bed is really comfy and the guest lounge is great. Paul cooks a great breakfast and is really helpful, giving plenty of tips for things to do. Our favourites were a swim in a nearby tarn and mountain biking at Grizedale. Thanks Paul for a great stay in the Lake District

This is a superb spot: scenic and quiet, but within easy walking distance of the village of Hawkshead. Paul is the perfect host: helpful without being obtrusive, and with a very good idea of what his guests want...and don't want!

My family had an amazing stay in Paul's home, a large and cosy bedroom, his lovely Laula and a nice view around his house. Paul was very helpful to recommend the visiting spots for us around the lake district. We were also delighted to be invited to Paul's BBQ dinner, lovely :-). We love the Lake area and the place we stayed in Paul's home.

We were looking for a quick overnight recharge and Paul was a superb host. Bed is extremely comfortable and room is quiet. The view from the window is worth the trip alone. Paul could have not been more helpful, providing a light-touch warmth that meant we could check-in quickly and begin relaxing. Breakfast is lovely and highly-convivial. We will be back!

This is one of the most beautiful places I have ever stayed in. Not only are the views incredible but the cottage has been finished and furnished to the highest standards. Will was incredibly helpful and friendly gave us suggestions on where to eat. The cottage is in a brilliant location and is surrounded by beauty. We hope to come back very soon!

We had a lovely couple of night at Pepper Cottage. It is just like the photos. The view is amazing and it is totally peaceful and serene in a beautiful part of the lakes. The are loads of walks around the area without having to drive anywhere but also perfectly placed to drive to loads of great areas such as grasmere and elterwater. I would definitely recommend a stay here to get the best of the lakes without the busyness of the touristy areas. A nice touch is the milk automatically delivered on the mornings guests are there which was great as we'd forgotton milk for our morning cuppa!

Fantastic location! Host was extremely helpful and communication was great! Particularly like that there was a BBQ pit that we could use. 10/10!

Great hosts with great comunications, we enjoyed our stay very much.

Having read the fabulous reviews about Pepper Cottage, we were so excited to visit for a long weekend celebrating Andy's birthday in Cumbria. We were not disappointed. We made it within a mile of the cottage using the sat nav, but it got a bit muddled in the vicinity so we did a few circuits before we located it. Everything was just as described - finished to a very high standard, spotless, wonderful views and very well equipped. We felt at home straight away and 3 nights really wasn't long enough. Giles even called to check that we had arrived safely and had everything we needed, but the cottage brochure which Will had sent in advance told us everything we needed to know. There were only 2 of us, and it was wonderful to have all the space, but 4 people can very easily be accommodated. Add to this some un-seasonally warm and sunny weather which enabled us to have breakfast outside on the terrace, and all in all it was picture perfect location, surrounded by fields, fells and lots of sheep. We'll be paying another visit again soon.

What a fabulous little cottage! Spotlessly clean. Ultra modern interior. Everything seemed to be completely brand new. We particularly liked the underfloor heating, the flatscreen TV with surround sound and the rainfall showers. Kitchen was uber modern too with induction hobs. Oh and we loved the foldaway patio doors that opened onto the patio with a fabulous view over the hills. It's a great pity that we could only stay for 2 nights. Would have loved to stay a little longer. Oh and it has a wood burning stove too for that extra cozy feeling. I really can't find anything wrong to say (except perhaps that I couldn't find any kitchen scissors!) But's that's how good the place is! Highly recommended.

The view is great, but the heater it is not warm ,and very comfortable, thank you!

Fantastic house in a wonderful region ! Although we never met Will and Giles, the communication was easy and smooth.

An excellent cottage, in a cracking location. Perfect place to base yourself for exploring East and South Lakes. It's rural enough to avoid the din of thousands of scurrying cragrats in Ambleside, but close enough to be able to nip in to buy essentials. There's a pub on your doorstep and, better still, beautiful scenery to explore in any direction. The cottage itself is pretty, clean and big enough to accommodate 4 for a few days. Wifi was quick and stable, parking abundant. If I had one criticism, an icebox/freezer in the fridge would have been useful, but that's the only tiny one. Superb stay and very easy to book and communicate with the host.

A lovely little apartment in a quiet location close to Ambleside and Hawkshead, a perfect base for walking and exploring the Lake District. Pre-check-in communications were perfect and the instructions were clear and concise. The flat is cosy and comfortable and was well-prepared for our arrival. The only drawback was lack of internet access, but that may actually be a plus.

A wonderful cottage and placed perfectly to explore the surrounding area. The kitchen is perfect to cook in and just a lovely place to relax after a day out. It is everything it's advertised to be!

We really enjoyed our stay in Outgate. The area is fabulous, ideally located to visit the Lake District. The cottage is lovely, old and charming outside, modern in the inside. Communication with Timothy was easy and quick. We enjoyed being able to have milk delivered everyday. Highly recommended!

We had a fantastic week at the Granary. We were extremely lucky to have sunshine every day and the Lake District is such a wonderful region. The cottage was perfect, very tastefully decorated as well as thoughtfully and generously equipped, it was very cosy and comfortable. It is also very well located with easy access to Coniston, Ambleside, Grizedale trail centre, and a bit further afield, Grasmere, Keswick and Whinlatter. There are some beautiful walks from the house, for example to Wray Castle or Tarn Hows. Last but not least, the lively Outgate Inn is a 10-minute walk away and serves very nice food in a convivial and familial atmosphere. The Granary is a perfect base to explore the Lakes! Communication was Tim was very easy and although we didn't meet, he was an attentive host. Thanks for a great holiday!

Awesome find. Exactly as described. We'll be back.

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An excellent stay in a great location. We were well looked after, welcome and comfortable. Thanks!

My girlfriend and I stayed for one night and were both really impressed with the room as well as the building itself which is just a short walk into Hawkshead. The room itself has a beautiful view and a very comfortable bed. We were treated to a fantastic breakfast with generous portions that sustained us almost all day. Overall a lovely stay, would definitely go back.

This place is absolutely beautiful. We had an amazing time staying here. Chris and Jilly are lovely and so accommodating. The rooms are beautiful and grounds amazing. Definitely planning another trip. Thanks

This is a beautiful Georgian house with amazing interiors set in an equally amazing location with a great view of the landscape. Truly peaceful and the guys and I loved the place. Chris was very welcoming and friendly and is more than happy to show you around the place. He also cooks a really good breakfast :) Special thanks to Chris for being very flexible in accommodating us at a very short notice. If you are planning to have your wedding or birthday celebrations in Lakeland, I certainly recommend Belmount Hall - it is simply a brilliant hall and has a nice garden and lawns, and you can have a really good party in the countryside.

A fantastic stay in a beautiful location. Gorgeous breakfast and lovely room. We will most certainly be back. Thanks Chris, Jack & Laura

What a gem in the heart of the Lakes this beautiful property has been lovingly restored. Chris fitted us in a short notice and could not have been more accommodating to me and my family. Delicious breakfast too, highly recommended.

Had a great time at Beaumont hall. Amazing place to stay and Chris was a brilliant host. Would highly recommend

We enjoyed a wonderful stay at Chris's home and felt very welcomed. The breakfast was great and the home is in in a wonderful location. Would definitely recommend and will definitely be looking to return for another visit.

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A fantastic experience and a perfect New Years. The information was very accurate, prompt and a lovely property in a superb area. Highly recommend, credit to airbnb. Thanks.

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Fantastic little cottage, lovely garden with amazing views. Everything provided that you need for a great stay and a lovely hot powerful shower as well.

Chris' house, just outside Outgate, is an absolutely stunning country manor, and my partner and I greatly enjoyed our stay here. The house itself is full of character, with beautiful views across the Lakes. We spent our evenings in the very comfortable guest lounge reading books, while the scrambled eggs for breakfast were probably the best I've ever had! We walked down to Hawkshead for dinner (we picked the Queen's Head and enjoyed it). There are three friendly dogs, but they don't come into the guest areas of the house. Chris met us with tea as we arrived and showed us around, being incredibly helpful including helping us plan our days there (we hadn't given it much thought in advance) and sharing interesting stories and facts about the area. If there was anything we needed he was happy to help - all in all a great host. The towns around Windermere are fairly easy to get to, so in addition to hiking and seeing National Trust properties there is plenty to do. This review doesn't really do the house justice so i'll put it this way - it was a great weekend and I'd definitely go back.

We had a great time there and the host Chris is very nice and helpful. Both the house and the view are stunning. Definitely visit there again. Highly recommend!

What a stunning house in a glorious setting - we cannot recommend Belmont House highly enough. My husband and I stayed for 2 nights in the Braithwaite Room, a fabulous room with far reaching southerly views. The room is well appointed with a luxurious feel and has a beautifully finished en suite shower room. Chris was a great host, welcoming and full of information about the local area. We were so well looked after - from the option to order one Gilly's (delicious!) cakes as an extra birthday treat to the excellent cooked breakfast on both mornings - we had an unforgettable stay. Thank you very much Chris and Gilly!

This is a great cottage. Beautiful private garden with a barbecue. Lots of comfortable little touches inside. And a great private section of the lakefront with a dock that we spent many happy hours on. The location is great, with Ambleside a 10-15 minute drive away, and loads of nice walks nearby. I can't recommend this place highly enough. Its great. In addition to providing a wonderful place, the hosts went out of their way to help us when my girlfriend injured herself on a walk nearby. Jackie bandaged her up, and Paul drove us out to a nearby NHS Centre to get her bandaged up and stayed with us there. They went well over and above our expectations in helping us here. Thank you!

Cottage was well equipped and cosy. Welcome pack was a lovely surprise. Location was fabulous to explore surrounding area. Jetty was perfect for water activities and great walks and cycle routes from your door. Jackie & Richard were lovely hosts.

The cottage is in an extremely tranquil and secluded setting, which is perfect for exploring the west coast and beyond of Windermere. A very well furnished kitchen with open fire was the perfect place to return to after a long walk. Definitely recommended.

Such an idyllic spot and lovely little cottage with the most comfortable bed !! Lots of beautiful walks right from the cottage. We hope to return! Thank you for a great trip.

A lovely cottage for a relaxing break away. The cottage is small but has everything you need and is very well equipped. We particularly enjoyed the open log fire in the kitchen. Jackie was an excellent host and made us feel very welcome when we arrived. The fresh eggs for breakfast were a really bonus! The cottage is set in a beautiful location within national trust grounds on the quiet side of lake Windermere. The views were stunning over the lake and the private jetty provided a perfect place to relax. There is very phone signal in the area so the wifi provided by the cottage was very useful.

Absolutely fantastic! Jackie and Paul were lovely. Very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. Despite the typical lake district weather we had an incredible time. The cottage is very nice and access to the private jetty was awesome. Would highly recommend this place.

Awesome place on the lake, we enjoyed our stay. Very comfortable and quiet plus Jackie had stocked the kitchen with every thing we needed and more. We enjoyed being able to access walks to Bowness Ferry and Wray Castle, very convenient location for exploring surrounds. Highly recommend.

This cozy cottage is in a gorgeous location just by the shore of the lake. A lovely quiet and tranquil place with walks in all directions. The cottage itself is extremely well appointed and furnished with lots of thoughtful extras. It even has a real fire in the kitchen. Jackie and Paul made us feel very welcome. We had a marvellous few days here and would love to return sometime. Highly recommended. John & Jayne

Wonderful stay and I felt like it was a very authentic experience in the Near Sawrey village. Breakfast was spectacular! The hosts were wonderful and had great recommendations for where to walk to nearby. Listing online is very accurate!

A lovely and welcoming guest house. A cosy get away and welcoming wood burner at the end of a long day. Definitely will be recommending to f&f.

I am definitely coming back here in the summer! This is a perfect location for escaping, as it's a tiny village with amazing walks and cycling. Steve and Ann were accommodating and helpful beyond expectations. My best christmas for a long time that was topped off with a perfect 2 days at Belle Green! The full english was amazing Ann! :)

My husband and I had a delightful stay at Belle Green. If possible, arrive not in the dark to help you find it. We had a warm welcome despite arriving earlier than expected. The bedroom was very clean and tidy, with everything we needed, including wifi and very nice toiletries - which was much appreciated since I'd forgotten to pack any of mine. The bathroom looks brand new and we both loved the shower. The B&B is spitting distance from Beatrix Potter's Hill Top Farm, and we walked the 3 minutes down the road to the local pub. The pub was superb, full of locals and good food and local ales, with dogs lying by the fire. Belle Green hosts were friendly and helpful, lending an umbrella on a very wet day. The breakfast was excellent, with many choices I didn't have time to enjoy. A sitting room is provided for guests, and I was able to spend a couple of hours by a log fire doing some homework and reading. It was just the restful environment I needed.

We loved our stay at the Belle Green! We arrived late in pouring rain, but Ann hung outside her door to wave us in and all was well. Charming all around, and so quiet a sleep with the sheep-studded hills all around. Lovely breakfast cooked to order. I recommend at least TWO nights to properly enjoy this beautiful place and wander around. We had to rush off, sadly,the next morning, but thanks to Ann we didn't miss the Beatrix Potter house nearby. Tip: Arrive early to the Potter house and buy your tickets in the location to the right of the Belle Green, then walk to the house to the left. Get directions from Ann so you don't lose time. We'd love to come again someday to Belle Green! Only downside: No internet in the room. Had to sit in the breakfast room to do important planning. Recommend boosters; it can be improved! For modern traveller using airbnb (we are continually searching and planning on the net as we go) and an upscale B&B, which this is, this addition really is needed. Oh--ps: Bit of a surprise from GPS which says this is "Near Ambleside" --it is not. Be ready for quite a twisty though pretty drive from that tiny community.

Our travel and stay at Near Sawrey, Cumbria was wonderful. The Bellegreen bed and breakfast is a beautiful place matching its description. Our host Ann made us feel very welcome right from the moment we drove in and remained kind and friendly throughout our time there. The breakfast was a happy and satisfying meal on both mornings. A leisurely breakfast was a great start to our days out. The house itself is well kept, a blend of the old and the modern. It preserves the traditional setting along with some modern amenities specially in the bathroom. We had a very happy get away and hope to visit again.

Away from the masses, a very quite nights sleep in a classic Lake District village. Anne was very warm and accommodating. The accommodation was very clean and a beautiful view from the window. Well worth a visit for the charm and beautiful location. Excellent Breakfast!

A very homely, welcoming stay in a beautiful house. Lovely warm towels and good bathroom products which was perfect after a few days camping. Great range of delicious breakfast options.Stunning scenery and nice walks to enjoy all around. Thank you.

Ann was very welcoming and came straight outside to welcome us once we had arrived. The room was lovely, very clean and beautifully decorated. The en-suite was of a similar high standard and the shower is very good!! Just what you need after a day of hiking. Breakfast was good, with a large selection of continental and cooked options to order. The area and the garden are beautiful and I wish we had stayed more than 1 night!

Ann was a very welcoming host, and the stay in her beautiful home was as perfect as we could have wished for.

This was an amazing experience for our family and re are really glad we stayed in the caravan. It was cold at night but then what old property isn't and the wood burner helped. The kitchen had everything we needed which was great. Don't forget sleeping bags and extra blankets for the children. The site is beautiful and the walk down to the lake and along to Wray Castle was lovely.

The location of the house is great! Even though it is a little hard to find. Any way, my family is happy here.

Our stay at The Loft was one of the greatest weeks away I have ever had. There was the perfect balance between activity and relaxation. Bank Ground Farm offered absolutely everything you could possibly need. The food was spectacular, the accommodation was very clean and well kept and there were so many activities to do and wonderful natural places to explore. The staff at Bank Ground were extremely friendly and helpful without being intrusive. I will be recommending Bank Ground Farm to everyone and anyone planning a trip to the UK. I cannot wait to return.

Jonathon made us feel really at home and welcome from the second we arrived. Swallows & Amazons at Bank Ground Farm is possibly the nicest place that we have ever stayed. 'The Loft' was even better than we imagined, so spacious! The views over the lake are breathtaking. Jonathon called us a day or two before our booking to discuss our arrival, we had asked to book a meal in the restaurant the night we were due to arrive but he explained it was closed and offered to arrange a meal to be left in the loft ready for our arrival. Quite possibly one of the best meals I've ever had (chocolate brownie was especially delicious!!). We had grand plans to cook all our favourite foods during our stay, but after the first night we booked meals from the chef for the whole week! Coniston is lovely and there are so many wonderful walks in the local area, we did a lot of walking during our stay which always ended (and sometimes began) with a relaxing drink in one of the local pubs or hotels. Our favourite was called The Waterhead Hotel (I think) which has huge gardens which lead to a lovely jetty over the lake. Highly recommended! During our stay there was a meteor shower; we were lucky enough to have a clear night sky, we took a short walk away from any light sources and watched the shooting stars. We would definitely return (we didn't want to leave!) and will be recommending Swallows & Amazons to friends and family. My only regret is that I didn't get a chance to stroke the alpacas!

Swallows and Amazon is located in an idyllic location overlooking Coniston Lake. The staff are very friendly and helpful, a trust bar exemplifies the warm ambience. The accommodation was very comfortable and beautifully outfitted.

Thank you so much for a fantastic stay. It was the perfect escape from London. You have a beautiful property!

Bank Ground Farm was lovely. The room we had was a nice size, very clean, and well appointed. The staff at the farm were nice and greeted us kindly, showed us to our room and around the grounds. We sat for tea, lunch, and dinner one evening, and all of our meals (including breakfast) were excellent. Dinner was especially good! Thanks for such a nice place to stay while on break. We'd definitely stay there again!

The setting is stunning and the loft is a fabulously beautiful space - vaulted ceiling, log burner, views across the lake - and a really nice size for two. Jonathon sorted us out with a load of fresh food on arrival, including his own meat - super juicy lamb steaks. In fact there was so much food we didn't manage to get around to the welcome scones, jam and clotted cream until our final day! Jonathon also sorted out a rowing boat with outboard so we could get down to the bottom of the lake, visit Peel Island and fulfil a childhood dream of putting into the Swallow's and Amazon's secret harbour. Hopefully next time it will be possible to sail there. Thanks again for a memorable stay.

We had a lovely stay, lots to do and plenty to see in the area. The loft was very comfortable, plenty of space, warm and cosy. Thanks Jonathan we can recommend a wonderful place.