Skelwith ForceSelf-cateringJust a stone's throw from the centre of delightful Hawkshead village this charming property is located in the restored former police station and was once the police office. Built on three floors the accommodation is spacious, cosy in any season and ideal for guests who are looking for a village location - handy for lots of good places to eat and all village facilities close to hand.
There are some fine walks to be enjoyed with no need to use the car with paths from the village leading to Grizedale Forest, Tarn Hows or to Wray and the west side of Lake Windermere. Hawkshead is a year round destination with its traffic free village centre and character buildings.
Accommodation: Front door entrance into main hallway with plenty of room for 'de-camping' and storing your outdoor gear - even room for a couple of bikes to be kept safely indoors. Attractive dining kitchen, which even has a bit of extra comfy seating. There is a downstairs shower room with wc.
The first floor offers a spacious split level sitting room with two windows and a view to the hills from the sunken rear seating area (widescreen TV, DVD - also plays CDs,HD recorder, video, CD). Bathroom has feature double ended roll top bath, basin and wc. Good sized single bedroom. Top floor spacious en-suite master bedroom (king-size bed) - with its high sloping roof lines and fine feature beams this is a lovely, relaxing space (shower, basin and wc).
Comfortable and stylish furnishings with fitted carpets to the kitchen, upper floors and stairs, and floorboards in the hall.
Outside: Private parking for one car in a numbered space. Short level walk to village centre and shops in Hawkshead.
Sorry no pets *Wifi * non-smoking * duvets/beds made up for arrival * gas hob/electric oven * dishwasher * microwave * auto washer/dryer * fridge * gas central heating and hot water on demand * all fuel included * travel cot and high chair available - please order * towels available - please order * private parking
PLEASE NOTE: SLEEPS 2 PRICE ONLY APPLIES WHEN 1 BEDROOM ONLY IS USED
Just a stone's throw from the centre of delightful Hawkshead village this charming property is located in the restored former police station and was once the police office.
Children welcome from any age.
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The Barn, Alexandra Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2DA
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