Cottage near Lake Windermere with garden

Comfortable Accommodation: Letterbox Cottage in Far Sawrey offers a 4-star holiday home with two bedrooms and a bathroom. The property features a private entrance, ensuring privacy for all guests. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, dishwasher, and a cosy fireplace. The cottage is pet-friendly, welcoming travellers with their furry companions. Outdoor Spaces: A beautiful garden provides a relaxing outdoor area. The property is situated less than 1 km from Hill Top, offering scenic views. Local Attractions: Lake Windermere is 3.8 km away, Derwentwater Lake 40 km, and Coniston Water 16 km from the cottage. Boating opportunities enhance the surrounding area. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests, Letterbox Cottage is praised for its comfortable accommodation and excellent facilities.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Free private parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

Milena
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Perfect location, beautiful views, clean, homely and very comfortable. The cottage has everything you need. We will definitely be back. Had the best Christmas ever
Maureen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location, comfortable home with good kitchen facilities.
Gemma
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. Such a beautiful cottage that felt homely from the start and had the most fantastic views and was full of character. It was in such a great location and the beds were so comfy. We have booked to...
Faye
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location, clean and well equipped. We have a wonderful break. Beautiful walks and swims on the doorstep.
Annette
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Awesome location, great walks from the door and so close to a lovely pub for hearty evening meal after a long hike. Loved the layout, very comfy and clean.
Adele
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It was so comfortable and stunning views and area. Will definitely go again
Harriet
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The bed was really comfortable, made up with quality bedding. The space felt homely but stylish. I loved the touch of having the wood burner ready to go. It was a beautiful building and beautiful location.
Viv
United Kingdom United Kingdom
In the most lovely location, it was beautifully furnished and everything was well thought out. It was comfortable and clean. The views from the windows and the nearby walks so memorable. Just perfect!
Kimberly
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Absolutely loved our stay. It’s a beautiful well kept cottage. The view from the bathroom is exceptional.
Gilles
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Easy to find the property and the parking space allocated. The key box is easy to find as well.

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Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 bunk bed
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Please bring logs, kindling, newspapers and matches should you feel you may wish to use the stove. Suitable for up to 2 pets Chosen by The Guardian Newspaper as a great place to experience Christmas, Letterbox Cottage is the perfect year round location. This delightful country Lakeland cottage is ideally placed for an enjoyable holiday.. 3 steps to entrance. Ground Floor: Living room: 43" Smart TV, Woodburner Kitchen/dining room: Electric Range, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer First Floor: Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Bedroom 2: Bunk (3ft) Beds Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Electric central heating (underfloor in kitchen/dining room), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair.. Small patio with bench. Private parking for 2 cars. Visit England 4 Star. .. Set in the absolute heart of Beatrix Potter country, this delightful traditional Lakeland cottage is perfectly placed for an enjoyable holiday. Leave the car behind and enjoy walks and bike rides in stunning countryside direct from the door! The cottage is less than 3 miles to Hawkshead and 1 mile to Lake Windermere and the ferry, where you can enjoy stunning walks, mountain bike trails and enjoy a ferry cruise. Letterbox Cottage is furnished with a cosy country charm, and includes a traditional wood burner, wooden beams, and impressive views across the surrounding countryside. The cosy living room with wood burner is upstairs but can be accessed at ground level. Use of the wood burner is optional as the central heating is the main source of heat. There is a popular, award-winning pub just a 2-minute walk away, serving lunch and evening meals as well as a variety of local ales. Alternatively, walk through the characterful village and across the picturesque fields to a traditional pub at Near Sawrey, once owned by Beatrix Potter herself. In addition, just 2¾ miles away at Hawkshead there is a variety of popular pubs, eateries, and a good sele...

Languages spoken

Danish,German,English,Spanish,French,Croatian,Italian,Dutch,Norwegian,Polish,Swedish

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From 17:00
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Until 09:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

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This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.