
Croftlands is a large group holiday property in Hawkshead, a small village in the heart of the Lake District, Cumbria. This is a solid choice for groups who want a proper base in one of England's most celebrated national parks. The location puts you within easy reach of Windermere, Coniston Water and Grizedale Forest.
Hawkshead itself is a well-preserved medieval village with cobbled streets, independent shops and traditional pubs. The surrounding countryside offers some of the finest walking and cycling in the UK.
Croftlands sleeps a large group across multiple bedrooms with generous shared living and dining spaces. The property is set up for groups to eat, relax and socialise together under one roof.
Croftlands is a large group holiday property in Hawkshead, a small village in the heart of the Lake District, Cumbria. This is a solid choice for groups who want a proper base in one of England's most celebrated national parks. The location puts you within easy reach of Windermere, Coniston Water and Grizedale Forest.
Hawkshead itself is a well-preserved medieval village with cobbled streets, independent shops and traditional pubs. The surrounding countryside offers some of the finest walking and cycling in the UK.
Croftlands sleeps a large group across multiple bedrooms with generous shared living and dining spaces. The property is set up for groups to eat, relax and socialise together under one roof. Multiple bathrooms keep mornings stress-free for larger parties.
Nearby highlights include Hill Top (Beatrix Potter's farmhouse, 2 miles, 6 mins), Hawkshead Grammar School (0.2 miles, walking distance), Grizedale Forest (4 miles, 10 mins) and Windermere lake shore at Bowness (8 miles, 20 mins).
Croftlands puts a large group right in the heart of the Lakes. Few locations match Hawkshead for access to walking, water and history in one place.
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Hawkshead sits at the centre of the Lake District giving groups instant access to lakes, fells and forests in every direction.
Walk straight into one of the Lakes' best-loved villages for pubs, cafes and independent shops without needing a car.
The property sleeps a large group together with shared living and dining areas that make evenings and mealtimes genuinely sociable.
Both Windermere and Coniston Water are within 20 minutes by car, giving groups easy access to boat hire and lakeside walks.
Grizedale Forest is just 4 miles away offering mountain biking, Go Ape and waymarked trails that suit groups of all fitness levels.
Beatrix Potter's Hill Top farmhouse is just 2 miles from the property and is one of the most visited sites in the Lake District.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Croftlands by car, head into Hawkshead village in the Lake District using postcode LA22 0JT. The B5285 and B5286 are the main routes into the village from Ambleside and the Windermere ferry crossing respectively. Parking in Hawkshead is in the village car park as the historic centre has restricted vehicle access.
The nearest train station is Windermere, approximately 8 miles from Hawkshead. From Windermere station you can take a taxi or the 599 bus service towards Ambleside and connect to local routes into Hawkshead.
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