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Sawrey Cottages
About
Two beautiful Cottages: Glenside and Bishop Howe, in the heart of the tiny village of Far Sawrey.
From the doorstep, guests can walk to Beatrix Potter's house, onto the network of footpaths and to the Local Pubs. The honeypot village of Hawkshead is close by as well as the Car Ferry across Lake Windermere. Each property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms kitchen and 2 lounges, Private parking and enclosed garden. Glenside’s garden is secure and can accommodate dogs. Guests can enjoy beautiful views from all windows, especially stunning sunset views from the covered porch.
The cottages can be booked together for larger family groups. Book direct with the owners, a local family who personally prepare your holiday home from home.
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Opening Times
| Season (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) |
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Facilities
Booking & Payment Details
- Online Booking Possible
- Visa/Mastercard accepted
Children
- Children welcome
Cooking Facilities
- Cooker
- Dishwasher
- Electric Hob
- Freezer
- Fridge Freezer
- Microwave cooker
- Oven
Heating Facilities
- Central heating
- Real log/coal fires
Laundry Facilities
- Drying facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Leisure Facilities
- Free WIFI
Linen & Bedding
- Linen provided
- Towels Provided
Parking
- Free Parking
- Free Parking on Site
Property Facilities
- Dogs Accepted
- Totally non-smoking
- WiFi or internet access
- Wood Burner
Room/Unit Facilities
- Bath
- Hairdryer
- King-sized bed
- Scenic view
- Shower
- Super King-Size Beds
- Television
Site Features
- Garden
Target Markets
- Dark Skies / Stargazing
- Dog Friendly Holidays
- Families
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
From the Windermere car ferry, continue along the B5285 to Far Sawrey. Turn left immediately opposite the Cuckoo Brow Inn and follow this lane down and to the left and through Fold Farm yard. Glenside and Bishop Howe are the first properties on the left. From Ambleside. Take the B5285 to Hawkshead ( 6 miles). Turn left at the T junction , follow signs for Windermere Via Ferry. Through the village of Near Sawrey ( 3 miles) and onto Far Sawrey. Take the first right turn BEFORE the Cuckoo Brow Inn and follow this lane through Fold Farm yard. Glenside and Bishop Howe are the first houses on the left. From Newby Bridge Turn right off the A590 over Newby Bridge ( Swan Hotel) Follow this road to Lakeside and Graythwaite. After approx 5 mlies RIGHT to Cunsey , after approx 3 miles turn left to Far Sawrey . Bishop Howe and Glenside are the second set of semi detached houses on the left AFTER the church.
Public Transport Directions
Trains to Oxenholme Lake District and Windermere. The best way to get from Oxenholme Lake District Station to Windermere Ferry without a car is to train and line 599 bus which takes 1h 1m . To avoid the ferry the 505 bus takes you from Windermere to Hawkshead then The Mountain Goat bus takes you to Sawrey.
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