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The Old School House Hawkshead

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5 bedrooms
6 bathrooms
10 guests
3 nights minimum
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The Old School House is a listed property situated in the heart of the village. Formerly the home of the headmaster of the Old Grammar School next door which is now open to the pubic as a museum. The house is one of the grandest in the village. Used predominately as an elegant B&B it is has been opened up for self catering guests for selected weeks. The porchway leads into a large entrance hall. To the left there is an attractive lounge with cosy woodburning stove, leather sofas, Flatscreen TV, freeview & DVD. To the right is a very spacious dining room with a large oak table comfortably seating 10 people. In addition there is a seating area with armchairs looking out of the floor to ceiling windows across the village towards Latterbarrow. At the rear of the house is a second loung...The Old School House is a listed property situated in the heart of the village. Formerly the home of the headmaster of the Old Grammar School next door which is now open to the pubic as a museum. The house is one of the grandest in the village. Used predominately as an elegant B&B it is has been opened up for self catering guests for selected weeks. The porchway leads into a large entrance hall. To the left there is an attractive lounge with cosy woodburning stove, leather sofas, Flatscreen TV, freeview & DVD. To the right is a very spacious dining room with a large oak table comfortably seating 10 people. In addition there is a seating area with armchairs looking out of the floor to ceiling windows across the village towards Latterbarrow. At the rear of the house is a second lounge/snug with slate floors, open fire & flatscreen tv. This rooms leads on to the kitchen with a large double oven, dishwasher, large fridge/freezer, washer & tumble dryer. Upstairs there are 5 stylish & relaxing ensuite bedrooms. There are 3 kingsize and 2 superking (which can also be made as a twins) There is a separate wc. Outside there is a gravel drive, ample parking for several cars & a large secluded garden perfect for children or simply relaxing in peaceful surroundings. There is also a secure garage for storing bikes. *Non Smoking *TV's in all bedrooms *WIFI *All fuel included *Well behaved dogs welcome, max 2 (restricted to kitchen and slate floor snug) *Large garden *Off road parking for several cars *Secure bike storage *Linen & Towels provided More
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House Rules
Pets Allowed: Yes
Smoking Allowed: No
Kid Friendly: Yes
Bathrooms
5 Attached (ensuite), 1 Half bath
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About the Owner
Emma G
Languages spoken:English
Response Rate:90%
Response Time:Within a few hours
Listed Since:January 2016
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Reviewed August 12, 2020 via mobile

Date of stay: August 2020
Reviewed January 7, 2020
Fabulous 50th!

Emma came to the rescue, when the self-catering house we had booked suddenly cancelled on us at very short notice. However, in the end, I think that company did us a favour, as it meant we ended up hiring The Old Schoolhouse as self catering,...More

Date of stay: January 2020
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Reviewed November 9, 2018

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Date of stay: November 2018
Reviewed January 28, 2018
Hawkeshead Re-visited

We have just completed our second stay at The Old School House and have already booked again for next year. Five en-suite bedrooms, a good dining room and excellent lounge make for a very good stay. The kitchen is a working, galley type but is...More

Date of stay: January 2018
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Reviewed August 31, 2017
Friendly hosts and comfortable accommodation

The Old Schoolhouse is situated on the edge of the quaint village of Hawkshead which is on the quieter western side of Lake Windermere close to many interesting places to visit. Emma and Mark were very welcoming and courteous and nothing was too much trouble....More

Date of stay: August 2017
1  Thank Chriss502015
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Reviewed February 1, 2017
Large but homely well appointed and well located Georgian House ideally placed for a walking break in The Lakes

Located on the edge of Hawkshead, this large house is exactly as described in the literature. There is a range of walks that can be accessed from the front door, as can the local village hostelries for post walk sustenance. There was plenty of wood...More

Date of stay: January 2017
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Amenities
Pets Allowed: Yes
Smoking Allowed: No
Kid Friendly: Yes
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  • The Old School House Hawkshead is able to accommodate up to 10 guests. See all property details.
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