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Cottage With Views Of Esthwaite Water, an Osprey Nest and Close To Hawkshead

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and fireplace

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Rough Close House and Coppice
Exterior
The Coppice
View from the grounds
Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 262 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Lake Windermere
  • Place, Bowness Pier
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cottage With Views Of Esthwaite Water, an Osprey Nest and Close To Hawkshead

A luxury 1 bedroom cottage, regularly upgraded, in the grounds of Rough Close House, separated from the main house by a court yard. All the rooms are seperate, there is a lot of space for two. Accommodation is for 2 adults only. There is ample, easy off road parking.
Visitors may also spot the ospreys which nest on Esthwaite Water. Their nest can be seen from the Coppice lounge normally. The ospreys usually arrive late March or early April and leave at the end of August. They have had chicks each year recently and there are now four nesting pairs in the area.
The property is ideally placed for wide range of activities including walking, mountain biking, fishing, or sight-seeing. Whichever you choose we hope you will enjoy your stay at the Coppice.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please don't light any candles unless for power cut.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ambleside

Located in Ambleside, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Hawkshead Grammar School and Beatrix Potter Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Go Ape Grizedale and Raw War Paintball. Lakes Aqaurium and Holehird Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hawkshead, Cumbria

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Bowness Pier - 13 min drive - 8.4 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 14 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 15 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 16 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Burneside Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Quayside Sports Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage With Views Of Esthwaite Water, an Osprey Nest and Close To Hawkshead pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cottage With Views Of Esthwaite Water, an Osprey Nest and Close To Hawkshead?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage With Views Of Esthwaite Water, an Osprey Nest and Close To Hawkshead?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage With Views Of Esthwaite Water, an Osprey Nest and Close To Hawkshead?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage With Views Of Esthwaite Water, an Osprey Nest and Close To Hawkshead located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Grizedale Forest and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Lake Windermere. Hawkshead Grammar School and Church of St Mary are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 151 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage. Warm and welcoming. Everything you need and spotlessly clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second stay at The Coppice. Again we found it clean, comfortable and homely. It is extremely well-equipped, very spacious and well-placed for touring the region. The owners are very friendly and approachable and we would certainly recommend for a stay in the Lakes.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fraser S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful accommodation in an idyllic setting. Host were very welcoming and made us feel at home. I would highly recommend this accommodation.Only thing to be aware of is the area can be very busy and parking can be difficult and expensive.Very narrow country lanes are challenging when driving around.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucia R.

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A hidden Gem

We had a wonderful stay here , such a beautiful cottage with all you need , I loved it . Ideally located to visit all the lakes , I would definitely recommend it and I will certainly visit again in the summer months
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay

Absolutely beautiful location,the cottage was everything we hoped for really well kitted out with everything you could need.Gill and Geoff are fabulous, really helpful and friendly with any .can't wait to go back next year. Thank you for a great week advice you need about local area
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you!

Such a beautiful cottage, and lovely hosts. Thanks so much Geoff and Gill for hosting us! Best wishes from Jacky and Stephen
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell T.

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Great

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

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Gorgeous little cottage

From the warm greeting to the fresh flowers in the lounge, our arrival at the cottage was great. The accommodation had everything you could need and was clean and comfortable. Geoff and Gill were hospitable without being in any way obtrusive, we definitely felt at home right away. The location was superb and we didn't seem to need to venture very far away to find excellent walks, access to the lakes for our canoe and lovely dinners out. A great place to stay all round, we will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy base in lovely location

The Coppice is beautifully presented and very quiet and comfy. Gill and Geoff gave us a warm welcome and were helpful throughout. The lovely basket of goodies awaiting us even included some mini Easter eggs! We were lucky to coincide with this year's first sightings of the ospreys - binoculars recommended. We enjoyed our long-overdue return to this part of the Lakes and there were enough breaks in the rain to take advantage of walks - dont miss Tarn Hows - National Trust properties - Hill Top is wonderful - and explore local villages.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne A.

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Exceeded even optimistic expectations

This property offers absolutely everything. An extraordinary amount of thoughtfulness has been dedicated to the needs of guests. We were so impressed. Such a quaint, spacious and inviting cottage which was a pleasure to come home to at the end of each day. The owners are absolutely lovely and so approachable and caring. Only 3 or 4 mins drive to the cute village of Hawkeshead where there's a place to have coffee 'n cake, eat or meal or just have a mosey around. There is also a small supermarket and a baker. The next time we return to the Lake District we won't hesitate to stay at Coppice again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe K., Edinburgh

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Perfect, perfect, perfect!!

Gill and Geoff's cottage is just the most wonderful "get away" for anyone wanting to get away from the stress of day-to-day activities. The cottage is easy to get to, but is also secluded and peaceful. The cottage has been furnished to the highest of standards and is SO warm and comforting. Just down the road from Hawkshead village. Gill and Geoff were the most wonderful hosts. After greeting us, they left us to ourselves to enjoy the seclusion and privacy. We can't wait to go back there (when we have time). Thanks Gill / Geoff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garry B., Uk

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Perfect

Gill and Geoff the owner are very lovely people and Gill goes the extra mile to make you feel comfortable . She has great knowledge of the areas around and it was never a problem to ask for advice we needed. The Coppice itself was Perfect , extremely clean and the room sizes are ideal for a couple . All linen and towels were provided and the bed was clean and comfortable, Spotless in fact. There is also Wi-Fi and sky TV . They Coppice is perfectly situated overlooking Esthwhaite water with great access to to many surrounding walks , places of interests and the whole lakes network. We would highly recommend a visit to the Coppice and we are already planning a return visit . Thank You Gill and Geoff .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

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What a find. The cottage was perfect, bigger than it looked in the photos and very clean. A lot of thought has gone into this cottage to make it homely and it contained everything you could possibly need, a real home from home. Our hosts Gill and Geoff were lovely and there if you needed any local information. The area is beautiful and although the weather was not very good it did not stop us from getting out and about everyday. We would certainly look to book this cottage again. Thank you for a lovely holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Birgit B.

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Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit, die Gastgeber waren super nett und hilfsbereit. Das Cottage war großzügig geschnitten und mit allem ausgestattet was man im Urlaub so braucht.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthony t.

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It was like home from home. Very spacious and comfortable, excellent furnishings and everything in working order. Our hosts were most helpful. We had a lovely holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

GRAHAM M.

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Excellent in every way.

The Coppuces is a wonderful property. Everything needed is provided and excellently hosted.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyn E.

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Wonderful place to stay

The Coppice is a cosy, comfortable cottage with generous rooms for two, an outstanding location, and generous hosts, Geoff and Gill. We were so fortunate to see the osprey every day and sunshine too. A wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Perfect

It was all we needed and the little extras were GREAT. We have already booked in for next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor P.

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Excellent in every respect

We were only staying for 2 nights but would like to go back to stay a week next time. Very comfortable and spacious accommodation for two; with 4 good-sized rooms (including the bathroom) it is larger than it appears from the outside. Beautiful situation and I would imagine some good areas for walking nearby although we didn't have time to explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex L.

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Wonderful!

We had a fantastic stay at this gem of an apartment! The location was perfect, just a stones throw away from stunning lakes and charming villages. The apartment itself was beautifully furnished, immaculately clean and super cosy. The hosts were incredibly welcoming and informative. We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marnie C.

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Recharge

A short break to recharge and enjoy the beautiful landscape
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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Wonderful Oasis

Everything about Coppice was top shelf. Our welcome and introduction to the wonderful cottage, the explanation to the location and what was offered by the locale as well as how everything functioned within the cottage spot on. Gil and Barton were absolutely amazing and the cottage was one of the best stays that we’ve had. The cottage is warm and inviting it has all the necessities that one would need to have a wonderful and complete vacation. It’s location in the lake District makes it ideal for getting around. It was a wonderful and memorable stay. Thank you ever so much..
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barrie S.

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Hawkshead Stay

Located just outside of the village ideal for exploring the area by foot or by car. Helpful hosts and well equipped accommodation.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael V.

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Beyond expectataion

The first momentd and host welcome was we could not wish for more an ideal base to enjoy a beautiful part of the world
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonja R.

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Entspannen und genießen im Lake District

Wir haben die Woche in dieser wunderschönen Wohnung sehr genossen. Bei Fragen war Jill immer für uns da. Man kann viel unternehmen und hat stets einen ruhigen Ort zu dem man zzrückkehren kann.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Gill & Geoff Barton

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Gill and Geoff Barton are the owners of Rough Close House and Coppice.
Having retired, we are still excited to be able to live in the heart of the Lake District in a beautiful location. We have worked in the area for over 30 years and have a background in sport and outdoor pursuits, so we know how to enjoy it and where to go, even pubs and coffee shops!

Why they chose this property

Knowing the Lake District very well we looked over the whole of the area before choosing Rough Close because of it's fantastic setting between Grizedale forest and Esthwaite Water. It is a beautiful location in any weather and at any time of year.

What makes this property unique

It is quiet and picturesque, yet very close Hawkshead and central to some of the Lake Districts' finest and most famous visitor attractions. The Coppice has been luxuriously updated and is maintained to to a high standard. It is very spacious and will certainly help you to make the best of your stay in the Lake District.

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