| Beatrix Potter
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Ideal for the Beatrix Potter
enthusiast, with 'Hill Top', her former
Lakeland home, situated opposite the Cottage.
The Cottage was regularly visited by Potter when
it was the village bakery, and it is featured
on the front cover of her tale 'The Pie and the
Patty Pan'
and also in the 'Fairy Caravan'
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| Excellent
Local Pub and Restaurant :- |
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Opposite the
Cottage, merely two minutes walk away... & back! |
| Walking
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The Cottage
is an ideal base for walking with many routes starting
from the doorstep. There are also many dog-friendly
walks. |
| Mountain Biking
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A variety of routes in
the vicinity gives bikers many options to explore,
including the Grizedale Forest near Hawkshead
which is
approx 2 miles away. The garage provides secure
storage.
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| The Southern Lakes
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As a base for exploring
the Southern Lake District, the Cottage is in
a unique position. The popular Bowness, Windermere
(via the ferry) and Hawkshead areas are within
two miles. You can also enjoy the tranquillity
of being apart from the crowds.
Langdale, Ambleside, Coniston and Grasmere are
all just a short journey away.
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| Fishing
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The well-known
Esthwaite Water provides excellent facilities all
year round, and is just ten minutes walk away from
the Cottage. |
| The Village Shop
:- is half a mile from
the Cottage. |
