The Writing Room

This beautiful two-bedroom holiday home, spread over two floors, has been formed from the original writing room of a Victorian, mid-19th century Gentleman's residence called Sawrey Knotts. It is one of six apartments in this impressive building, which retains the feel and atmosphere of a traditional country house. The property boasts three acres of shared grounds and stunning views to the southern and western fells. Ideal for a family or two couples.

Walk into the large and impressive panelled hallway and find your holiday home on the left. Enter into the hallway and step into your main living room to find an elegant and welcoming space with comfortable leather seating traditional open fire and gorgeous large bay window. Discover your neat, stylish kitchen and dining area and anticipate lovely meals in this appealing space. Take two steps down to your double bedroom with en-suite walk in shower. Walk downstairs to find a twin bedroom with en-suite shower room. Both bedrooms are bright and spacious. You will also find a separate laundry room with two washing machines and two dryers at the back of the property.

Walk a mile to Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's fascinating home and museum. Have a bite to eat at the well-loved Cuckoo Brow Inn. Wander down to Lake Windermere’s quiet western shore and take the ferry to Bowness to enjoy a scenic cruise.
Drive to Hawkshead to explore the historic and beautiful, grade 1 listed village church before visiting Wordsworth’s old school. After that, relax with a drink in one of village’s excellent cafes or pubs.
From your doorstep, you will have the choice of many superb paths and trails around the local area, as well as being in striking distance of some of the best hill walks in the National Park.

A well-presented apartment set in a former Victorian gentlemen’s residence, resting in the village of Near Sawrey. Access to three acres of shared grounds. Stunning views to the southern and western fells. Ideal for a family or two couples.

Two bedrooms: 1 x double with walk in shower, 1 x Super king zip link with en-suite shower, basin and WC can be made up as a twin room on request (please request when booking). Separate WC. Kitchen/diner. Sitting room with open fire.

Oil central heating with open fire. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair available at this property. Off-road parking for two cars. Three acres of shared gardens. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking.