Located in Ambleside, School House Cottage B&B and tea garden offers en-suite accommodation with free WiFi access throughout and on-site private parking facilities free of charge. The property boasts a garden with a terrace and barbecue facilities, and offers bicycle rental services for guests to explore the surroundings. Rooms have views of the B&B's garden and come with a seating area, tea and coffee making facilities, and a flat-screen TV with a DVD player. Each room includes private bathroom facilities with a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Breakfast is served every morning in the common breakfast area or on the terrace, and special dietary needs can be accommodated. Packed lunches can also be prepared upon request. The bed and breakfast is 8.1 km from Rydal Water. Blackpool International Airport is 67 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.8
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  • Bradley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was excellent and plentyfull the choice was very good and the room was also very good
  • Jenny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely place tucked away in stunning Hawkshead. Steve and Sharon were wonderful hosts. Will definitely stay again.
  • J
    Jennifer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was great. Hawkshead is a quiet village with good amenities. It was nice to be away from the hustle and bustle of the bigger towns. Our room was very comfortable and spacious. The host was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Steve & Sharon - Owners

9.6
9.6
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Steve & Sharon - Owners
We are situated on the south of the village of hawkshead.The Cottage dates back to 1585 and is Tudor set in approx. half an acre of well mnicured garden. We have built a summerhouse for our guest to use during their stay, which we serve complimentary Tea & Cake on arrival. The summer house has been named 'The Pavllion' for private parties which book for Afternoon Tea. This is also available to guests should they wish to book for afternoon Tea during their stay with us. The garen is an ideal bolt hole should guests just want to escape the hussle and bussle of everyday city life, with its tranquil setting and quite location situated on the outskirts of Hawkshead village. All our rooms have ensuite showers/Hotel quality linen and towels/Wifi/T.V./hair dryer/Tea,coffee making facilities and complimentry toiletries.
We pride ourselves on 100% customer hospitality and always going that extra mile beyoned the call of service for our guests. From the minute you walk through the door with a warm & friendly smile/greet( along with he 3 resident Cats Marmaduke,Fifi and Mr Darcy.) to when you leave. We will make you feel like one of the family /relaxed after an excellent stay and wanting to return. There is always something exciting cooking up in the kitchen, so please dont be afraid to ask eiher of us what's on the evening dinner menu so to avoid disappointment for those of you who have any dietry requirements e.g. Vegetarians/vegan etc.
Hawkshead Museum is 200 yds along the driveway from the cottage. This is where you can find out about the history of the Grammar school Wordsworth was educated at. The School House Cottage would have been where the headmaster lived during the time he was educating the boys around 1585. Beautrix Potter's Husband Mr Heelis office is also situated in the Village and run by the National Trust. This is where some of her early illustrations of Peter Rabbit and friends are on show to see. 4 miles out of the Village in Near Sawrey is 'Hill Top' where beautrix Potter's publishing home where she had all her meeting with her publishers, a must to see for any child/adult who love's her books. Dont forget to pay a visit to our local church and it's lovely grounds. We always have a feww Weddings taking place during the summer season and worth a peek if you are passing through.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Head Masters dining table
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

Facilities of School House Cottage B&B and tea garden
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room
View
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Games room
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Adult only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

School House Cottage B&B and tea garden takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 09:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about School House Cottage B&B and tea garden

  • School House Cottage B&B and tea garden has 1 restaurant:

    • Head Masters dining table

  • The prices at School House Cottage B&B and tea garden may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • School House Cottage B&B and tea garden offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Games room

  • Room options at School House Cottage B&B and tea garden include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double

  • School House Cottage B&B and tea garden is 200 yards from the centre of Hawkshead. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at School House Cottage B&B and tea garden is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.