The Hive at Poppi-Red, a property with a bar, is located in Hawkshead, 8.2 km from Lake Windermere, 36 km from Derwentwater, as well as 42 km from Askham Hall.
Donna
United Kingdom
We stayed for three nights and found this little beauty in a quaint little village. The accommodation is above the restaurant and very easy to find. The rooms are all names and it’s easy access with key code. The staff were very welcoming and friendly as is the whole village. The room was very well decorated with a double bed and own bathroom. Very clean and looked after. Would highly recommended staying here.
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Bradley
United Kingdom
Breakfast was excellent and plentyfull the choice was very good and the room was also very good
Our hotel is perfectly situated with views of Lake Windermere, just a short stroll from the bustling village centre of Bowness-on-Windermere and the boats that travel the length of Windermere, making...
Lee
United Kingdom
Really clean, staff all so friendly and food was amazing
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Sandra
United Kingdom
Everything was really nice, the hotel was lovely and clean the staff were very friendly and the food was beautiful
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Hawkshead is beautiful and the people who live there are...
Hawkshead is beautiful and the people who live there are very friendly. Lovely shops and cafe's etc walking is brilliant and views unbelievable have stayed in different accommodation in the village and this was the worst.
I suggest the Red Lion if you're looking to visit
Dawn
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Our "go to" place in the village has always been the Kings...
Our "go to" place in the village has always been the Kings Arms Pub. Sadly the pub is currently closed for renovations and will not be open again until 2025. Without this pub, the village feels like it has list its heart. Other pubs are available of course, but none have the feel of The Kings Arms. The village is otherwise a great centre for surrounding activities. It is very serene in the evenings when the bulk of visitors have gone home. It's a shame that the village economy does not seem able to support a good quality walking shop. The current outlets in the village really cater for the low to mid-range mass market.
For dining, the breakfasts at PoppiRed are exceptional. For our evening meals we used PoppiRed and The Red Lion. Both were very good.
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Tony
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Love Hawkshead.
Love Hawkshead. A super little village, with some sweet shops and various places to eat & drink. Great location to get to just about anywhere in the Lake District within reasonable travel time, and plenty of nearby walking.
296364
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
The one downside was the parking.
The one downside was the parking. Many of the properties don’t have onsight parking which means parking on the main car park when you are in the village. The charges have recently been changed so that you have to pay overnight as well as during the day. There are no discounts for parking for a few days/ week so the £8.50 charge a day can add up if you are staying a few days. Nice restaurant in the village - Poppi Red would recommend to anyone who enjoys good food. Good base for visiting Windermere, Bowness, Ambleside, Coniston.
Wendy
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
A good place for lunch and an evening meal.
A good place for lunch and an evening meal. Interesting walks around the village and located v close to Tarn Howes and other really interesting places including those linked to Beatrix Potter.
Good food shops although the Co op is an essential and when it was unexpected closed caused some challenges for those at the camp site and cyclists passing through.
Viv
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Hawkshead is a great place to stay in the Lakes although...
Hawkshead is a great place to stay in the Lakes although this visit only one of the four pubs had enough staff to offer evening meals. There are plenty of low level circular walks from the village and numerous places to stay to suit most pockets.
Special mention for food Is Poppi red which was excellent. The queens arms had nice food and friendly staff. The Sun in had live entertainment on Friday and Saturday night
Me and my partner come to Hawkshead every year and we’d never stay anywhere different than The Hive at Poppi Red ❤️ it’s perfect and so beautiful, all the rooms we’ve stayed in were brilliant and so comfortable and beautifully decorated, made to feel so homey! The breakfast downstairs in the Poppi Red was so delicious and the products you can tell are local, so good! They allow dogs, even our pug recognises where she is and is so happy 😊 5 out of 5 stars from us!
Millie, Josh & Connie x
Cozy, charming inn with friendly staff and a great pub for dinner. They make sure to reserve a table for guests as the restaurant can fill up quickly. Very grateful that they have parking right outside as there is little to no street parking in Hawkshead. A wonderful Peter Rabbit gift shop full of all things Beatrix Potter is right around the corner, as is a lovely shop and cafe called HoneyPot. We all enjoyed exploring the town very much.
Chris, Gillie, Murphey, Geoffrey, and Carla are wonderful friendly hosts. The breakfast was excellent. The poached eggs were perfect. We stayed in Braithwaite. Our room was cleaned to the highest standard and so very comfortable. The views from our room were magnificent. We had views of the garden, sheep, Lake Windermere, and the mountains. If you're looking for a 5 star plus stay in the Lake District, Belmount Hall is your best bet.
The hotel was wonderful. Beautiful and very quiet location with access right out of the front door and up over the hills( behind the church) with my dog. The room was immaculate and well stocked with tea, coffee and even juice in a small fridge! It was a bright, spacious and beautifully decorated room, with a couch and views out into Hawkshead The bed was comfortable and the shower was wonderful. I highly recommend the Hive.
Loved everything about it. The Room was really nicely put together and quiet with a nice view. Beds were comfy, water was hot, the little sink area was really cute, we had everything we needed. The food in the morning was great, and evening was great as well. We came to the Lake District for a little break and I've been missing it ever since. Thank you for your Hospitality!
A beautiful house with excellent hosts and delicious homemade breakfast. Lovely room with a comfortable bed and garden views. It's rare to find such a great boutique hotel that is also dog friendly, so that was a huge bonus. It was a pleasure to stay there and I would happily visit again. Thank you, Chris and Gillie for the wonderful hospitality.
Breakfast was excellent with a wide choice of locally sourced produce. The hosts were engaging and knowledgeable of the local area and happy to make recommendations. A great place to stay for the local Pubs and dining options and you could jump on a bus and visit other villages around the lake district if walking was not your thing.
Great location in Hawkshead with On site parking.
We took Mr Bob our Border Collie. We had a friendly welcome .
We had a lovely evening meal and drinks. We missed the time for breakfast but owner insisted on cooking us a full English ( which we were really grateful for)
We would definitely stay there again- recomended.
Excellent service by very busy staff, who were possibly short of ideal numbers. It was early in the season, so there were not many residents. The restaurant was very busy though, possibly because the week was very rainy, and there is not a lot to do in the Lake District in wet weather.
Well placed near the main car park in Hawkshead. Ours was a small but very comfortable room with coffee making facilities, TV and a pleasant en suite with walk in shower.
Breakfast was absolutely first class. With some hotels breakfast is a token gesture, but this was exceptional.
this is a beautiful property set in a wonderful location for touring the southern Lake District with many good walks within a few miles and some great restaurants and pubs close by. Chris is a fond of knowledge and was a great host at each delicious breakfast.
Lovely beautifully decorated rooms. Lovely warm fires downstairs. Fabulous breakfasts. Dog friendly. Very friendly owners. Excellent location for South Lakes and hiking. 2 very good eating places within walking distance: Poppy Red and Red Lion.
Really nice picturesque inn/hotel right in the centre of the beautiful village of Hawkshead. Really friendly helpful staff, room was cosy and well appointed and very clean. Small bathroom but it had everything I needed. Superb cooked breakfast.
Very lovely rooms. Nice bar with live music. Very welcoming staff and atmosphere. Great breakfast. Electric car charging in local car park very near to the hotel.
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