The Hive at Poppi-Red
Main Street, Hawkshead, LA22 0NT, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 1185 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The room was so beautiful. I love the way you incorporated the original features like the beams with modern interior design in the room. they were so original. The restaurant was also lovely and the food was out of this world! absolutely delicious.

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Located in Hawkshead, The Hive at Poppi-Red provides mountain views and free Wifi, 5.1 miles from Lake Windermere and 23 miles from Derwentwater. Some units are air conditioned and include a seating area with a flat-screen TV. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a full English/Irish or a vegetarian breakfast. The Hive at Poppi-Red has a terrace. If you would like to discover the area, cycling, hiking and walking tours are possible nearby. Askham Hall is 26 miles from the accommodation, while Grizedale Forest is a few steps away. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 76 miles from The Hive at Poppi-Red.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
The Hive at Poppi-Red has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Oct 23, 2020Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Wonderful Breakfast

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- Sian
United Kingdom
“The room was so beautiful. I love the way you incorporated the original features like the beams with modern interior design in the room. they were so original. The restaurant was also lovely and the food was out of this world! absolutely delicious.” - Genevieve
United States of America
“Top to bottom excellent. The staff are attentive and caring. The place was clean and stylish with warmth and attention to detail throughout. The food was delicious. Throughout our two week trip to the UK, this is my favorite of the many places...” - Mathieson
United Kingdom
“Lovely clean room. Comfy bed and lots of pillows. The facilities were good. The room had everything I needed.” - Donna
United Kingdom
“location is fantastic, quieter part of the lakes which is what we like, luxurious room for fair prices, staff are amazing. and you get money of food in the restaurant.” - Philip
United Kingdom
“Great room good size shower very comfortable bed- fantastic breakfast staff very helpful and friendly” - Donna
United Kingdom
“comfortable, luxurious, good location, clean, relaxing” - Karen
United Kingdom
“We enjoyed our stay here - the room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. We were very grateful for the biscuits and bottles of juice left in the fridge. I also liked the fact that there was a proper coffee machine with capsules. The...” - Jason
United Kingdom
“Location excellent. Staff, particularly the guy who took our order on Mon morning were excellent. So polite and helpful. Clean. Breakfast choice was fantastic.” - Paula
United Kingdom
“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...” - Clare
United Kingdom
“Wonderfully decorated, super sized bath & lovely and clean. staff wonderful”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Is there any way to add breakfast to the plan?
Yes it should be an optional extra when booking. Can you see that option? If not will have to check settings. you can pay by card at cafe counter on the day.Answered on 26 October 2020can I bring my dog?
yes you can we have dog friendly roomsAnswered on 20 February 2021Hi how much is parking?
Dependent on where you park and time of day. The Hawkshead car park which is 20 second walk is £8 a day between 9 am and 6pm and is free between 6pm and 9 am.Answered on 6 April 2021Do we need to provide our own towels and bedding if we’re staying at the beginning of June?
We provide all towels and beddingAnswered on 6 April 2021Hi. Please can we bring our two well behaved dogs? Where do people park please when they stay?
Yes and people park in the main car parkAnswered on 5 July 2021are you taking bookings for this weekend
We are not taking books for holidays untill 17th May people who are staying now are in line with goverment rulesAnswered on 23 March 2021- Still looking?
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Amenities of The Hive at Poppi-RedGreat facilities! Review score, 8.9
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Wonderful Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Shower
- Linens
- Terrace
- Coffee machine
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking tours
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- TV
- Kids' meals
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Invoice provided
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Soundproof rooms
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
The fine print
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform The Hive at Poppi-Red of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about The Hive at Poppi-Red
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The Hive at Poppi-Red is 500 feet from the center of Hawkshead. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at The Hive at Poppi-Red may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at The Hive at Poppi-Red is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
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Room options at The Hive at Poppi-Red include:
- Double
- Suite
- Twin/Double
- Single
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Guests staying at The Hive at Poppi-Red can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
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The Hive at Poppi-Red offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Walking tours
- Bike tours