Hawkshead
Travel Guide





Visit Hawkshead

Red Lion Inn
Great place to stay! Very homely and cosy with amazing fire place and great food. Bed was very comfy as well. Free parking which is a bonus. And the most importantly - the staff was amazing!!! Thank you for making our stay great!
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

1 Bed Flat - Sleeps 4 - Garden - Parking - Wifi
Amazing, the photos do not do it justice, lovely cosy cottage a home from home and fully equipped. Great location, short walk to village incl pubs and chippy, also access to walks (which pass through livestick fields so dogs on leads). Grizedale forest was a short drive away with really good (long ...
Reviewed on Sep 15, 2024

Lakes Hotel and Spa
Friendly staff spotless rooms. Amazing onsite restaurant
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

1 Bed Flat - Sleeps 4 - Garden - Parking - Wifi
Amazing, the photos do not do it justice, lovely cosy cottage a home from home and fully equipped. Great location, short walk to village incl pubs and chippy, also access to walks (which pass through livestick fields so dogs on leads). Grizedale forest was a short drive away with really good (long ...
Reviewed on Sep 15, 2024

Pine Lake Resort
Room was clean & tidy. The heating was on which was a nice warm welcome to the room. Bed was comfy. Amenities were what we expected.
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Kotel Windermere
Room was amazing, clean fresh warm and inviting
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026
Popular places to visit

Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
You can learn about the history of Grasmere with a trip to Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Rydal Mount
Wander through the picturesque grounds of Wordsworth’s family home and imagine how the views of lakes inspired him to write.

Ambleside Pier
Explore the waterfront in Waterhead with a trip to Ambleside Pier. Check out the spas and lively bars in this walkable area.

Dove Cottage
Visit the 17th-century house where William Wordsworth lived for almost a decade and wrote some of his most celebrated works.

Rydal Water
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rydal Water during your travels in Lakes.

Church of St Mary
Enjoy the serene ambiance in this charming lakeside church, peruse the intricate stained-glass windows and learn about medieval traditions.
Things to do

Coniston Water: 60-Minute Wild Cat Island Cruise

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

Windermere, Lancaster & Lake District from Manchester

Lake District: Six Lakes Morning Tour from Windermere


