If you want to explore the Lake District while avoiding the hustle and bustle of its more touristy spots, a holiday cottage in the hamlet of Hawkshead Hill, four miles from Coniston, is an ideal base for your stay. Opportunities for outdoor pursuits abound in this beautiful location, so bring your walking boots and get ready for adventure. 

The lakes of Coniston Water and Windermere are both short drives away as well as the fell-walkers’ favourite, Old Man of Coniston. Keep an eye on your sandwiches if you make the climb; the tame resident sheep are not above rifling through rucksacks for a snack!

Beatrix Potter’s house, the National Trust run Hill Top, is certainly worth a visit, while the most adventurous can test their head for heights at Go Ape in Grizedale Forest. After an action-packed day, head back to your Hawkshead Hill holiday cottage, pour yourself a drink and watch the sun set over the beautiful hills.