Luxury Bed & Breakfast

Within the picturesque Lake District village of Hawkshead, School House Cottage offers you a luxury bed and breakfast in a tranquil setting...

Idealy situated whether you are walkers, cyclists, keen anglers wanting to fish on near by Esthwaite water or simply happy to enjoy a good book in peaceful surroundings. We also offer guests private parking and access to our lock up garage for bikes or small boats. Stephen and Sharon look forward to meeting you with a warm and friendly welcome and to help ensure your break is a relaxing one.

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Rooms

Latest Reviews

Home away from home
We had a wonderful time staying with Steve & Sharon in Hawkeshead. The location was fantastic -- a quaint village in a beautiful location, away from the crowds. Our room was very cosy and perfect for the long weekend. We really enjoyed the lovely breakfasts and a dinner prepared by Steve and felt ve
H , Young Couple
Very comfortable
Lovely HUGE comfy bed, cosy room with a garden view.Brilliant breakfast with consideration of dietary needs, Thankyou!
Greg Morthorpe
Fabulous stay
This was our second stay at the School House Cottage and we’ll certainly be going again. The welcome, the room, food (breakfasts and 3 course evening meals), were excellent from the start to finish of our three night break.Thank you Sharon and Steve for your hospitality, and for the little extra
Doreen S
Brilliant!
Great location. Lovely hosts Steve and Sharon. Steve is a top notch chef and his breakfasts are the best in the Lakes bar none. Dinner was also excellent with lots of choice. Rooms spacious, clean and well equipped. This is a hidden gem in Hawkshead and we will be going again (for our 5th time). Tha
Bernard K
Cosy Cottage
Comfortable country retreat.Excellent food served by friendly hosts.Recommended for those looking for peace and quiet.
Michael P , Mature Couple
100% recommendHoney Bees Shepard's Hut
Went to Honey Bees Shepherd's Hut for a relaxing few days away. Great communication with the host before arrival and during our stay, they are very friendly. The hut had everything we could possibly need. The hot tub was so easy to heat up (following Stephen's tips) and definitely helped with relaxi
Gillian L , Mature Couple
first class
the room was just right the bed was huge and very comfortable the breakfast was very tasty and cooked to perfection.The room was the Head mistress room and was decorated with characters ffrom Peter Rabbit ,the view from the window would be perfect in the summer we had light snow but it was still a
Audrey E , Mature Couple
Very cosy stay
Lovely stay. The shepherd’s hut was nice and warm, and the bed was soft and comfortable. The hot tub (which warms up wonderfully with a bit of perseverance) was an amazing way to end the evenings, but also a great after-breakfast activity, with the views from the tub being quite special.Conven
Tom S , Young Couple
Annual Trip to School House Cottage
As always a brilliant visit and stay with Steve and Sharon. Great to catch up with you both again
Ian W , Group of Adults
New year break
Had a wonderful time and will be visiting again in the new year
MR Michael D , Single Male