Belmount Hall

One of our top picks in Hawkshead. Belmount Hall (formerly owned by Beatrix Potter) is in the heart of the Lake District, with views down the valley to Esthwaite Water on one side, and the rolling Lakeland hills on the other. The property is 15 minutes' walk from Hawkshead, where there are four pubs offering food, and 12 minutes' drive from Ambleside, where there are many restaurants.

Each bedroom has been individually styled with original period features, modern en-suite bathrooms with power shower, elegant decorations, comfortable beds with Egyptian cotton bed linen and views over the Lakeland fells. Every room has free WiFi and a Roberts® radio.

Guests can enjoy an included continental breakfast. Dogs are welcome to stay, but must not get on beds or be fed in the bedrooms. There is a shared sitting room with a flat-screen TV and books.

The property is a 19-minute drive from Windermere.

Information about the host

Belmount Hall (formerly owned by Beatrix Potter) lies in the heart of the Lake District, with views down the valley to Esthwaite Water on one side, and the rolling Lakeland hills on the other. Belmount Hall is a majestic Georgian property with luxurious, modern rooms. Surrounded by the countryside and wildlife that inspired Beatrix Potter, the location is perfect for exploring the Lake District. Each bedroom has been individually styled to impeccable standard with original period features, modern en-suite bathrooms with power shower, elegant decorations, super comfortable beds with Egyptian cotton bedlinen, stunning views over the Lakeland fells. Every room has free Wifi and a Roberts radio. Breakfast is included: we offer a choice of cooked breakfasts, and bread from local bakeries. Dogs are welcome to stay in the rooms, but we ask that they are not allowed on the beds. Children are very welcome - we can provide extra beds in rooms.

Chris and Gillie have been in the hospitality business since 1991. They have hosted hundreds of weddings and other events, first at their Coffee House/Restaurant at Brantwood, Coniston, and since 2006 at Belmount Hall, a superb Grade II Listed Georgian house looking down the Hawkshead/Sawrey valley made famous by Beatrix Potter, who owned 'beautiful Belmount' and its two farms.

There are many beautiful walks from the door, and pubs within walking distance. Popular Hawkshead is a 10-minute walk away, Tarn Hows is a 10-minute drive away, and you can be on the shores of Windermere and Coniston Water within 15 minutes. Hikers can be at the foot of renowned fells such as Coniston Old Man within 15 minutes. Activities nearby: Grizedale forest Go ape! Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's house Fishing on Esthwaite Water Boating on Coniston and Windermere Wray Castle Cycle rides and walks from the door