Luxury country house for up to 18 in the heart of Beatrix Potter's Lake District
Beechmount Country House is a characterful country house nestled in the heart of the quintessential Lake District village of Near Sawrey. There are 6 bedrooms in the main house, and a snug, to accommodate 12-14 guests. In addition there are two cottages in the grounds each housing a further two people, so that the whole property can accommodate up to 18 guests. The cottages can be booked separately.
The main house has 6 bedrooms with three ensuites and two bathrooms. The kitchen offers Neff appliances with coffee machine and an in-built microwave and a cosy seating area with a fireplace. The dining room has a large extendable dining table seating up to 16 people. Next to the dining room is a playroom with a Tv, dvd player and cupboard with books, games and toys. The large lounge has seating of up to 14 and fully functional log fire with side doors that lead to a garden with a water fountain. The house also has a laundry room with a washing machine and dryer.
Parking is available as follows: There is a ‘courtyard’ to Beechmount, which can accommodate three cars, possibly 4 at a push. Access to this is through a tight stone gateway from the road (2.45 metres wide). It is perfectly possible to fit even large SUVs through this (and we routinely do), but we understand that some will feel more cautious about doing so than others. There is car park adjacent to the play area literally across the road from Beechmount. This contains 4 marked out spaces, but can normally accommodate 5 or 6 cars. This is run by the Parish Council, on a ‘donations requested’ basis, but with no restrictions as to how long you can park there for. When spaces are available, this is extremely convenient for Beechmount, but clearly we cannot guarantee that spaces will always be available. Near Sawrey tends to get busy during the days (especially at weekends and bank holidays) though tends to be a lot quieter in the evenings and early mornings.
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Ambleside
Ambleside is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Arnside and Silverdale, while Hawkshead Grammar School and Beatrix Potter Gallery are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Raw War Paintball, or check out an event or a game at Parkside Road.
Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 23 min drive - 11.4 km
Getting around
Burneside Station - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Lake View Garden - 10 min drive
The Magic Roundabout - 11 min drive
Hole in t' Wall - 10 min drive
The Village Inn Bar & Grill - 10 min drive
Boardwalk Bar & Grill - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Luxury country house for up to 18 in the heart of Beatrix Potter's Lake District pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Luxury country house for up to 18 in the heart of Beatrix Potter's Lake District?
As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury country house for up to 18 in the heart of Beatrix Potter's Lake District on 6 Sept 2026 start from AU$888, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Luxury country house for up to 18 in the heart of Beatrix Potter's Lake District?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Luxury country house for up to 18 in the heart of Beatrix Potter's Lake District?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Luxury country house for up to 18 in the heart of Beatrix Potter's Lake District?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Luxury country house for up to 18 in the heart of Beatrix Potter's Lake District located?
This family-friendly Ambleside holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Hill Top Farm and Lake Windermere. Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore and Windermere Ferry are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a great stay with extended family in this immaculate property over Easter. The place was phenomenal, beautifully presented, with bags of character. The garden was lovely, and the sitting room was super cosy with the open fire. Lots of games for the kids, too. We'd love to stay here again, it was a real find!
This house is perfect for a family/friends gathering and has so much space we never felt on top of each other. The location is beautiful too. Thank you for such a lovely stay
Beechmount is a great property and is ideal for a family get together or a group of friends. This was our second visit and would definitely return again.
We had an incredible stay at the property. Beautiful setting, fully equipped house, fabulous owners who couldn’t have been more helpful when issues arose.
A stunning base to explore the Lakes.
Very comfortable and spacious house.Very well equipped.Comfortable beds, plenty of bathrooms excellent for a large family.Central heating did not come on automatically but there were heaters and we made use of log fire.
Comfortable, well equipped house in lovely location
Lovely location, comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen, garden to enjoy, peaceful surroundings, good walking from the house. Need to bring your own soap/shower gel. Would definitely recommend.
We stayed here with our four 20-something children, their partners and our mothers to celebrate a few birthdays. The house is a great size for our group. Bedrooms very comfortable, bathrooms great and the kitchen a good space. The living room and dining room are also great sizes for large groups. If there was only one downside it would be that the house would benefit from a refreshen-up, but everything worked for us for our stay, and we would stay again!!
Beechmount is a comfortable spacious house in a quiet location.
We, 12 of us, 8 adults and 4 children, enjoyed our stay here. It has plenty of comfortable seating in the ground floor rooms and a very well-appointed kitchen with a wide range of utensils. The bedrooms are clean and spacious, the beds comfortable. There are several televisions in the house. The entry to the house looks daunting but the cars went through easily into a larger parking space beyond.
Great house for our extended family to spend a long weekend together. Loads of space and everything you could think of is supplied. The games room for the kids is excellent! Lois the host was super helpful and happy to answer questions rapidly via text. Highly recommend!
The experience was excellent. The house was amazing. The space was phenomenal and we enjoyed every minute. My grandchildren loved the idea of hide and seek 🙃
Very impressed with the house. It's very nice and spacious with various rooms. We stayed here as a group of 10 and there was plenty of space. The home has all of the necessities and more! The kids absolutely loved the play room and so did we! A very nice house in a great location with pubs and restaurants nearby. We had a great stay!
Kabir P.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2023
I am so pleased you enjoyed your New Years stay at Beechmount. I do hope you visit again soon.
Best wishes for 2023!
We were 7 adults and 4 children (7-10 ages) and this house was so spacious, we never saw the children. There was a small park opposite too. The bedrooms were a good size with en suites. A lovely patio, a real sun trap and giant gas bar b q. Plenty of crockery and utensils. A second enormous fridge in utility room. We really did have a fabulous week.
Judy W.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
About the host
Hosted by Lois King
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