Hawkhow, Glenridding

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A stone house with a chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and a lake.
A rustic stone table with a tray of croissants, a coffee pot, and a pitcher of water, set against a scenic lake and mountains.
A table with a vase of yellow flowers, a pitcher, and a bowl of snacks, set against a mountain view.
A stone archway leading to a wooden door, surrounded by autumn foliage and a stack of firewood.
A conservatory with a glass roof, wicker furniture, and a view of the outside.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Feels like home
    Guests love the warm, welcoming atmosphere.
  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site pool table.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Ullswater

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Penrith, ENG
  • Place, Ullswater
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Glenridding Sailing Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

+3
4 Single Beds and 3 King Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Penrith

Penrith is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ullswater and Lake Windermere. Glenridding Sailing Centre and Rookin House Activity Centre are also worth visiting.
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Penrith, England

What's nearby

  • Ullswater - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Glenridding Sailing Centre - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lake Windermere - 45 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Lodore Falls - 53 min drive - 42.2 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 55 min drive - 28.7 km

Getting around

  • Langwathby Station - 22 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Horse and Farrier Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Royal at Dockray - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Troutbeck Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪St Patrick Boat Landing - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hawkhow, Glenridding pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Hawkhow, Glenridding?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hawkhow, Glenridding?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hawkhow, Glenridding?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hawkhow, Glenridding located?

Situated in Penrith, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Ullswater and Glenridding Sailing Centre. Aira Force and Place Fell are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous and full of character

What a stunning house! Absolutely perfect for an outdoorsy group—the kitchen, dining room, and cozy living rooms were perfect for big family style dinners and warming up after enjoying hiking and swimming in the area. You can tell the house is loved—the art, antiques, and tasteful decorations make it feel both elevated and homey—we even got a welcome basket with local foods on arrival from the hosts, which was so generous. We absolutely loved our stay and highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a magical family reunion at Hawk-how

Wonderful setting in extensive gardens by the edge of Lake Ullswater. A perfect place to spend time with family and friends. The kids loved it and explored endlessly. The arga in the kitchen creates a centre of activity and wormth after long walks. Glenridding a short walk along the lake has everything you need and the start of Hellvellyn walks. Highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful NYE at Hawkhow

The house is a wonderful piece of Lakeland history and a privilege to stay in! Very well equipped, beds are very comfortable and tbt Aga is great to cook on. We enjoyed the wood fuelled sauna and the Argentinian BBQ. Only two negative points of feedback: water pressure is not good enough for consistent showering and expecting guests to strip all the bed linen given the price isn’t acceptable now we’re no longer under covid restrictions.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2023
I'm so glad you all had a wonderful stay at Hawkhow. I'm sorry to hear about your issue with the water pressure. It was a shame you didn't contact us during your stay as this could have been easily resolved by the housekeeper cleaning the filters. And I agree with you regarding stripping the beds - unfortunately, this is the cleaning company's policy and not one that we support.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home and views

This home is very well looked after and has many amenities for a large family or friends gathering. The views are stunning and one only wonders how on earth this home was built in such a remote spot! The heating system was good, water and all amenities worked well. Our only issue was with the driveway and getting our van to the parking area when others at the house below were parked. it’s quite steep but with the views you can understand why. Great spot to start a nice walk and easy to get to Penrith or surrounds. If unfamiliar with the area I would suggest coming in from the north rather than the 12 miles on the very narrow lakeside road. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical house and garden on shore of Ullswater

We had a fantastic week long holiday at Hawkhow. The location was superb, we swam and used our paddle board from the beach at the end of the drive, we walked up Helvellyn, we hired sailing boats, visited the spa at Another Place just 5 miles away, and used all the facilities provided by the hosts. My husband enjoyed lighting the wood burner to get the sauna going, we had a couple of barbecues and lit the fire at the top of the garden to toast marshmallows with the children. The only slight problem was that a new spring had sprung on a high path on the garden and the water was bringing mud and old leaves into the water system. This meant the filter had to be changed during our stay, but Steve, the caretaker, came at once and was very helpful. We would definitely recommend this beautiful house and garden for a holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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