Featuring a garden and free WiFi in shared areas, Garden Old School House offers spacious garden-view rooms in Hawkshead, just metres from the Hawkshead Grammar School.
Fitted with carpeted floors, rooms here come with a flat-screen TV and an electric kettle. The private bathroom includes a hairdryer and free toiletries.
Grizedale Forest Park is 20 minutes’ drive from the property. The World of Beatrix Potter is 10 miles from the Old School House.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
“Location in Hawkshead was great, able to walk into the centre very easily. Room was a great size with very large en suite. Hosts were friendly, had plenty of choice for breakfast.”
Andrej
United Kingdom
“An amazing dog-friendly hotel located in a quaint village of Hawkshead. The building itself is from 16th century and it was such an experience to stay in this cosy hotel. The owners who run the hotel were very friendly and welcoming, we felt right...”
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Anna
Australia
“Location was amazing as was the ambiance of the room and home. Loved the historical relevance of the property and the fantastic hosting by Mark and Emma. Room was spotless and very spacious. Breakfast as beautiful.”
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Yvonne
United Kingdom
“Hawkshead is a perfect base with lots of walks from the door. The breakfast at The Schoolhouse was excellent and the hosts, Emma and Mark were really nice”
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Andrew
United Kingdom
“Excellent location, excellent facilities, friendly and helpful owner. We would definitely recommend Old School House”
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David
United Kingdom
“Welcoming hosts, great breakfast and a shower that was easy to use!”
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Alimary22
United Kingdom
“Fabulous old headmasters home, full of character. Lovely hosts, super room & great breakfast. Good parking & very close to village centre.”
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Christopher
United Kingdom
“Emma and Mark were very welcoming hosts, always available to help. Breakfast were very good.”
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Pamela
Australia
“We had the Wordsworth suite and was two rooms one a bedroom the other a lounge.
Very comfortable stay, just wish the bed had been slightly larger.
Very clean and nice views from both bedrooms. Hopefully we will be back one day!”
Michael
United Kingdom
“Location was brilliant only 100 yards to bus stop, village centre and no need to use car due to lots of walks available from doorstep.
Parking availability was a big plus at this property.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
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House rules
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Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Old School House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
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