Stylish one-bedroom Lakeland getaway located in a peaceful hamlet
Nestled in the quiet hamlet of Roger Ground is The Blue Duck, an ideal location for exploring the well-known Lake District sights or for enjoying hikes straight from your door. The Blue Duck has been refurbished to a high standard and is ideal for a couple with or without a canine friend.
Within walking distance of Hawkshead with its historic buildings and welcoming hostelries, The Blue Duck is well situated as a peaceful retreat or as a jumping off point for further exploration of iconic places such as Ambleside, Coniston, Grasmere and Beatrix Potter’s house at Far Sawrey.
The Blue Duck has a well-equipped kitchen in which to rustle up your favourite meals and you can eat inside or on the patio with its distant views of Esthwaite Water, or walk across the fields into Hawkshead and enjoy a meal there. The Blue Duck offers a range of board games as well as Netflix for those cosy evenings in front of the log burning stove and is a perfect place to unwind after a day’s hiking or exploring. There are also maps and walking books for you to use to plan your next adventure.The Blue Duck has its own dedicated parking space opposite the property and is accessed up five steps to the kitchen door of the cottage.
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Property Includes
Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Log BurnerFuel available locally
- Garden or Outside AreaPatio area with fell views
- Parking1 allocated space
Retreats For
- Adventure
- Romance
Bathroom
- Shower
Kitchen
- Fridge
- Dishwasher
Entertainment
- Wi-Fi
- Smart TV
Local Area
- Pub within 1 mile
- Remote
Children & Pets
- Dog Friendly
Layout & Access
All on the Ground Floor
- Single-storey
- One double bedroom
- Bathroom with shower, basin and WC
- Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with wood-burning stove, induction hob, electric oven and built in microwave
- Raised slate terrace with furniture
Property Features
- TV, WiFi
- Gas central heating
- Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, washing-dryer and dishwasher
- Gas & Electricity included
- Bed linen and towels included
- Private parking for one car
- One well-behaved dog is welcome
- Note: Fuel for the log burner available locally
- Sorry, no cot and highchair at this property
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Guest feedback for The Blue Duck
(4.8 out of 5) based on 9 Reviews
John
On Wednesday, 20 Nov 2024
Felt at home immediately. Such a user friendly place. I dont think that there was anything missing. It was home from home regarding kitchen essentials. Half a mile walk to the village which was the friendliest place. We ate in 2 pubs and both were good. The only negative was that there was just a small terrace which was classed as a garden. Not really suitable for dogs but it didn’t bother us because there were endless fields to walk them Highly recommended and would definitely return.
Jill
On Sunday, 03 Nov 2024
A gorgeous little cottage, just outside the main village of Hawkshead. Great views and very peaceful. It is very well equipped with everything you need. Lovely decor and very clean.
Kelly
On Tuesday, 22 Oct 2024
Very quiet area just a 15 min walk to Hawkshead village. The holiday home had everything you need for a short or long break, we only had 3 nights.
Great that dogs are allowed, and even though the place looks small on the outside, 2 people and a dog fitted nicely inside.
Stunning view from the living room with opened onto secure outside area with a bistro set.
You have your own parking space, and as we found, we didn’t really need the car once it was parked, just remember to take a torch, no street lights once out of Hawkshead village.
It has a good selection of boardgames when nothing can be found on the TV when in for the night. Also, a pint of milk waiting in the fridge upon arrival.
Charlie
On Friday, 20 Sep 2024
Great location, quiet & within walking distance of Hawkshead. Well equipped kitchen, place was clean & comfortable
Kevin
On Tuesday, 17 Sep 2024
Nice place for two people car parking was ok but tight to trun around no storage for bikes
Alice
On Monday, 09 Sep 2024
Location, quiet, well equipped
Paul
On Friday, 16 Aug 2024
Amazing location, only a short drive to Ambleside and Windermere. Only a few minutes walk into the village with plenty of food / drink options once there. The property was spotless and had a homely feel to it. Everything you needed was right there whether that be the kitchen, washing facilities, breakfast on the balcony …..and it looks exactly as described in the photos (if not better). Will definitely be booking again next summer.
Nicci
On Monday, 05 Aug 2024
Quite and out of the way, outside area secure for dogs, lovely view and able to go for long walks everyday with no need to use the car! Short walk from village where you could have nice meals and pick up basics, well equipped for own catering.
Dave & Lorraine
On Saturday, 06 Jul 2024
The Blue Duck was perfect for us to stay in. The property is quietly tucked away out of the road, but still a short walk from Hawkshead and a 10-12 minute drive to Coniston. The property is well laid out, well furnished and well equipped. The patio at the front is lovely to sit out on and watch the world go by ...including the deer on the hillside.
In terms of setting, we found Coniston quicker to get to than Ambleside (and easier to park in) - it has an Indian restaurant, garage, chip shop and we really liked The Sun pub - look it up, it's well hidden. Ambleside isn't too far away either however... Hawkshead itself has a Co-op and some nice restaurants (although these were always booked up, hence Coniston...) Just down the road there is a coffee shop where you can sit on the edge of the lake, 2 miles over the hill you get to Grizedale and its really well marked trails. There's also a nice little footpath for walking into Hawkshead, if you don't want to use the road all the time - check this on the map, it's pretty much hidden. All in all, you won't struggle for things to do for a week or so, and if you don't want to do anything, it's a lovely spot to sit still.
