The Heaning Cottages
Self-catered Heaning Cottages, each sleep two
We have five Heaning Cottages, each sleeping two; Corner, Nook, Pod, Stable and End.
All the cottages other than The Pod are pretty much identical mirror images in layout and design so we’ve grouped Corner, The Nook, Stable and End together and split out The Pod separately to help you orientate yourself a bit. The only other difference between the cottages is that The Nook comes with two luxurious armchairs and the others come with a sumptuous sofa.
Before entering the Heaning Cottages, you’ll walk down a cobbled lane we’ve nicknamed Coronation Street. The cobbles have only been laid recently but were reclaimed from the chimney of a nineteenth century Lancashire Mill so add an authentic feeling to the approach.
As you enter from the lane, you have an entrance hallway to store wet weather gear, boots and coats so you can keep the cottage nice and cosy. Nook shares its boot area with Corner and Stable with End. You then have your own private front door into each cottage.
Each Heaning Cottage is beautifully kitted out to provide a lovely stay for two people, with a fully fitted kitchen, dining and living area, wet room, log effect fire, Smart TV, WIFI and a lovely sunny terraced garden (when the sun is shining!) with a bistro table and chairs, washing machine and dishwasher.
In the bedroom you’ll notice original beams across the ceiling. Whilst we replaced the roof entirely when we renovated the property with new modern structural oak beams hidden out of view, we replaced these sixteenth century beauties for aesthetic purposes and we hope you’ll agree they help retail a lot of the original character.
Every cottage was planned individually, including a mix of Lakeland comfort with traditional materials and fabrics alongside the clean lines of Nordic chic.
Along with your terrace patio area, you also have access to The Heaning Meadow, our large field exclusive to our guests by the entrance driveway to enjoy ball games and picnics. The meadow is dotted with picnic tables and cut through with paths, as well as the Rhododendron Walk for a gentle stroll with lovely bench seats and a cracking view down the valley, to the left hand side of the driveway as you come in.
Each cottage sleeps two for a cosy getaway for a couple of a lovely hunker down for two friends.
Pod Cottage was originally a garage used for storing machinery and lawnmowers.
However we spotted the potential for a quirky addition to our Heaning Cottages, The Pod. We lowered the internal floor to make a large living space and installed a staircase to create a mezzanine feel. The original features such as the lintel and small window overlooking the cobbled street give Pod Cottage a beautiful individual feel.
As you enter from the lane, you have walk up a set of reclaimed sandstone steps. These were originally copings on the rear terrace of the residence but made beautiful steps. As with everything on this project, we sought to reuse, reclaim and recycle as much as possible.
Pod Cottage is beautifully kitted out to provide a lovely stay for two people, with a fully fitted kitchen, dining and living area, ensuite shower room, log effect fire, TV, WIFI and a lovely sunny terraced garden (when the sun is shining!) with a bistro table and chairs. Pod comes complete with a dishwasher and washing machine.
As with the other cottages, Pod has original beams and is furnished to the highest standards of Lakeland-Scandi chic. You also of course have access to The Heaning Meadow and Rhododendron Walk as well as your own private patio area.
Pod sleeps two and is super cute and romantic.
Absolutely Stunning Place
Absolutely stunning place we stayed in the end cottage they have thought of everything. Location is beautiful and quite with beautiful views. Plenty of information given before you come of walks, eating places courtesy call before we came to ensure we know all about the property. Not far to walk to Windermere. We will definitely be returning next year.
Amazing Accommodation
Had an amazing 5 days in the lakes made even better by the amazing accommodation. Lovely clean and cozy cottage away from any noise, everything you could ask for and more. The team were quick to respond to any queries and (although not needed during our stay) made us feel like we could contact with any issues we may encounter. Would 100% recommend to anyone!
Absolutely Beautiful
We have just got back from a lovely 3 night stay at The Nook. We have had such a lovely experience from start to finish. The cottage was absolutely beautiful and had everything that we needed and more. The bedroom was my favourite part of the cottage as the bed was so comfortable, we both have never had such a good sleep! Windermere and Bowness were both less than an hour walk away from the cottage and the cottage is situated in a location which is easily accessible to other towns by car such as Ambleside and Kendal.
Breathtakingly Beautiful
Just back from our annual holiday in the Lake District. Our usual place cancelled on us last minute, so we were particularly relieved to find this property. The setting is breathtakingly beautiful and the Corner Cottage is lovely, designed very smartly and tastefully; we loved the clean and understated Nordic style. Everything we needed was there, with a couple of extra cherries on the top (complimentary Prosecco, sumptuous dressing gowns etc).
Great Experience
Fantastic location just outside of Windermere with great access to the rest of the Lake District. Amenities and features of the cottage make you truly feel as though it’s a home away from home. We especially appreciated their copy of Lake District monopoly. Overall great experience, and would not hesitate to return or recommend to others.
Highly Recommended
Fantastic property, great location. The cottage was exceptional, just as described. The cottage had everything we needed for the week, very comfortable was a lovely quiet location, easy commute to Windermere. Would highly recommend.
Extremely Comfy
Absolutely fantastic place! Located in a beautiful setting with a short drive to Windemere/ Bowness. The cottage was immaculate with everything you could ask for and the bed was extremely comfy. This is my third time booking with Lakeland Retreats and they are an excellent company. 100% recommend! Looking forward to booking again in the future. :)
Thought about Everything
We had the most amazing stay at The Nook Cottage - Heaning Estate. Having done my research before we booked I knew this was going to be somewhere special and we were not disappointed! The cottage was perfect and everything was in pristine condition. They have thought about everything, from the welcome bottle of Prosecco to the fresh milk in the fridge and the locally produced soap. I cannot fault this place at all. The location is perfect, close enough to everything but out the way.
Welcoming & Calm
We stayed in the End Cottage which we found to be excellent. The whole place was clean, tidy and felt both extremely welcoming and calm upon arrival. Every small detail within the lodge is attended to, with great facilities for self catering whilst also being a 5-10 minute drive directly into Windermere. We found being just outside of the main town to be perfect, as you could dive into the attractions of the town for the day and then retreat to the quiet and beautiful grounds that surround the cottages. All in all a wonderful stay that we would recommend to anyone.
Magnificent Estate
The venue is understated. A magnificent estate and property. It was much more than we expected, clean, amazingly designed (would love the interior designers details!)… Would definitely visit again. Seamless process and clear communication. Highly highly recommended!!!!!!!!!!
Also see:
The Big House
Seven bedroom self catered house, sleeps 14
The Big House is a magnificent seven bedroom abode, set at the front of the estate affording superb views across the immaculately manicured grounds to the fells...
The Small House
Three bedroom self-catered house, sleeps six
By no means small, this perfectly formed three bedroom self-catered house sleeps six, sits to the rear of The Big House, and oozes character, charm and quality.
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The Barn Cottages
Three bedroom self-catered barn cottages, each sleep six
The new cottages are currently undergoing extensive refurbishment and remodelling to bring them up to our exacting standards of design, so they reflect and complement the distinctive Scandi-Lakeland feel and luxurious quality of The Heaning Estate.