In a quiet corner of Hawkshead, in the English Lake District, Cumbria, surrounded by majestic fells and forest, stands Ann Tysons Bed and Breakfast.

Our family run B&B business offers comfortable hotel style B&B accommodation in the centre of the historic Lakeland village of Hawkshead. We are open all year round, fully welcome children and are pet friendly.

Ann Tysons Guest House, an historic Grade 2* listed lakeland lodging cottage in Hawkshead, originally owned by 'Ann Tyson', childhood home to the poet William Wordsworth. It has been established as a bed & breakfast business in Hawkshead since 1990.

We offer a wide range of B&B accommodation, double / twin bedded rooms with en-suite facilities, family rooms, plus cosy en-suite room for the solo traveller.

For ease of access we are able to offer ground level bedrooms. This is ideal for those who find stairs a problem and also guests who wish to bring a dog. All rooms are en-suite with one exception, and this has private facilities. Colour TV and tea / coffee making facilities are in all rooms.

Central heating throughout and open fire in the dining room. One of our rooms in the B&B features a beautiful antique bed, purchased at auction in 1933 from the estate of the art critic / writer John Ruskin (1819 - 1900), whose 'Historic Home' "Brantwood" near Coniston is now open to the general public.

Evening entertainment can be found at the Inns / Hotels / Pubs in Hawkshead. All have oak beams and open fires and are located within Hawkshead village.

Ann Tysons Guesthouse, an historic Grade 2* listed lakeland cottage was originally owned by 'Ann Tyson'. It has been established as a bed and breakfast business since 1990. We offer a wide range of B&B accommodation, doubles with en-suite facilities, family rooms, plus cosy en-suite room for the solo traveller. For ease of access we are able to offer ground level bedrooms.This is ideal for those who find stairs a problem and also guests who wish to bring a dog. All rooms are en-suite with one exception, and this has private facilities. Colour TV and tea / coffee making facilities are in all rooms.

One of our rooms in the B&B features a beautiful anitque bed, purchased at an auction in 1933 from the estate of the art critic / writer John Ruskin (1819 - 1900), "Brantwood" Coniston.

Adjacent to the B&B are the two self catering cottages, Ann Tysons Main Cottage and Ann Tysons Top Cottage. To find out more about the traditional Lake District accommodation cottages please visit the 'self catering page' of this website.

Midweek breaks available - For further details please visit our website www.anntysons.co.uk

William Wordsworth and Hawkshead

William Wordsworth lodged at 'Ann Tysons' whilst attending the Hawkshead Grammar School, 1779 - 1787. More recently the children's author Beatrix Potter has lived in the Hawkshead area at 'Hill Top' Nr Sawrey. Both are now commemorated with museums in the village.

The village of Hawkshead is a place of charm & character with an atmosphere that is timeless. Many people enjoy its whitewashed buildings, narrow streets, alleyways, quaint corners and cobbled streets.

Hawkshead was once an important market town for wool until the industries decline in the early 19th century. It's now a popular holiday / vacation destination with visitors to the Lake District. This is due to the atmosphere of warmth and friendliness which is apparent from the moment you arrive in Hawkshead.

Within easy reach of Ann Tysons B & B ( Hawkshead ) are the honeypot towns of Ambleside, Coniston, Windermere, Bowness on Windermere, Grasmere, Kendal, Kirkby Lonsdale and Keswick plus the many attractions, historic houses and castles. As well as this there are an abundance of lakes, tarns and mountains to explore.

FISHING

Anglers keen to cast a line whilst visiting the Lake District will be delighted by the diversity of the fishing available in and around the Hawkshead area.

On the doorstep Esthwaite Water rates as one of the finest waters in the Lake District. Predominanantly a trout fishery, Esthwaite Water also boasts both excellent pike and coarse fishing. Ann Tysons House (B&B) are now offering full use of the 'hotel permits' issued to us