Traditional county: Cumbria · Unitary authority: Westmorland and Furness · Region: North West
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| Place | Near Sawrey |
| Traditional County | Cumbria |
| Unitary Authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 54.352638 |
| Longitude | -2.971714 |
| Place Type | Village |
Near Sawrey is a small, picturesque village nestled within the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, North West England, situated on the western side of Windermere, close to the ferry crossing and the village of Hawkshead. It is most famously known as the home of Hill Top, the 17th-century farmhouse once owned by author and illustrator Beatrix Potter, which remains a popular visitor attraction managed by the National Trust. The village retains a traditional, rural character with stone-built cottages and a tranquil atmosphere, reflecting its deep connection to the surrounding fells and lakes that inspired Potter's work. Its setting within this protected landscape makes it a popular, quiet base for exploring the natural beauty of the region.
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Near Sawrey is a village in Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, located in the North West region. It is situated at 54.352638°N, -2.971714°W.
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Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0.
| Page built | May 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |