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Herdwick Cottage

Grasmere, Lake District
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4
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Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • A delightful slate-fronted cottage, beautifully and sensitively restored throughout
  • Character features throughout including a wood burner and exposed stone walls
  • Located in Grasmere, in the heart of the Lakes, with an abundance of walks straight from your door
Overview
Property code: SZ243

Exuding rustic charm and perfect for families or couples, return to this cottage to relax in front of the roaring wood burner after a day out on the fells.

 

With everything you need right on your doorstep in the picturesque village of Grasmere, this is the ideal spot to enjoy all the Lakes has to offer. In the village itself, there are a host of pubs, cafes and restaurants and lots of charming little gift shops and interesting art galleries to peruse. From the doorstep, there is plenty to offer the casual walker, whilst also keeping the more serious hiker fully entertained. 5 miles away is the village of Ambleside, right at the top of Lake Windermere, where you will find a variety of different activities such as taking a boat tour on the lake, hiring a kayak or paddle boat and enjoying the amazing views from the lakeside. Keswick and Windermere are within 12 miles and offer a range of outdoor activities and a varied selection of shops, restaurants and supermarkets.

Beautifully renovated throughout with luxury fittings, and finished with impeccable taste, this cottage has a contemporary yet cosy interior with a delightful, rustic feel. Leave your coats and boots at the door and step into the elegant, open-plan living and dining room. Perfect after a long day exploring, settle on the comfortable sofas with a hot chocolate as you warm your toes in front of the wood burner and watch a film on the Smart TV. A selection of guidebooks and jigsaw puzzles are available for use during your stay. The dining table seats four people, ideal for sociable meals or a board game or two. The galley-style kitchen is bright, with the skylight and bifold doors allowing a stream of natural light. Equipped with an integrated fridge with small freezer compartment, gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher, washing machine and wine cooler, there is everything you need for cosy meals in. Up the open-tread staircase, there are two beautifully decorated double bedrooms, each boasting a Smart TV and an en-suite shower room. One bedroom has views over the chapel courtyard and the other over the rooftops to Silver How mountain, providing lovely views to wake up to.

Outside is a beautiful hydrangea flowerbed, with Grasmere’s many attractions within metres.

  • 2 double bedrooms
  • 2 en-suite shower rooms
  • Gas hob, electric oven, integrated fridge with small freezer compartment, dishwasher, washing machine, wine cooler and Nespresso coffee machine (original capsules)
  • Wood burner
  • Smart TV's in living room and both bedrooms
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Off-road parking for one car
  • Shop, pub and restaurant within 1 mile
  • Regret no children or babies under the age of 12 years old
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Kylie Harmon-Twidle

This property joined our collection in 2021 and is managed by Kylie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 35 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Hilda, 16th August 2024

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A very comfortable cottage in an excellent location. Very well equipped property.

Reviewed by Fiona, 9th August 2024

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Reviewed by Joanne, 2nd August 2024

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Great little cottage, comfortable and well equipped, in the heart of Grasmere. Loved the Herdy theme throughout! Parking space is an added bonus but for anyone travelling without a car there are so many walks from the door and an excellent bus service for travelling further a field.

Reviewed by Dominette, 5th July 2024

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Great cottage in a perfect location. Great for my sister and I as we both had our own double rooms, each with en-suites. Modernised beautifully - cozy, clean and comfortable. TVs in both bedrooms as well as downstairs, and everything else you could possibly need and more. Parking was straightforward and no problem at all for us in a medium sized caRead morer. I recommend this cottage and would definitely stay again. Hide

Reviewed by Susanna, 7th June 2024

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Reviewed by Linda, 24th May 2024

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Reviewed by Susan, 17th May 2024

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Lovely location plenty to do within easy reach from the cottage . Parking space very tight . Cottage very warm and cosy but we found the feather duvets very warm but on the whole a nice little cottage and well equipped .

Reviewed by Sharon, 26th April 2024

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Reviewed by Deborah, 19th April 2024

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Beautiful, well equipped cottage in a fantastic location.

Reviewed by Chris, 1st March 2024

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Wonderful location, well equipped cottage. Love staying in Grasmere - this cottage is pretty perfect. Very quiet also ..

Reviewed by Sally, 23rd February 2024

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Lovely cottage, well equipped, really convenient location, warm in winter, thank you it was a lovely holiday.

Reviewed by Julia, 16th February 2024

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A stunning, clean, comfortable holiday cottage, ideally situated in heart of Grasmere, close to shops, pubs, restaurants and walks a plenty from the door. We had such a lovely mini break, that we booked it for a week in October whilst we were there!

Reviewed by David, 9th February 2024

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Reviewed by John, 26th January 2024

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Reviewed by Mark, 17th November 2023

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Reviewed by Anna, 10th November 2023

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Reviewed by Chris, 27th October 2023

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Such a lovely cottage centrally located and always super clean. Have stayed several times.

Reviewed by Jean, 6th October 2023

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The cottage was very comfortable and the kitchen well equipped. Location in village centre was ideal, close to all amenities.

Reviewed by Peter, 29th September 2023

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This cottage has a great location and we found it to be warm throughout.

Reviewed by Paul, 8th September 2023

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Reviewed by A, 1st September 2023

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Lovely cottage, fantastic location.

Reviewed by Morven, 28th August 2023

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Perfect location to explore this beautiful part of the world. The cottage was beautifully restored & decorated & perfect for 2 or 3 people.

Reviewed by David, 30th June 2023

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It was a lovely cottage in a lovely location. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Roy, 23rd June 2023

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The cottage was ideal in every way.

Reviewed by David Ian, 16th June 2023

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The Cottage is in a perfect location and the standard of fixtures of fittings are exceptional. Grasmere is beautiful, the area ideal for all the wonderful walks and we will definitely be back!

Reviewed by Jacqueline, 12th May 2023

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Character cottage in a fantastic location in the centre of Grasmere. Great walks and bus routes to other areas. Parking space a real bonus as we didnt use the car at all due to excellent weather. Kitchen had all the items you would need. We were suprised that the rear bedroom and en suite are only separated by a curtain. The front bedroom is small Read morewith a small shower cubicle though the showers were very powerful. A long limbed person may struggle. Overall a nice place to stay. Hide

Reviewed by Marie, 28th March 2023

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Its the most amazing location! Grasmere is gorgeous and the welcome book suggested the best local pub which we really loved! The bed was a bit small, the TV smaller & we couldnt find the Bose speaker.

Reviewed by Maureen, 24th March 2023

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Great little stone cottage in the centre of Grasmere. Very warm and comfortable and a perfect base for lots of good walks from the door and Grasmere is blessed with a very good bus service. Car parking space was an excellent bonus, plenty space for a large car and very handy for the cottage.

Reviewed by Katy, 3rd March 2023

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A beautiful cottage, well appointed and with lovely finishing touches. The location is brilliant, right in the centre of Grasmere but on a quiet side road. Perfect for exploring the immediate area on foot, but also for going further afield in the Lakes too.

Reviewed by John, 27th January 2023

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Herdwick Cottage is an exceptional cottage and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The owners have obviously chosen superb quality furniture and fittings with the beds and sofas being perfect in every way. The whole cottage exudes quality and congratulations to the owners for creating such a fantastic home. As we visit the Lakes several times a year weRead more will certainly be staying here again. Hide

Reviewed by John, 20th January 2023

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Reviewed by Ruth, 13th January 2023

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Reviewed by Anna, 4th November 2022

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Reviewed by Sally, 28th October 2022

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Well equipped, warm and comfortable cottage. Lovely kitchen to cook in with quality appliances and equipment. Comfy bed and great shower.

Reviewed by Kirsty, 23rd September 2022

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Lovely well appointed cottage in the heart of Grasmere village, perfect location for all amenities and waking distance to all the restaurants pubs and tea rooms in Grasmere. Cottage is lovely and warm with quality finishing touches and beautiful features, kitchen is well appointed and modern with everything you could need, 2 en suite bedrooms were Read morea real bonus and this cottage is real value for money, we would happily recommend this cottage for a perfect stay in Grasmere Hide

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