Rowan Cottage

ID: S89762

  • Bedrooms 3
  • ・ Sleeps 6
  • ・ Pets No

About this property

Within a short walking distance to the heart of Grasmere village, the traditional 19th century Rowan Cottage overlooks the fells of Silver How and Helm Crag.

With enough space to sleep up to six people, it has been tastefully furnished with comfort in mind and features everything necessary for a family holiday to the Lakes.

On entry through this property's charming entrance hallway, you are lead to three bedrooms and a house bathroom, with the master bedroom boasting a feature Victorian fireplace and the second double bedroom including an en-suite. On the first floor, you will find a diner kitchen that is equipped with everything you'll need for a hearty meal and family catch-up. It also features a washing machine, giving everyone the opportunity to clean mucky clothes after exploring the outdoors. A first-floor cottage lounge with a rustic living flame gas fire makes for the perfect place to unwind and catch up on TV, whilst its characterful window seat and bay window provides a peaceful reading nook. You can also find an additional WC on this floor, which is great for cutting down on bathroom queues.

Rowan Cottage doesn't have a garden but is tucked away with rolling hills, fields to play in and a local pub just on its doorstep.

Perhaps most famous for being William Wordsworth's home and inspiration for much of his poetry, Grasmere is adored by walkers and cyclists for its varied inclines and picturesque scenes. It is also home to the world-famous gingerbread shop, Michelin guide-recommended restaurants, tea rooms and cafes as well as quaint, local shops and galleries.

Seated at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, you can explore the waters or take a hike across hills and fells in every direction from Grasmere. You can also take a short trip to the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction in Bowness-on-Windermere, or see her home at Hill Top in Hawkshead.

Rowan Cottage is an ideal spot to explore Grasmere and the Lake District any time of year, offering a serene place to rest and unwind in after exploring the outdoors.

Grasmere is located in the centre of the Lake District National Park, renowned for being the home of William Wordsworth. There are many places to visit, including The Grasmere Gingerbread shop, as well as a number of shops, pubs and a church dating back to the 13th century. You can also visit Grasmere Lake. Nearby is the town of Ambleside and Lake Windermere. Here you can visit more shops and pubs and enjoy some watersports or even a cruise!

Accommodation

Over two floors.

Three ground floor bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower and basin, 1 x double, 1 x twin.

Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

First-floor basin and WC.

First floor kitchen with dining area.

First floor sitting room with living flame electric fire.

Gas central heating and gas fire.

Gas oven and hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine/dryer, TV, video, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels inc in rent.

Travel cot and highchair available.

Parking permit for 1 car.

Additional parking to be purchased at Red Bank Road car park (200m from the cottage).

Parking costs £30 for 7 days, £15 for 3 days.

Shop and pub within walking distance.

Note: This property is next door to a restaurant

Reviews (26)

  • Penny

    It should be made clearer that the 'en-suite' bathroom does not have a toilet. During most of our stay (4 nights) large cars were parked outside the house. This is not too bad in winter but might be a problem in Spring/Summer?Autumn.

  • Susanna

    It was well equipped with everything we needed, and a cosy bolt hole. We christened the smaller double room “the hobbit hole”, hidden away at the back and accessed under the stairs: a great little hidey hole. The heating took a bit of tweaking to get it right, but the instructions helped us work it out. And of course being able to set out onto the fells directly from our front door was wonderful. We will definitely book to stay here again.

  • Steph

    Cottage was clean and comfortable and everything we needed inlcuding extra blankets, we would stay again. car park is a minutes walk from cottage but you can unload car and then park easily. Is a restaurant next door but in honesty this didnt affect our stay.

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