Guests say
Grassings is a highly praised holiday cottage in Ambleside, celebrated for its modern amenities, stunning views, and spacious garden with a zip line. Guests appreciate the clean, comfortable, and well-equipped property, ideal for family gatherings and outdoor enjoyment. The location is perfect for exploring the Lake District, and the property's thoughtful touches contribute to a memorable stay.
Guests consistently mention the cleanliness of the property, describing it as clean, modern, and refreshing. The high standard of cleanliness contributes significantly to the overall positive experience.
The property's location in the heart of the Lake District is highly valued by guests for its stunning views and easy accessibility to local attractions, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.
The comfort of Grassings is frequently highlighted, with guests finding the bedrooms comfortable and the house warm and silent. The spaciousness and quality bedding add to the comfort level, though a minor note was made about the size of a cloakroom.
The facilities, including a well-equipped kitchen, outdoor cooking area, and entertainment options, are generally praised. However, there were some maintenance issues mentioned, such as a blocked Dyson and a septic tank problem, which have been addressed.
While guests express high satisfaction with the property and its amenities, there is no specific mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts. Therefore, a score cannot be given in this category.
About this property
Hawkshead 0.8 miles. Grassings, a detached Lakeland property, situated just outside the village of Hawkshead, Cumbria. Enjoying an excellent location with surrounding views, high quality furnishings and a spacious garden, this wonderful property welcomes families, friends and couples for a spectacular stay in the Lake District. Upon arrival, find the ample off-road private parking before getting to know this amazing abode. Discover the fitted kitchen/diner, boasting that ‘wow factor’ with triple aspect floor to ceiling windows and patio doors revealing beautiful views to the Coniston Mountains. Make use of the high-spec appliances to assist with your home-cooking, including a double electric oven, 5-ring hob and an American style fridge/freezer, plus a breakfast bar for quick snacks and a large dining table for meals as a group. After dinner, escape to the lounge and curl up beside the woodburning stove, flicking on the Smart TV in search of a family film. On warmer evenings, step outside to the spacious garden and relax amongst the shrubs and trees or rustle up an alfresco meal using the outdoor kitchen. When it comes to catching your rest, five beautifully presented bedrooms await; on the ground-floor rests a king-size and shower room, perfect for those with limited mobility, whilst the first-floor houses a three king-size rooms, one with en-suite shower, whilst the second-floor is complete with a double and en-suite cloakroom. Less than a mile away lies Hawkshead, a picturesque village surrounded by stunning landscapes, exuding a timeless appeal with cobblestone streets, historic buildings and a charming marketplace that featuring a mix of boutique shops, local pubs, and cafes that beckon visitors to explore its timeless charm. A scenic walk from the property leads to the shores of Lake Windermere, where the tranquil waters invite leisurely strolls, boat trips, or simply moments of contemplation by the lakeside. Venture to Ambleside, home to the iconic Bridge House, a tiny 17th-century structure spanning Stock Ghyll, or explore a network of trails that lead to some of the region's most famous peaks, such as the iconic Fairfield Horseshoe and the renowned Wansfell Pike. Whether indulging in the local fare, shopping for unique souvenirs, or simply revelling in the natural beauty that surrounds you, Grassings is a luxury property, set in a great region of the Lake District, that is sure to leave you wanting more.
The picturesque village of Hawkshead still retains the charm and character that so endeared it to its most famous residents - William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Visitors can wander the wealth of tiny alleyways, thoroughfares, archways and courtyards between the whitewashed 17th century houses. There are many pleasant inns, teashops, guest houses and gift shops in the village, as well as the Beatrix Potter Gallery, which houses an annually changing exhibition of the famous author’s illustrations and stories. The other famous Hawkshead enthusiast, William Wordsworth, attended the Old Grammar School in 1779-87, which still stands today, and you can visit the building where the Lakeland poet developed his love of the form, and even see the desk into which he scratched his name as a small boy! Newby Bridge is ten miles away and offers attractions such as the Aquarium of the Lakes and Windermere Lake Cruises, sailing daily between Ambleside, Bowness and Lakeside. With stunning scenery and numerous attractions within easy touring distance, Hawkshead is in an ideal location at any time of the year.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Five bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x king-size, 1 x ground-floor king-size, 1 x second-floor double with en-suite basin and WC.
Boot Room.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in cubicle, basin and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with shower cubicle, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility Room with washing machine and tumble dryer.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Central heating.
Double electric oven, 5-ring electric hob, microwave, American style fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate.
Off-road private parking for 4 cars.
Large lawned garden and patio with furniture and outdoor kitchen area.
Sorry, no pets allowed.
Sorry, no smoking.
Sorry no stag or hen parties.
Shop and pub 0.8 miles.
Note: Limited headroom in second bedroom
Reviews (12)
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Colin
Definitely the WOW Factor..⦠didnât want to leave ! The whole family thoroughly enjoyed it, especially the Grandchildren, the older ones loved the Zip Wire (and the adults too) in the lovely BIG garden ! The house is comfortable & tastefully furnished, with lots of sociable space for adults to gather, & children to play, beautiful bedrooms with plenty of shower rooms /bathrooms to accommodate us all. We will recommend this place to all our family /friends and hopefully go back ourselves in the near future. 1 thing we were a bit disappointed about was, we called Sykes on the Saturday morning, to ask if they could speak to the owners, to see if we could check out at midday on the Monday, as we had checked online and it wasnât booked the rest of the week, we also offered to pay more ! We were declined, saying it was Sykes policy to check out at 10am. Loved the property so much, so extending our stay a bit longer would have been great !
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Diane
Although it was November and we could not enjoy the garden it looked amazing. Really clean and well equipped, every thing you needed. Would love to rebook for the summer maybe.
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Susanna
We were 8 adults and a 6 month old baby spanning 4 generations. It was extremely comfortable, warm, completely silent and everything worked! In an excellent location with great views, the house offered plenty of space and was generally very well equipped apart from a couple of things in the kitchen (no cafetière or baking equipment - bring your own if thatâs your thing). Although the weather prevented us from making the most of it, the outside space is quite remarkable, with lots of parking space, various seating areas in a huge garden, and of course the zip wire! Itâs an easy 15 minute walk along cycle paths (possible with the pushchair) into Hawkshead, where thereâs a little Co-op, and various pubs. We had a meal at Billyâs Barr and would highly recommend it. Weâd very happily book to stay here again.