Guests say
The Coach House is a spacious and well-equipped cottage in a superb location, ideal for exploring the Lake District with walks from the doorstep and abundant wildlife in the private garden. Guests praise its comfort, privacy, and excellent amenities, making it perfect for families and groups. While some mention areas needing a little TLC, such as décor and maintenance, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Most guests found the cottage clean and well-presented, though a few noted areas needing deeper cleaning, such as skirting boards and occasional maintenance issues like stained bedding or outdoor neglect. Overall, cleanliness is good but could be improved with more attention to detail.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to Ambleside, Grasmere, and local walks, with beautiful private grounds and easy access to the lakes. Some mention road noise, but this does not detract significantly from the overall appeal.
Guests generally found the cottage comfortable, cosy, and spacious, with good beds and living areas. A few noted minor issues with mattress comfort and dated sofas, but these did not majorly impact their stay.
The cottage is well-equipped with kitchen appliances, utensils, and modern amenities. Some guests noted minor maintenance issues, such as chipped crockery, a broken toaster, or occasional WiFi problems, but overall facilities are very good.
Some guests appreciated small touches like complimentary milk (though not always in date) and well-equipped kitchens. However, as gifts and extras are not consistently mentioned or guaranteed, guests should not expect them as standard.
About this property
Once owned by William Wordsworth, this wonderful property offers so much history and character in a beautiful area of the Lake District.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: (1 Step), 27" Freeview Smart TV, Gas Woodburner, French Doors Leading To Garden
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge
Utility Room: Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Roll Top Bath, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. . 1-acre enclosed lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a fenced cave in the grounds.. In the early 1800s, William Wordsworth bought The Coach House (and White Moss House next door) for his son. Families will be delighted with the 1-acre of lawned private gardens with mature trees, which features an old quarry cave looming behind the house. With views over to Loughrigg Fell you really feel like you are in the heart of the Lake District. Red squirrel and deer are regular visitors to the gardens, and with large French doors in the living room you have the perfect spot to watch as they scurry by. For the days you just want to relax at the cottage, The Coach House is ideally equipped with large bedrooms, stylish bathrooms and a spacious open plan living area.
The popular White Moss walk starts just a couple of minutes’ stroll outside the front door, and before the walk you can take a quick peek at the waterfall found just outside the garden walls. Rydal Water and Grasmere Lake are both an easy stroll direct from the cottage.
The pretty village of Grasmere is just down the road, where you can explore Dove Cottage, famous as one of Wordsworth’s earlier homes where he and his sister spent 8 years of ‘plain living, but high thinking’. It was here he wrote his most famous work, ‘I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud’, and is now a fantastic museum about the writer. Grasmere also offers a selection of bars and restaurants, tea rooms and independent shops, where you can try some of the world famous Grasmere gingerbread. Slightly further afield, but not too far, explore Ambleside and Windermere, where you can enjoy steamer rides, the World of Beatrix Potter, rowing or swing amongst the treetops at Go Ape. Beach 22 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.
Free WiFi
There are steps within the property.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Reviews (34)
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Marie
Lovely cottage, had everything we needed and more, big garden, plenty of parking for two cars, private, yes close to the road, but it really doesn't feel like it, very well equipped kitchen so great for cooking your own meals and comfy beds. It's just over a mile walk to Grasmere and Rydal which worked well, and plenty of other walks from the door, also a short walk to the Lake for a bit of wild swimming. Lovely holiday, thanks!
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Diane Cowling
Lovely cottage in delightful setting, birds and squirrels abound even red ones. Beds were comfy, bathrooms were huge, lovely roll top bath in one and walk in shower in the other. Kitchen was large and well equipped. Ve,Ryan pleasant stay.
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John Gilbert
We had a lovely week. The cottage was a fab base to explore Grasmere, Ambleside and the vast amounts of paths exploring the area right from the property.