Guests say
Thorney How in Ambleside offers a delightful stay for large groups, with its well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and ample en suite bedrooms. The property's superb location provides easy access to Grasmere and scenic walks. Guests appreciate the spacious living areas, drying room, and garden, despite some maintenance issues. The property's charm and amenities make it a popular choice for family gatherings and outdoor enthusiasts.
Guests generally found Thorney How to be clean and well-maintained, with a few isolated reports of areas needing attention, such as under the fridge. The property's overall cleanliness contributed positively to the guests' experiences.
The property's location is highly praised for its proximity to Grasmere, walking routes, and stunning views. Its accessibility and the ability to explore the Lake District without a car make it an exceptional choice for visitors.
The majority of guests found the beds and duvets very comfortable, with some noting the bunk bed mattresses were hard. The property's heating and cosy living spaces were appreciated, although some guests suggested improvements to the showers.
Facilities such as the kitchen, drying room, and en suite bathrooms were well-received. However, maintenance issues like slow-draining showers and a temperamental oven were noted. The property's amenities are generally good, but some attention to detail is required.
While guests were pleased with the facilities and amenities provided, there were no specific mentions of gifts or special thoughtful touches that would warrant a score in this category. Therefore, the score is set to null.
About this property
Resting on the outskirts of the village of Grasmere in Cumbria’s Lake District National Park is Thorney How. This characterful, large, stone-fronted holiday home welcomes up to sixteen guests across seven stunning bedrooms, as well as housing charming wooden beams, feature fireplaces and two woodburning stoves, all making this a wonderful setting for a large family gathering in the Lake District. After a busy day exploring the surrounding woodland walks and trails, enter through the porch and unwind in either the large sitting area with seating for everyone or head into the welcoming snug with Smart TV and woodburning stove; relax here before travelling into the fully-equipped commercial kitchen to help with dinner. Rustle up a tasty meal then gather the group around the dining table, with room for everyone; this room also has a wonderful seating area with Smart TV and woodburning stove that helps position this room as the social hub of the house. While the evening away in the spacious, shared garden at the picnic table with your favourite tipple and marvel at the hills and mountains in the background; be sure to keep an eye out for any curious wildlife! When yawning begins, choose from a super-king-size, king-size and a double on the ground floor or the three super-kings on the first floor; each room is serviced by a sleek en-suite shower room. The first floor also houses a final twin room and is completed by a shower room where you can freshen up before starting your day. Whether you want to relax and unwind or a busy break with loved ones, choose Thorney How for a holiday in the Lake District.
The picturesque village of Grasmere, located in the heart of the Lake District National Park, is perhaps best known as the residence of William Wordsworth, who once referred to it as "the most beautiful spot that man has ever discovered." The Wilson family has been making gingerbread for over six decades at The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop. In addition, the village contains a number of shops, pubs, a 13th-century church, and Grasmere Lake. Every August, Grasmere Sports is held, where participants compete in a variety of sports, including Cumberland wrestling. The town of Ambleside and Lake Winderemere are only eight kilometres away, where you will find shops, pubs, and restaurants, as well as the Bridge House, which is one of the most photographed structures in the Lake District. Lake Windermere offers cruises, boat trips, and watersports, and the towns of Windermere and Keswick are within driving distance. Grasmere is an excellent location for a Lake District retreat.
Accommodation
Eight bedrooms: First floor: 3 x superking (zip/link, can be twin on request at the time of booking) with ensuite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 2 x twin rooms next to each other which share an ensuite ( located within one of the bedrooms) with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Ground floor: 1 x superking (zip/link, can be twin on request at the time of booking) with ensuite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x king with ensuite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x double with ensuite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Commercial Kitchen.Electric range style oven with 5 ring electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, fridge and dishwasher.
Living/dining room and snug with woodburning stove (guest need to provide own wood).
Sitting room.
Rear utility area with washing machine.
Drying room.
Biomass central heating with 2 x woodburning stoves.
Electric range style oven with 5 ring electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, fridge and dishwasher.
2 x Smart TVs and WiFi.
Fuel, power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair available but no cot, guest need to bring their own.
Off-road parking for 7 cars.
Large garden with picnic tables and access to woodland walks some areas shared with property 1110309.
One well behaved pet.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.8 miles.
Note: This property has a locked door leading to another property Little How Ref: 1110309.
Please note: Sorry no parties, stag or hen dos.
"During April to December 2024 there will be building work on an adjacent property. Although the owners are actively managing the impact of this there may be some noise during the working week"
Reviews (30)
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Helen
There is so much space for a large group (there were 12 of us) with the separate snug plus large open plan living and dining area. Useful features included an enormous drying room, a very well equipped / functional kitchen, with large pans etc for volume cooking for large groups. Lots of crockery, china etc that ment we never ran out or thought âwe could do withâ. One great thing that wasnât mentioned in the details is that the bedrooms are all well away from the living areas, (separated by the front hall) and so anyone wanting an afternoon nap, early night or lie in was not disturbed by noise from the social areas⦠bliss for a light sleeper! Many thanks! Helen
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Gwynneth
We were short of freezer space as we had brought several meals ready frozen and there is only one very small freezer but plenty of fridge space. We couldnât find a local contact number when we couldnât get heating on in one of the bedrooms and it remained cold all week
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Lesley
Nice bedrooms with elegant furniture and excellent beds, great having en suites; plenty of comfy sitting spaces; really functional kitchen and a table for 16 and plenty of crockery and glasses; AND, as we walk and cycle in all weathers and paddle board, the drying room makes the holiday so easy.