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.

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