About this property
Hawkshead 4 miles. Resting in a beautiful woodland location with stunning views over Lake Windermere, is this delightful stone built cottage, Grassholme. This cosy retreat is dressed in a light décor with plenty of homely touches, making it a welcoming base for families or couples looking to explore the Lake District. The kitchen is well-equipped to ensure the simple preparation of delicious meals which can be enjoyed at the dining table, perhaps accompanied with a well-deserved glass of wine. Snuggle up in the sitting area with the woodburning stove roaring away, enjoying a family movie amidst your loved ones. Once the evening draws to a close, retire to the ground floor and find two bedrooms, including a king-size double with zip/link flexibility and a twin, which are both beautifully presented. Completing the interior of Grassholme is the elegant bathroom with bath and shower over, giving you the choice how you wish to prepare for the day. Outside is a fabulous natural slate patio area which provides unbeatable views over Lake Windermere, making it the perfect spot to enjoy an evening drink or alfresco meal. After a day full of activity, Grassholme cottage will be awaiting your return.
The ancient village of Hawkshead holds a collection of white-washed cottages, archways and squares beloved by Wiiliam Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. There are many pleasant inns, guest houses, team shops and gift shops. Most notably, the village is home to Beatrix Potter Gallery, which displays an annually changing exhibition of the famous author’s illustrations and stories.
Accommodation
Reverse level accommodation.
Two bedrooms: 1 x ground floor king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x ground floor twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
First floor open plan living area with kitchen, dining and sitting area
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and induction hob, electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dryer, dishwasher.
TV, WiFi.
Shared use of estate facilities included indoor heated swimming pool and table tennis room (please bring your own racquets and balls).
Fuel, power and a starter pack of logs for woodburning stove included in rent.
Logs can be purchased at the farm shop.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Patio with seating.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 5 miles, pub 3.8 miles.
Graythwaite fishery is free for all guests and equipment can be hired locally, a small fee is applicable to keep your catch, rod fishing license required.
Please Note: Minimum 3 night stay.
The swimming pool can be booked for 45 minute private sessions, All guests can pre-book up to a maximum of 3 swimming slots ( or 2 slots for short stays 2 and 3 nights ) 7 days prior to arrival by contacting estate@graythwaite.com
Nearby points of interest
- Esthwaite Water
- Lake District National Park
- Lake Windermere
- The World of Beatrix Potter
- Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
- Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
- Lakes Aquarium
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
Reviews (3)
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Stuart
The positives: - The carpets, sofas and decorations of the cottage is really very modern and homely - the cottage is in a stunning location with a fantastic view over Lake Windermere - it comes with some nice basic food supplies such as freshly ground coffee, tea, biscuits and jam - the kitchen white goods were of a high quality brand which made use of the kitchen very easy. I normally hate electric hobs but the Bosch hob and oven were brilliant! - itâs brilliant that dogs are allowed in such a well decorated property, as it is so nice to be able to have our dog with us! - the Graythwaite estate is wonderful and has plenty of nice walks in the surrounding area The issues: - there were no hand towels provided for the bathroom - various cobwebs and spiders in corners of EVERY room - there was no hand soap in the kitchen - there was no kitchen spray or cloth to clean the worktops after cooking - the curtains were beautiful, however they were poorly attached to the curtain pole with some hooks having come out - the log fire needs kindling as well as large logs and firefighters otherwise itâs pretty difficult to get the large logs to light properly - there were no matches to light the fire, so you need your own - the outdoor furniture definitely needs some TLC, which has been pointed out in a previous review - the âGrassholme Cottageâ sign at the front of the property is completely worn and you canât actually see why it says - various walls need a lick of paint from wear and tear Also, the description of the cottages is incorrect as it is not detached. It is semi detached. Overall it was a lovely stay which we thoroughly enjoyed and didnât want to leave!
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Laura
Just a few points that others have also mentioned in reviews: 1. The property is described as detached on your website, which it isnât 2. You canât read the property name on the sign 3. The outdoor furniture is in poor condition so you canât eat outside easily 4. We stayed for two weeks and the mid stay linen change was great, but given we paid the same for each week it would have been good to have had fresh loo rolls, a quick clean, etc - or a proportionate decrease in our week 2 fee. Thank you, Laura
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Tanya
However, there were many things that were missing or could be improved upon. E.g. the patio overlooking the lake was stunning but the "seating" was tired and worn and there was only a coffee table and 2 chairs, which for a cottage sleeping 4 people, was not sufficient. Further, there was not a table you could eat a meal at, as a family, which is a shame given the setting. We were very disappointed about this. Other things which would increase the score are a more powerful shower - it was almost a trickle if you wanted it hot; instructions re recycling/rubbish etc; a map of the estate so we knew where the cottage was in relation to the courtyard and swimming pool; the door handle on the doors to the patio was broken, a dressing table in the master bedroom; aswell as personal touches like tissues, toiletries, a better equipped kitchen (more utensils). These things didn't detract from the enjoyment of the holiday and the stunning location of the cottage, but they would have made it better and more comfortable. Given that Skyes have increased the price by 150% for the same dates in 2022, I would say they need to up their game. This lovely cottage is all about the views but there was not means to enjoy them as much as we may have and in our opinion, it is noteworthy £2500 for a week! I would expect luxury for that.