Huntingstile Lodge

ID: S527478

  • Bedrooms 5
  • ・ Sleeps 10
  • ・ Pets 1

About this property

Perched on the outskirts of Grasmere, Cumbria, is this stunning five-bedroom, detached Victorian Gentleman’s residence, Huntingstile Lodge. Enjoying a breath-taking location with exceptional views out towards Grasmere Lake and the surrounding mountains, picturesque walks right on your doorstep, and a decadent interior with all a group or family of 10 could need for a luxury getaway. Upon your arrival, you will find off-road parking for five cars, along with beautiful mature gardens which surround the property. Be welcomed into the open-plan living area, where you will find a fully-equipped kitchen for rustling up family favourites, ready to enjoy at the dining table for 10 or alfresco out in the rear garden with a backdrop of incomparable views, along with a sitting room where you can relax with loved ones on the plush leather sofas in front of electric fire as your favourite show plays out on the Smart TV. There is also a reading area where you can curl up with your favourite book as a second electric fire gently warms the space. The ground floor is completed by a handy utility/cloakroom for your convenience. Follow the stairs up to the first floor, where you will find three beautifully decorated bedrooms, a spacious super-king-size with access to its own balcony, picture window showcasing the exceptional views on offer and stylish en-suite bathroom, as well as two double bedrooms, both with access to a well-appointed bathroom. Continue up to the second floor, where two further bedrooms await, a bright and airy double with lake views, and a twin, both of which are served by a cloakroom. Head into the village centre, where you can treat your loved ones to a well-deserved meal at The Jumble Room, Potting Shed Café and Dove Bistro And Signature, fine dining at the Michelin Star restaurant of Forest Side, local ales at Grasmere Brewery, or tour the former home of the great poet William Wordsworth, now managed by the National Trust. Next stop is Rydal, where you can hike through the picturesque man-made Rydal Cave, or continue onto Ambleside, where you can visit the fascinating remains of a 2nd-century Roman Fort, wander the Armitt Library & Museum Centre, or enjoy leisurely strolls up to the stunning Stock Ghyll Force. Further afield, you will find the popular town of Windermere, where you can enjoy a plethora of watersports on the famous lake, exceptional views of the Langdale Pikes from Orrest Head and Queen Adelaide’s Hill, classic tales at The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, and fresh seafood at Hooked. For a luxury escape to the Lakes, look no further than Huntingstile Lodge.

Grasmere, a small village in the Lake District National Park, is perhaps best known as the birthplace and lifelong residence of poet William Wordsworth. The Wilson family has been baking gingerbread at their shop, The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop, for over 60 years. Additionally, the community is home to Grasmere Lake, a number of unique shops and taverns, and a church built in the 13th century. In August, Grasmere Sports hosts a number of different sporting events, including Cumberland wrestling, which can be watched by the public. Ambleside and Lake Winderemere are only five miles away and feature a variety of shops, pubs, and restaurants, as well as the iconic Bridge House from the 17th century, which is a popular photo op in the Lake District. The towns of Windermere and Keswick are easily accessible by car, while the lake itself offers opportunities for boating, sailing, and other activities. If you're planning a trip to the Lake District, Grasmere is a great place to stay.

Accommodation

Over three floors.

Five bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with balcony and en-suite bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x second-floor king-size, 2 x double, 1 x second-floor twin.

Bathroom with corner bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Second-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with electric fire.

Utility/cloakroom.

Sitting room with electric fire

Gas central heating with 2 x electric fire.

Electric range cooker with 5-ring hob and 2 x oven, microwave, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.

Smart TV with Sky, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking for 5 cars.

EV charging point available for extra supplement.

Mature garden with large patio and furniture.

One well-behaved dog welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 1.1 miles, pub 0.9 miles

Nearby points of interest

  • Hayes Garden World Ambleside
  • Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
  • Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
  • The World of Beatrix Potter
  • Esthwaite Water
  • Lake District National Park
  • Lake Windermere
  • Lodore Falls
  • Wastwater Lake
  • Church of St Olaf

Reviews (2)

  • Sue

    Downstairs rooms were great - 2 large lounges, good size dining table, well equipped kitchen with plenty of pots, pans etc. Upstairs, would have preferred more twin beds rather than doubles, would have suited our family group better. Weather not great so couldn't enjoy the outside seating areas much. Thanks for all the books & maps which helped with walk planning.

  • Hazel

    It is a large house with spectacular views and an easy walk into Grasmere. The garden was lovely in the late spring and the bedrooms were comfortable. The master bedroom has a stunning view and is a super room. The seating areas downstairs also have good views and were spacious and comfortable. The kitchen, whilst very well stocked with crockery and cooking items, is small for the size of the house and the fridge is a bit small if you want to cook for a large group over a whole week. Not much that the owner can do about the size of the kitchen but another fridge somewhere would be really useful. The few niggles we had were mostly in relation to cleaning products, such as, not nearly enough dishwasher tablets, the washing up liquid was in a bottle so small that we did not even spot it until we were leaving, no kitchen roll, one roll of toilet paper in each toilet. It seems a bit mean to limit these items which in total would cost less than £10 to provide in a generous quantity. I am not sure if the cottage is run by a company as there were no personal touches but I guess that was okay. Lucky the weather was good as when we tried the television on the last night we could not work out how to turn it on. There were no instructions to help us. Despite these niggles I would definitely stay here again.

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