The Coach House
ID: S1326012
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 6
- ・ Pets No
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 consistently praise its peaceful setting, ample amenities, and suitability for families. While some mention areas needing refurbishment and occasional maintenance issues, the overall experience is highly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Most guests found the cottage clean and well-presented, though a few noted areas needing a deeper clean, such as skirting boards, carpets, and bathrooms. Some external areas and occasional maintenance (e.g., leaves on paths, mould in bathrooms) were mentioned, but these did not detract significantly from the overall impression.
The location is widely praised for its proximity to Ambleside, Grasmere, and excellent walking routes. The private, secluded setting with beautiful gardens and wildlife is a highlight. Some mention road noise in the garden, but this is rarely an issue indoors.
Guests generally found the cottage comfortable, cosy, and spacious, with good beds and large bathrooms. A few noted that some furniture and beds could be updated for extra comfort, and that the lounge is best suited for four rather than six adults.
The cottage is described as very well-equipped, especially the kitchen and utility areas. Guests appreciated the modern appliances and ample amenities. Some minor issues were noted, such as a broken toaster section, chipped crockery, and occasional problems with the TV, WiFi, or heating, but these were not widespread.
Some guests mentioned complimentary milk and well-stocked kitchens, but also noted that gifts or extras (like milk) are not always guaranteed. Communication with the host was occasionally difficult, and small touches like a missing vegetable peeler or play mats were noted. Please note that any gifts or extras are not guaranteed.
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.
Nearby points of interest
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
- Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
- The World of Beatrix Potter
- Lake District National Park
- Lake Windermere
- Esthwaite Water
- Lodore Falls
- Wastwater Lake
- Church of St Olaf
Reviews (36)
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Angela Spence
Very good holiday cottage near Grasmere. Location is excellent as you can easily walk from the door to Grasmere and all round the area. The cottage itself is spacious and very well equipped. There's not quite enough seating in the living room to comfortably sit 6 adults in the evening which is a downside. There were a few things needing attention when we visited (October 2026), black mould in bathrooms and on shower seal and walls. Also on external wall the bedroom, this side of the property doesn't get sunlight and is cold due to its aspect. The gas fire and the extractor in the kitchen didn't work, and the guide wheel on the shower was corroded and fell off. We tried to contacted cottages.com but it was basically through a chatbot, so you never know if a human actually got the message.Other than those few things, it really is an excellent cottage, very cosy, well located, well equipped, comfortable beds, beautiful surroundings, very close to the main road between Grasmere and Rydal. One last thing, if you arrive in the dark, make sure you have a torch with you, we pulled onto the driveway and couldn't even see where the cottage was.
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Raj Naidu
All facilities very good. Well equipped. Comfortable. Excellent location.
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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!