Rowan Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets No
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Features

Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Cot available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

16 Customer Review(s)

77lucyh
December 2020

“Fantastic place for Christmas”

Our family booked this last minute and don’t understand why it was available as it’s turned out to be the most perfect place to spend Christmas! A warm and cosy cottage with everything you need for a lovely stay. The cottage has been decorated for Christmas which is a lovely touch. If you’re thinking about this place - I would not think twice! Just book! Now looking forward to a walk up Helm Crag from our front door and then Christmas dinner. Merry Christmas all.

Our family booked this last minute and don’t understand why it was available as it’s turned out to be the most perfect place to spend Christmas! A warm and cosy cottage with everything you need for a lovely stay. The cottage has been decorated for Christmas which is a lovely touch. If you’re thinking about this place - I would not think twice! Just book! Now looking forward to a walk up Helm Crag from our front door and then Christmas dinner. Merry Christmas all.

- 77lucyh, December 2020
Mr Bugler September 2020

“Very traditional stone built cottage in a fantastic location in Grasmere close to everything you'd need.”

Quirky internal layout and features, bedrooms on the ground floor with bathroom and shower room. WC upstairs off the landing between the lounge and kitchen/diner. The kitchen is very well equipped though we didn't cook at all, we ate out or brought back take aways. Bedding and towels all of good quality and clean. All mattresses were great though not all had mattress protectors under the sheet. Plenty of pillows. It is not in a sunny location, nor is there any garden or outside space. Heaters are provided to drive off a little dampness in the air. TV was fine for free to air channels, we didn't make use of the Denon music gear, wifi was fine too. Car parking voucher provided was much appreciated as it can be used in many locations other than Grasmere, saving us quite a few quid. We were lucky with the weather so out on the fells almost every day. There were lots of extras there that we didn't use - for example the shower as we all used the one in the bathroom - lots of books, jigsaws, games. We enjoyed the stay very much indeed.

- Mr Bugler, September 2020
Mr Cane September 2020

“Only one problem, back bedroom was damp”

- Mr Cane, September 2020
Mr King August 2020

“I have detailed the issues with the property we rented in an email sent to you on 25th August 2020.”

It is extremely disappointing that you have failed to respond to that email (despite chasers for a response sent on 28 August and 2 September.

- Mr King, August 2020
Ms Watts July 2020

“Sykes would not allow me to change my booking days after my booking and weeks before I arrived - which meant I was not looked forward to the holiday.”

However the cottage was fab. It would have been useful to have had the cottage owners Tel no. Like with air BnB

- Ms Watts, July 2020
TwigsOxford September 2017

“A really nice cottage.”

Five of us stayed here and there was plenty of room for all of us. We found the cottage to have everything we needed and was very cosy and comfortable. There was a washer/dryer which we found useful and central heating as well as all you need in the kitchen. There were even board games provided. You do need to take your own towels and toilet roll. It was convenient for everything in Grasmere and many walks started nearby. It was very close to the car park for which we were given one permit and we didn't find it too expensive to park the second car. A couple of small things to mention are that the bathroom blind didn't work and as it is on the ground floor at the front of the house that was a bit tricky. Also one of the walls in the living room was very damp. There was some noise until the restaurant next door had closed but after that it was fine. We all enjoyed our stay there and would stay there again if in Grasmere.

- TwigsOxford, September 2017
TwigsOxford September 2017

“Really lovely cottage.”

Five of us stayed at this cottage for a short break so that three members of our party could climb Helvellyn. We left it rather late to book so we're very pleased to see that it was such a nice cottage. It has everything you could need including a washer/dryer and the kitchen is very well equipped. It also has central heating. We found it very cosy. It is very handy for everything in Grasmere and close to the car park. We had two cars and you get one parking permit but it wasn't too expensive to park the other car. The only fault I could find was that the bathroom blind doesn't work and that is a little awkward as the cottage is right on the road. Also the back wall of the living room is very damp. The fact that is on the road makes it quite noisy at night. The staff from the next door restaurant park right under the bedroom windows and make a lot of noise when they go home at night and often leave the door open with music playing. They also have outside furniture right outside one of the bedroom windows and one night made a lot of noise dragging it inside. After that though it is perfectly quiet, just don't go to bed too early. A really nice cottage and I would stay there again if in Grasmere.

- TwigsOxford, September 2017
Travel690699 June 2017

“Very comfortable, well-stocked cottage in the centre of Grasmere”

The cottage is well situated, very comfortable and had plenty of room. The kitchen was well stocked which made cooking and eating there a delight. I would definitely return.

- Travel690699, June 2017
Mike P August 2016

“Characterful cottage in great location”

A kitchen and living room upstairs and bedrooms downstairs for good value at under £50 each if there's 4 of you. Great location down a fairly quiet street in Grasmere. No towels/toilet roll so you have to provide your own but there is a washerdrier/oven/hoover/ironing board/iron/radio with an aux lead(poor reception area). The ceiling in the small room with a double bed does drip water when it rains which could do with getting fixed as the downstairs house is very slightly damp. Parking permit included for the local council car parks for a single car. Brilliant mini-break. Would stop there again.

- Mike P, August 2016
Drin100 February 2016

“Great location and facilities”

Travelled with son and his family for half term break. Cottage is ideally placed for all amenities and walks. Included parking permit allows you to park on the Pay & Display carpark just 100 metres away. Bedrooms are well presented although rear double is a little cosy. Added extras included Coffee percolator, Good music system and good quality cook and dishware. Also Wifi is available and is reasonably fast. Upside down format suited us with comfortable lounge, kitchen diner and toilet upstairs and bedrooms and 2 bathrooms down stairs. Didn't find noise too bad downstairs, yes you do get a few vehicles and walkers from about 8am onwards but it was acceptable. Cottage was being redecorated the week after we left so should be even better! We would stay here again.

- Drin100, February 2016
MacTraveller21 August 2014

“A comfortable and convenient holiday rental”

We loved this property right in the centre of Grasmere. We loved that it was upside down ie bedrooms on the ground floor and kitchen/diner and living room upstairs to enjoy the views and bay window. It was very clean and comfortable with beautiful bed linens and a homely feel throughout. The fact that there is no outside seating area matters little with a pub garden next door and lovely walks originating in the village itself. Might be more of an issue with children. Only one car parking permit so we also had to pay £30 for a second car for the week. We also had a third car but managed to alternate and also find places without double yellow lines further out of centre. We were there to attend a wedding at the Daffodil Hotel so it was a perfect place for us as we could walk there and back. We had a few minor issues in the property but they wouldn't prevent us booking again. We found the fridge too cold (our vegetables froze!) the oven temperature not at all clear, the downstairs loo flush inadequate and no working lock on the bathroom door.

- MacTraveller21, August 2014
A FlipKey verified reviewer March 2014

“Beautiful cottage in an excellent location”

We had a wonderful time staying in Rowan Cottage. The cottage itself is warm and cosy with a lovely lounge and comfortable bedrooms. The location is excellent and we were able to walk straight out of the door into the hills or to fantastic pubs and cafes.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, March 2014
A FlipKey verified reviewer September 2013

“Great location in the centre of Grasmere village”

Spacious and well fitted our, quality accommodation, ideal lake district cottage. We booked it for two adults, two teenagers and their Grandmother and it was perfect. Great to be restful after a good long walk, the walk to the tarn is a good start for those our of practice fell walkers too! The local co-op provides a good range of essentials and enough for meals when you,re not eating out. There are a number of good places to eat our, the small and homely bistro being just next door. We managed to see Wordsworth,s house, took a few long (and dry) walks , went to ambleside and Kendal and took a boat ride on Windermere. All in all a great place, great accommodation and a good holiday

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, September 2013
A FlipKey verified reviewer July 2013

“Excellent upgrade”

We were upgraded to this cottage after the one we had booked in Bowness developed a leak. We certainly got lucky! Rowan Cottage is in a beautiful location and is furnished to a very high standard. I'm not sure I would want to pay the full price as that is very expensive in high season. The one thing the cottage is missing is an outside seating area, that would have made it absolutely perfect.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, July 2013
A FlipKey verified reviewer April 2013

“comfortable, warm, clean, tasteful and fabulous location.”

Comfortable, warm and clean accommodation in a fabulous part of the lakes. we stayed in low season so didn't experience any noise from local pubs, restaurants or public. It was snowing and the cottage was lovely and warm. the double room with the en-suite is the smallest room and there's no loo in the en-esuite. the other rooms were lovely. lounge was comfy, cosey and tasteful..Great walks from the door, good selection of eating places and lovely gift shops. We will return.Not many places accommodate six adults at these prices

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, April 2013
A FlipKey verified reviewer September 2011

“nice comfy house, convenient location.”

This was a quaint cottage, very comforatble, in a lovely (quiet)village location,central and convenient for exploring the area.Only a small co-op tho for groceries, but lots of eating places around.It wasn't spotlessly clean - we left it cleaner than we found it. Quite expensive - I expected better for the money. The wi-fi wasn't at all reliable and no hub in the house that we could find (in order to sit next to it...)Only one parking permit was supplied,so some concern over a second car, but for £30 a week you can park in a coucil carpark, or in the school playground outside termtime.A nice cottage tho, just a few things would have made it so much better.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, September 2011
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The property

Situated only a stones throw away from the centre of Grasmere, Rowan Cottage has been tastefully furnished, sleeping six it is ideal for large families who are looking for a stylish retreat in the heart of the lakes. Grasmere is internationally acclaimed not only for its Wordsworth connections but also as it sits at the northern tip of the lake with the fells towering above in the most stunning scenery imaginable.

It is a walkers haven with low and high walks available in all directions. A wide selection of tea rooms, restaurants and traditional village inns and a range of local shops including the world famous gingerbread shop and Heaton Cooper Art Gallery help to make this a popular destination at any time of the year. Rowan Cottage is situated in the centre of this picturesque village, forming part of a terrace of substantial mid 19th Century stone built properties with views towards Silver How and Helm Crag.

This well equipped cottage has been renovated and very comfortably furnished with many characterful features including an abundance of stripped pine and is ideal for family holidays at any time of the year.

Summary

Over two floors
Three ground floor bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower and basin, 1 x double, 1 x twin
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
First-floor basin and WC
First floor kitchen with dining area
First floor sitting room with living flame electric fire.
Gas central heating and gas fire
Gas oven and hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine/dryer, TV, video, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc in rent
Cot available on request
Parking permit for 1 car
Additional parking to be purchased at Red Bank Road car park (200m from the cottage)
Parking costs £30 for 7 days, £15 for 3 days
Shop and pub within walking distance
Note: This property is next door to a restaurant

About the location

GRASMERE

Ambleside 5 miles; Windermere 9 miles; Keswick 13 miles.

Situated in the heart of the Lake District National Park is the lovely village of Grasmere, probably best known as the home of William Wordsworth, a place he once described as "The most loveliest spot that man hath found". Any visit to Grasmere needs to include The Grasmere Gingerbread shop, where the Wilson family have been making gingerbread for over 60 years. Also in the village are a number of shops, pubs, a church which dates back to the 13th century and Grasmere Lake, plus Grasmere Sports takes place every August, where you can watch participants compete in a variety of sports, including Cumberland Wrestling. Just five miles away is the town of Ambleside and Lake Winderemere where you will find shops, pubs, restaurants and the 17th century Bridge House, which is one of the most photographed buildings in the Lake District. Cruises, boat trips and watersports can all be enjoyed on Lake Windermere and the towns of Windermere and Keswick are also within driving distance. Grasmere is a wonderful base for your Lake District retreat.

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Reviews

“Fantastic place for Christmas”

“Very traditional stone built cottage in a fantastic location in Grasmere close to everything you'd need.”

“Only one problem, back bedroom was damp”

“I have detailed the issues with the property we rented in an email sent to you on 25th August 2020.”

“Sykes would not allow me to change my booking days after my booking and weeks before I arrived - which meant I was not looked forward to the holiday.”

“A really nice cottage.”

“Really lovely cottage.”

“Very comfortable, well-stocked cottage in the centre of Grasmere”

“Characterful cottage in great location”

“Great location and facilities”

“A comfortable and convenient holiday rental”

“Beautiful cottage in an excellent location”

“Great location in the centre of Grasmere village”

“Excellent upgrade”

“comfortable, warm, clean, tasteful and fabulous location.”

“nice comfy house, convenient location.”

The property

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About the location

GRASMERE