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Herdwick Cottage

Grasmere, Lake District
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • A delightful slate-fronted cottage, beautifully and sensitively restored throughout
  • Character features throughout including a wood burner and exposed stone walls
  • Located in Grasmere, in the heart of the Lakes, with an abundance of walks straight from your door
Property code: SZ243

Dating back to the 1800s, this delightful slate-fronted cottage has been beautifully and sensitively restored throughout using traditional materials and luxury fixtures and fittings. It oozes rustic charm, with slate flag floors, oak latch doors, sash windows and cast iron radiators. A real gem of a Lake District cottage! With a spacious open-plan living space, a gorgeous modern kitchen and two charming double bedrooms, both en-suite, the house is well suited to two couples. The comfy sofas with matching woollen throws and roaring wood burner will be just the tonic after a day out on the fells. The cottage has the added advantage of off-road parking for one car, which is a rarity in the centre of Grasmere.

Situated on a quiet lane right in the centre of the pretty village of Grasmere, it is superbly convenient to all local amenities. Grasmere is an idyllic Lake District village with a stunning mountain backdrop and lots to explore. There are a good selection of pubs, cafes and restaurants and lots of charming little gift shops, interesting art galleries and the world-famous Grasmere Gingerbread Shop.

Nestled right in the heart of the Lake District it offers some fantastic walking opportunities. From the doorstep of the cottage there is plenty to offer the casual walker, whilst also keeping the more serious hiker fully entertained. From strolls along the coffin route to Ambleside to full-day hikes around the Fairfield Horseshoe, there is something for everyone. A short meander out of the village brings you to Faeryland on the shores of Grasmere where you can hire rowing boats or simply sit back and drink in the views whilst sampling their tea and cakes.

Entry via the front door leads into the charming open-plan lounge. There is useful coat storage at the front door for jackets and outdoor gear. A wood burner keeps the lounge warm and the comfy sofas and smart TV make it the prefect spot to relax after a long day on the fells. A selection of guidebooks, board games and jigsaw puzzles are available for use during your stay. The dining area has a wooden table and chairs for four people.

Off the dining area is the open plan galley-style kitchen, which is extremely well-equipped with an integrated fridge with small freezer compartment, gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher, washing machine and wine cooler. The beautiful kitchen is complemented with slate worktops. The skylight and bi-folding doors allow a stream of natural light. With a great selection of glassware, crockery and utensils you'll have everything you need for cosy meals in. Throughout the ground floor the slate flag floors, cast iron radiators and sash windows compliment the country cottage feel.

A stunning feature wooden staircase leads up from the dining area to the first floor bedrooms. Both bedrooms are beautifully decorated and continue the rustic cottage theme with solid wooden furniture, cast iron radiators, sash windows and oak latch doors. Luxury bed linen and chenille throws complete the look. Both bedrooms are equipped with touch base lamps, Smart TVs and hairdryers. One bedroom has views over the chapel courtyard and the other over the rooftops to Silver How mountain. Both bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms with gorgeous drench showers, WCs, and heated towel rails.

This cottage does not accept children aged under 12 years old.

  • 2 double bedrooms
  • 2 en-suite shower rooms
  • Gas hob, electric oven, integrated fridge with small freezer compartment, dishwasher, washing machine, wine cooler and Nespresso coffee machine (original capsules)
  • Wood burner
  • Smart TV's in living room and both bedrooms
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Off-road parking for one car
  • Shop, pub and restaurant within 1 mile
  • Regret no children or babies under the age of 12 years old
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Kylie Harmon-Twidle

This property is personally managed by Kylie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 37 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Anna 1st November 2024

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Reviewed by Robyn 18th October 2024

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A perfect location for a stay in the Lakes. Clean and cosy, we'd definitely stay again!

Reviewed by Scott 13th October 2024

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A lovely cottage for couples or a family. Good location in Grasmere with cafes, pubs and little shops. We particularly liked the Inn. The house has 2 bedrooms with very comfy beds and good en-suites. Good family space and place was warm. Despite an issue getting in, we really liked the cottage and would recommend it. No welcome pack so remember to Read morebring Milk etc. The local co-op was closed for refurbishment so a heads up would have been nice. Parking tight but doable. Hide

Reviewed by Barbara 4th October 2024

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Reviewed by Chris 20th September 2024

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Visit Herdwick cottage regularly - a true gem.

Reviewed by Hilda 16th August 2024

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A very comfortable cottage in an excellent location. Very well equipped property.

Reviewed by Fiona 9th August 2024

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Reviewed by Joanne 2nd August 2024

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Great little cottage, comfortable and well equipped, in the heart of Grasmere. Loved the Herdy theme throughout! Parking space is an added bonus but for anyone travelling without a car there are so many walks from the door and an excellent bus service for travelling further a field.

Reviewed by Dominette 5th July 2024

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Great cottage in a perfect location. Great for my sister and I as we both had our own double rooms, each with en-suites. Modernised beautifully - cozy, clean and comfortable. TVs in both bedrooms as well as downstairs, and everything else you could possibly need and more. Parking was straightforward and no problem at all for us in a medium sized caRead morer. I recommend this cottage and would definitely stay again. Hide

Reviewed by Susanna 7th June 2024

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Reviewed by Linda 24th May 2024

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Reviewed by Susan 17th May 2024

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Lovely location plenty to do within easy reach from the cottage . Parking space very tight . Cottage very warm and cosy but we found the feather duvets very warm but on the whole a nice little cottage and well equipped .

Reviewed by Sharon 26th April 2024

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Reviewed by Deborah 19th April 2024

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Beautiful, well equipped cottage in a fantastic location.

Reviewed by Chris 1st March 2024

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Wonderful location, well equipped cottage. Love staying in Grasmere - this cottage is pretty perfect. Very quiet also ..

Reviewed by Sally 23rd February 2024

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Lovely cottage, well equipped, really convenient location, warm in winter, thank you it was a lovely holiday.

Reviewed by Julia 16th February 2024

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A stunning, clean, comfortable holiday cottage, ideally situated in heart of Grasmere, close to shops, pubs, restaurants and walks a plenty from the door. We had such a lovely mini break, that we booked it for a week in October whilst we were there!

Reviewed by David 9th February 2024

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Reviewed by John 26th January 2024

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Reviewed by Mark 17th November 2023

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Reviewed by Anna 10th November 2023

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Reviewed by Chris 27th October 2023

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Such a lovely cottage centrally located and always super clean. Have stayed several times.

Reviewed by Jean 6th October 2023

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The cottage was very comfortable and the kitchen well equipped. Location in village centre was ideal, close to all amenities.

Reviewed by Peter 29th September 2023

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This cottage has a great location and we found it to be warm throughout.

Reviewed by Paul 8th September 2023

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Reviewed by A 1st September 2023

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Lovely cottage, fantastic location.

Reviewed by Morven 28th August 2023

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Perfect location to explore this beautiful part of the world. The cottage was beautifully restored & decorated & perfect for 2 or 3 people.

Reviewed by David 30th June 2023

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It was a lovely cottage in a lovely location. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Roy 23rd June 2023

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The cottage was ideal in every way.

Reviewed by David Ian 16th June 2023

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The Cottage is in a perfect location and the standard of fixtures of fittings are exceptional. Grasmere is beautiful, the area ideal for all the wonderful walks and we will definitely be back!

Reviewed by Jacqueline 12th May 2023

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Character cottage in a fantastic location in the centre of Grasmere. Great walks and bus routes to other areas. Parking space a real bonus as we didnt use the car at all due to excellent weather. Kitchen had all the items you would need. We were suprised that the rear bedroom and en suite are only separated by a curtain. The front bedroom is small Read morewith a small shower cubicle though the showers were very powerful. A long limbed person may struggle. Overall a nice place to stay. Hide

Reviewed by Marie 28th March 2023

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Its the most amazing location! Grasmere is gorgeous and the welcome book suggested the best local pub which we really loved! The bed was a bit small, the TV smaller & we couldnt find the Bose speaker.

Reviewed by Maureen 24th March 2023

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Great little stone cottage in the centre of Grasmere. Very warm and comfortable and a perfect base for lots of good walks from the door and Grasmere is blessed with a very good bus service. Car parking space was an excellent bonus, plenty space for a large car and very handy for the cottage.

Reviewed by Katy 3rd March 2023

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A beautiful cottage, well appointed and with lovely finishing touches. The location is brilliant, right in the centre of Grasmere but on a quiet side road. Perfect for exploring the immediate area on foot, but also for going further afield in the Lakes too.

Reviewed by John 27th January 2023

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Herdwick Cottage is an exceptional cottage and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The owners have obviously chosen superb quality furniture and fittings with the beds and sofas being perfect in every way. The whole cottage exudes quality and congratulations to the owners for creating such a fantastic home. As we visit the Lakes several times a year weRead more will certainly be staying here again. Hide

Reviewed by John 20th January 2023

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Reviewed by Ruth 13th January 2023

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