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Longsyke Retreat

Grasmere, Lake District
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / woodburner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Luxury
Romantic
Sky TV
Electric vehicle charging
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A cosy cottage for two a stroll away from Grasmere village and lake
  • An enclosed garden offers the perfect space to relax
  • Visit Dove Cottage, home of poet William Wordsworth, before returning to an evening in front of the wood burner
Property code: SZ322

Escape to this romantic hideaway in the pretty English village of Grasmere, famous for its connections to poet William Wordsworth, and its delicious gingerbread.

As the name suggests, this cottage is a wonderful place for two people to enjoy a fabulous holiday in beautiful surroundings. The first floor accommodation feels both luxurious but also wonderfully homely. Cook up a feast in the well-equipped kitchen/diner before retiring to the lovely living room to relax in front of the wood burner. With a bespoke wood super-king-size bed, the bedroom is a real treat, perfect for a holiday lie in or two! If you prefer, the bedroom can be made up as a twin upon request. The shower room is just as fantastic with its luxurious monsoon shower. There is private parking for two cars at the cottage, a real bonus so close to the centre of Grasmere. For guest use only, there is an Easee One, type 2 untethered 7kW electric vehicle charger. There is no charge for using the EV charger, but you will need to provide your own charging lead compatible with a type 2 charging socket.

 The centre of Grasmere is a short walk from Longsyke Retreat. This pretty village is rightly popular with visitors and locals alike. There are a great selection of independent shops for those who'd like to indulge in some retail therapy and some lovely independent cafes for that all important coffee and homemade cake pitstop. Fancy an evening off from cooking? Treat yourselves to a hearty meal in a convivial atmosphere at popular Tweedies Bar or head to the quirky Jumble Room for some delicious home cooked dishes. There are plenty of wonderful walks nearby too. Head up local fell Loughrigg for stunning panoramic views or take the walk from the village up to Easedale Tarn, a beautiful spot for a picnic lunch. Both dogs and humans will love exploring the woodland paths at White Moss.

 Take a scenic drive south from Grasmere to Ambleside where you can treat yourselves to dinner and a movie. Enjoy a cruise round Lake Windermere or hop on the ferry to Hawkshead across the water, another charming village that was once home to Beatrix Potter. Why not spend a day exploring the magnificent Langdale Valley? With its rugged mountains and peaceful tarns, it's a must for any avid fell walker. Head up Lingmoor Fell for stunning, panoramic views of the lakes. Stop off at one of the traditional pubs on your way back for a hearty meal and refreshing drink.

 
Everything has been thought of to make your stay as comfortable as possible with a generous welcome hamper, complimentary toiletries in the bathrooms.
 
On the ground floor is a handy entrance hall, ideal for unloading wet coats and boots before heading up to the first floor where you'll find the fabulous accommodation.
 
First up is the well-equipped kitchen/dining room. With a range cooker that has two electric ovens, grill, gas and ceramic hobs, a handy microwave, fridge/freezer, useful washer/dryer and dishwasher, there'll be no fighting over who has to do the washing up here - though you might not mind once you've seen the views from the kitchen sink! The large wooden dining table in the middle of the room means you can keep the chef company. Also perfectly suited for spreading out maps and guide books, why not plan your next day's adventures whilst enjoying a delicious home-cooked meal? Next up we have the bright living room. Relax on the corner sofa in front of the cosy wood burner. The wall mounted Smart HD TV has a full Sky Q package, perfect for romantic evenings in.
 
Onwards to the bedroom. A gorgeous super-king room (that can be made up as a twin on request), decorated in calming greens, you're sure to feel instantly relaxed in here. The feature bed has been handcrafted from solid wood and there are plenty of homely touches. Bring your morning cuppa back to bed and indulge in a long lie in, catch up on some TV (the wall mounted TV opposite the bed has Sky Q) or simply enjoy a peaceful few moments relaxing in beautiful surroundings. As well as the WC and wash basin, the shower room has a fantastic shower cubicle with luxurious modern rainfall shower, perfect for reinvigorating tired muscles after a day out exploring.
 
Dogs over 12 months old are also in for a treat; with a generous welcome pack all to themselves and a wonderful enclosed garden to potter in.  
 
The delightful enclosed patio has outdoor seating; equally suited to a morning coffee or evening G&T, it's a lovely spot to relax, unwind and feel the stresses of everyday life drifting away.
  • 1 bedroom – 1 super-king-size bedroom (can be made up as a twin on request)
  • 1 bathroom – 1 shower room with a shower and WC
  • Range cooker with electric ovens and grill, gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer
  • Welcome hampers
  • Wood burner (logs provided all year round)
  • Gas central heating
  • Wi-Fi included
  • 2 TVs with Sky Q multi room package
  • Enclosed courtyard garden with crazy paving and garden furniture
  • Parking for 2 cars, further on road parking nearby
  • Pub, shop, and eateries within half a mile
  • 1 dog welcome - please note this property only accepts dogs over 12 months
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. 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 13 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Margaret 24th November 2023

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Super, comfortable cottage, well equipped. Lovely welcome hamper of goodies too.

Reviewed by Alison 21st July 2023

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A lovely well equipped and comfortable upstairs flat with very generous welcome packs. Beautiful views at the back and very convenient for local facilities. We never used the garden because the weather wasnt great and because it couldnt be accessed directly from the flat.

Reviewed by Sarah 26th June 2023

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Reviewed by Karen 12th June 2023

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Five star accommodation, has everything you could need for a perfect stay including parking. Beautifully decorated very comfortable. Fabulous welcome pack for us and a welcome pack for our dog. Would definitely stay again.

Reviewed by Kathleen 24th March 2023

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Reviewed by Philip 28th January 2023

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Reviewed by Margaret 25th November 2022

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A lovely, well equipped, comfortable cottage, with the added bonus of parking.

Reviewed by Jon 7th November 2022

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Reviewed by Elizabeth 4th March 2022

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Reviewed by Christine 31st January 2022

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Lovely cottage very well equipped and clean throughout. Only slight negative is the small garden area not accessible from cottage you need to step out onto the round (quiet'ish rd) and go round to garden area would be pain if having meal out there.

Reviewed by Heather 28th January 2022

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We had a lovely stay in this property and the owners have thought of everything you might need. The welcome hamper was much appreciated on arrival too. A short walk into Grassmere, it's perfectly positioned for stunning views out the windows.

Reviewed by Jane 17th December 2021

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We loved everything about this cottage..........comfortable, well equipped, car parking, easy walk to Grasmere, Sky TV......will definitely be back.

Reviewed by Sarah 13th December 2021

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Perfect cottage, fabulous location. Everything has been thought about and the luxury hamper is a real holiday treat.

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