Heronsyde is a charming, detached cottage nestled on the outskirts of the beautiful village of Grasmere. Built in a traditional style, Heronsyde offers welcoming accommodation for four, ideal for exploring both the northern and southern areas of the Lake District. After a day of wandering the fells, look forward to relaxing in the open-plan living space, complete with a settee and armchair, a feature fireplace with woodburning stove and a TV for catching up on all your favourite shows. Patio doors on either side of the fireplace open out onto a large veranda that runs along the side and corner of the house, providing a pleasant spot to enjoy your morning coffee or even an alfresco meal. The kitchen comes well-equipped with stylish fixtures and fittings for a home-from-home feel, while the dining table offers seating for four. There are two thoughtfully presented bedrooms at this Grasmere cottage, including a king-size bedroom with an en-suite shower room, as well as providing zip/link beds to accommodate flexible sleeping arrangements, plus a twin room which is served by a bathroom featuring a bath and an overhead shower. Heronsyde is built on a sloping site with a good double garage beneath where there is a separate laundry area with a washing machine, tumble dryer and a basin, perfect for longer stays. A natural garden surrounds the property, made up of wildflowers, shrubs and trees that create a calm setting for a chat over a refreshing drink. Grasmere is home to an abundance of small shops, tea rooms and traditional coaching inns, along with the iconic Gingerbread Shop. You can pay a visit to Dove Cottage, where Wordsworth and his family lived during the 18th and 19th century. The quaint villages of Hawkshead, Elterwater and Chapel Site are within easy reach, as is the magnificent Lake Windermere where you can access the attractions of Bowness and Ambleside. Promising a memorable trip to Cumbria, Heronsyde has plenty to offer for all the family.

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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