Guests say
Rowan Cottage in Grasmere is praised for its excellent location, providing easy access to local amenities and beautiful walks. Guests appreciate the property's cleanliness and the peaceful, quiet setting. While some find the beds and seating uncomfortable and suggest upgrades, the charm of the cottage and its surroundings often outweigh these concerns.
The cottage generally receives positive remarks for cleanliness, though some guests mention cobwebs and the need for a more thorough clean. The quick response to a reported issue with the dishwasher suggests good maintenance practices.
The location is consistently highlighted as a major plus, with its proximity to shops, eateries, and scenic walks. The quiet yet central setting in Grasmere is highly valued by guests.
Comfort receives mixed reviews. Guests find the beds and sofas uncomfortable, with suggestions for larger beds and replacement of worn furniture. However, some guests report a satisfactory level of comfort.
Facilities are adequate, but guests note issues with water pressure, small TV size, and kitchen layout. Some maintenance issues are reported, but also quick repairs when needed. The well-equipped kitchen is a positive aspect.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Set on the banks of the beautiful River Rothay in a peaceful setting just a short stroll from Grasmere.
Rowan Cottage is a delightful Lakeland cottage laid over one floor.
Relax with friends in the comfortable lounge with charming stone fireplace, enjoy preparing meals in the well appointed kitchen and dine together around the farmhouse dining table in this open plan kitchen / dining area. At the rear of the property, space is provided to store and dry walking clothes.
Rowan Cottage offers three comfortable bedrooms, two are double bedrooms with accompanying en-suite shower rooms and the third double room is complemented by an adjacent bathroom.
To the front of the property guests can relax on a beautiful furnished patio. Private parking is available for two cars.
Grasmere is considered one of the most picturesque villages in the Lake District, with historic buildings, quaint tea rooms, art galleries and independent shops to explore. From the doorstep of Rowan Cottage there are walking trails aplenty, enjoy a picnic by pretty Easedale Tarn or climb Helm Crag for spectacular views across Grasmere and beyond.
By car or bus you can easily reach the popular Lakeland towns of Ambleside, Windermere and Keswick.
For the perfect self-catering retreat in an idyllic setting head to Rowan Cottage.
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.
Accommodation
Ground floor three-bedroom property.
Entrance porch opening onto lounge.
Three double bedrooms:two with en-suite shower, basin and WC, one adjoining the house bathroom.
House bathroom with bath, electric shower over, basin and WC.
Open plan kitchen diner with farmhouse style table and chairs.
Lounge with Chesterfield suite, TV and electric effect woodburning stove.
Utility room with drying cupboard.
Glazed outdoor boot room.
South-west facing patio with dining table and chairs.
Nespresso coffee machine, electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, washer-dryer, sky glass TV with Netflix and sky cinema, DVD and smart internet radio.
Wi-Fi and USB ports throughout.
All linen and towels provided.
Private parking for three cars.
Electric vehicle charger (EV).
shop and pub are a few minutes stroll.
sorry, no pets.
sorry, no smoking.
note:sorry, no children or babies
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
- Wastwater Lake
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
Reviews (18)
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Lesley
Only slight complaint is the comfort of the lounge furniture but that hasnât stopped us booking for next year!
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Lesley
Well equipped, comfortable beds, fantastic location. The addition of another en suite is great We are going back in September. The only improvement we would suggest is to replace the sofa and chairs in the lounge, as they are not very comfortable.
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Michael
The window blinds are useless, I could read a book in my room at 4.30 in the morning! I had to hang a blanket over the window to get a decent nights sleep. However this is a common problem with holiday rentals everywhere I go. A pair of decent blackout curtains cost about £50 in Dunhelm. Very very creaky floors in the kitchen/lounge, when one person is up in the morning it wakes everyone else. The sofa must be the most uncomfortable piece of furniture I have ever sat on. The bedrooms are on the out side of the property, so very little natural light gets to the lounge/kitchen diner. very dull and gloomy throughout the day. On the plus side the beds were very comfortable, and the WiFi was very good. Also the location was excellent for access to Grasmere village. Whilst we shall be returning to the area, we will not be staying in this property!