About this property
Stone Beck is a charming, detached house quietly placed away from the centre of Grasmere yet within walking distance of the village and all of its amenities. The property has been finished to a high standard with lovely décor and furnishings, ideal for a small family or couple. Enter through the front door in the hallway before locating the sitting room, appointed with a stylish settee and slate fireplace housing a living flame gas fire, perfect for curling up beside on a cold winter evening. Take yourself into the well-equipped dining kitchen, presented with sleek units and an assortment of integrated appliances to satisfy your culinary requirements, along with a dining table with seating for four. Allow the chef amongst the group to whip up a delicious meal before toasting to a wonderful Lake District getaway amidst your loved ones. Head upstairs to discover the bedrooms, comprised of a double and twin and furnished with contemporary fabrics and neutral colours to form a relaxing ambiance. The bathroom is where you can prepare for the day, with a bath and shower over, basin and WC. An easy stroll into Grasmere will take you to a selection of shops, restaurants, cafés and the famous Gingerbread Shop where you can sample some delicious sweet treats. A short walk along the River Rothay will lead you directly to Grasmere Lake where you can see the natural beauty that inspired many poets and authors over the years. You can also visit the two homes of William Wordsworth, with both Dove Cottage and Rydal Mount open to the public. Further afield, Windermere is within a short drive adjacent to the world-famous lake, offering all the energetic countryside activities you could desire including a range of water sports, or perhaps take a more relaxed approach with a trip on the lake itself. In the ideal base for a rural escape to the Lake District, Stone Beck makes a lovely holiday base, any time of year.
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
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with living flame gas fire
Gas central heating with living flame gas fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with DVD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available on request.
Off-road parking for two cars.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking
Nearby points of interest
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Lake Windermere
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Lakeland Motor Museum
Reviews (44)
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Mandy
This year there were a few minor faults, nothing that would make us not book again but needs looking into. 1- The amount of cobwebs in the bathroom needs attention. 2- The shower thermostat doesn't work (therefore you either get extremely hot water - to the point it burns or freezing cold! it does this all by itself too) 3 - There is supposed to be an in-bath mat in the cupboard under the sink, but this year it wasn't there. Without it the bath is extremely slippery so you do need to make sure this is in the cupboard. As I say minor set backs but would definitely recommend the cottage.
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Anthony
Great cottage for us. Its location allows us to leave the car and do our favourite walks around Ambleside, Grasmere, Langdale and Thirlmere. A good bus service lets us travel further afield if we wish. Cottage is well appointed with all facilities and plenty of info on area. Short walk into Grasmere itself to take advantage of pubs and eateries. Will certainly revisit and definitely recommend.
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Tim
It only has windows on two sides and, like most Lakeland period properties at the foot of a fell, is quite dark. A reading light in the sitting room would help. The heating seemed to struggle with the cold weather - it took until the middle of the week to achieve a comfortable temperature. It only managed to heat a quarter of the towel rail, which meant the large, very high ceilinged, bathroom was particularly chilly. The gas fire was a great help in the sitting room. The bed (? 5ft - a 6 footer would be nice) in the main bedroom was excellent, the two singles are probably in need of replacement and can't be recommended for bad backs. Seemingly par for the course in rental properties, the duvets were incredibly heavy so you may wish to bring your own.