About this property
Resting on the outskirts of the village of Grasmere in Cumbria’s Lake District National Park is Thorney How. This characterful, large, stone-fronted holiday home welcomes up to sixteen guests across seven stunning bedrooms, as well as housing charming wooden beams, feature fireplaces and two woodburning stoves, all making this a wonderful setting for a large family gathering in the Lake District. After a busy day exploring the surrounding woodland walks and trails, enter through the porch and unwind in either the large sitting area with seating for everyone or head into the welcoming snug with Smart TV and woodburning stove; relax here before travelling into the fully-equipped commercial kitchen to help with dinner. Rustle up a tasty meal then gather the group around the dining table, with room for everyone; this room also has a wonderful seating area with Smart TV and woodburning stove that helps position this room as the social hub of the house. While the evening away in the spacious, shared garden at the picnic table with your favourite tipple and marvel at the hills and mountains in the background; be sure to keep an eye out for any curious wildlife! When yawning begins, choose from a super-king-size, king-size and a double on the ground floor or the three super-kings on the first floor; each room is serviced by a sleek en-suite shower room. The first floor also houses a final twin room and is completed by a shower room where you can freshen up before starting your day. Whether you want to relax and unwind or a busy break with loved ones, choose Thorney How for a holiday in the Lake District.
The picturesque village of Grasmere, located in the heart of the Lake District National Park, is perhaps best known as the residence of William Wordsworth, who once referred to it as "the most beautiful spot that man has ever discovered." The Wilson family has been making gingerbread for over six decades at The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop. In addition, the village contains a number of shops, pubs, a 13th-century church, and Grasmere Lake. Every August, Grasmere Sports is held, where participants compete in a variety of sports, including Cumberland wrestling. The town of Ambleside and Lake Winderemere are only eight kilometres away, where you will find shops, pubs, and restaurants, as well as the Bridge House, which is one of the most photographed structures in the Lake District. Lake Windermere offers cruises, boat trips, and watersports, and the towns of Windermere and Keswick are within driving distance. Grasmere is an excellent location for a Lake District retreat.
Accommodation
Eight bedrooms: First floor: 3 x superking (zip/link, can be twin on request) with ensuite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 2 x twin rooms next to each other which share an ensuite ( located within one of the bedrooms) with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Ground floor: 1 x superking (zip/link, can be twin on request) with ensuite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x king with ensuite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x double with ensuite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Commercial Kitchen.Electric range style oven with 5 ring electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, fridge and dishwasher.
Living/dining room and snug with woodburning stove (guest need to provide own wood).
Sitting room.
Rear utility area with washing machine.
Drying room
Biomass central heating with 2 x woodburning stoves.
Electric range style oven with 5 ring electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, fridge and dishwasher.
2 x Smart TVs and WiFi.
Fuel, power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair available but no cot, guest need to bring their own.
Off-road parking for 7 cars.
Large garden with picnic tables and access to woodland walks some areas shared with property 1110309.
One well behaved pet.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.8 miles.
Note: This property has a locked door leading to another property Little How Ref: 1110309.
Please note: Sorry no parties, stag or hen dos.
"During April to December 2024 there will be building work on an adjacent property. Although the owners are actively managing the impact of this there may be some noise during the working week"
Nearby points of interest
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Lake Windermere
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Lakeland Motor Museum
Reviews (16)
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Jane
The facilities were great and the drying room a massive help as we had rain every day we were there. We had assumed, incorrectly, that the two twin bedrooms had an interconnected bathroom which was not the case. The 8th bedroom had no facilities and a long way to go for a loo in the night if needed! The living areas were spacious and the bedrooms comfortable. A great stay in a lovely area. The fire doors were a bit of a nuisance!
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Paul
We were grossly disappointed finding ourselves in the middle of a building site with builders vans parked on the property every day, construction traffic constantly running past the property and often finding the road blocked with concrete trucks. When asked to respect our privacy and move the vans I was faced with verbal abuse from the builders. Sykes were very good at helping to resolve the problem with the parking and the vans were moved. The very next day we were faced with the same problem, and was faced with the same abuse from the builders. Then the water supply was turned off and we were unable to shower or flush toilets.I feel sorry for anyone who will be staying at Thorny Howe over the summer as the building works are set to continue for the next twelve months!!! Paul and Liz
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Stuart
Very clean upon arrival. Fabulous for large family holidays, ample space for all ages, no one felt like they were on top of each other at any point. Drying Room was an amazing and welcomed addition. Bedrooms well appointed, but limited to zero storage for clothes - no cupboards, wardrobes or chest of drawers ?! Lounge and dining area comfortable. Excellent to have ample fridge space. Kitchen cooker took a long long while to reach temperature and meant we needed to plan early for our meals. Lots of car parking spaces. Overall this is one of the best large houses we have stayed in the Lake District, and a great location within walking distance to Grasmere and some excellent walks.