The Coach House, Grasmere

Full of character and luxurious surprises, this spacious Lakeland cottage stands on the lower slopes of the Fairfield Range. The incredible views are breathtaking all year round with scenic walks from your door and Grasmere village a short stroll away. The Coach House is wonderfully equipped for families and friends, with exceptional cooking facilities, 'surround sound' films and music, and magical cottage gardens. Couples will love the romance; climbing roses, four-poster bedroom with 'Romeo & Juliet' balcony, and indulgent Jacuzzi bathroom.  On warm days relax on the sun terrace, entertained by numerous woodland birds. In chilly wet weather, admire panoramic views from the real-fire warmth of the lounge, while your clothes hang in the drying room ready for the next day.

Accommodation in detail
Private parking for 3 cars, storage for bikes/canoes. Beamed lounge with full-width viewing window, woodburning stove, leather furnishings, 37” LCD TV, hundreds of CDs/DVDs, games/books/maps and Wi-Fi (£35). Dining kitchen with programmable Bosch ovens and extensive appliances. Rear garden room/twin bedroom with ready-made wall-beds and en-suite WC. Drying Room – perfect for wet winter days – with double shower area. Upstairs: 2 double bedrooms. Luxury bathroom with double-ended jacuzzi bath, underfloor heating and hi-fi. Mature gardens with 'Springwatch' camera, elevated sun terrace, dining furniture and BBQ. Enjoy England Gold Award for exceptional quality of accommodation and customer service.
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Location
The historic village of Grasmere lies at the very heart of the Lakes and has ample facilities for a self-catering holiday in the Lake District. Grasmere was once home to the famous poet William Wordsworth, whose house Dove Cottage can be visited as part of the Wordsworth museum. A clutch of galleries exhibit the work of local watercolour artists... so many have been inspired by the landscapes surrounding Grasmere. You can while away endless hours here in Grasmere's village square, on the riverside, or taking gentle strolls around the lake. When you're ready to explore further afield, Grasmere's central location is a dream. Find Ambleside, Lake Windermere, the Langdale Valley, Coniston Water and Hawkshead all within easy reach.

Stocking up the kitchen is easy, with a small supermarket for everyday essentials and plenty of specialist shops to liven up your packed lunch. For eating out there is a varied range of high quality restaurants, with everything from gastropubs (in the centre and in rural settings) to vegetarian restaurants. The Prelude Restaurant in the centre of the village and the riverside Conservatory Restaurant at the Rothay Garden Hotel are both double AA rosetted.

Outdoor lovers will relish the chance to get out into the countryside and onto the walking routes around Grasmere. You can choose from gentle lakeshore wanders to adventurous hikes up Fairfield, Silver How and Loughrigg to name but a few. The popular starting point for Helvellyn is only a short drive away at Thirlmere. It's up to you just how adventurous you want to be!