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North Lodge

Grasmere, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1042981)

4.1★

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  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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47 Customer Review(s)

  • Bethany

    “We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday, and the cottage certainly contributed to the experience — its charm and character felt like something out of a fantasy film.”

    That said, there were a few issues that impacted our stay, and I echo some of the points raised by other reviewers regarding the need for updates. The presence of cobwebs and spiders throughout the cottage was quite noticeable and, at times, overwhelming. While I understand the cleaning team has a significant workload across multiple properties, I was surprised that more attention hadn’t been given to removing cobwebs, particularly in the kitchen cupboards — where they were found ...

    That said, there were a few issues that impacted our stay, and I echo some of the points raised by other reviewers regarding the need for updates. The presence of cobwebs and spiders throughout the cottage was quite noticeable and, at times, overwhelming. While I understand the cleaning team has a significant workload across multiple properties, I was surprised that more attention hadn’t been given to removing cobwebs, particularly in the kitchen cupboards — where they were found alongside large spiders and debris falling onto the crockery. The kitchen, while quaint, is not well-suited for preparing larger meals, which is unfortunate. The extractor fan is ineffective, resulting in condensation running down the walls during cooking. Additionally, the oven is dated, and the available pans are too large for the hob, making meal preparation challenging. There were several maintenance issues both inside and outside the property. Including: broken glassware, a faulty gate latch, a loose curtain rail in the bedroom, and windows that have been painted shut, making ventilation difficult. Lastly, the shower would benefit from a modern upgrade, and the television was unfortunately not usable during our stay due to consistent signal issues. A lovely holiday regardless but I do believe when you're paying this amount of money (just over £1,200 for our August one week stay!) that the house should be better looked after.

    - Bethany, August 2025
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Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite bath, basin and WC, 1 x twin with en-suite shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Electric immersion central heating with woodburning stove
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with DVD player
  • WIFI
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Dedicated parking for two cars
  • Garden with seating
  • One well-behaved dog welcome at £20 per stay
  • Sorry, no smoking.

The property

North Lodge is one of our most popular cottages and offers comfortable accommodation for four in two en-suite bedrooms. This delightful detached Victorian lodge is in a rural location, set back from the Ambleside to Keswick road under Butter Crags, on the outskirts of Grasmere.

There are good views and a pleasant garden commented on by many visitors, and delightful footpath walks right from the door.

Grasmere village centre is easily reached on foot by local footpaths, and has good shopping and places to eat, gift shops and galleries.

Ambleside is three miles away. Accommodation: A porch has been added to the front door leading to a comfortable beamed sitting room with green slate fireplace (open fire, TV, DVD, video, CD/radio), a door leads to the kitchen/dining room.

On the first floor there are two bedrooms - a double bedded room with en-suite bath, basin and wc and a twin with en-suite shower, basin and wc. The cottage is cosy and comfortable with electric night storage and convector heating and retains character features including beams, stonework and interesting roof lines.

Double glazing throughout. Outside: As well as the garden with level seating area there is dedicated parking behind the cottage for two cars.

Pub (The Swan hotel) a third of a mile, Grasmere centre approx three quarters of a mile.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

GRASMERE

Ambleside 5 miles; Windermere 9 miles; Keswick 13 miles.

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 has 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. 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.

Note: Fuel for woodburning stove is available locally

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
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