Becksteps Cottage

Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

6 Customer Review(s)

Laura
June 2022

“The location and size of the cottage are excellent, and the ability to take our two dogs with us was the main reason for choosing the cottage.”

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The cottage would benefit from a little updating to keep us coming back. It does feel slightly amateur, rather than a professionally maintained property. The lack of blinds/blackout curtains in the main bedroom is annoying if you wish to sleep before 11pm and rise after 4am in the morning in the Summer months. There were sweet wrappers down the back of the single bed and the screws in the door bars upstairs make for a fun awakening if you walk on one of them! The main bedroom door hinge is coming away from the frame, which makes the door hard to move or close. We were very lucky with the weather when we stayed so we were out every day and evening enjoying Grasmere and the surrounding Lake District area. To sum up this review, I would recommend using the closed season to bring the cottage up to a more professional letting standard.

- Laura, June 2022
Paul October 2021

“Ideal location in centre of village.”

Previous guests comments about noise a little unfounded - it''s hardly a city centre! A larger TV in this day and age is considered the norm, also our preference would be for a dvd player to be included. Although the cottage has an open fire, there was absolutely nothing left in cottage to prepare a fire and left us feeling that it was rather discouraged. Bed very comfy. Unlike previous guests we had no problem getting evening meals out locally.

- Paul, October 2021
Michael October 2021

“The cottage was in the ideal position in Grasmere, close to all the amenities.”

For us, the disappointing aspect was the hotels' refusal to allow non resident diners for evening meals. I suspect that the combination of Covid and lack of staff affected hotels' capacity to serve other than their own residents. Another aspect that affects tourists' enjoyment is that lack of mobile phone masts in the Lake District. With the incredible amount of tourists this summer to the area, you would think that Government would provide better communications.

- Michael, October 2021
Rebecca August 2021

“A disappointing cottage to stay at.”

We were gutted after our year long wait! It certainly does not feel like 4* Accomodation as described, definitely felt no higher than a 3* and so it should be re-reviewed. The main issue with our stay was the condition of the property, it is tired and in need of cosmetic updates. Because it all looks so tired as a whole it massively effects your perception of its overall cleanliness, but the cleaners do need to start looking up above their eye level as lots of spiders and cobwebs. We certainly spent the couple of hours of our holiday cleaning. As we are in a pandemic it felt unnerving that the desired cleanliness may not have been met. Improvements to curtains in the main bedroom would be welcome as they are not black out ones. Location is good but busy footfall/vehicle traffic starts early in the morning right past the window. So something to keep in mind if you prefer more seclusion. So overall not worth the best part of the £1000 we paid. We won’t be staying again. We have never written a review like this before but it feels important so that others weigh up this cottage in line with expectations more seriously before booking. If you want basic accommodation then it will suit your purpose but if you are expecting good 4* Accomodation then this isn’t it!

- Rebecca, August 2021
Monica June 2021

“Property not thoroughly clean.”

There was a “lived in” smell, surfaces were dusty, space between cooker and counter contained food remains, some of the crockery not completely clean. Internet connection erratic with frequent dropouts.(6.5mbps too slow) For a pet friendly property the door at the bottom of the stairs needs to shut to effectively stop dogs gaining access to the upstairs at night. Several of the doors did not completely shut.

- Monica, June 2021
Stuart May 2021

“It was excellent accommodation in a lovely village.”

- Stuart, May 2021
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The property

A traditional 'picture postcard', Lakeland cottage in picturesque setting overlooking Grasmere Green, Becksteps Cottage is close to all the village amenities including pubs, restaurants, and shops. Grasmere is the heart of the Lake District and central for walking in all directions and for all abilities. A car park pass is provided for the Wordsworth Hotel (approximately 150 metres away). Becksteps Cottage is so central it is practical to park when you arrive and not need the car again until you leave. There is time restricted parking directly outside the cottage. Broadband and WiFi are installed. This cottage has proven to be very popular and many visitors return year after year. Accommodation in detailThe cottage is full of character. The small porch leads into the lounge with dining area. It boasts sumptuous sofas and cosy open fire set on a substantial oak floor. A small cloakroom is ideal for clothes and boots and fuel for the open fire. The fully equipped kitchen is beyond and that leads into a gravelled courtyard with garden furniture. Here you will find the coal house and substantial secure bicycle store. Up the traditional winding cottage staircase there are two bedrooms. The master bedroom has a king size bed. The en-suite has a large powerful shower. WC and hand basin. The second bedroom has two full size single beds. Both bedrooms have digital TV and views of the fells. In addition there is a fully tiled house shower room with WC and basin.== LocationBecksteps Cottage holds a sought-after location at the heart of Grasmere village, world-renowed for the inspiring surroundings that moved William Wordsworth to write his best-loved poetry. The village is popular yet peaceful, full of character and bursting with spellbinding history. Visit Dove Cottage, Wordsworth's home, explore acclaimed watercolour galleries and visit the world-famous Grasmere Gingerbread Shop for a step back in time. Stocking up is easy at Booths supermarket (Keswick / Windermere). Walks nearby include easy routes surrounding Grasmere and Rydal Water, or more challenging routes on Fairfield, Silver How, Helm Crag and Loughrigg. A popular starting point for Helvellyn is only a short drive away at Thirlmere.

Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size bed with en-suite shower room with basin and WC, 1 x adult twin beds
1 x shower room with basin and WC
Kitchen
Sitting room with dining area.
Gas central heating with open fire
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair available
Permit parking for 1 vehicle in nearby hotel car park
Outhouse/bike storage
Gravelled courtyard with furniture
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Pub 1 min walk
Shop 1 min walk.

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 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.

Grasmere, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1041924)

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Reviews

“The location and size of the cottage are excellent, and the ability to take our two dogs with us was the main reason for choosing the cottage.”

“Ideal location in centre of village.”

“The cottage was in the ideal position in Grasmere, close to all the amenities.”

“A disappointing cottage to stay at.”