Drystones

Excellent accommodation but you had to be careful in the main bedroom with the angle of the walls forced you to duck or hit your head.

Bathroom essentials like shower soaps would add to extra comfort and possibly leave an extra toilet roll per bathroom. Was very quiet and tranquil and able to catch local bus to other Lake Resorts. Would highly recommended .

Very well equipped with everything we needed.

Perfect location for exploring Grasmere and beyond. Good public transport links. Parking space was a bonus. Comfortable beds and living area. Would definitely stay again

The cottage is lovely and in a fantastic place On arrival we had to hoover the numerous spiders in the bedroom.

The silicone in upstairs shower needs attention, black mould isn’t good. Window sills very dusty. Small things letting it down. Having only one toilet roll in each bathroom is annoying as we had to get more. But I would definitely recommend the cottage and would stay again

Great location in the middle of Grasmere with all amenities on your doorstep but the view of the river when sitting at the dining table makes it feel like you’re in the countryside.

We loved watching the fish, ducks and birds when having coffee. The car parking space is a huge asset. We didn’t move the car for the first three days because there is so much within walking distance and we caught the bus right outside to go into Windermere. The apartment is lovely. The kitchen is well equipped, through we didn’t do any cooking because there are loads of good places to eat nearby. Would particularly recommend the Jumble Room, probably the best meal out I’ve had in a very long time. Plenty of comfortable sitting space in the living area, we were all able to sit comfortably. The downstairs bathroom is a bit cramped but I guess they’ve done the best they could with a small space. Maybe a smaller basin would help but this is a minor point. Beds very comfortable. It’s a shame you can’t open the window in the upstairs bedroom, even with the velux open it was very hot & stuffy overnight. I would suggest taking some milk with you if you like a cup of tea on arrival because unusually for a holiday apartment, there was no welcome pack or even a pint of milk. Overall we would recommend Drystones for a pleasant, comfortable stay.

Lovely accommodation in a great location.

Ideal base for a week in Grasmere and everything we needed was provided. Thanks for a great stay.

This was our second visit.

Clean, comfortable, great location. Great location for local walks. Fantastic bus service to use exploring other walking routes.

We had a great week at Drystones.

It had everything we needed, it was warm and the beds are very comfortable. Great location too, and beautiful views. We would love to stay again!

Great central location and accommodation.

Provided a perfect base for a great break. Would not hesitate to book again.

Drystones is absolutely lovely.

We have stayed here before and have already booked it for next year. The property is clean, warm, well decorated and has welcome touches such as coffee pods and dishwasher tablets. Its location is fantastic!

Absolutely fantastic place to stay.

very comfortable sofas and bed and kitchen was great.everything was amazing and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.wonderful place could have stayed forever : )

Lovely property, spotlessly clean, with everything you need for an amazing stay in the Lakes and Grasmere.

It was perfect for us (family of 4), modern kitchen and in a great location. The listing photos don’t do the place justice as the furniture in the living and hall has been considerably updated (including the addition of a dinning table) and I would query there being a “small patio” at the property. We were lucky enough to have wall to wall sunshine but unfortunately there being only a bench on the path leading up to the property could not sit outside. (There was however a pub next door!). Would recommend the property.

Really enjoyed our stay at Drystones, very comfortable and great amenities

Lovely cosy cottage very clean and situated in the heart of grasmere ideal for walking.

Very clean and welcoming.

Loved the Christmas decorations. Fantastic location centre of town. Brilliant having parking space.

Drystones is one of the nicest places we have stayed in.

It was warm, clean and had the best Christmas decorations we’ve seen! Had such a lovely time we have already booked to go back!

We had a really lovely stay at Drystones, it was well located and super clean.

On the downside, having 1 parking place wasn't great but understand that parking in Grasmere is at a premium. I have stayed in a lot of rental properties and this is the first to have so little in regard to kitchen cooking 'basics'. We normally have a few tea bags, maybe milk, eggs, sugar and oil for cooking. Many places provide a lot more in this area and it is a great help if you arrive later in the day. All said, we loved it and would happily recommend it to others, a really cosy clean place and a great base for exploring.

We apologise for not filling in the visitors book as we could not fault the property.

We always have a wonderful holiday at Drystones.

It is the perfect base for our annual holiday in the Lakes. We will definitely be returning again next year.

Lovely apartment in the centre of Grasmere.

Good to have a parking space included. Very well appointed, clean, warm and comfortable. We stayed with my 90 year old mother and she was always warm enough even though it was only 6 degrees outside. Lovely views with windows on 3 sides. I had to be aware not to bump my head on the eaves in the upstairs bedroom. The upstairs bed is only a double, not a king which we are used to. Also all of the beds need new mattresses.

We had a fantastic weekend away at Drystones.

It’s in a perfect location and was spotlessly clean with everything you need for a relaxing break. We would definitely recommend a visit and would not hesitate to book again in the future.

We had a lovely stay at Drystones, cottage was warm cosy and spotlessly clean only negative thing was the green rubbish bin outside had’nt been emptied from the week before so we struggled to get all our rubbish in it, but other than that we had a great time.

Thank you

I had a call from maintenance team, during our stay, advising a gas safe check had been arranged for the penultimate day of our holiday.

Having seen this late (I was on holiday not monitoring my phone!) I confirmed visit ok. However on the day, despite getting ready for the visit (0900-0930), no engineer turned up. We were in and out during the day and weren't sure what to expect each time we returned. However, no visit seemingly took place and there was no further contact from the maintenance team. Maybe there was an emergency elsewhere. It didn't spoil our holiday, but the uncertainty did rather take the edge off our last full day. Lots of positives - property is well situated overlooking the river, very clean, comfortably furnished, now with a dining table in the oriel bay recess, and well equipped, and the parking is a real plus. I would go back in a heartbeat.

Excellent property, we felt at home from the moment we arrived.

We will go back!

We were so impressed with Drystones that we booked a week next year on our first day.

Drystones is an absolute gem.

Location is wonderful.

In heart of Grasmere but quiet at night. Lovely view from dining area overlooking stream. Apart from dearth of toilet paper the cottage was very well appointed. Kitchen had everything we could want. Everything seemed very new ( bathrooms etc). Parking space was invaluable as parking is at a premium in Grasmere. Would definitely rent again.

Lovely cottage that exceeded all expectations, thanks

This place was perfect for me and my two kids (8, 12) we were very comfortable and could cook meals easily as well as going out some nights nearby.

It was a perfect base for all of the many wonderful walks and swims within touching distance of grasmere: Loughrigg, Easedale, Helm Cragg, Rydal/Grasmere. Perfect, will stay again!

Kitchen, including microwave, could do with a good clean .

Great location. Good parking. Clear guidance.

Drystones provided everything we needed.

It was comfortable, well equipped and the location was perfect.

Had a lovely holiday beautiful apartment, good parking facility and central.

Had fabulous weather too. So handy if you want to hop on a bus and leave the car. Lovely tea rooms and restaurants right on the doorstep. Only problem for us - two older ladies we suggest a handrail at the very top square area at the top of the steps and somehow suggest a warning as you step over the raised door thresher coming out of the door as I had a bad fall tripping over and falling down the concrete steps. Luckily happened on our last day but resulted in a few hospital visits once home after injuring my leg. For that reason only we would not return. want to stress though that the apartment is a beautiful place.

Place was great.

Instructions on heating could have been more clear. Setting great. Very quiet. A little strict on check out instructions. Do the dishes in the dishwasher? Most places have you rinse and put in washer. Overall 5 stars though.

Very comfortable property, well equipped and warm.

Ideally located in the centre of Grasmere, yet not noisy. Would definitely recommend.

Lovely Stay.

Cottage spotless and a beautiful location

Sorry.

. but being above a shop in a tourist attraction does not work for a bit of "R&R". Loud thumping music emanating up from under the hall and twin bedroom via the shop. Entrance doors to the shop when people entered/exited thundered up through the apartment. As for the property it was as expected, who would not love to wake up by the river "Rothay" with mallard duck passing in hope of a few bread crumbs, the mist topped hills from the top bedroom.

We returned to the property for our second visit as we enjoyed the first one last year so much - and we weren't disappointed - except by the wet weather!

The apartment is very comfy, cosy and well equipped (though more mugs and a greater range of glasses would be appreciated). The walk books are very useful and were used well (especially the walks from tea rooms). The TV was used in the evenings (but lost signal a couple of times). We love the property and will no doubt return.

The house was lovely and clean and exactly what it said on the website.

We appreciated the Christmas decorations and that we found the house warm. There were few things that could be improved, first we were only given two toilet rolls for a family of four for almost a week stay. An extra roll would have been good rather than us having to buy more. Especially since this wasn’t mentioned in the list of things to bring. Or maybe you could add it to the list of things to bring! The kettle had green mould inside so we were not able to use it, sachets for regular cleaning of kettles are not expensive and extremely quick and easy to use.. just a suggestion. The frying pan has well passed its use by date, it’s all scratched and blackened by use. If you search it up you’ll see that this is actually considered a health hazard. Once again, you can get a decent pan for £20-£25, well worth the expense and I’m sure well covered by the fee charged. Apart from this the house was great, comfortable beds too.

Great location.

Really loved the well resourced kitchen equipment. It would be helpful to have a door to close off the upstairs bedroom to reduce noise and light from downstairs. Highly recommended. Would stay again.

Drystones was very clean and comfortable and had everything we needed for selfcatering.

The description was 100% correct. A couple of minor problems for me were; 1. No warning given of steps down into kitchen. We arrived quite late (after 8 pm) and my partner entered first, otherwise I think I would have fallen. 2. The bannister up to the double bedroom in the attic could not be gripped at the top. I feel that andother bannister on the oppisite side of the wall would be beneficial. The steps were wide but a little steep and I am not getting any younger (70 +) 3. The window in the attic room was difficult to close (? hinges had dropped) and window needed lifting to close. Blind was a bit of a problem as the anchor point was not very accessible, and the blind iself was heavy. Perhaps a roller blind would be better? 4. My partner is quite tall and therefore managed to reach the skylight windows to open them and also reach up to shut the blind in the skylight. A short pole to facilitate this would be more than helpful if the holiday maker was on the short side. Overall we had a lovely holiday and the accommodation was a delight and very central for exploring the lakes.

A thoroughly enjoyable family holiday to Grasmere and having stayed a couple of times before in Grasmere, I was a bit concerned on the central location but Drystones was perfect.

Great to have a parking space, beautiful views over river and to the hills and a very clean and comfortable setting. Well appointed (including washing machine and iron which weren't listed) and we had everything we needed after long days of hiking. Would definitely recommend.

On entry the cottage immediately conveys the feeling of homeliness.

We found it clean and very comfortable, especially the sofas and sitting area. It is central to Grasmere, you walk out and are immediately in the town and yet there is no disturbance once you are inside the flat - perfect. The steps outside are steep but no problem as long as you are fairly fit. The dining alcove looks straight out onto the River and all your basic needs are provided for. It is warm and has everything you need and we would thoroughly recommend it for two couples/one family/two friends. Very satisfied, thank you.

We really enjoyed our stay.

Drystones was the perfect location for our stay and we did three excellent walks from Grasmere. Enjoyed the local pub, made sure to visit the Gingerbread House and had a wonderful meal at the Yan Inn Reading other reviews The stairs up to the property were not an issue for us - it’s just a short flight of steps - but I do wish the parking spot was in a different location. Getting out with a stream of coach party tourists crossing was nerve wracking! I left something behind at the property - and it was dealt with extremely efficiently. Thank you for a lovely stay.

The property was wonderful.

No complaints. Everything was very clean and the property is a very cosy place. We felt at home.

Drystones provides an excellent base for a walking holiday in the Lake District.

It is in a good location within the beautiful village of Grasmere, with a great view over the river below. It is comfortable, cosy and well-equipped with a good TV, Internet, cooker, microwave fridge, dish washer and washing machine. There are plenty of helpful gadgets like an iron and hairdryer, plenty of cupboards and drawers, a great many walking books (that we made good use of) and reading books and a good number of enjoyable games. The down sides were steep stone steps leading up to the property, and a low ceiling in the main bedroom. We love Grasmere and are often there at the beginning of January to celebrate my birthday - but this year the village this week was empty and closed!! - most of the hotels, restaurants, cafes and pubs were closed for refurbishment or lack of staff - but it didn't spoil our stay - and thankfully The Good Sport next door to Drystones was open (except on Monday). We would recommend the property for a couple or 2 couples. Thank you.

The accommodation exceeded our expectations - tastefully decorated with everything needed for a relaxing break.

Great central location with private parking bay.

Lovely apartment in a great location.

It is very comfortable and has everything we needed. Really good bars and restaurants on the doorstep, and loads of great walks straight from the door. We would definitely stay here again.

Had a great stay at Drystones.

It’s a lovely flat in a wonderful location. Warm and dry and comfortable- had everything we needed to make this an enjoyable stay. Felt at home immediately and sad to leave.

Drystones is a fabulous apartment in a very convenient location.

There are shops and pubs/restaurants within walking distance together with many walks straight from the village. The apartment was scrupulously clean and well equipped with everything you could possibly need including an umbrella! I loved the artwork throughout the property which added to the home from home feel. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend a stay at Drystones although the steps on arrival would not suit anyone with limited mobility.

We had a really good stay in Drystones and there were only a couple of little things that stopped us giving it top marks all round.

The biggest help would have been to know beforehand how limited it would be to find somewhere to eat on our first evening, with no local takeaway of any sort and nowhere able to accommodate us for dinner we ended up having toast as we had brought the bread with us for breakfast on our first morning. I feel a note from yourselves about this somewhere on our booking confirmation would have helped, especially as we had just done a 7 hour drive. The only other issues for us was how hot it was at night in the bedroom with only a heavy weight duvet, again we bought something to get around that. Let these small points not deter from a great week, we did enjoy Drystones, great location, lovely property and we would go back.

What a little gem, we felt at home as soon as we walked in, best stocked cupboards for utensils, loved sitting at table overlooking river.

Great shower upstairs likewise bath. Was a problem with upstairs large window which was fixed by time we’d got home

A lovely, well appointed flat in the heart of Grasmere with all the facilities we required.

Convenient parking and a lovely dining area overlooking the river. We had a great time and hope to return

Had a lovely holiday, cleaning could have been better , dirt in drawers, loose contact lens in bedside drawer.

Fridge not cleaned prior to our arrival, broken glass at bottom of the stairs outside I had to pick up. Accommodation lovely, only downside very noisy from pub usually around 11 ish, no blind up top window in bedroom so wake up very early as room so bright. Would recommend though! Great for walks!

A quiet oasis in the centre of Grasmere.

Oven made a very strange noise when switched on so may need attention.

The flat was lovely, just as described.

It was immaculately clean on arrival. Wonderful location, peaceful, close to amenities, close to great walking trails and nature.

Dry stones is a lovely apartment / cottage which we have stayed in once before, however when we arrived this time it had not been cleaned form the previous guest.

Towels were dirty and the beds had not been changed and we’re full of hairs from the previous guest. The toilets were dirty plus the dishwasher was full and had not been emptied. Very disappointed!