Molly's Cottage

4.5★

5 Guests
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

18 Customer Review(s)

David Glen
May 2024

“We love Molly's Cottage!”

- David Glen, May 2024
Jennifer October 2023

“Lovely, deceptively spacious cottage - in such a central location, perfect with two young children.”

Wonderful beds, slept brilliantly. Have booked for the October half term again next year, thank you, Jen

- Jennifer, October 2023
Anne September 2023

“A spacious, clean, comfortable and well equipped property, very handy for Grasmere village and with convenient parking.”

The utility room was very useful for drying out our wet walking gear after all the rain. Just one slight criticism in that we had to provide a few items ourselves including kitchen roll and spare toilet roll, which we have usually been provided with in other properties. Overall a very enjoyable stay, thank you.

- Anne, September 2023
Kathleen September 2023

“Once again had a good week at Mollys cottage despite the rain most days and I will be back but I must say the beds now are well overdue for new mattresses ,the toppers now do not make a great deal of difference to comfort.”

- Kathleen, September 2023
Christine September 2023

“A very cosy well equipped cottage.”

So handy for the centre of Grasmere and the bus stop is just a few yards away. We parked up and used the bus or walked everywhere, not using the car all week. So you could easily do this holiday by public transport. The 6' bed was a real treat. There wasn't really space for a second car as the people in the end house had a large car and it would have made it very difficult for them to get in and out if we had a second car parked in front of the house. Lovely stay overall.

- Christine, September 2023
David Glen August 2023

“We've stayed at Molly's Cottage a number of times and we love it!”

The proximity to local amenities and walks are hugely beneficial to people like ourselves who have young children, so being right in the heart of village and still having a lot of privacy and peace is really important to us.

- David Glen, August 2023

Thank you for your comments. We are glad to see that you enjoyed your stay, and the location. We hope to welcome you again. Thank you- The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
Charmian July 2023

“We had a great stay - lovely cottage and a fantastic location, thank you.”

- Charmian, July 2023
Simon June 2023

“A lovely, comfortable and well appointed cottage, with neat touches like automatic lights on stairs/landing, and in an outstanding central, but quiet location.”

We enjoyed our stay. The only thing to be aware of is that there is no outside seating space - the listing mentions “courtyard”, but this is the shared frontage space for access and parking only. We had such wonderful weather all week, it would have been nice to be able to sit outside with a cool drink. Having said that, the village green is only a minutes walk away, but that’s obviously a public (and busy) area.

- Simon, June 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed the property and it's location. I have double checked the listing and can see that there is no outside seating advertised, I am sorry that this was a disappointment for you. Heart of the Lakes Owner Relations Property Owner
Richard April 2023

“Lovely stay, great location and great that there is parking for two cars.”

The TV was a little intermittent and not as listed in the handbook. The automatic lights, particularly on the landing were a little frustrating, especially at night time.

- Richard, April 2023

Thank you for your comments. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We take all comments on board. Thank you. Property Owner
Elizabeth November 2022

“The information book needs attention as there were too many pages for the size of the file making a bit difficult to find the right instructions.”

Everything else was fine and we enjoyed our second visit in spite of the weather. Thank you.

- Elizabeth, November 2022
Christine October 2022

“My husband and I had a lovely week staying in Molly’s Cottage.”

We found everything to be as described, and were relieved to find the super king bed to be very comfortable after having been a little concerned by a previous reviewer’s comments. We both slept very well. Everything was spotlessly clean and the kitchen well equipped. The utility room with its underfloor heating and hanging rail was great for drying off wet coats, and it was handy to have a loo downstairs too - this is mentioned in brackets in the cottage’s description and I only spotted it a couple of days before we set off; might be worth making that a bit clearer as it is a big plus. The living area is spacious and comfortable. The location is excellent with cafes, shops, bus stop and walks all literally seconds from the door. Grasmere is a beautiful village and there are many lovely walks without having to move the car. As we only had one car, we parked in the allocated space diagonally across from the front door, and we were glad we didn’t need to use the space directly in front of the door and windows. The courtyard there is quite narrow; maybe a small to medium car could manage but certainly nothing bigger. Something to be aware of if you are taking two cars. We would certainly consider staying here again.

- Christine, October 2022
Gillian October 2022

“This was the seventh time we have stayed at Molly’s Cottage.”

We love it for the location and all the walks you can do from the door. It was nice to see the property had had some refreshing done since our last visit in 2019 with the new sofas and some paintwork but the beds really need replacing after all these years. I know that mattress toppers had been introduced but the main bedroom needs more than that now. The bed still creaks (something we’ve mentioned after previous stays) and the mattress was so old and saggy this time it gave me a bad back and I had to move to another bed which wasn’t great either.

- Gillian, October 2022
Lynnette July 2022

“Molly's Cottage is everything that we wanted in a holiday cottage!”

It is clean, and comfortable. The owner has thought of everything that one may need. All is modern and in working condition. The beds are comfy after long walks. Minor things: the pillows are quite flat and the shower drain was clogged and drained slowly but none of this interfered with having a wonderful holiday. We definitely hope to revisit Molly's Cottage.

- Lynnette, July 2022
Diane June 2022

“We had a lovely time in what was an excellent location and perfect property.”

Couldn't think of anything else that could be provided to make our holiday as comfortable as being at home. Cottage was easy to find, all information to gain access was spot on. Cottage was exceptionally clean and well presented and all our expectations were surpassed.

- Diane, June 2022
Kathleen May 2022

“Had a lovely weeks stay at Molly's cottage.”

The new sofas and mattress toppers were very comfy ,so nice to have your comments taken notice off. Thank you owners ,we will be back .

- Kathleen, May 2022
Lee October 2021

“We had been looking at the property for a while, and were pleased to be able to get the week we wanted as it was an area we had visited many times but never stayed at.”

The property is in a great location in the village and had everything needed. Unfortunately after waiting so long for a holiday we only spent one night there, we originally delayed going by a day due to the flood warnings so arrived on the Sunday evening, and then on the Monday morning my partner fell on a walk, a trip to hospital, and a badly bruised / swollen ankle and was told to take complete rest for 2/3 weeks, so we sadly made the decision to drive home as would be unable to do anything all week apart from sit indoors. Not the holiday we had planned sadly. Only a couple of other things to list are, the kettle was broken which I rang and reported when I notified we had returned home early, also, before going I asked if the leisure club at the hotel was available to us and the email reply was that it was but I may have to call and book a swim slot etc, however when asking on the Monday morning when we walked past the hotel we were informed we were unable to use as due to covid they had closed the changing rooms and the facilities were only open to residents. Hopefully we will be able to return one day and fully enjoy the property and area.

- Lee, October 2021
Kathleen October 2021

“The cottage has a few problems, a change of mattress on the single bed would be advisable ;the springs are uncomfortable.”

The sofas are past there best and you sink that far down in them and it made us all have a bad back by the end of the week. That said we all had a good week but I have booked the cottage again in may of next year. I did so before I had had this weeks holiday and am now worrying if one of are party who suffers with a back problem will be able to cope siting on the sofas ..

- Kathleen, October 2021

4 May 2022. The sofas and armchair in the lounge have been replaced with 2 new high quality sofas this week. Mattress toppers have been added to all the beds for extra comfort. Property Owner
Tara October 2021

“Short of a few kitchen essentials, such as oven gloves and dishwasher rinse aid, but we had a wonderful stay and would recommend Molly’s as an ideal and comfortable location.”

- Tara, October 2021

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 2 x king-size, 1 x single
Shower room with double walk-in shower, basin and WC
Kitchen
Utility
Living/dining room
Electric central heating and underfloor heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and Highchair not provided at this property
Off-road parking for two cars
Sorry, no pets and no smoking

The property

Molly's Cottage nestles in a quiet courtyard right in the centre of Grasmere village and will prove very popular with those who wish to enjoy all the village facilities whilst staying right in the heart of the Lake District.

This newly renovated, double fronted cottage will make an ideal setting for a holiday in any season. Walks from the door for all ages and abilities include the high tops of the Fairfield Ridge and a longer day to the summit of Helvellyn, whilst those seeking easier rambles will enjoy the trail to Far Easedale, a scramble up The Lion and The Lamb, or the much loved Rydal Round. With ample local shops for your daily needs and various places to eat in the village you really have no need to use the car on a daily basis.

There are boats to be hired on the lake in season - a picnic on the island makes a lovely gentle adventure - and of course Wordsworth's home at Dove Cottage is a 'must' on your list of things to do.

Grasmere is beautiful in any season and makes an ideal base from which to explore the whole of the Lake District National Park. Accommodation: Two steps at the front door lead into the entrance hallway.

The spacious sitting/dining room has two full-height windows looking into the courtyard.

The room divides nicely into a comfy seating area with two sofas and armchair (Smart TV) and the dining area that will surely be the focus of many relaxed family meals.

A newly fitted kitchen leads through to the separate laundry/utility room with heated floor and ample drying space for all your gear (wc). Upstairs are three very good bedrooms - the master has a super king-size bed, the second double has a king-size bed and the third bedroom is a good sized single.

Family bathroom (double-sized shower, basin and wc).

The bedrooms have views over the neighbouring rooftops to the fells. The property has a quiet air of comfort, newly decorated throughout with carefully chosen fabrics in toning colours, fitted carpets upstairs and hardwood flooring in the sitting room. Outside: Parking for two cars in the courtyard outside the property.

Short level stroll to shops, cafes, pub and local amenities.

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.

Please Note: There is a £200 Good House Keeping Bond applicable upon booking

Grasmere, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1042965)

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Reviews & Ratings

“We love Molly's Cottage!”

“Lovely, deceptively spacious cottage - in such a central location, perfect with two young children.”

“A spacious, clean, comfortable and well equipped property, very handy for Grasmere village and with convenient parking.”

“Once again had a good week at Mollys cottage despite the rain most days and I will be back but I must say the beds now are well overdue for new mattresses ,the toppers now do not make a great deal of difference to comfort.”

“A very cosy well equipped cottage.”

“We've stayed at Molly's Cottage a number of times and we love it!”

“We had a great stay - lovely cottage and a fantastic location, thank you.”

“A lovely, comfortable and well appointed cottage, with neat touches like automatic lights on stairs/landing, and in an outstanding central, but quiet location.”

“Lovely stay, great location and great that there is parking for two cars.”

“The information book needs attention as there were too many pages for the size of the file making a bit difficult to find the right instructions.”

“My husband and I had a lovely week staying in Molly’s Cottage.”

“This was the seventh time we have stayed at Molly’s Cottage.”

“Molly's Cottage is everything that we wanted in a holiday cottage!”

“We had a lovely time in what was an excellent location and perfect property.”

“Had a lovely weeks stay at Molly's cottage.”

“We had been looking at the property for a while, and were pleased to be able to get the week we wanted as it was an area we had visited many times but never stayed at.”

“The cottage has a few problems, a change of mattress on the single bed would be advisable ;the springs are uncomfortable.”

“Short of a few kitchen essentials, such as oven gloves and dishwasher rinse aid, but we had a wonderful stay and would recommend Molly’s as an ideal and comfortable location.”

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The property

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About the location

GRASMERE