Rowan Cottage

4.3★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Electric car charging
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

22 Customer Review(s)

Lesley
September 2024

“Lovely location and well equipped cottage.”

Only slight complaint is the comfort of the lounge furniture but that hasn’t stopped us booking for next year!

Only slight complaint is the comfort of the lounge furniture but that hasn’t stopped us booking for next year!

- Lesley, September 2024
Lesley June 2024

“A lovely place to stay.”

Well equipped, comfortable beds, fantastic location. The addition of another en suite is great We are going back in September. The only improvement we would suggest is to replace the sofa and chairs in the lounge, as they are not very comfortable.

- Lesley, June 2024
Michael June 2024

“Very disappointed for the following reasons: Bedroom 3 is NOT a double bedroom, it is very small with a double bed shoehorned in, no where to hang any clothes, two small bedside cabinets and a small two drawer unit.”

The window blinds are useless, I could read a book in my room at 4.30 in the morning! I had to hang a blanket over the window to get a decent nights sleep. However this is a common problem with holiday rentals everywhere I go. A pair of decent blackout curtains cost about £50 in Dunhelm. Very very creaky floors in the kitchen/lounge, when one person is up in the morning it wakes everyone else. The sofa must be the most uncomfortable piece of furniture I have ever sat on. The bedrooms are on the out side of the property, so very little natural light gets to the lounge/kitchen diner. very dull and gloomy throughout the day. On the plus side the beds were very comfortable, and the WiFi was very good. Also the location was excellent for access to Grasmere village. Whilst we shall be returning to the area, we will not be staying in this property!

- Michael, June 2024

Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased that you found the beds comfy and the wifi to be good. We are sorry to hear that you are disappointed following your stay. We take all comments on board. Thank you- The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
Jacky November 2023

“This was our 3rd stay at Rowan Cottage in 3 years, and would like to say that we have always be very satisfied with all aspects of this holiday let.”

Thank you.

- Jacky, November 2023
Stephen November 2023

“We had a wonderful time at Rowen Cottage where the facilities were top notch Our only very slight concern was that there wasn't a blind on the front door for privacy and the electric fire wasn't working ( it wasn't working the last time we stayed also) Apart from that it was a fantastic place to stay and we have booked again for next year!”

- Stephen, November 2023
Ian September 2023

“A good property in a very pleasant and quiet setting away from the busy village street.”

Which was only five minutes away for shops and eateries also buses .Very creaky wooden flooring.

- Ian, September 2023
David September 2023

“Great location Property in general was great overall but was let down on ...”

Great location Property in general was great overall but was let down on cleanliness let down with dirty utensils a & plates and areas that had no seen a duster or hoover First bedroom severe cobwebs around raditor toilet area and shelf under mirror extremely dusty and dead flys Same cobwebs in other areas of property and main area under seats dusty Electric fire smells when hot smells fishy and had to turn off We recommend upgrade some utensil’s Dispite this we would book again

- David, September 2023
Marjorie August 2023

“Perfect location, restaurants & shop 2 minutes walk.”

Lovely outside space looking over the field & the Herdy’s. Had a wonderful weeks stay. Thank-you.

- Marjorie, August 2023
Paul August 2023

“The location is great which is the best thing about the house.”

The kitchen is well equipped, making easy to prepare and cook meals. The house has not had a proper clean for quite some time, lots of cobwebs and spiders in the property. The water pressure for the showers is very low which is a shame as the bathrooms are pretty decent. The double beds are strangely small, 2 normal sized adults have very little space. The sofas are not very comfortable and the TV is rubbish. This could be a great property if some money and TLC were spent on it.

- Paul, August 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear of the issues that you experienced with the cleanliness of the property, had we been made aware during your stay, we would have attended to resolve. We take all comments on board. Thank you- The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
Helen July 2023

“A gorgeous, well-equipped cottage in such a picturesque location.”

- Helen, July 2023
Sandra April 2023

“Fantastic cottage in a great location!”

!.. it was very clean and had everything we needed for our weekend.. my only criticism ( and it’s a personal preference)… is that all the rooms are double beds when you could put a king size in at least one of the rooms…

- Sandra, April 2023

Thank you for your kind comments, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We take all comments on board. We hope to welcome you back. Property Owner
Adrian February 2023

“This is an ideal property in a great location.”

Conveniently situated to feel private yet within very short distance of shops, eateries and beautiful walks. We did have fun and games though, with more than one person at a time trying to use the galley kitchen! Otherwise, all great. Thanks for a lovely stay.

- Adrian, February 2023

Thank you for your kind feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back again. Property Owner
Janet February 2023

“Great location in Grasmere, being able to walk everywhere or catch the bus was a big bonus.”

Cottage has everything you need, but there are a few things that could be improved. Firstly, despite sleeping six people and having three showers, only one shower can be in use at any one time. There's not enough water pressure for more than one to be used. Secondly, the couch needs to be changed - very uncomfortable now and well past its end of life! Also, the beds are very short, not full size, so if you are over about 5'5" you will be getting cold feet! The cottage could also do with a bigger TV. I wouldn't normally complain about this, but again, for six people it isn't big enough for everyone to sit down and watch at the same time. But overall it is a great base to stay in, whether winter or summer.

- Janet, February 2023

Thank you for your comments, it is nice to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We take all comments on board. We do find that sofas and beds are down to personal preference. We hope to welcome you again. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
Judy December 2022

“Lovely bungalow in the middle of Grasmere 3 mins walk from the nearest pub 3 bedrooms with great facilities”

- Judy, December 2022
Rachel September 2022

“We had a lovely week at Rowan Cottage.”

We found the location, and everything about the cottage really great for a group of 6 adults. A couple of larger saucepans would be useful but not a major issue. We would certainly recommend it to others and would love to return for another stay.

- Rachel, September 2022
Ernest July 2022

“The bedrooms and bathrooms were Ok.”

however the mattresses were too hard. Hard to get a comfortable sleep but as 75 plus we need a give in them. The chesterfield in lounge is again uncomfortable. The dining table is impossible to sit at as you cannot get legs under table. Property is central and ideal for getting to most places

- Ernest, July 2022
Gillian July 2022

“Lovely cottage in a nice quiet spot.”

No problem except please get a parasol for outside. We had to keep moving chairs etc around the garden to find shade. Other than that it was perfect.

- Gillian, July 2022
Patricia November 2021

“We loved our stay at Rowan Cottage It was quiet right in the village, couldn't have found a better spot.”

- Patricia, November 2021
Simon November 2021

“Lovely cottage in great location”

- Simon, November 2021
David August 2021

“Pretty cottage in an excellent location right in centre of Grasmere yet secluded and very quiet.”

The cottage is one of 4 nestled together with similar names. The approach lane is VERY narrow (our Tesco delivery couldn’t get to us so we had to drive out to main road by the Co-op to collect). The cottage was spotlessly clean, although all 3 of the shower drains were blocked and overflowing- full of months worth of gunge. The dishwasher was broken when we arrived but was speedily repaired. Small niggles. No books or maps as the cottage info pack stated. However our neighbours in the studio did have some! No parasol for outside table (weather was amazing!) Again neighbours on both sides were sat out with brollies while we didn’t have any shade. Only a shaver point in one bathroom. For 3 couples that could be tricky. The entrance to Rowan studio driveway is so narrow it resulted in their car parking beside our outside dining area. Again probably not a problem had the weather not been so great. Sadly the tv is not able to stream any programmes which would have been better for evening viewing. Finally if you are cooking here beware that the kitchen is in effect 2 rooms. The fridge and dishwasher are away from the main kitchen so a lot of fiddly carrying of dishes and food between rooms is involved. This cottage is not cheap - I think it’s reasonable to expect the petty things listed. The booking system and emailing of holiday information was excellent.

- David, August 2021

Thank you very much for your comments Mr Preston and for taking the time to let us know your thoughts. Customer feedback is very important to help us continually improve our standards. We are sorry to hear about all the issues you encountered at the cottage, unfortunately we weren't aware of any of the issues you had as we could have resolved them to make your stay more comfortable. Your comments have been forwarded to the Lakelovers housekeeping team to look into your concerns regarding cleanliness etc. once again if we had known we could have helped with your concerns. We have passed your comments onto the owner, who has advised they haven't encountered any problems before with access to the property for food delivery. They will look into the missing items that you have mentioned as everything should be there in place at the property as normal. Once again Thank you for bringing this to our attention and we hope the above doesn't deter you from booking the cottage again. Property Owner
Jacqueline June 2021

“Lovely stay however the beds were not the best for comfort and the sofa and chairs were very uncomfortable.”

Cottage in a lovely spot.

- Jacqueline, June 2021

Thank you for your feedback regarding Rowan Cottage. We're glad to hear you had a lovely week but disappointed to hear you found the beds hard. We understand every guest has different levels of comfort and preferences so unfortunate that this was too hard for you and decreased the comfort of your stay. We hope the positives outweighed this and that we can still welcome you back to the Lakes in the future. Property Owner
David May 2021

“Enjoyed our 4 night stay in a lovely central cottage in middle of Grasmere.”

Two of the three beds were so hard we could not sleep in them and also we felt the sofa in lounge really needs replacing. While it is a lovely red leather Chesterfield sofa it has been well used and again very uncomfortable for us oldies after a long walk. Delightful cottage apart from these two negatives.

- David, May 2021

Thank you for your feedback regarding Rowan Cottage. We're glad to hear you had a lovely week but disappointed to hear that two of the three beds were hard. We understand every guests bed preference is different and it is hard to cater this in self catering. We have had some very positive comments about the comfort too so we are sorry to hear it was not your comfort level. We hope the positives outweighed this and that we can still welcome you back to the Lakes in the future. Property Owner

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Summary

Ground floor three-bedroom property
Entrance porch opening onto lounge
Three double bedrooms:two with en-suite shower, basin and WC, one adjoining the house bathroom
House bathroom with bath, electric shower over, basin and WC
Open plan kitchen diner with farmhouse style table and chairs
Lounge with Chesterfield suite, TV and electric effect woodburning stove
Utility room with drying cupboard
Glazed outdoor boot room
South-west facing patio with dining table and chairs
Nespresso coffee machine, electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, washer-dryer, sky glass TV with Netflix and sky cinema, DVD and smart internet radio
Wi-Fi and USB ports throughout
All linen and towels provided
Private parking for three cars
Electric vehicle charger (EV)
shop and pub are a few minutes stroll
sorry, no pets
sorry, no smoking
note:sorry, no children or babies

The property

This pretty Lakeland cottage has an idyllic setting away from the hustle and bustle of the beautiful village of Grasmere.

Set alongside the River Rothay and centrally positioned in the beautiful Lake District, historic Grasmere with its ancient church is just a few minutes stroll away.

The village and scenery inspired many artists and poets including William Wordsworth and later helped spark the birth of the National Trust.

You can stay in and relax or get out and explore.

Walks of all kinds start straight from the front door.

Leave the car behind and wander into the village, amble along the riverside or lakeshore, or put on your boots for famous fell rambles and high-level mountain routes. Accommodation The front door opens onto a porch where you enter the cosy and welcoming lounge with three piece Chesterfield suite around a characterful stone fireplace with an electric effect log burner, making this a lovely room to sit and relax whatever the time of day and the ideal spot to sit and relax with friends.

The open plan kitchen diner is well appointes with fitted units, electric hob and oven and microwave.

The family farmhouse style dining table is a real focal point to gather over breakfast or to socialise over dinner.

The kitchen adjoins a utility room which houses the fridge-freezer, dishwasher and handy drying cupboard for that very important walking gear.

At the rear of the property there is outdoor glazed boot room to hang coats and store walking boots.

Choose from three double bedrooms; the first, situated off the lounge has an en suite shower room;the second has a large en suite shower room with basin and WC.

The third benefits from access to the house bathroom comprising bath with electric shower over, basin WC.

The bathroom is also accessed from the dining area. Stepping back outside, the cottage has a south-west facing patio to the front of the property with views towards the village and of the surroundings fells.

Ideal for morning coffee, and for relaxing after a long walk enjoying a well-earned drink!

Private parking is available for three cars, along with an EV charger.

Location This characterful Grasmere holiday home offers a superb location for exploring historic Grasmere, walking in the Lake District or simply relaxing and enjoying the views at home.

Lakeland fells leading up to Easedale Tarn, famous Lake District walks such as Silver How, Helm Crag and the impressive Fairfield Horseshoe are just a few of the routes to tempt you here.

Grasmere itself is a wonderful base for a self-catering Lake District holiday.

Peaceful and picturesque, the village is steeped with artistic history and famous worldwide as the former home of poet William Wordsworth Museum.

There are several watercolour galleries in the village, displaying the work of locally inspired painters.

The Heaton Cooper Studio is definitely worth a visit.

If you're looking for a tasty souvenir, step back in time at the Grasmere Gingerbread shop.

For a special evening out, you'll find endless choice of excellent country pubs in the surrounding area as well as the Good Food Guide-listed Jumble Room restaurant in the village centre. Grasmere village is well-placed for visiting many of the Lake District's other highlights.

The A591 leads south past tranquil Rydal Water to Ambleside, on the northern shores of Lake Windermere.

There you'll find the Lake District's most cosmopolitan village- alive with shops, cafes and restaurants and only a stroll from Windermere Lake Cruises at Waterhad Pier.

Follow the A591 north to Keswick and Derwent Water, or branch off into the Langdale Valley.

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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.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely location and well equipped cottage.”

“A lovely place to stay.”

“Very disappointed for the following reasons: Bedroom 3 is NOT a double bedroom, it is very small with a double bed shoehorned in, no where to hang any clothes, two small bedside cabinets and a small two drawer unit.”

“This was our 3rd stay at Rowan Cottage in 3 years, and would like to say that we have always be very satisfied with all aspects of this holiday let.”

“A good property in a very pleasant and quiet setting away from the busy village street.”

“Great location Property in general was great overall but was let down on ...”

“Perfect location, restaurants & shop 2 minutes walk.”

“The location is great which is the best thing about the house.”

“A gorgeous, well-equipped cottage in such a picturesque location.”

“Fantastic cottage in a great location!”

“This is an ideal property in a great location.”

“Great location in Grasmere, being able to walk everywhere or catch the bus was a big bonus.”

“Lovely bungalow in the middle of Grasmere 3 mins walk from the nearest pub 3 bedrooms with great facilities”

“We had a lovely week at Rowan Cottage.”

“The bedrooms and bathrooms were Ok.”

“Lovely cottage in a nice quiet spot.”

“We loved our stay at Rowan Cottage It was quiet right in the village, couldn't have found a better spot.”

“Lovely cottage in great location”

“Pretty cottage in an excellent location right in centre of Grasmere yet secluded and very quiet.”

“Lovely stay however the beds were not the best for comfort and the sofa and chairs were very uncomfortable.”

“Enjoyed our 4 night stay in a lovely central cottage in middle of Grasmere.”

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About the location

GRASMERE