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.
Rowan Cottage offers three comfortable bedrooms, one king size bedroom with an en-suite shower room, a double bedroom with en-suite shower room and a second double room is complemented by an adjacent 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.
