Rowan Cottage

Our third visit to Rowan Cottage, and we always enjoy staying here.

However, the level of cleanliness seems to have slipped dramatically. The bathroom sinks had not been cleaned properly as they were not as shiny as they should be. The bathroom bins had not been cleaned for months (dust and dried splashes visible). There was dust on the bathroom cupboard handles and on the radiators. I now wonder whether the toilets and showers had been cleaned properly. A lot of other furniture and fittings in the cottage was dusty. More worryingly, there were long hairs on one of the bedside tables and on the windowsill in the bathroom of the middle bedroom. Clearly, it seems that no dusting of the property had been done before our arrival. In general, the property is starting to look very tired. The kitchen table and the kitchen rug both look grubby and the hob is looking very worn. Some of the hob indicators are almost unreadable. We love Rowan Cottage and its location, and it would be a pity if we had to stop going because basic cleanliness isn't up to the standard anyone expects.

Rowan cottage is a lovely place to stay.

Very comfortable beds! A well equipped kitchen. The location is a huge plus being so close to Grasmere village while feeling like you’re out in the countryside. Beautiful views all around. Great to have parking. We would definitely stay again. It would be helpful if there were a tea & coffee left for guests to use on arrival.

Lovely cottage.

Only a couple of things the back bedroom and bathroom were cold (luckily there was an electric heater we could use). Also, we couldn't find instructions for the oven. The cooker hood controls are too high for short people. The cottage is in the perfect place for shops and pubs. We would definitely go back.

Lovely quiet unspoilt spot.

Very peaceful. Easy access. Very clean and comfortable. Beds a little harder than expected. But everything else lovely. The heating was timed at 18 but in these winter months probably could do with a little higher.

Lovely stay at Rowan despite all the rain and wind from Storm Amy.

We had everything we needed at the cottage our only gripe is please put blinds up in the shower rooms .

Just had a fantastic week at Rowan Cottage with my elderly father.

Perfectly suited to those with mobility issues as it's all on one level. Situated in a meadow with three other holiday lets, it was really quiet and peaceful despite only being a minutes walk to the middle of Grasmere, so fantastic location. The cottage is very well equipped and comfortable. It warmed up quickly when we got chilly and the showers were great as long as you used them one at a time, which is normal with a combi boiler. The only drawbacks were that it's very dark in the living areas and there is only one big window with any kind of view. Having said that, it was cosy and homely with the lights on. The general cleanliness was good, just a couple of areas missed like the inside of bathroom storage and bedroom cupboards. But neither of these issues would stop us going back because overall we liked the cottage and it's closed proximity to the centre of Grasmere.

We enjoyed our stay at Rowan Cottage.

A great location! As it was quiet and within walking distance to Grasmere. The cottage was comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped to cook meals.

We had a very enjoyable stay at Rowan Cottage and definitely will be back again soon.

A perfect spot for a few days in Grasmere.

We were 3 generations and it worked well for all of us - comfortable, clean, accessible for my older parents and a great location. Couldn’t have asked for more. Thank you.

Absolutely loved Rowan Cottage.

Had everything you could need. Only one suggestion, some oven gloves might be handy. Unable to find any. Bed and settee really comfortable. So peaceful and quiet. Plenty of parking which was brilliant. We did find the bathroom could've done with a better clean, especially the bath. But overall a lovely place to stay and would definitely recommend and stay there again.

The property was in excellent condition furniture & fixtures and fittings were all high quality We loved the artwork displayed throughout the cottage The cottage is in an excellent position with views of the fells behind All in all the perfect venue for our anniversary celebrations

Really enjoyed the cottage which is very convenient for access to Grasmere Village.

Lovely views from the cottage. Would visit again.

Another lovely holiday at Rowan Cottage.

Great location and excellent facilities. Always very clean. Thank you, owners, for sharing your home.

Overall excellent and would certainly recommend, but could be improved.

Location: The village is one of the best in the UK. The site is surrounded by sheep pasture. Private from the other two other bungalows. 2 to 5 minute walk from village amenities. Private parking. Heron fishes in the small river at end of driveway, view of hills etc. Small Co-Op at end of driveway. Space: Plenty enough of space in bedrooms, lounge and kitchen area. Cleanliness: Overall clean, but a few areas missed, behind bedroom doors, corners. Bedrooms: Slept well. Sufficient size room and beds. Mattress comfortable, maybe a little firm for some. Pillows could be more comfortable and duvet needs changing to feather for comfort. Facilities: Couldn't find oven gloves, otherwise there was everything you could need. Bedding, towels, cooking, TV, games etc. EV charger point. The fire in the lounge seems to be a cheap plastic one, not in keeping with rest of property.

We love Rowan Cottage and will be returning later in the year.

Great location, well equipped, comfortable and clean. Comfort of lounge furniture seems much better, thank you!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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

Perfect location, restaurants & shop 2 minutes walk.

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

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.

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

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Cottage in a lovely spot.

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.