Grimbles Cottage | Backbarrow | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.8★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

43 Customer Review(s)

Yvonne
September 2024

“The cottage was well equipped and the sofas and beds were comfy enough.”

The conservatory we couldn't use as it leaked in the rain and then was too hot in the sunshine which was a pity as it was a lovely area. The cottage was central for tourist activities and lovely walks. We will definitely lately return if visiting the area again .

The conservatory we couldn't use as it leaked in the rain and then was too hot in the sunshine which was a pity as it was a lovely area. The cottage was central for tourist activities and lovely walks. We will definitely lately return if visiting the area again .

- Yvonne, September 2024
Christine September 2024

“We had a lovely stay, only thing was we expected the owners to contact us with a welcome message.”

No welcome pack. We have left mobility charger at the property but no way to contact the owners direct. Hopefully Sykes are going to sort this out

- Christine, September 2024
Antonie July 2024

“Well maintained and equipped property, addressed all our needs for a family of three.”

Various areas have been upgraded to a very high standard with all the modcons needed. Would recommend for anyone wanting a base away from the hustle and business of the large tourist areas in the southern lakes. Property provides easy access to all main attractions

- Antonie, July 2024
Marilyn June 2024

“Grimbles cottage was very well appointed and extremely clean.”

The beds were very comfortable and lovely soft bed linen. Plenty of crockery and cutlery and having washing machine and dish washer was a bonus. Access was excellent with bus links close by and restaurants within walking distance, however a car would be advantageous.

- Marilyn, June 2024
Jacqui August 2023

“Grimbles Cottage is ideally located to enjoy the South Lakes.”

The cottage is was clean and comfortable and suited our needs perfectly. Highly recommend for a small family.

- Jacqui, August 2023
Linda August 2023

“Loved this cottage has everything you need, really enjoyed our stay here and hope to visit again”

- Linda, August 2023
Debbie August 2023

“We had a wonderful stay, the property was in good distance for us to travel to and from the Buddhist Centre for the festival.”

It was clean and well equipped there wasn’t anything we needed. We will definitely stay at the cottage again Many many thanks Debbie

- Debbie, August 2023
Pam July 2023

“Had a fantastic week.”

The cottage was excellent and everything you needed for a comfortable holiday. Enjoyed so much booked for next year.

- Pam, July 2023
Terrence July 2023

“Great time had, property very good clean and everything you would need was there.”

- Terrence, July 2023
Jane June 2023

“Really enjoyed our stay at Grimbles.”

It's a beautiful cottage with everything you could want provided. Lots of personal little touches for a homely feel. Loved the little house shaped lamp which gave off a lovely glow in the evening. The conservatory and outside space were a lovely addition. Unfortunately we couldn't use the conservatory during our stay because the weather was so hot! We cannot recommend Grimbles highly enough.

- Jane, June 2023
James September 2022

“Cottage was immaculate and very comfortable would definitely return in the ...”

Cottage was immaculate and very comfortable would definitely return in the future also in good location easy access by car to all tourist spots very well equipped with quality furniture thanks to the owners for a lovely break

- James, September 2022
Patricia July 2022

“Ckecked double bed and noticed mattress had topper on mattress not up to scratch so used twin beds .”

Shower head, hose and corner of shower cubicle needed good clean and nowhere to put toothbrushes and shwer gel in shower . NO info. on recycling not enough bins.

- Patricia, July 2022

Thank you for your feedback. The mattress topper is to allow flexibility for guests as we realise some people prefer a firmer mattress, while others prefer a softer mattress and it is impossible to cater for everyone's individual mattress preference. It is nothing to do with the mattress not being up to scratch and we have had many guests say how comfy the beds are, as can be seen in previous feedback, so we are sorry to hear you did not feel you could use the double bed. We provide information on recycling and waste in the welcome email we send out and also in the information folder in the property explaining that there is no need to separate waste for recycling as it is a mixed waste collection and the waste management company separates it into recycling at their end. We are sorry you did not see this and will make sure the information is displayed more prominently for future guests. Our cleaner usually does a wonderful job and has a high sense of pride in her cleaning standard and quality and many guests have commented on how spotlessly clean and tidy they found the property, so we are sorry to hear on this occasion you found the shower was not clean enough and we will highlight this to her. We appreciate all feedback. Property Owner
Margaret June 2022

“We were very happy in this little house.”

It had everything we could want for our short break when we visited the Lake District for a wedding. Many thanks!

- Margaret, June 2022

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are delighted to hear how happy you were at Grimbles Cottage and that you had everything you needed. We hope you had a wonderful time at the wedding you attended and hope to welcome you again in the future. All the best! Property Owner
Susan May 2022

“Fabulous property, very well equipped, gorgeous kitchen, really comfy beds and the conservatory a real added bonus.”

Great location for exploring local area.

- Susan, May 2022

We very much appreciate your wonderful feedback. We are so glad to hear you had such a fantastic time at Grimbles Cottage and exploring the area. Great to hear the conservatory was a hit! We hope to welcome you back in the future. Property Owner
Gerard May 2022

“Cottage was just as described.”

Very clean and comfortable. Outside area had the sun from morning till late evening. Some very good local walks from the door. Would definitely come again.

- Gerard, May 2022
Karen May 2022

“Lovely, clean, cosy cottage with good parking (which pleased hubby); equipped with everything you need for a great holiday.”

The property is in a good location with plenty of places to visit not too far away, there’s even some a walkable distance. Would definitely recommend.

- Karen, May 2022
Andrew April 2022

“The property was cosy, very clean and ideally situated with its own parking space.”

Plenty of cupboard space both upstairs and downstairs. We felt very happy and settled at the property such that we would be really happy to return and would recommend to others thinking of staying in Backbarrow.

- Andrew, April 2022
Julie March 2022

“Lovely cottage everything you needed was supplied good location to tour the lake district”

- Julie, March 2022
Edward March 2022

“We had a lovely four night stay at the Grimbles.”

For one of us it was our first visit to the lakes and the cottage was the perfect welcome experience for anyone coming to the lakes. We came as a couple of two, but it had plenty of space for four. Everything was very tidy and you could see it has very recently been renovated. It was brilliantly kitted out for everything we needed, including cooking & laundry facilities. And the nice touch of automated heating that meant we always got home after our walks to a cosy cottage. We will be looking to come back again and bring along some friends to join us. Thank you so much for an excellent stay.

- Edward, March 2022
Adam February 2022

“Really enjoyed our stay at The Grimbles with our two young children.”

It was very clean and enough room for us all to stay comfortably throughout a very stormy few days! The bedrooms were very cosy and the fire was a welcome addition after battling the weather. The host added everything you need, milk, tea, coffee, cleaning items and a useful welcome pack - even Kendal mint cake! Plenty of games helped too : ) Due to the weather we can recommend the Lakeside Motor Museum, Beatrix Potter experience, the lovely local Steam Train, Aquarium at the end of the train line and South Lakes Zoo. All within a short drive from the house. Of course this is on top of the beautiful Lakes on your doorstep. Don't be put off by the A road at the back of estate, can't really hear it in the house. Would recommend!

- Adam, February 2022
Nadine November 2021

“We loved our stay at grimbles cottage.”

It is cosy and has everything you could possibly need. It has recently undergone some renovation and looks exactly as it does in the pictures. The owners contacted us prior to our stay and provided us with additional information and was on hand should we need them. The cottage is in a great location to explore the lakes and had the added bonus of a private parking space. We will definitely return :)

- Nadine, November 2021
Steve October 2021

“Great place to stay, on our list for our next trip to The Lakes.”

- Steve, October 2021
Heidi October 2021

“The cottage was lovely so many little touches, I would definitely recommend this cottage, had to contact the owner to ask advice and they were very helpful.”

If I ever get to the lake district again I would book this place.

- Heidi, October 2021
Jeremy August 2021

“Very well presented property with a very convenient location for the lakes.”

Great sound of the steam train running past the village and many walks from the house. Thoughtfully done and great facilities. We did have some items not working but informed owner who responded quickly. Happy to recommend property.

- Jeremy, August 2021
Patrycja July 2021

“We just wanted to say thank you very much for a lovely holiday.”

We all thoroughly enjoyed it. We have stayed in many places over the years but Grimbles Cottage is one of The Best. We particularly appreciated all the extras in the kitchen ( Tassimo was a great bonus for my morning espresso). We had a fabulous time and would certainly come back. You made us feel right at home from the very start of our stay. Thank you so much

- Patrycja, July 2021
Debbie October 2020

“Grimbles cottage has everything you could possibly need for a break away from home.”

It is very cosy and close to lots of attractions. It was immaculate when we arrived and very easy to find. We would definitely stay here again and recommend to others.

- Debbie, October 2020
Leigh October 2020

“The owners emailed me before my arrival to explain about a couple of stains on the settee.”

They assured me that it had been cleaned thoroughly but unfortunately the stain was still visible. The stain really wasn't that noticeable and it certainly wasn't a problem for us, but it was reassuring that the owners had the matter in hand. Sykes cottages were also really informative. I didn't have to go looking for any information about the property once I had booked. All the information I needed and more besides was sent within plenty of time. I've used Sykes cottages in the past and they are my first choice for holiday accommodation.

- Leigh, October 2020
Lesley October 2020

“The cottage was lovely.”

In a good location for exploring. Very clean. Bed was comfy, sofa was Ok. The signal on the TV upstairs in second bedroom with twin beds kept going on and off.. Needs lookin at. Disappointed we had to replace fire wood, kindling etc. I think this should be included, Would have been a nice touch or a card and bottle of wine or welcome pack. Apart from that everything was fine.

- Lesley, October 2020
Sharon September 2020

“Cottage was very very comfortable.”

Great location. Everything you needed was there for you. Just an overall great stay.

- Sharon, September 2020
Joe September 2020

“We liked the cottage and felt it was comfortable and well equipped.”

The cottage is apparently professionally cleaned before you come but we found a disposable face mask behind one of the sofa cushions, which we had to throw away and some of the covers were stained. Also on the final morning the heating was set to come on at 25+ degrees and it was not possible to turn this down which was incredibly uncomfortable.

- Joe, September 2020

Thanks for your feedback and for highlighting the issue with the cleaning. We will address this. Regarding the stains on the sofa, unfortunately, 2 weeks before your arrival, we had some guests who did not respect the property and left the sofa stained. Although it has been cleaned thoroughly, some of the stains will not come out. We have ordered some new sofas and these will arrive in a few weeks. However, with the issue regarding the heating system, it seems that yourself or one of your guests accidentally switched our Nest heating system into manual control the evening before you left when adjusting the temperature. This would have resulted in the system continuing to heat the house throughout the night until manual mode is turned off. So the heating will have carried on heating throughout the night and morning which is why you would have found it incredibly uncomfortable in the morning. When our cleaners arrived to clean it, it had reached 28 degrees and they hurriedly turned manual mode off and informed us what had happened. Instructions on adjusting the heating temperature if needed are in the property and involve turning the Nest dial to the left or right. We would certainly not set the heating to come on at 25 degrees in the morning! Property Owner
Nicola August 2020

“The cottage was very comfortable, spotlessly clean and well equipped.”

The location was great for exploring the south west lakes and is about half an hour drive to the top of Coniston. It was lovely to return to the cottage after a long day out & relax.

- Nicola, August 2020
Emma July 2020

“Wonderful location to the lakes and a very well equipped and comfortable cottage.”

Would definitely recommend!

- Emma, July 2020
Samantha July 2020

“Really clean house and extremely well equipped.”

Great base for visiting lake district.

- Samantha, July 2020
Linda November 2019

“The cottage is well placed for getting into the Lakes, the Southern end of Windermere is a few minutes drive away.”

We were also close to Grange Over Sands, a pretty sea side town. The house itself was bigger than we expected with good sized rooms and well equipped kitchen. The time we were there, we had some very cold weather with penetrating frosts, but the cottage was lovely and warm and we didn’t feel the need to use the wood burner. The owners sent a “welcome email” beforehand with contact details and were friendly and helpful which we appreciated. Amazingly for the end of November, we had some excellent weather and enjoyed walking in brilliant sunshine with wonderful views in the mountains and the lakes. The colours were phenomenal. We will certainly look at using this cottage again.

- Linda, November 2019
Gemma October 2019

“The cottage was quite central for interesting things to see.”

The only negative comment would be that there were too many light bulbs in the property needing replaced especially for anyone in the party with impaired vision and guests unable to undertake the task. However, we enjoyed our stay and we were quite comfortable.

- Gemma, October 2019
Ian August 2019

“Lovely clean and comfortable cottage, well equipped and a great home from home accomodation making a very enjoyable stay.”

Lovely scenery and enjoyed the Lakeland motor museum. Enjoyed the Ravenglass and Erskdale railways. The Beatrix Potter museum and a trip on lake Windermere was great. Muncaster Castle with the birds of prey show is a place you must visit. The cottage was in the centre for loads of things to do. 5 stars.

- Ian, August 2019
Karen August 2019

“Absolutely loved this little house.”

A real home from home. The owners have really put thought into making it an easy and enjoyable stay for guests to their house. Beautifully furnished, and housed everything we needed for our stay, right down to games, which we enjoyed playing along with the ones we took ourselves. The neighbours are also very friendly and were very happy to help and give advice on local amenities. The location is a great spot for exploring much of the beautiful lake district. We did day trips to everywhere from Keswick, through to Wast Water, all within about 1hr 15mins drive. Locally there are some great things to do also. Fell Foot Park is a must visit, where you can hire kayaks/paddle boards, or just take a dip in the stunning Lake Windermere. We also had a great time at the Lakeland Motor Museum (walking distance) which we were excited to watch the arrival of some very impressive cars as it was a car club meetup day (Saturday). The Cliffhanger Rooms (also walking distance) was a fab finale to our holiday and we were pleased to make it onto the weekly and monthly leaderboard with our escape time from the bank heist. We shall definitely be returning to experience the Pirate or Pharoah rooms next time :) I would happily stay here again and shall be recommending to friends and family.

- Karen, August 2019
Mary July 2019

“We had a really enjoyable week at Grimbles.”

Found it very homely and everything you needed was there. It was very convenient for visiting any part of the Lake District. Would go back again. Mary Cruickshank

- Mary, July 2019
Robert July 2019

“This was one of the most immaculate cottages we have stayed in.”

- Robert, July 2019
Susan June 2019

“Disappointed there isn't a shop or somewhere to eat close by, it's difficult without a vehicle.”

Location is good to access many places of interest by car, if you want to walk you have to cross a very busy A road.

- Susan, June 2019
Nancy May 2019

“The cottage was really lovely, in a nice quiet area but accessible to lots of lovely places, hopefully will visit again again.”

Couple from Hereford

- Nancy, May 2019
Elizabeth May 2019

“A super holiday cottage .”

5 stars

- Elizabeth, May 2019
Stewart April 2019

“An excellent cottage, very well equipped in a great location with Lake District attractions literally on your doorstep.”

We had a fabulous stay and would certainly recommend ‘Grimbles’

- Stewart, April 2019

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
Shower room with shower, basin and WC
Ground floor basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area
Utility
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Conservatory with dining area.
Oil central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher
3 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Wood for the woodburning stove is available
Travel cot and highchair
Allocated parking for 2 cars
Enclosed patio garden with furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 2 miles, pub 1 mile.

The property

Grimbles is a cosy, semi-detached cottage in the village of Backbarrow, in the Lake District National Park.

With the attractions of Windermere and the quintessential village of Cartmel closeby, this is an excellent base for a small family or two couples wishing to explore the southern Lakes.

The sitting room oozes complete comfort through the woodburning stove and plush cream settees, making it an ideal spot to unwind after a day of exploring.

Move into the kitchen/diner and you’ll find it to be well-equipped with all the necessities for cooking hearty family feasts.

The ground floor is completed with the pleasant conservatory, utility room and WC.

Grimbles hosts a double and twin bedroom which are served by the ample family bathroom.

From the cottage you are spoilt for plenty of breath-taking walks along the River Leven and around the southern tip of Windermere.

In the summer you can enjoy recreational activities such as sailing or scuba diving on the Lake as well.

Continue up the water on the Windermere Steamer, stopping off at various located to break up your journey.

The lively town of Bowness-on-Windermere offers many attractions such as The World of Beatrix Potter and the brilliant range of restaurants, pubs, cafés and ice-cream shops.

This special corner of the Lake District is also home to Grizedale Forest which has endless woodland trails plus a tree top course.

With a great range of attractions nearby, the Grimbles has everything you need for a special holiday in the Lakes.

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About the location

BACKBARROW

Newby Bridge 1 mile; Bowness-on-Windermere 10 miles.

The small village of Backbarrow sits by the banks of the River Leven and the southern tip of Lake Windermere. The famous Haverthwaite Steam Railway runs close by the village between Haverthwaite and Lakeside. Enjoy magnificent views across Windermere and the surrounding fells, or visit the Aquarium of the Lakes, where the naturally themed habitats bring the history of the Lakes vividly to life. Bowness-on-Windermere provides a lovely day out, and the picturesque village of Hawkshead still retains the charm and character that so endeared it to its most famous residents - William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Set amidst the charm of the Lake District, close to the fringe of Windermere, this attractive village makes an inspiring choice from which to forage further into a magical heartland of silver lakes, lofty towering peaks and lonely gorse clad moors.

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Reviews & Ratings

“The cottage was well equipped and the sofas and beds were comfy enough.”

“We had a lovely stay, only thing was we expected the owners to contact us with a welcome message.”

“Well maintained and equipped property, addressed all our needs for a family of three.”

“Grimbles cottage was very well appointed and extremely clean.”

“Grimbles Cottage is ideally located to enjoy the South Lakes.”

“Loved this cottage has everything you need, really enjoyed our stay here and hope to visit again”

“We had a wonderful stay, the property was in good distance for us to travel to and from the Buddhist Centre for the festival.”

“Had a fantastic week.”

“Great time had, property very good clean and everything you would need was there.”

“Really enjoyed our stay at Grimbles.”

“Cottage was immaculate and very comfortable would definitely return in the ...”

“Ckecked double bed and noticed mattress had topper on mattress not up to scratch so used twin beds .”

“We were very happy in this little house.”

“Fabulous property, very well equipped, gorgeous kitchen, really comfy beds and the conservatory a real added bonus.”

“Cottage was just as described.”

“Lovely, clean, cosy cottage with good parking (which pleased hubby); equipped with everything you need for a great holiday.”

“The property was cosy, very clean and ideally situated with its own parking space.”

“Lovely cottage everything you needed was supplied good location to tour the lake district”

“We had a lovely four night stay at the Grimbles.”

“Really enjoyed our stay at The Grimbles with our two young children.”

“We loved our stay at grimbles cottage.”

“Great place to stay, on our list for our next trip to The Lakes.”

“The cottage was lovely so many little touches, I would definitely recommend this cottage, had to contact the owner to ask advice and they were very helpful.”

“Very well presented property with a very convenient location for the lakes.”

“We just wanted to say thank you very much for a lovely holiday.”

“Grimbles cottage has everything you could possibly need for a break away from home.”

“The owners emailed me before my arrival to explain about a couple of stains on the settee.”

“The cottage was lovely.”

“Cottage was very very comfortable.”

“We liked the cottage and felt it was comfortable and well equipped.”

“The cottage was very comfortable, spotlessly clean and well equipped.”

“Wonderful location to the lakes and a very well equipped and comfortable cottage.”

“Really clean house and extremely well equipped.”

“The cottage is well placed for getting into the Lakes, the Southern end of Windermere is a few minutes drive away.”

“The cottage was quite central for interesting things to see.”

“Lovely clean and comfortable cottage, well equipped and a great home from home accomodation making a very enjoyable stay.”

“Absolutely loved this little house.”

“We had a really enjoyable week at Grimbles.”

“This was one of the most immaculate cottages we have stayed in.”

“Disappointed there isn't a shop or somewhere to eat close by, it's difficult without a vehicle.”

“The cottage was really lovely, in a nice quiet area but accessible to lots of lovely places, hopefully will visit again again.”

“A super holiday cottage .”

“An excellent cottage, very well equipped in a great location with Lake District attractions literally on your doorstep.”

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About the location

BACKBARROW