Fairfield Cottage | Grasmere | Forest Side | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.5★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

41 Customer Review(s)

Linda
August 2024

“The cottage was beautiful, comfortable & very well equipped.”

Views from the cottage are amazing. Lots of beautiful walks from the doorstep & handy bus stop at the end of the road. The Travellers rest pub along the road did excellent food. Our only problem was that the bins outside were overflowing, so we had nowhere to put our bin bags until bins were emptied on Wednesday. We had a fantastic family holiday & would certainly stay in your beautiful cottage whenever we visit the area again.

Views from the cottage are amazing. Lots of beautiful walks from the doorstep & handy bus stop at the end of the road. The Travellers rest pub along the road did excellent food. Our only problem was that the bins outside were overflowing, so we had nowhere to put our bin bags until bins were emptied on Wednesday. We had a fantastic family holiday & would certainly stay in your beautiful cottage whenever we visit the area again.

- Linda, August 2024
Stephen July 2024

“Showers a bit light on water flow.”

Not enough sockets in property. Otherwise very comfortable.

- Stephen, July 2024

Hello Stephen Thank you for your valued feedback and we are very pleased that you found Fairfield Cottage comfortable. We have just completed a maintenance check on the property and can confirm that the water pressure is now satisfactory, thank you for bringing this to our attention, we hope that you did not find this issue too disruptive. Property Owner
Jackie July 2024

“Lovely, comfortable and spacious home.”

Beautiful views, central location. Everything you could wish for, already considering booking again. Very pleased.

- Jackie, July 2024

Hello Jackie, Thank you for your positive feedback, it is much appreciated. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Fairfield Cottage. Property Owner
Jenifer June 2024

“Lovely house and furnishings.”

But Would have been nice to have dish soap for washing dishes in kitchen, more than one dishwasher pod ( we were 6 people for 3 days), more soap in bathrooms (2 of bathrooms had soap dispenser less than a quarter full (for two people each for three days). Also please supply salt and pepper and a roll of paper towels and set heat a bit higher snd for a bit longer. We felt cold in house in the afternoon. Otherwise, we enjoyed our visit.

- Jenifer, June 2024
Erica May 2024

“Lovely cottage, in a scenic area and handy for walking into Grasmere.”

Comfortable settees and beds. Slept well for the entire stay. A little hilly if you have a disibility.

- Erica, May 2024

Thank you for your positive feedback, it is much appreciated and offers good information for potential future guests. Property Owner
Colin May 2024

“Lovely comfy cottage in a great setting.”

Great beds, views, outside areas and 10-15 mins stroll from Grasmere which is beautiful. Garden was stunning in May and the birdsong amazing. A great introduction to the Lakes for us first timers

- Colin, May 2024

Thank you very much for your excellent feedback it's very much appreciated. We're so glad that you enjoyed the garden and outside areas, it's something that isn't usually mentioned and helps to paint a picture for future guests. Thanks again. Property Owner
Glenda May 2024

“We were so happy with the property and the location we have booked it for next year before we left!”

It was so comfortable, ideal for 3 couples, everything we needed was there. So close to Grasmere, we walked in each evening for food, and so close to so so many walks. I would highly recommend this property.

- Glenda, May 2024

We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Fairfield Cottage. Thank you so much for your recommendations, it really helps potential guests to get a feel for the property and location. Many thanks for re-booking ! Property Owner
Gillian March 2024

“Very comfortable , warm and well equipped cottage.”

Perfect for a family or group of friends. Loved the ensuites and separate bathroom. Very comfy beds. Lovely peaceful location , gorgeous views .

- Gillian, March 2024

We are so pleased that you enjoyed your holiday at Fairfield Cottage. Feedback is so important to us so that we can continue to improve our guests' holiday experience. Thank you very much Property Owner
Kathryn December 2023

“This was the perfect base for our very rainy family Christmas break .”

Clean and spacious and warm and cosy.Always a pleasure to return there after days out walking or site seeing. Cottage was very well equipped and we missed nothing at all! The Christmas hamper left for us by the owner was a lovely surprise. Thank you! We are definitely considering a Spring or Summer break there in the near future!

- Kathryn, December 2023

We are so pleased that you enjoyed your family Christmas break at Fairfield Cottage, it was a shame that you didn't experience the best weather. Thank you for your positive feedback, it's very much appreciated and we would love to welcome you back sometime in the future. Property Owner Property Owner
Susan December 2023

“Loved the cottage, the views were amazing.”

We were very comfortable and warm. And reasonably well equipped. The negatives are :- The downstairs toilet door wouldn't close due to the lock being broken. No hand-wash in any of the bathrooms, most unhygienic. No washing up liquid. These are small things that give the impression of miserlyness.

- Susan, December 2023

Thank you for your taking the time to provide this feedback. As this is a self-catering accommodation we do not supply cleaning materials. Unfortunately we were not made aware of the problem with the lock during your stay so were unable to resolve this for you. However, we will now update our maintenance team. We are glad you enjoyed the cottage and found it warm during this incremental weather. Lakelovers Owner Team Property Owner
Teresa November 2023

“Everything was lovely, can't think of any negatives.”

We would book again , thank you.

- Teresa, November 2023

Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent stay at our property. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your overall experience and couldn't find any negatives. We noticed that you did not give us full marks for certain aspects of your stay. We would appreciate it if you could provide us with more specific feedback on the areas where we can improve. Your feedback is very valuable to us, and we are committed to providing our guests with an exceptional experience. We hope you will give us another chance to prove ourselves in the future. Thank you again for your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Lakelovers Owner Team Property Owner
David November 2023

“Beautiful house which is very comfortable and well equipped and the view from the house is amazing.”

Good local facilities and exceptional walks. We would highly recommend staying at this property and we would return again.

- David, November 2023

We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Fairfield Cottage and many thanks for your positive comments. Property Owner
Arno October 2023

“Great place.”

Excellent view, privacy, walking distance to Grasmere, nice rooms and facilities.

- Arno, October 2023

Great to hear you enjoyed your stay at Fairfield Cottage and thank you for your positive review. Property Owner
Alan September 2023

“Ver good location and a nice spacious cottage with great views.”

A few minor issues need attention as follows: front porch coir matting carpet is soaking wet. Unable to leave boots there overnight as they got wet. Needs looking at. Would be good to have a trivet stand for hot pans as there is nowhere to put a hot pan other than back on the hob which is not very satisfactory when you're still trying to cook a meal.

- Alan, September 2023

Thank you for your positive comments and we are very happy that you enjoyed your stay at Fairfield Cottage. We really appreciate your feedback regarding the porch matting and trivet as it helps us to improve/enhance our property for future guests. Thank you Property Owner
James September 2023

“We loved our stay.”

The weather was very wet but this didn't detract from our enjoyment because Fairfield cottage is so cosy and comfortable to relax in. The cottage was really clean and spacious and exceeded our expectations. There are lovely views over fields towards the hills and it is only a gentle 15 minute walk into the centre of Grasmere, and less than a 5 minute walk to the nearby pub (The Swan).

- James, September 2023

Thank you so much for your positive feedback, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Fairfield Cottage. Property Owner
Edwina August 2023

“It was lovely.”

- Edwina, August 2023
Roy June 2023

“It was advertised with bike storage which didn't exist.”

We would not have booked this cottage if the description had been accurate

- Roy, June 2023

Thank you for your comments. We are sorry that you felt disappointed with the listing. We will look at the listing to ensure that it is accurate. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
Caroline June 2023

“A great property in a superb location.”

We had a wonderful time in the house which perfectly accommodated 4 adults and 2 young children. We visit The Lakes 3 or 4 times a year and mainly stay in Western Lakes. It made a change to explore the more southerly side and appreciate the range of mountains, lakes and tarns. Our walk up Fairfield from the house was delightful and Alcock tarn was a delight and great for a swim in June.

- Caroline, June 2023
Rachel March 2023

“We enjoyed a 4-night stay at Fairfield Cottage in March.”

The house was spacious, clean and comfortable for 5 adults and it had everything we could want or need. The views from the front were beautiful and a highlight of the holiday, we loved seeing deer and red squirrels in the garden! It was a great location to walk into Grasmere and drive to nearby areas. We can highly recommend and would happily book again, thank you.

- Rachel, March 2023

Thank you for your kind comments, we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and the views! We hope that you will stay again soon. Property Owner
Paul January 2023

“The cottage was perfect for what we needed.”

It was very comfortable, well equipped and provided plenty of room for all of us. The location is superb with Grasmere village and many walks within easy reach.

- Paul, January 2023

Thank you for your kind feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Fairfield Cottage. We hope to welcome you back again. Property Owner
Guy September 2022

“This was our third visit to Fairfield Cottage which is comfortable and central to The Lakes and ideally located for our fell walking needs.”

- Guy, September 2022
Lee August 2022

“Absolutely stunning location and first class facilities.”

This cottage is a little gem of a place to base a visit to the lakes around. There really is everything you could ask for here (ok, maybe a hot tub for the evening - but that was just because we were basking in 30+ degrees). Such a shame the local pub was closed for renovations, though the walk into Grasmere takes no time at all and is thoroughly enjoyable on a warm summer’s evening. It’s a big thumbs-up from us. The cottage is large, very well appointed, well laid out, perfectly located and excellent value for money. Cannot recommended it highly enough and it will be our go to stay when we next visit the Lake District.

- Lee, August 2022
Helen July 2022

“Lovely cottage, so well equipped, think the best since been to on terms of what was provided.”

Definitely would go again. Fantastic views. Only negatives - would say twin bedroom less good, very musty in wardrobe and boiler in there a bit noisy. Dishwasher packed up, someone came to fix it but not done properly so had to call again.

- Helen, July 2022
Mairi June 2022

“We really enjoyed our stay at Fairfield Cottage.”

We were a group of 3 adults and one child and it was great to have a bathroom for each adult. I could lay all my toiletries out in the main bathroom which was great. The beds were super comfy and cozy and there was plenty of room in the dining room and sitting room. There were just a few very minor things which might have just perfected our stay. It might have been good to have a couple of kitchen rolls in the kitchen and some soap/ shower gel in the bathrooms. Other than that I think this cottage is in a lovely location- with easy walking distance to Grasmere and is very comfortable indeed. I think we will book again for next year!

- Mairi, June 2022
Clive May 2022

“Hi, sorry for the delay in replying.”

We thought the accommodation was excellent. Very clean, tidy, everything we needed was provided and the location is brilliant. We had 3 cars (as we arrived from 3 different places) so the parking was a bonus. Some years ago we stayed nearby, so we knew the area and that we could walk to the Traveller's Rest for a meal, which was great. Many thanks and we would highly recommend. Best regards, Clive

- Clive, May 2022
Chris April 2022

“Fairfield Cottage was terrific.”

Great location, just a short walk (about 10 mins) to the centre of Grasmere. Being on the sunny side of the valley, it had sun throughout the day and great views. We did a lot of walking from the property, almost completely off-road. The cottage was well equipped and the beds were comfy. The showers were good, with decent pressure and plenty of hot water. The kitchen was well equipped. Could have done with a few more cooking knives and some tongs, but that is me just being picky (constructive criticism). The cottage was as described and met all our expectations. There is plenty of outdoor space to enjoy a glass or two before going out for dinner in the village. We stay in the Lakes at least once a year and this cottage is in our top two at the moment.

- Chris, April 2022
Sarah March 2022

“All bathrooms smelt of drains, very unpleasant.”

For a cottage for 6 people, the saucepans were small and inadequate. Not room for 6 people to sit in the lounge, only seats for 5. Surprised there was no milk in the cottage on arrival, especially for a 4* Gold Aware property.

- Sarah, March 2022

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that there were certain aspects of the property that you were not happy with. We were not made aware of any issues with the drains during your stay and we have since investigated but found no issue. Property Owner
Trevor February 2022

“Beautiful cottage with picturesque views.”

Would definitely use the same cottage again. Just a pity it was not dog friendly.

- Trevor, February 2022
Tony October 2021

“Property was in excellent location and very well presented.”

It had everything we needed and we would certainly stay there again.

- Tony, October 2021
Jonathan October 2021

“Property was excellent but a couple of things- the lighting in the en-suite was inadequate in particular no mirror lights.”

We tried to ring Sykes 15 times on the arrival day during opening hours but could not get through so very unhappy with this

- Jonathan, October 2021
Guy September 2021

“Great accommodation and facilities with convenient central location for easy access to all areas of The Lakes for walking.”

Fabulous.

- Guy, September 2021
Elizabeth September 2021

“The very high standard of the accommodation and it’s perfect location including views”

- Elizabeth, September 2021
Aileen August 2021

“Fabulous location, spacious and well equipped.”

Only criticism is the standard of bedroom 3. Two of bedrooms are lovely, comfortable beds and modern en-suites. Third bedroom smells damp has 2 mismatched single beds with plastic mattress cover and poor one poorer quality duvet. Felt my son and partner had drawn the short straw! Other than that an excellent place to spend a walking holiday and would use it again.

- Aileen, August 2021
William June 2021

“Had a great week at Fairfield lovely cottage and great location”

- William, June 2021

Thank you for your kind comments, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay at Fairfield Cottage. We hope to see you again in the future. Property Owner
Emma June 2021

“Lovely cottage which provided plenty of space for 4 adults and a young child.”

The layout of the cottage offered plenty of privacy to couples and numerous bathrooms. The setting of the house is ideal, being walking distance to grasmere, several pubs/restaurants and the public bus all while being surrounded by nature. The peaceful setting made for a good nights sleep. There is also the added bonus of the health club access which we enjoyed. Would definitely return to Fairfield Cottage. To improve the kitchen facilities further additional larger glasses, wine glasses, baking trays and a few more sharp knives could be supplied. Otherwise it’s a well equipped kitchen. A few more plug adapters could help, especially in bedrooms and lounge. Might also benefit from a regular deep clean in those hard to reach areas eg behind beds and cabinets.

- Emma, June 2021

Thank you for your feedback Mrs Clegg. We appreciate the time taken to send your observations which we have now fed back to the owner and our housekeeping team. They have taken on board all the points you have raised and will action as soon as possible. Thank you once again for your constructive feedback and we do hope to see you again in the future. Property Owner
Margaret May 2021

“We really were impressed with Fairfield Cottage.”

Views were amazing. Just to mention garden area which is not enclosed. We had a toddler in our party so be aware that there is no grassy area to let off steam. Also we did have a problem with shower screen in main bathroom. After advising Lakelovers a maintenance man was quickly on the scene to sort. We really enjoyed our stay. Would certainly recommend Lakelovers and we will be back.

- Margaret, May 2021
Elizabeth May 2021

“Mostly the cottage met our expectations.”

In fact it was spotless but the third bedroom, which luckily we didn’t have to use, had a strange smell. Also the washing machine seemed to be a bit hit and miss. Sometimes it worked and sometimes it didn’t. All in all though it was a lovely little cottage with spectacular views.

- Elizabeth, May 2021
John May 2021

“The property is in a lovely position with beautiful views across the valley.”

The accommodation is spacious and everything works properly. Some of the furniture is looking a little dated. There was very little information about the cottage unlike other Lakelovers properties we have stayed in apart from one A4 sheet stuck inside one of the kitchen cupboards. In overall terms however Fairfield makes a great base to explore and enjoy the Lakes.

- John, May 2021
Patricia April 2021

“A lovely cottage, very comfortable in a great position, nice walk into grasmere great views, everything and more was provided.”

We would definitely stay here again , I would say that the outside area is not really suitable for a small child. Other than that it was fab.

- Patricia, April 2021
Mr Ward Nov 2019

“Excellent accommodation for our family get-together, somewhere cosy to return to each November evening and with plenty of space for everyone.”

The location is excellent, within walking distance of Grasmere Village and with some beautiful walks nearby. The Autumn tints were spectacular.

- Mr Ward, Nov 2019
Mrs Drake Mar 2019

“Gorgeous view and excellent location.”

- Mrs Drake, Mar 2019

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Summary

Over 2 floors
3 x bedrooms; 1 x king size with en suite and balcony, 1 x king size with en suite, 1 x twin bedroom, family bathroom
Lounge with French doors to garden
Kitchen / dining room
Cloakroom with 4th WC
Garden
Furnished patio
Sun terrace
Private parking.
Breathtaking views over Grasmere
WIFI
Gas central heating
Ground floor cloakroom
Electric oven & halogen hob
Dishwasher & microwave
Fridge & freezer
Washing machine & tumble dryer
Choices Leisure Club Access
Private water supply
Beautiful gardens with patio and sun terraces
Garden furniture
Private parking for 3 vehicles
Bed linen and towels provided

The property

What a superb Grasmere holiday home for soaking up the scenery! This stunningly presented Lakeland cottage takes an idyllic setting overlooking the vale of Grasmere towards Silver How. Stone Arthur rises behind, completing your breathtaking panoramic outlook. A treat for family groups or friends, Fairfield Cottage has been furnished and finished with quality time in mind. The stylish living room opens through French doors to the furnished patio for al-fresco dining. The contemporary kitchen is open plan to the scenic dining room, so the cook will never leave the party. Each bedroom is a picture-perfect retreat with luxurious bathroom facilities. The master double boasts a viewing balcony, and all ages will love the twin room - with separate bathroom and access to rear patio area. == Accommodation in detail A traditional slate porch leads to the entrance hall, where solid oak flooring spreads throughout the ground floor complimented by sumptuous rugs and polished slate. The lounge is contemporary with leather furnishings, a view to die for and French doors to the furnished patio and sun terrace. Open plan to the kitchen, the dining room also enjoys the wonderful view and provides plenty of space for sociable dining in. Also on this level there is a Cloakroom, downstairs WC and access to the garden. Upstairs leads to the three recently decorated spacious bedrooms; the Kingsize master bedroom featuring; viewing balcony over Grasmere fells, and en-suite shower room, the second Kingsize bedroom also features an en-suite shower room and the Twin bedroom with separate family bathroom and garden access. Location This large cottage in Grasmere is truly enviable for its scenic location. With the views beginning at home, you'll be tempted to take on such famous Lake District walks as Silver How, Lang How and Helm Crag. Rising behind the property is the impressive 'Fairfield Horseshoe' - keen walkers will be spoilt for choice. But a holiday property in Grasmere isn't just a dream for walkers. This historic Lake District village is famed for its connections with the poet William Wordsworth, who lived in the village at Dove Cottage - now owned by the National Trust and open to the public as part of the Wordsworth Museum. Artists will enjoy browsing several watercolour galleries in Grasmere, particularly the Heaton Cooper Studio which displays the Cooper family's famous work as well as that of inspired local artists. The village centre has all the facilities you'll need during your self-catering holiday in the heart of the Lakes. From local shops and supermarket to quaint tea rooms and acclaimed restaurants - the Good Food Guide-listed Jumble Room is a treat for a special occasion. For touring by car or exploring the Lakes, the A591 leads you effortlessly south past Rydal Water to Ambleside on the northern shore of Lake Windermere, or north to Keswick and Derwent Water. Also easily found to your south are the breathtaking Langdale Valley and the Lake District's third largest lake, Coniston.

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.

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Reviews & Ratings

“The cottage was beautiful, comfortable & very well equipped.”

“Showers a bit light on water flow.”

“Lovely, comfortable and spacious home.”

“Lovely house and furnishings.”

“Lovely cottage, in a scenic area and handy for walking into Grasmere.”

“Lovely comfy cottage in a great setting.”

“We were so happy with the property and the location we have booked it for next year before we left!”

“Very comfortable , warm and well equipped cottage.”

“This was the perfect base for our very rainy family Christmas break .”

“Loved the cottage, the views were amazing.”

“Everything was lovely, can't think of any negatives.”

“Beautiful house which is very comfortable and well equipped and the view from the house is amazing.”

“Great place.”

“Ver good location and a nice spacious cottage with great views.”

“We loved our stay.”

“It was lovely.”

“It was advertised with bike storage which didn't exist.”

“A great property in a superb location.”

“We enjoyed a 4-night stay at Fairfield Cottage in March.”

“The cottage was perfect for what we needed.”

“This was our third visit to Fairfield Cottage which is comfortable and central to The Lakes and ideally located for our fell walking needs.”

“Absolutely stunning location and first class facilities.”

“Lovely cottage, so well equipped, think the best since been to on terms of what was provided.”

“We really enjoyed our stay at Fairfield Cottage.”

“Hi, sorry for the delay in replying.”

“Fairfield Cottage was terrific.”

“All bathrooms smelt of drains, very unpleasant.”

“Beautiful cottage with picturesque views.”

“Property was in excellent location and very well presented.”

“Property was excellent but a couple of things- the lighting in the en-suite was inadequate in particular no mirror lights.”

“Great accommodation and facilities with convenient central location for easy access to all areas of The Lakes for walking.”

“The very high standard of the accommodation and it’s perfect location including views”

“Fabulous location, spacious and well equipped.”

“Had a great week at Fairfield lovely cottage and great location”

“Lovely cottage which provided plenty of space for 4 adults and a young child.”

“We really were impressed with Fairfield Cottage.”

“Mostly the cottage met our expectations.”

“The property is in a lovely position with beautiful views across the valley.”

“A lovely cottage, very comfortable in a great position, nice walk into grasmere great views, everything and more was provided.”

“Excellent accommodation for our family get-together, somewhere cosy to return to each November evening and with plenty of space for everyone.”

“Gorgeous view and excellent location.”

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GRASMERE