Grubbings At The Graythwaite Estate | Hawkshead | Graythwaite | The Lake District And Cumbria

Customer rating

4.4★

10 Guests
5 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Electric car charging
Swimming pool
Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
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

27 Customer Review(s)

Emily
August 2026

“Grubbings is lovely - the pictures need updating as the kitchen is new and is an open plan kitchen diner.”

As is the twin bedrooms at the back. There is a mouldy smell in some of the rooms that don't get the sunlight and quite a bit of mould around the windows and curtains. As we were there during August, we were only in the house to eat and sleep but it would be a bigger problem if it was raining and we had to stay inside more. It just needs a really good deep clean. However, most rental properties I have stayed in do. The water pressure is not that good in the bathroom with the bath. We ...

As is the twin bedrooms at the back. There is a mouldy smell in some of the rooms that don't get the sunlight and quite a bit of mould around the windows and curtains. As we were there during August, we were only in the house to eat and sleep but it would be a bigger problem if it was raining and we had to stay inside more. It just needs a really good deep clean. However, most rental properties I have stayed in do. The water pressure is not that good in the bathroom with the bath. We enjoyed it for the week. It had everything you needed for a summer stay. Beds were comfortable, kitchen was lovely, there were some games and puzzles for the kids and the dog had plenty of space in the living room.

- Emily, August 2026
Anna July 2026

“One of the double rooms and one of the twin rooms had mould on the ceiling and the curtains and smelt damp.”

Sykes is also aware of this and has not removed the property from their listings.

- Anna, July 2026
Alison June 2026

“We loved staying in Grubbings!”

The kitchen was full of useful & plentiful equipment & the accommodation was extremely comfortable. The only downsides for us, was the fact that the bedrooms were extremely warm at night, probably due to the heating system & we couldn’t locate the cot we’d requested. Fortunately, we’d brought our own. The swimming pool was a welcome facility & the grounds were beautiful!

- Alison, June 2026
Rosie May 2026

“Perfect venue for my daughters 40th birthday.”

Well equipped, clean and spacious Swimming pool was great with plenty of opportunity to use The vicinity was good but roads narrow to Ambleside The showers were poor with very little water flow, shower at pool much better!

- Rosie, May 2026
Nicola August 2025

“We all had a brilliant time in the Lakes!”

We stayed in The Grubbings two years ago and it was just as good this time. What we particularly enjoyed was the fact that it is such a convenient base for visiting attractions, pubs, cafes etc and yet it is so tranquil within the estate. We enjoyed so many peaceful walks during our stay and saw lots of wildlife. The lake was a perfect spot for fishing, or just enjoying the scenery. Lots of space for all the family, and the swimming pool was an extra bonus. Thank you!

- Nicola, August 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had another brilliant stay at The Grubbings and enjoyed both the tranquility of the estate and its convenient location. We really appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you and your family back again soon! Property Owner
Alex August 2025

“We had a fabulous stay at Grubbings.”

Cottage was lovely. Facilities on site were great including the swimming pool and the games room which the children loved. Will definitely be booking the property again!

- Alex, August 2025

Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back to the estate! Property Owner
Simon November 2024

“We really enjoyed our stay at Grubbings.”

A really good space for the family to come together and enjoy quality time.

- Simon, November 2024

Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Grubbings and found it a great space for family time. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future! Property Owner
Megan August 2024

“It would be a lovely cottage and stay if it was looked after better.”

Nearly every room has damp and mould issues even the shared swimming pool area. The yellow after should be in your emails as no signal so had to wait in reply to email if it was safe or not.

- Megan, August 2024
Claire February 2024

“Great property!”

! Fantastic for our three families to get together. The welcome pack was a thoughtful touch. And all on-site staff were extremely helpful. Would definitely stay again

- Claire, February 2024
Stuart December 2023

“Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Grubbings Cottage.”

. the welcome pack was a lovely touch.... the cottage is as listed , spacious, well decorated, clean and tidy. It is very well appointed with everything you need home from home . Kitchen is perfect , layout , size and again everything you may need... support was on the site , Matt from maintenance attended immediately to those requests that keep the cottage in excellent condition , thanks Matt, also supplying local knowledge of walks from the estates. Perfect weekend for me and my family for that special birthday treat . Thankyou.

- Stuart, December 2023
Geoffrey October 2023

“Excellent holiday home.”

Comfortable and well equipped. Would book again if in this area

- Geoffrey, October 2023
Nicola August 2023

“We loved staying at Grubbings!”

Such an amazing setting. Loved the peace and tranquility of the estate, especially when elsewhere in the Lake District was so busy (expected in August). Pool was fantastic and particularly great for the children. The property itself was really nice.A couple of small things which could be improved would be information about how to access the cutlery drawer (hidden inside another drawer) and how to switch on heated towel rails. Really hope to stay again in the future. Thank you!

- Nicola, August 2023
Sian July 2023

“The tap water throughout is yellow!”

! If it’s meant to be it would have been helpful if there was a note saying so. We had to buy bottled water as we didn’t know if there was a problem and the shop was shut every day when we got back so no one to ask. Great accommodation and location though.

- Sian, July 2023
Simon June 2023

“Very spacious and well equipped.”

En-suite shower difficult to use as it had the tap sticking out on one side and a soap holder on the other side, impossible to use without banging your elbows. The other shower was great but it meant everyone ended up using the same shower. Swimming pool great. Outside space could be better arranged, having a communal bbq area directly outside our bedroom windows wasn’t great. Particularly for children trying to sleep.

- Simon, June 2023
Kathleen May 2023

“Grubbings was a lovely cottage, in need of abit of a refresh.”

Very comfortable and homely. One concern was the hob hood, 3 members of our family caught their head on the corner whilst at the hob. We had a lovely time in Grubbings and the swimming pool across the way. Definitely recommend. Thank you

- Kathleen, May 2023
Jennifer March 2023

“All 10 of us absolutely loved our stay at the Grubbings and we would definitely recommend it, as it is one of the nicest places we’ve had the pleasure of staying in.”

The staff on site were lovely and very helpful. The pool was an added bonus and we were able to book our time slots easily.

- Jennifer, March 2023
Sara January 2023

“Great location and the pool for the children was an absolute bonus given the rain.”

The wood burning stove made it really cosy. I believe the property is being refurbished soon, with a bigger kitchen which will be so much better as the existing one was a bit of a squeeze at times.

- Sara, January 2023
Lynn December 2022

“We had the best time, we will definitely be booking again with you, Thankyou.”

- Lynn, December 2022
Sharon November 2022

“Had a lovely weekend here celebrating my daughters 40th birthday we stayed in the Grubbling cottage this sleeps 10 and we had lots of space.”

We booked slots for the pool it said heated and I found it OK but some of our party found it cold. The little shop is great but a bit expensive have to say nothing is to much trouble for them. On a negative note we went Friday to Monday check in is 4.30pm and checkout is 9.30am so effectively you loose 2 days

- Sharon, November 2022
Patsy April 2022

“All our properties were very comfortable, very well provided for and very clean.”

The swimming pool was a wonderful bonus which we all enjoyed. The properties are set in a large estate providing lovely walks and extensive views. Directions to get there were excellent.

- Patsy, April 2022
Bev January 2022

“We've all had a brilliant time staying at Grubbings cottage, everything was lovely, cottage is very spacious & got everything you need, lots of beautiful surrounding cottages too & everyone had a ball in the pool (which you can use more than once a day if not already booked) The grounds are stunning & the shop is well stocked & the Lady in the shop is especially helpful.”

We would all definitely go back The Mason Family

- Bev, January 2022
Diana October 2021

“A lovely, large cottage in a beautiful, quiet location, well equipped with excellent swimming pool and table tennis, just yards from our cottage, which we used daily.”

We were able to book the pool for our own use. It should be noted that logs for the fire are bought from the farm shop and are not complimentary. Unfortunately, 2 bedrooms on the north facing side had damp/mould on the walls. There was dust in some areas and the cooker is difficult to regulate. Despite this, we had a wonderful time at Grubbings.

- Diana, October 2021
Linda July 2021

“Disappointed in the cleanliness of the Grubbings lodge this year, kitchen/lounge area floors were dirty in fact the kitchen floor was filthy don't think it had been cleaned for several weeks.”

The cleaning team are only teenagers who obviously don't know how to wash floors etc This time there was no smell of any disinfected been used in the kitchen or bathrooms. Also not checking the glasses and crockery. The furnishings ware also getting rather shabby now think need to be changed or at least refurbished. No sitting area as previous years the rattan seating has gone!! which is essential we all would like somewhere to sit in a relaxing area after been out all day, or even someone like me at 71yrs who doesn't want to go walking or out all day and who goes to Graythwaite cottages for a relaxing break now there is no where to sit....think you need to have a rethink about the outside areas more comfortable rattan seating needed, spoke to most of the quests and all of the same opinion....so Im guessing you will get quite a few bad feedbacks this year. A response to the above would be appreciated. Also why was the gym not open?

- Linda, July 2021
Benjamin July 2021

“The pool situation was joke, having so many cottages all trying to book their 45 minute slots is bad enough without the pool being closed for two afternoons in the week for private children’s swimming lessons!”

! This was outrageous! Not only was it unfair on paying guests it also brought traffic and destruction to our stay. We could not park near our cottage due to parents of local children who came for their swim lesson, the instructor and parents of the children were loud and inconsiderate to holiday makers, we were trying to have a bbq while sitting opposite a line of parents waiting for their children to finish their lessons. This felt entirely money grabbing of the estate! And not covid safe either! If the pool is only available for a maximum of 45 mins per day IF YOU ARE LUCKY then this should be advertised as such as we would not have booked it for our family holiday. Other than this the cottage was totally satisfactory however I agree with other online reviews there was no luxury touches what so ever. The photographs are misleading. The prices for this cottage in 2022 are outrageous and it would require serious improvement to warrant them. We took a break from our farm in Yorkshire to visit grubbings and due to the “private” swimming lessons felt like we had booked a week in Piccadilly. Incredibly unfair and disappointing.

- Benjamin, July 2021
Joyce June 2021

“Great accommodation.”

Everything needed was provided, and top quality. The beds were more than comfy. We thoroughly enjoyed the holiday.

- Joyce, June 2021
Rochelle May 2021

“Overall we were really pleased with the accommodation.”

However if being totally honest the place could have been cleaner. The bedding and towels were immaculate, however the bathrooms and specifically the carpets & sofa seemed dirty and grubby. The location of the accommodation is in the most amazing location! The staff at the shop and the ground workers where so helpful and friendly. We could come back again.

- Rochelle, May 2021
Sean December 2020

“Lovely holiday in the Grubbings cottage.”

Cottage was exactly as described and was warm and cosy. The cottage is in an excellent location and has some lovely walks you can do from the cottage. The on site swimming pool was a great added bonus and both members of staff we encountered in the shop were very friendly. Will be looking to rebook this in the future!

- Sean, December 2020

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Summary

All-ground-floor
Five bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size double, 3 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Shower room with shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Kitchen
Living/dining room with woodburning stove
Biomass & electric central heating with woodburning stove
Electric double oven and hob, microwave, American-style fridge/freezer, washing machine/dryer, dishwasher
Smart TV, DVD and WiFi
Shared use of estate facilities inc. indoor heated swimming pool and table tennis room (please bring your own racquets and balls)
Please note that logs, kindling, firelighters, and matches are not included in your stay but can be ordered using the Goodeats link in your key collection information
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair available
Off road parking for for 10 cars
Electric vehicle charging point available (charges apply, payable on a pay-as-you-go basis). Shared courtyard with seating, picnic benches and barbecue
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop on-site, pub 3.5 miles
Please Note: Minimum 3 night stay
Please Note: This property has a £600 Good Housekeeping Bond
The swimming pool can be booked for 45 minute private sessions, All guests can pre-book up to a maximum of 3 swimming slots ( or 2 slots for shorter stays ) 7 days prior to arrival by contacting estate@graythwaite.com (Please bring swim towels, as the towels provided are only for use in the property)
Please note that we can’t accept check in on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Years Day

The property

Graythwaite Cottages

Hawkshead 4 miles. Located on a beautiful, 5000-acre private country estate of diverse lake, forest, woodland and meadow landscapes, this charming courtyard of Victorian farm buildings, dating from 1890, sits in a superb central setting for a Lake District getaway to remember. Each of these delightful Lake District cottages has been thoughtfully refurbished and retains much original character, well balanced with modern furnishings and set just one mile from the shores of Lake Windermere. Each has been finished to a high standard, with most offering cosy open fires or wood burners to snuggle beside after a busy day. The nearest Village is Hawkshead, situated 4 miles from the Estate. The nearest train station is Grange-over-sands and the nearest motorway is the M6 (J36).

There are some wonderful on-site facilities to take advantage of, which include a fantastic indoor heated swimming pool and a table tennis room. This magical estate offers an escape to another world with a 2.5-acre lake, just a 10-minute walk from the courtyard, which is well stocked with rainbow trout and boasts a serene setting for hazy afternoons spent fly fishing.

The estate’s grounds provide a wonderland for all ages and offer plenty of places to stop for a picnic or enjoy a quiet stroll or a gentle cycle along the lakeshore. Make the most of the estate by booking activities with the on-site events team Graythwaite Adventure. The extensive list of premium activities and excursions, designed to keep you entertained regardless of the weather, includes but is not limited to; 4X4 Off-roading, Archery, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Paddle boarding, Canoeing, RIB tours, Sailing, Bubble Football, Guided Walks, Bush craft and more! All activities can be completely tailored to suit your needs and requirements to create the perfect activity schedule for you.

Moreover, if there is an activity that tickles your fancy however is not listed please do not hesitate to contact the team. No request is too big or small, and they will endeavour to do their best to deliver.

The on-site shop offers everything from milk to luxury local spirits and delicious welcome packs with succulent, locally-sourced food. Get in touch with the Estate to organise your pre-arrival order today. This group of Lake District properties provides an unforgettable escape and is an excellent destination for a special holiday spent relaxing and enjoying the tranquil setting and fantastic on-site facilities. Booked together, the properties can accommodate 86 people.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £600.

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About the location

HAWKSHEAD

Ambleside 5.1 miles; Kendal 17.4 miles.

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. Visitors can wander the wealth of tiny alleyways, thoroughfares, archways and courtyards between the whitewashed 17th century houses. There are many pleasant inns, teashops, guest houses and gift shops in the village, as well as the Beatrix Potter Gallery, which houses an annually changing exhibition of the famous author’s illustrations and stories. The other famous Hawkshead enthusiast, William Wordsworth, attended the Old Grammar School in 1779-87, which still stands today, and you can visit the building where the Lakeland poet developed his love of the form, and even see the desk into which he scratched his name as a small boy! Newby Bridge is ten miles away and offers attractions such as the Aquarium of the Lakes and Windermere Lake Cruises, sailing daily between Ambleside, Bowness and Lakeside. With stunning scenery and numerous attractions within easy touring distance, Hawkshead is in an ideal location at any time of the year.

The swimming pool can be booked for 45 minute private sessions, All guests can pre-book up to a maximum of 3 swimming slots ( or 2 slots for short stays 2 and 3 nights ) 7 days prior to arrival by contacting Graythwaite Estate more slots may be booked dependant on availability, please contact the Estate office during your stay for more information.

As well as the wide range of on-site activities, including those provided by Graythwaite Adventure. Graythwaite Estate are pleased to offer you the following services to make your stay even more special.

Recommendations for walks around the estate and surrounding area, along with a list of things to see and do, and the pick of the best local pubs and restaurants
Graythwaite Adventure, can organise the arrangement of off-roading, clay pigeon shooting, boat tours, bushcraft and other activities, contact Graythwaite Adventure directly to book.

Milk and provisions can be pre-ordered on the Good Eats App. Pre-orders can be made no earlier than 14 days before arrival and no later than 2 days prior.
More information about these superb deals and activities can be obtained directly with the Estate once your booking is confirmed.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Grubbings is lovely - the pictures need updating as the kitchen is new and is an open plan kitchen diner.”

“One of the double rooms and one of the twin rooms had mould on the ceiling and the curtains and smelt damp.”

“We loved staying in Grubbings!”

“Perfect venue for my daughters 40th birthday.”

“We all had a brilliant time in the Lakes!”

“We had a fabulous stay at Grubbings.”

“We really enjoyed our stay at Grubbings.”

“It would be a lovely cottage and stay if it was looked after better.”

“Great property!”

“Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Grubbings Cottage.”

“Excellent holiday home.”

“We loved staying at Grubbings!”

“The tap water throughout is yellow!”

“Very spacious and well equipped.”

“Grubbings was a lovely cottage, in need of abit of a refresh.”

“All 10 of us absolutely loved our stay at the Grubbings and we would definitely recommend it, as it is one of the nicest places we’ve had the pleasure of staying in.”

“Great location and the pool for the children was an absolute bonus given the rain.”

“We had the best time, we will definitely be booking again with you, Thankyou.”

“Had a lovely weekend here celebrating my daughters 40th birthday we stayed in the Grubbling cottage this sleeps 10 and we had lots of space.”

“All our properties were very comfortable, very well provided for and very clean.”

“A lovely, large cottage in a beautiful, quiet location, well equipped with excellent swimming pool and table tennis, just yards from our cottage, which we used daily.”

“Disappointed in the cleanliness of the Grubbings lodge this year, kitchen/lounge area floors were dirty in fact the kitchen floor was filthy don't think it had been cleaned for several weeks.”

“The pool situation was joke, having so many cottages all trying to book their 45 minute slots is bad enough without the pool being closed for two afternoons in the week for private children’s swimming lessons!”

“Great accommodation.”

“Overall we were really pleased with the accommodation.”