Helm Crag

The apartment was perfect,the view over Grasmere lake alone was stunning but the apartment itself was so well presented,very clean and comfortable with everything you could need for a great stay,the owners are spot on with this property,daily red squirrel visits, an abundance of bird life and a lovely little patio area to take it all in.

We had a great week staying at Helm Crag.

It is in a beautiful setting and has a a lovely view. We had everything we needed and the felt right at home. The bed was very comfortable and the shower was great, and the kitchen was very well equipped. It was a lovely bonus to see the red squirrel which visited the feeder in the garden. It was a ten minute walk (downhill) to the village, so a wee bit longer on the way back! We would definitely book again.

Great !

.. good location, clean, comfortable, everything we needed, nicely decorated and furnished. We will definitely return.

Me.

My husband and dog had an amazing week at helm crag. Saw squirrel everyday even went to get more food. Had some amazing walks. Bed was so comfy after a days hike. Property was lovely and clean. Was our second time and would go again.

As always with HELM CRAG a pleasant home from home, always pleased to arrive & sad to leave,we can't wait to return in October.

Our second stay in this lovely apartment.

Home from home, well equipped and comfortable. Short stroll down to the village. Wildlife outside the door and a view of the lake … hoping the trees & rhododendrons never tall grow enough to obscure it! We had wall to wall sunshine which made it a perfect 10/10!

This is our 4th stay at Helm Crag appartment and won't be our last.

It has everything you need clean and very quiet and a great view from the lounge window. The only thing we found this time the road up to wood close as some large pot holes which are hard to avoid , but it wouldn't stop us from returning.

Fantastic place cosy and wildlife on the doorstep.

This is our second visit and enjoyed it throughout our stay hope to book again soon.

Our second visit to Helm Crag and we were not disappointed, the cottage is ideally situated for Grasmere only a 10 minute walk to the centre of the village.

Our stay had everything we needed and was warm and very comfortable, the view from the living room window was stunning. The wildlife is amazing, we spent ages watching the red squirrels form the back door and the bird life is fabulous. This time we took seed and fat balls with us which made it even better we saw everything from Robins to Nuthatches. The squirrel food provided was a lovely touch. We will definitely be back!

Excellent accommodation with everything needed available.

Views over Grasmere Lake amazing. Complete privacy with private garden.

Yet another visit to Helm Crag.

Clean and tidy on arrival. Every time I visit there have been improvements, sometimes just little things that make the stay that bit better or the replacement of older items. See you again

All great, again.

this was our 4th stay at helm crag, location is perfect, nice place to stay, walks close, always a pleasure

Comfortable and peaceful overall and ideal location for walks and for exploring the Lake District.

The apartment is well equipped and good for pet owners as there is an outside tap/hose for cleaning the dog. The lounge and sofas are comfortable. The kitchen and bathroom were good and everything worked well. The bedding let it down - the pillows were flat and firm, the sheets were tired and the bed had a waterproof mattress cover which made it uncomfortable and hot to sleep on. Also there were a lot of cobwebs in the corners and ceilings - would benefit from a deep clean.

With 40 years coming to helm Craig,& over 50+ years coming to wood close, the numbers speak for themselves, very happy.

A lovely appartment with an amazing view of Grasmere lake and surrounding fells.

Super comfortable for two people and a dog, and the facilities were more than adequate. There is a lovely area to sit outside, unfortunately not secure to let our dog off his lead.

We've been visiting the lakes for the past 15 years usually staying in Keswick.

I wish we'd found this gem sooner. Beautiful view from the large picture window Lovely decorated throughout Everything you need Prosecco left for us on arrival Outdoor space Parking Walks from the doorstep so no need to use the car Wildlife galore Peace and tranquility A little piece of heaven So so relaxing Thank you Alan and Susanne We will definitely book again

Helm Crag in Grasmere has everything you want on holiday A panoramic view of Grasmere lake wildlife on your doorstep and lovely walks The apartment is well equipped , very comfortable and cosy I hope to go again

Nice property but the lack of cleanliness is an issue.

It took 3 attempts to clean the grime off the dining room table. Skirting boards, top of fire and back of tv very dusty. Floors dirty, and cushion covers stained. Cutlery tray had a 2 inch black hair and crumbs in it. Crockery cupboards had dust/crumbs and door front to w/machine had 2 large runs of stains all the way down to the floor. Spent first couple of hours cleaning so at least cleaner for next guests but still needs a deep clean. Woodwork needs repainting in kitchen and hall. Heavily yellow stained toilet seat needs replaced. All simple fixes that would make this a lovely property.

The property had everything you could need.

Loved playing scrabble. Was books and dvds. Thank you for the procecco was a lovely touch. Saw lots of birds and a deer. Amazing walks from the house. Owner was very helpful let us know when holiday home was ready. Loved so much have booked to go back next year. Our dog thought was amazing. Views are so nice when rained on our last day was so nice sat in watching rain looking at views. Our best holiday in the lakes.

Understood that had many steps but didn't know it was such a climb up hill, this was problem for one of us with breathing problems, had to get car out on return to pick up from bottom to apartment.

Felt cleanliness was not up to standard, upon moved item on kitchen worktops found many flies, toaster was full of crumbs. Overall very dusty, cobwebs aplenty. Scaffolding and roofers ruined view. Overall won't be returning.

Lovely apartment with great views of the lake.

Nice private garden with red squirrels visiting as well as all kinds of birds. All facilities provided. Handy for getting into village as well as Ambleside. Well recommended and we hope to return September 2026

Location superb for central Lakes and access to fells including Fairfield Horseshoe.

Everything compact, comfortable and well presented. High position affords great views and this must be the most private of all the apartments at Wood Close. Squirrels are always a bonus here and they are so tame. No wonder we keep coming back. One disappointment: one full toilet roll is not enough for two people for a week; you do not expect to have to shop for toilet rolls on holiday!

Having stayed at Helm Crag twice previously we already knew what an excellent property Helm Crag was.

Helm Crag is thoughtfully decorated, well equipped, and superbly located. The owners have obviously carefully planned and maintained the property and this care and consideration results in it lacking nothing. As such our stay at Helm Crag was conducive to a relaxing week and enjoying the surrounding natural beauty. The location is ideal for a relaxing stay within easy walking distance of Grasmere village but equally perfect for peace and quiet away from the traffic and tourists. The views from the accommodation are spectacular whatever the weather and even in bad weather the impressive feature window gives an ever changing vista across Grasmere lake and the fells beyond. Also, the visiting wildlife that come to the site are a joy to behold making the stay even more special. Thanks again to the owners, Alan and Suzanne, who have again provided a fantastic holiday property and made our stay in Grasmere an enjoyable one. No doubt a further booking will be forthcoming in the future!

We had a splendid week at Helm Crag apartment, which was comfortable and clean with tasteful and quality furnishings etc.

The view from the picture window was lovely, overlooking the lake and the accommodation in a peaceful and relaxing spot, but only a few minutes walk into Grasmere. We were able to just walk from the door and didn’t move the car all week! The icing on the cake was feeding and watching the red squirrel which came very day, even when we were sat out one evening with a glass of wine. Wonderful holiday, thank you.

Lovely apartment with beautiful views and plenty of walks available from the cottage.

We had a superb week at Helm Crag.

The apartment was very comfortable, well equipped and perfect for our needs. We were left a much appreciated welcome pack of Prosecco and squirrel food! The red squirrels visited every day, as soon as we put food in their special feeder. It was difficult at times to tear ourselves away from that amazing view, but we did, as there are so many lovely walks straight from the door. Round Grasmere, Rydal Water and Loughrigg Terraces or out of the back gate and up to Alcock Tarn in one direction or Rydal via the Coffin Route in the other. When we had a minor issue with the TV, Alan, the owner, was very quick to respond and sort it out - with a brand new one! The weather was magnificent and we rounded off a wonderful week with a delicious dinner at the highly recommended Jumble Room.

Would highly recommend Helm Cragg , all the comforts of home beautiful grounds, would definitely stay again

A wonderful relaxing week, super views.

Will be booking again for next year. Thank you.

Returned for yet another stay and not disappointed.

The standard is still high quality and nothing looked tired or worn out. A very comfortable stay.

What a wonderful stay we had at Helm Crag!

Everything was great - the comfortable bed, ample storage for clothes, the big fluffy towels in the bathroom, the well equipped kitchen, the cozy living room, and of course the location. The view from the main window was spectacular - we almost didn’t want to go out each day but instead keep watching out the window to see what birds, deer, or aircraft would go past! Not to mention checking on the red squirrels from the kitchen of course. Top tip - pick up some bird food & keep the feeders stocked throughout your stay, you won’t be disappointed in the array of birds it brings to the garden.

What a lovely place to spend a week in the Lakes - perfect location, really easy to complete a range of walks from the door, or pop into Grasmere.

The apartment itself was so comfortable and cosy. There were lots of nice touches - the prosecco, the toiletries, the very fluffy towels - they felt like a luxury! Just wanted to highlight that I think the bottom of the fridge/skirting board could use securing as it fell off a couple of times when I opened the fridge door, but very minor point amongst an otherwise perfect stay. I had a great week and will definitely be coming back :)

Fabulous property.

Our third year of staying there. Great views, lovely and warm, fully and tastefully equipped.

We had the most delightful long weekend here!

The property was cosy with a view that was hard to pull yourself away from. We spent our mornings doing hikes in the fells and our afternoons watching the birds from the window. This was a car free holiday for us so the location of Helm Crag was perfect, we took the bus from Windermere station to Dove Cottage and from there it’s a five minute walk to the door! Every morning we’d start a hike straight from the property. Ambleside is within walking distance and there are so many decent places to eat in Grasmere (and a well stocked Co-op!). You can see how much care and thought has gone into the design of the property and this added to its cosiness. We’re already looking forward to planning our next trip!

A very comfortable apartment for 2 that had everything we needed for our stay.

Beautiful views over the lake and only 10 minutes walk into Grasmere centre. The owner was very helpful with a minor query we had and also advised us when the property was ready for our arrival. Games, DVD's and walking maps came in very useful.

Having run a high end successful holiday let business for many years we have always been disappointed at the level most people provide in their lets.

That is until we stayed at Helm Crag. It was truly a home from home, with entertainment, information and thoughtfully provided extras in abundance. It had one of the best equipped kitchens I have cooked in. We have never returned to a let but with Helm Crag we have already booked it for next year's getaway.

Lovely, well appointed flat in good location with a beautiful view.

Plenty of walks from the door but also good access to bus routes North and South.

Returned to Helm Crag for yet another visit.

Still the same high quality. Each visit there have been improvements and updates. Nothing looks tired.

Spectacular views Very well presented, comfortable apartment Lots of extra touches much appreciated Will definitely be booking again

Property clean and tidy internally, a small thing, but only one red wine glass!

Externally, the path up to the flat needs some attention. Some loose and rocky steps and the path surface has generally seen better days.

This is a brilliant appartment attached to a victorian mansion (which has other holiday lets) with fantastic views over Grasmere lake through a massive picture window.

We've stayed here loads of times, Alan is a great host, it's clean , comfortable bed, kitchen has everything. Only downside is that the WiFi doesn't work very well

First time visiting the Lake District and an excellent choice choosing Helm Crag for our stay, the apartment was clean and everything you could need for your stay was provided including food for the red squirrel who visited most days, and one day even a visit from a red deer.

The view from the apartment is fantastic through a large picture window. Very quiet and relaxing, would definitely book again.

Our third visit on the trot, never fails to enhance our holiday in the lakes.

If ever there was a place built for relaxation then this is it

Helm Crag is a beautiful apartment, well equipped and furnished with the advantage of fantastic views.

It is also well located just outside the village with private parking. The only downside is the steep walk up the hill then steps to access the accommodation but there are walks onto the fells from the front door. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.

We loved Helm Crag.

Cottage was lovely. We had everything we needed and had a very peaceful and restful time there. The window view over the lake made it special. We enjoyed our glass of wine and the view. We loved the location and the walks just outside the back gate. Grasmere is a lovely village lots of nice places to eat and drink. We had a really good time and would highly recommend. Sarah

Very nice cottage with everything required for a relaxing stay.

Beautiful walks from the doorstep although quite an incline home from Grasmere village. Very clean and a wonderful picture window in the lounge with fantastic views over the lake. Highly recommended. Thanks to the owner for the bottle left on arrival which was most welcome. Les & Jan

The apartment had everything you could possibly need.

it was very clean and comfortable . It is very close to Grasmere. we parked the car up when we arrived and didn’t move it again until we left the week after. The local area is lovely for walking. we were very lucky with the weather. And my husband especially enjoyed the very Loud, low military aircraft flying in the area. Thankyou to the owners for sharing their lovely apartment ( and the bottle of prosecco) We are already looking at available dates to return.

Helm Cragg is a stunning property.

Beautifully decorated and maintained and has everything you need for a perfect holiday. The grounds are amazing and the bird life spectacular. A hidden little gem. Ideally situated just outside of Grasmere and in easy location for the bus and many fantastic walks. The bottle of chilled Prosecco waiting for us in the fridge was gratefully received. We will most definitely visit again.

Really lovely place to stay.

Perfect size for a couple and a dog, with lots of creature comforts and beautiful views. Very well kitted out with a new bathroom done to a high standard. Lots of amenities on the doorstep just a short walk into Grasmere, with a bus stop just at the bottom of the hill for connections to anywhere in the Lakes. Really perfect location. Would definitely recommend to others, and would stay again.

What a beautiful apartment!

Already booked for another stay later this year. Although previous occupancy had a dog, hairs were still evident but having owned dogs ourselves for over 54 years we appreciate they are hard to eradicate! Previous occupancy had also failed to replace a cracked glass but as I managed to break two myself, all three were replaced. The wildlife from the window (s) was superb! Will need a lot more bird/squirrel food bringing in November! Thank you Alan and Suzanne

A perfect accommodation.

Absolutely everything you would need is supplied and an excellent picture window. Very comfortable throughout and in a throughly delightful spot with plenty of walking from the door,

Fantastic property.

Beautifully furnished, very clean and brilliantly located. We will 100% be returning. Thoroughly enjoyed our week. Would definitely recommend staying here.

Well appointed cottage with a great view from the lounge window over the lake.

Very comfortable bed and hot powerful shower. The little extras Kitchen roll, Tin foil, washing up liquid and other toiletries were a bonus as I usually have to buy these based on other cottages we have stayed in. Also got chance to see the Red squirrels on the bird feeder. Would be nice to stay in the summer months to enjoy the view into the evening.

Helm Crag is a lovely property in a great location overlooking Grasmere Lake.

A fabulous place for a couple to stay with or without a dog. Ours loved his stay! The property is well furnished and comfortable with a great bathroom. We will have no hesitation to return one day.

5th visit!

which should say it all. Didn’t have the best of weather, storm Debi rattled through but I was comfortable and it was nice watching the changing weather through the living room window.

The property is lovely and so well looked after it was an absolute treat to stay there.

Excellent accomodation.

Spotlessly clean and everything you could need for a self catering holiday. View terrific from the picture window. Plenty of fun watching the squirrels and birds in the garden. We hope to return to Helm Crag in the near future.

This was the second time we have stayed at Helm Crag and we found it excellent.

The facilities were perfect, the decor and fittings were modern but in keeping. Everything was clean and tidy on our arrival, the living room seating was really comfortable as was the bedroom. The view from the living room window was wonderful even on a dull day. If you have an interest in wildlife, there are a multitude of birds to be seen through the kitchen door, a selection of tits, nuthatch, Robin and Jackdaw. There are two chairs and a table outside which is a great spot for enjoying a morning coffee or an evening glass of wine. What’s not to like?

What is not to like?

superb

A lovely apartment with great views from the window.

The apartment was very comfortable and well equipped. The property is in a great location with walks from the door. The property did smell of dogs when we first arrived perhaps as we do not have dogs we noticed the smell so windows were opened. In all other cottages we have stayed a pint of milk is usually supplied for a nice cup of tea on arrival after a long journey. Sadly here that was not the case.

Brilliant location right on the Coffin Trail and the walk to Alcock Tarn.

Unbelievable gorgeous view out over Grasmere (Lake) from the picture window in the living room.

Having previously stayed at Helm Crag, Grasmere we knew how exceptional the property was.

This second visit did not disappoint and the superb weather only served to make our stay more enjoyable. The view from the accommodation was as impressive as always and the surrounding wildlife did not disappoint. The bathroom refurbishment was excellent and tastefully done. The accommodation was clean as always and the whole property provides a well equipped and homely base from which to enjoy your holiday. Whether that be relaxing in the property enjoying the view over Grasmere or using it as a base for day hikes. The property is faultless and its positioning second to none. Consequently, we’ve had another excellent holiday staying in Helm Crag and another booking will definitely be forthcoming. Thanks to all involved.

The property was perfect everything you needed for your stay.

Fabulous apartment, beautiful views, peaceful and equipped with everything needed.

Comfortable bed, warm, lots of extras and …… red squirrels and birds on the feeders. Loved this place, our second visit and already booked a third.

Absolutely wonderful property - once again we enjoyed the beautiful lake view and watching two red squirrels as well as the many different birds.

Have rebooked.

Helm Crag is perfect, the photos really don't do it justice and the view is amazing.

This is easily a 10 out of 10 property and we will definitely stay again.

This was our second visit to this property.

It has everything we could have asked for and no doubt we will return again.

The communication with and information from Sykes throughout the booking process was very good.

The flat was well equipped and very comfortably furnished. The provision of a range of items like cleaning items, bin bags, dishwasher tablets, washing capsules etc was much appreciated. The newly refurbished bathroom is excellent and the view from the lounge of Grasmere lake is beautiful. We had a walking holiday and there are a wide range of walks directly from the flat and also out of Grasmere, which is a 15 minute walk away. The location and flat are well suited to taking a dog. Our Labrador had a great time.

Fabulous flat, thoughtfully equipped, great views of lake and woods (woodpeckers every day).

Fantastic location and great views of the Lake.

Comfortable and well equipped flat. Listing ought to make car parking limitations clearer.

Our second stay at Helm Crag.

Have rebooked for next year. Wonderful place.

great place to stay, everything you need, would def stay again, amazing view

This was our first visit to Helm Crag, but it certainly won’t be our last!

The apartment is well maintained, beautifully decorated and extremely comfortable. The view from the lounge through the picture window is to die for. Unfortunately we didn’t get to see a red squirrel but the bird life was abundant. The only downside was the weather which was inclement. On a personal note, we were able to meet the owner who helped me out with a football conundrum which was unexpected.

A fantastic property everything you need is there.

The view from the lounge window is stunning over lake Grasmere. There is plenty of lovely walks for those who enjoy walking. Would definitely recommend this cottage for a lovely relaxing holiday.

An absolute jewel hidden away above Grasmere, readily rebooked for August 2023, super view across to Grasmere Lake through huge picture window, delightful outside space with a plethora of wild birds and if lucky visiting Red Squirrels visiting the feeders.

Internally, very clean and comfortable, with enough reading material and games to entertain on those wet days, an all round great holiday apartment

We had a delightful stay in Helm Crag.

It was equipped with everything we needed and had a wonderful outlook over Grasmere Lake. We took advantage of the outside seating area watching the red squirrels and birds visiting the feeders. Really enjoyed having walks from the door to Alcock Tarn, the Coffin Road to Rydal and White Moss for a walk round Grasmere. We would definitely return.

Liked the location and quality contents.

The view was great to wake up to, only matched by the red squirrel and variety of birds seen from the kitchen every day. Appreciated the welcoming Prosecco, and nuts for the squirrels! With great walking from the door we rarely used the car! Very happy! Andy

Helm Crag (part of Wood Close) is absolutely brill - we've stayed there many times now.

Location is absolutely perfect - you can go out the back of the garden straight onto the Coffin Trail, or on the path up to Alcock Tarn (or the back path round to Butharlyp Howe and thence to Easedale). The flat itself is beautiful

Great Apartment!

View of the lake, birds demanding feeding and of course the red squirrel. Very private outside chairs and table. Well equipped kitchen, very comfortable bed and good water pressure for the shower!

Just returned home from a great week in Helm Crag.

The property is of high standard and the pictures on the website don’t fully do it justice. The views are stunning and the position of the property is perfect for forgetting the car and walking everywhere! The amount of wildlife that visited only further served to make a stay inside more enjoyable. So much so we invested in extra peanuts for the squirrels that served to attract other wildlife which was a joy. The only thing we missed was a teapot in the property to make flasks of tea when out walking but not enough to stop us rebooking another week before we left!

Our stay at Helm Crag was wonderful, as always.

The view is amazing, the interiors beautiful and walks from the doorstep aplenty. The wildlife outside the door is delightful but didn't stop the dog being able to cool off in the shade (on lead!) after a long walk. We really loved our stay and to stop the holiday blues, booked our next week in Helm Crag before leaving. Can't wait to be back!

We absolutely loved the apartment.

The decor was really special, with a kind of cheerful vintage feel, it felt really cosy straight away. The view from the lounge window of the lake and mountains was spectacular. We regularly saw red squirrels outside the kitchen door. Very comfy bed, great shower and bath. Really good dvd selection, well chosen walking material and even an OS map specially printed centring on the property. Loads of walks from the door and a 10 minute walk to Grasmere village. Just perfect really, we are booking again for next year.

Clean, comfortable and well equipped.

The addition of usb charging sockets was very welcome as everything nowadays seems to come with charging via usb. When reporting a problem that was out of the owners control he made contact within an hour and kept me informed.

Helm Crag is absolutely fantastic in every way.

Great views from the picture window, perfectly situated for walks, very high standard of all decor and fittings . Comfortable bed. WiFi a bit hit and miss . The cottage is perfect, but I only gave Heart of the Lakes 7 because your website no longer works properly

This cottage is just right for two: clean, comfortable and modern with an all-important view of the lake.

We've been coming to another apartment in this complex for many years and I think this one is probably the only apartment to have its own private garden. Two points: there is a stale smell throughout which we traced to the washing machine; and one toilet roll for two people for a whole week is never enough - rather niggardly when you consider what goodwill one extra toilet roll would generate.

This was my third visit to the property.

Warm, comfortable and well equipped. The addition of a stand alone microwave since my last visit is a nice touch. Views from the property are superb and red squirrels feeding less than 10 ft away from the kitchen door !

The most perfect ‘home from home’!

The view from the picture window was amazing. Two red squirrels paid us visits every day, and we also saw deer in the grounds too. The apartment was very comfortable with every thought gone into making it a perfect stay, even down to the torch to use at night to let our little dog outside. Highly recommended and would most definitely return…

This is the second year we’ve stayed at Helm Crag and have already booked again for next year.

Red squirrels and the amazing view make it a perfect place to stay!!

Excellent accommodation with nice private outside space.

Would certainly stay again as everything provided

One of the best views of Grasmere lake we've had from a cottage.

Huge picture window with views. The path from the car had steeper /more steps and a slope more steep than described in the cottage's description. Some of the steps were quite high. Struggled on arrival with suitcase and shopping as have kneeand back issues. path was a bit overgrown, cut back later in the week, could have done with more.

Helm Crag is a delightful self-catering bolt-hole, beautifully designed within, and perfectly situated for all the best walks.

Plus, guaranteed sightings of red squirrels in the gardens!

We just love it here, will book again

I have already answered this survey.

However, the accommodation was excellent, the view an absolutely joy. The only thing I would say is that perhaps access to the property should be a little more specific before people book because older or infirm clients would find it rather a challenge.

A lovely place to stay.

Perfect for a couple and a dog!

Excellent holiday accommodation - literally best Cumbrian visit ever - and BIG thank you to office staff for sorting out our Tesco grocery delivery problem. Food arrived as we arrived at Helm Crag. BRILLIANT.

Second time staying, really nice property with good facilities and location

Helm Crag, Grasmere, quite possibly the best place we have ever stayed at in this country, LOVE IT!

Helm Crag was a beautiful property. I felt so at home there. I loved it so much that I have booked again for next year.

Well appointed and good position

It exceeded our expectations.

I liked everything. I have nothing negative to say.