Wetherlam

Wetherlam House in Grasmere is well positioned with 2 rooms giving stunning views over the lake.

There is also a pleasant terrace, surrounded by trees to relax and enjoy the view. It is a spacious house, well furnished with comfortable furniture, and having two sitting rooms meant we could be together or escape when we felt the need for peace. The kitchen was very well equipped and we enjoyed our meals around the large dining table. The house is away from the centre of Grasmere but close enough to walk in. Also some lovely walks outside the front door. The brownies and milk waiting for us on arrival was a thoughtful touch. We had the best family holiday and would love to return. Thankyou.

Wetherlam is one of the loveliest places I have ever stayed.

This was mainly because it has the most beautiful view imaginable and a nice terrace area to sit and look at it, but it is also very roomy and comfortable with good decor and everything you could need. It is a bit of a walk (uphill) from Grasmere centre and there are other holiday flats in the property, which is unclear from the description, but not a problem. There were WiFi issues whilst we were there, also the water supply in the area was briefly cut off, but the owners were proactive and helpful. I would love to go again. Grasmere is gorgeous with great walks, restaurants and transport links

Fantastic house set over three floors, very comfortable, excellent fixtures and fittings, Wetherlam’s setting allows for amazing views across Grasmere

This was a very comfortable and well equipped house with magnificent views.

Well located away from the crowds but close to amenities and good walks.

Hi - lovely stay, with a couple of issues: 1 - the WiFi was patchy and slow compared to when we stayed their last year.

A couple of us had work to do while we were there, and this was a problem this year. 2 - when I phoned up to report seeing a mouse in the kitchen, I was told that someone would come around to check it out and set poison (and check out the WiFi), but when we returned to the property there was no sign that anyone had been there, and no-one contacted us with feedback, which was poor. We spent the rest of our stay having to assume that mice were accessing the kitchen throughout: not impressive.

Lovely cottage with fabulous views.

Found everthing we needed. Very clean , beds comfy, showers good with loads of hot water. Looking forward to a return visit.

This property is in an excellent location for walks from the door and for accessing other parts of the Lakes.

The property was beautifully presented (although the high ceilings needed cleaning of cobwebs), and the kitchen and utility were well equipped for a large party. Gorgeous views from the house and wildlife in abundance. A really enjoyable stay.

Great views and great location.

Generally very well equipped although fixing some minor issues would make it excellent.

Wonderful accommodation with spectacular views.

Lots of space with everything we needed. Log fire was a blessing on the cold evenings. Only problem we had was the electric shower was either freezing or too hot. Would definitely stay again.

Fantastic place to stay - lovely, comfortable house - warm, plenty of room for everyone, good kitchen.

The house looks out over Lake Grasmere - the view from the sitting room window seat is just lovely. Good footpaths out onto the fells from the doorstep. We couldn't have asked for a nicer place to stay. Thank you.

We absolutely loved our stay at Wetherlam, we have never stayed at such a well equipped house.

The three seating areas (one in each level) worked well with our party of adults and children. The log fire in the upstairs living room was a particular hit with everyone. Everyone slept well and there were more than enough bathrooms for us all to use. There were also lovely touches such as the towels to dry off our dog hanging ready in the hallway and the shortbread went down a treat after a long drive. The biggest plus for us was the location. We didn’t have to use our cars to get anywhere. There are so many walks close by it meant that we could get ready and start right from the front door. We will definitely book Wetherlam again.

Our third time staying here and we love it, plenty of space, very comfortable, warm , log burner is super & my favourite part the views especially from the upstairs lounge.

Well equipped kitchen , all you’ll need for a group of 8 and more . Super walks from the doorstep and only a short wander into Grasmere. Welcome brownies delicious . And great communication with the host . We’ll be going again !

Wetherlam is a spacious property in a stunning setting overlooking Grasmere lake.

We found it to be beautifully decorated and very well equipped. Although it is the front section of a large country house, it is very private and benefits from views of Grasmere lake from the upstairs sitting room and the master bedroom. The village is a 15 minute walk downhill (uphill coming back!)

The location is sensational - it's up a long steep slope which provides amazing views over Grasmere and out to the hills on the far side of the lake.

It's about a fifteen minute walk down to Grasmere village (passing right by Dove Cottage for the Wordsworth fans) where there are some great places to eat. We especially liked Mathilde's, a Scandinavian cafe with wonderful and unusual food. The house is roomy and the beds were comfortable. We were there in September as the weather was getting colder, and we found the house on the cool side. The kitchen is very well equipped, though nb there's only a tiny icebox-style freezer. The wifi was a bit patchy - it didn't seem to like having multiple people on at the same time - but we always got on when we needed to. Overall we had a comfortable stay in a wonderful location.

Everything was great, thank you!

Amazing house with stunning views Lots of space.

Tricky for guest with mobility issues due to location up steep hill so they needed driving around. But otherwise great

It would be really great if all holiday cottage owners reverted to Saturday holidays, travelling from the south is an absolute nightmare on Fridays, I will not be doing it again.

We had a fab stay at Wetherlam for our party of 7.

Beautiful home and it had fantastic views from the 1st floor. The facilities/kitchen had literally everything we needed, was a home from home kitchen. There was an issue with the en suite but this was quickly rectified at the beginning of our week. Would definately recommend and will definately return as we are frequent visitors to the Lakes.

Our 4th time at wetherlam we absolutely love it the house is amazing the views are amazing and location is great especially for our dog will be back again the shepherd family

Very clean and comfortable property in a great location.

Directions to the property were excellent and from the moment we arrived we could relax as everything had been thought of. Beds and furniture were extremely comfortable. Showers were amazing. The kitchen had everything you could need. There was a wealth of books, games and dvds. And the views and walks from the property were the icing on the cake. Would not hesitate to stay again.

Nice property, lovely and clean.

Everything there for your stay. The setup of the property is slightly strange. The main room is on the second floor so at night you are up and down the stairs for drinks etc If they put a smart tv in down stairs lounge would make stay easier. Good accommodation would recommend

Absolutely delightful !

Perfect location and so comfortable and welcoming. Not our first visit and certainly not our last. The property lacks for nothing and we look forward to being back soon. Had the family over this time from Australia who were absolutely blown away ! We appreciate all the little touches and communication with the owner was superb and very considerate.

Amazing stay once again, such a beautiful house.

Best views in Grasmere. Everything wonderful. Would be great to have hand towels in the cloakrooms.

Great for us as a family but we now have an additional family member and really need a property for 9 next time.

A shame because we love Wetherlam.

Loved our stay at Wetherlam.

It’s a beautiful property with amazing views. Clean. Well maintained and equipped. Can’t fault it. Highly recommend.

Our 2nd time at Wetherlam and was just as good as the first the house is spectacular and the location and views are amazing we will definitely be back again the shepherd family

We enjoyed our stay at Wetherlam, it is a lovely property in a great location, and was well suited for our needs.

Our party of parents, children in their twenties, grandparent - and our dog - liked the room and facilities in the house. The owner was especially helpful as storms had affected the wi-fi, but we coped and were grateful for their checking-in. We would highly recommend Wetherlam for a large group, with its proximity to Grasmere.

We had a issue with heating at property unfortunately lake lovers not able to help us .

Contacted owner who resolved issue. The property in great position very good facilities and comfortable very enjoyable stay

Another lovely stay at this beautiful holiday home, everything you need for a great holiday in the lakes even when it rains a lot.

Our favourite room is the cosy lounge with log burning stove and fabulous views. We will definitely be visiting again.

We have stayed in many holiday cottages and was a little disappointed on the cleanliness of the house.

The toilets were not spotless, and the smell of all 3 bathrooms was horrendous. The ground floor bedroom and bathroom was very damp smelling and the house was not particularly warm. I didn’t like that we couldn’t control the heat from the house. I had elderly poorly parents with me and at times they were very cold. The bins were dirty in the kitchen and the worktops needed wiping before we could cook. However the house offered lots of lovely space for a party of 8 adults and the location was perfect. We enjoyed many walks from the doorstep which was amazing.

Generally cleaner than last year, though shower cleanliness not great.

Apart from that, it was all wonderful. Thank you

The perfect house it had everything you needed great location and spectacular views absolutely fantastic will be back

Lovely property, beautiful views

Beautiful house, great location, fantastic views over Grasmere lake.

Very well equipped, everything you could possibly need. Really enjoyed our week & the weather was perfect, which is always a bonus, Thank-you.

Home from Home.

Wonderful house and the location is perfect. Thanks for the brownie and milk which was very welcome after a long journey. We will be back to explore some more!

We stayed at Wetherlam, following a recommendation and despite the Lakes being busy as was Easter, the large accommodation was quiet and beautiful and I can strongly recommend it for a large party:we were eight adults.

The facilities were clean and more than adequate. We cooked most days and the kitchen equipment was superb – Everything provided, multiple cups, kitchen utensils, large range cooker etc. . (As in most accommodation the knives weren’t very sharp – so I always take my sharpener). The beds were extremely comfortable; there was plenty of toilets and bathing facilities for eight people. And on top of this there was an excellent games room with yet another TV and table football! This is nothing to take away from the views which were superb - over the lake below. We walked each day, despite variable weather direct from the house and had some fantastic views high up on the hills. I recommend Alcock tarn ,then on to Heron Pike if you have the energy. This hike starts just behind the house and has fantastic views over to Windermere and beyond to the sea. The only problem was with one radiator which was fixed the next day, didn’t cause this much problem. I cannot recommend the property more strongly.I would definitely return. I do however have a gripe with heart of the lakes as despite taking out cancellation insurance and having to change the date due to one of our party working in the NHS, we were unable to get a rebate on the amount of money originally paid as the week we went was a lot cheaper.My advice would be to get different insurance if at all.

We've always had an extremely positive experience with your company, and this was another fantastic property.

The kitchen was fabulous and the house has amazing views.

We absolutely loved our stay at Wetherlam.

The house is comfortable and spacious. We thought the kitchen was particularly well equipped which we often find is a failing with rental properties. We were also slightly concerned about it being a 'shared' property but it is cleverly laid out so we were almost completely unaware of any other residents staying nearby. The location was perfect and views were stunning. Just a short walk from Grasmere village but direct access to many gorgeous walks straight out of the garden gate. We look forward to returning to the Lake District and will be very tempted to stay at Wetherlam again.

Lovely property with stunning views of Grasmere.

Plenty of living space and a fun week exploring the area with young children and grandparents!

Wonderful house with fantastic views, a large house that gave us plenty of space, will definitely book again!

A baby gate would have been very useful to keep dogs only in the areas dedicated to them (the ground floor) but wasn’t a problem

This is a beautiful property that is in walking distance of Grasmere village.

There are lovely views of the lake from both living rooms. It is cosy and very well equiped. We holiday in the Lakes regularly and this is one of the best properties we have stayed in. Very spacious for a large family with three separate living rooms. The property forms part of a large Victorian house which has been divided into separate holiday lets. We stayed over Christmas and were delighted that the house was decorated and had a tree. It was very nice (and unusual in our experience) to receive an introductory email from the owner.

Beautiful house , thoroughly recommended

We had another great holiday at Wetherlam, and the owner was superb.

The Ginger Cake she left for us was so welcoming. In closing, all I can about our holiday is that we have already booked for next year!!!

We had a lovely week staying here despite one of our wettest weeks in the Lake District.

The house is in a great location to access walks both high level or low, or simply to wander into Grasmere.it was cosy, and well equipped with great views. Communication with the owner was excellent when we need the heating adjusting slightly. The log burner was lovely. We intend to return .

A lovely spacious house with room for all generations of a family.

Loved the addition of white fluffy towels this year. A home from home. It is great for parking and the views are wonderful. Children loved the gardens, so lovely to have a some space for them to run around in. We had a wonderful family holiday.

Lovely property and very well equipped, but smell in bathroom was horrid and the children refused to go in there as a result.

We hope the last-morning electrical problem with en suite shower, and maybe non-working electric rings on the hob, could be sorted for the next visitors, though enough were working for us.

Great that the TV was sorted so quickly.

The property was beautifully located and very spacious and comfortable.

Bed and shower in the main bedroom were completely fab. Kitchen well equipped We were disappointed to not even have a pint of milk left for us to make tea on arrival (we stay in many properties and it seems to be a minimum standard and the last time we were up and in Ambleside in February there was a lovely collection of biscuits, milk, preserve and sourdough bread in a much more modest property) We were left with six sheets of kitchen towel, no bin bags, an inch of washing up liquid and a dishwasher with no salt or rinse aid. The loos had no hand towels. The house was very hot at times but we couldn’t turn down the heaters so had to open windows which seems very wasteful Finally several days our early mornings and all access to the terrace were disrupted by the noise and presence of decorators and their machinery working in the property with an alarm going off on the cherry picker soon after 8am on a couple of mornings and a power cable being trailed across our front door step. This did spoil our holiday With such a pricey property it was really annoying to have such problems ( especially being woken early by workman noise and thinking they’d be able to see in) in an otherwise wonderful property. Please note the workmen themselves were pleasant I have a video of the decorator alarm / noise.

Beautiful property with spectacular views across the lake.

A very well equipped kitchen, thank you. The house felt cold during the day but hot at night and no way to alter it. The hoover wasn't brilliant and didn't pick up well which I found really hard especially as I hoovered the whole house before we left. Would definitely visit again. We especially loved the fact there were different places to sit, this suited us particularly well since we had 16-85 year olds. Thank you. I would highly recommend this property for a fabulous getaway.

We had a brilliant week.

The house was perfect for our family of six plus my parents. Two small twin girls and a six year old and four year old. Plenty of space To run around, the play room was excellent and it felt safe (as in baby proof) and comfortable. The setting is fantastic as well as all ages from 16 months to 76 have options straight from The door. This could be a simpler walk like coffin route or rydal caves else a stroll with buggy into Grasmere to get some Ginger bread else have a coffee in the garden centre or a pint in tweedies. And there’s also the opportunity to do Alcock tarn and me and our six year year old made it up to heron pike. This is all in February with wet weather. Again the big hall way means costs and boots and buggies etc can all be stowed and made ready for the next day. The extra sitting room On the 3rd floor was great for ‘adult time’ as well and good wifi on the afternoon I had to work. Thank you, it felt like the owners and HOTL really love the Lakes and love their house.

There were a few maintenance issues with the property which we reported early in our stay.

The door lock on the ground floor shower room is broken, but not fixed during our stay. The drain pipe from the bath in the family bathroom was blocked and had to be cleared. The mixer tap on the shower in the family bathroom was broken and only produced very hot water - so shower could not be used. This meant that only the en-suite shower could be used for 8 guests during our stay. The shower door over the bath leaks water and needs a new seal - not fixed.

The house is part of a group of lettings and the benchs in the picture are for 6 or 7 lettings(?

) and they may not always be available to use and parking is a little tight if you have big vehicles in any of the other properties (if I had not changed cars at the beginning of the year my car would not have fitted). Great location of the property, lovely scenery and great walking on the doorstep, perfect for a family based holiday and the facilities (in property and around) meant the kids never got bored. I did look at rebooking for next year, the increased costs would prevent me from returning.

It's very disappointing that towels aren't provided - first time in many years that we've stayed anywhere without them, especially at the price charged.

Also no bin in either the downstairs bedroom, or downstairs shower room. It's a lovely place, otherwise well-equipped (amazing selection of books) and in lovely grounds. Thank you

Wonderful accommodation, beautifully furnished, fantastic position and huge - excellent for two or extended families.

Equipped with just about everything you could possibly need. The views are magnificent with quiet walks from the property so no need to be in busy places. Only one very tiny negative - so few coat hangers!!! Limited places to hang clothes in two of the bedrooms and only a couple of coat hangers per person in the whole house so ....... if you're visiting take a few with you. Sad to see the price rise for next year due to the property being moved to Sykes - up by about 25%, this may stop us from re-booking as it takes it out of our price range

About our 5th stay at property.

Very well located and lots of space. Only improvement would be the limited hot water tank although the new electric shower on the ground floor is a definite improvement. A few areas getting a bit worn and could perhaps benefit from a light refresh. Overall a very lovely house although probably won’t be back as prices are going up next year by about 50%!

The house was big and gave us plenty of space.

The view was amazing! Grasmere is beautiful - we had 2 toddlers in our party and so the lake walk was just right with a paddle stop half way round. The playground was one of the best, suitable for all ages. The only negative was the spiders in the basement games room!

Fantastic accommodation in a wonderful location

We had a great time staying here.

It’s a beautiful location on a hill with window views overlooking Lake Grassmere. There are some great footpaths accessible through the back gate. The town is beautiful. Just the right size. Not too touristy, but with lots of choices to eat and enjoy. The cottage has two great living rooms. The upstairs one has the best view with seats along the window. The gaming room was a hit with the kids we had fun table football games each evening. The kitchen is fully equipped and a pleasure to cook in. We had 2 deer eating out in front of the window The only thing that is hidden on the description is it’s presented as a single cottage. But the building is spilt in 2 and has another 3-4 holiday units on the same location. This isn’t an issue, but strange to not mention it. We would stay here again and still have lots to explore and do.

Beautifully maintained property and had everything we needed for a short break and more .

Location is perfect and has amazing views from the front windows over to Lake Grasmere. The back borders onto the Alcock tarn walk and on the opposite side the coffin trail route to Rydal (and then onto Ambleside or a ful round around Grasmere ) , both beautiful walks . The gardens are Beith Gil and well laid . And the owners have stocked the property very well . You couldn’t ask for more . However , the description of the property fails to say that it is part of a large house that also has 6 other divided portions or apartments, though this bit of the property is at the front and you would not notice .

We have had a lovely week in this beautiful home. It's really well equipped and suits four generations perfectly. We've really enjoyed the lovely views.

Incredibly fabulous time had by all over Christmas time. Amazing house - very homely, comfortable and well equipped. Lots of places to be together and apart! Going to miss the views and adventures around the garden. Such a great location - easy walking distance to Grasmere. recommend the Gingerbread shop, The Chocolate shop and Dove Cottage. Thank You!

Wetherlam cottage was absolutely perfect. The location is idyllic and we had the most wonderful relaxing break with our 4 children. We hope to return very soon.

Amazing!

The views from the house were superb. Very comfortable house.

Amazing house, breathtaking views, great facilities and very clean.