Daffodils
Description
Tucked away in one of the Lake District’s most historic and tranquil settings, this beautifully refurbished 18th-century cottage offers a rare blend of character, comfort, and location.
Positioned beside Wordsworth’s former home at Rydal Mount, the cottage sits at the very start of two of the area’s most iconic walks – the Coffin Route to Grasmere and the renowned Fairfield Horseshoe – making it an exceptional base for walkers and lovers of the outdoors.
Inside, the property has been thoughtfully restored to combine original charm with modern comfort. The cottage features one elegant double bedroom and a sunny and bright twin bedroom, two contemporary bathrooms, one being private en-suite. This makes it ideal for couples, friends, or small families seeking both comfort and privacy. The welcoming living space centres around a wood-burning stove, perfect for relaxing after a day on the fells, while the fully equipped kitchen provides everything needed for easy dining. Outside, guests can enjoy both sun and shelter. To the rear, an enclosed and sheltered patio with outdoor furniture provides a private space for dining or unwinding, while the lawned front garden offers a peaceful spot to sit and take in the surrounding scenery. The quiet setting provides a true sense of escape, yet within moments from some of the Lake District’s most celebrated landscapes, with Grasmere and Ambleside close by. Whether you are setting out on a morning hike, exploring nearby villages, or simply unwinding in peaceful surroundings steeped in literary history, this cottage offers a uniquely refined Lake District experience
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Garden / Patio
- National Park
- Open Fire
- Off Road Parking
- Wifi
- Garden / Patio
- National Park
- Open Fire
- Off Road Parking
- Pet Friendly
- Smoke Free
- Near Walks
What guests are saying
Lovely cosy cottage in a great location, with walks from the door and good food in the Badgers Bar round the corner
Great little cottage in Rydal & perfect for walks from the door .
Lovely walk into Ambleside & in the opposite direction to Grasmere . Wouldn’t hesitate to stay again .
Daffodils is a lovely cottage but we just had a few niggles with the property.
We couldn't get a couple of the radiators to work, one of them being in the main bathroom, the other in the dining area. There was a slight smell of damp in the living room area which I think would have dissipated had the heater in the dining area worked. We didn't have WiFi which we did report and was told the owner was aware. It took a few days to find the instructions to work the hob (instructions in the drawer under the TV) seeing as we have a gas hob at home and have never used an induction hob. We tried YouTube for instruction videos, but the videos wouldn't play due to no WiFi and the mobile signal wasn't good enough to support playback. Overall a lovely cottage in a nice, convenient location, a bit of a tight squeeze for 4 adults if we'd had friends join us. In the end we left the cottage part way through our holiday.
Good to know
House Rules
Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250
Smoking
Not permitted
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
16:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1165953
Parking
Off Road Parking
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Allowed
Children
Not accepted