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Grassholme Cottage with Lake Views

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A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a green mat, and a view of a lake and hills.
A dining area with a wooden table set for four, white chairs, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and a window with curtains.
A stone house with a stone facade, a gabled entrance, and multiple windows.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a comfortable armchair, a coffee table with a magazine, and a kitchen area with a teal-colored appliance.
A bedroom with a large bed, floral curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Windermere
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Cunsey, Cumbria
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Raw War Paintball
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

About this property

Grassholme Cottage with Lake Views

Grassholme Cottage is part of the Graythwaite Estate, which spans 5000 acres along the western shore of Lake Windermere.
There are twin and double bedrooms on the ground floor along with the family bathroom. Meanwhile, upstairs comprises of an open plan living room and kitchen, to make the most of the lakeside views.
The main feature of this property is the patio overlooking the vast lake and hills beyond. This is a very special spot for watching the sun set with a glass of wine in hand and good company.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11411691
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ambleside

Ambleside is home to this cottage. Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore and Hill Top Farm are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Lakes Aqaurium and Holehird Gardens. Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway and Treetop Trek are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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Cunsey, Cumbria

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Raw War Paintball - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bowness Pier - 18 min drive - 6.7 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 19 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 26 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Burneside Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Albert - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Royal Oak Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Monties Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Grassholme Cottage with Lake Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Grassholme Cottage with Lake Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Grassholme Cottage with Lake Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grassholme Cottage with Lake Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grassholme Cottage with Lake Views located?

Situated in Ambleside, this cottage is steps from Lake Windermere and within 3 mi (5 km) of Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore and Hill Top Farm. Windermere Ferry is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Grassholme cottage, a nice little cottage

Lovely view on Lake Windermere, Quietly situated. Ideal for two people, but can accommodate up to four.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Grassholme Cottage

Generally v positive; minor niggles are lack of toiletries, would have been good to know this in advance, and suspect many may prefer milk rather than beer in welcome pack, but minor issues overall.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2026
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are really pleased to hear you had such a positive stay overall. Thank you also for your comments regarding toiletries. While these are not listed as part of what we provide, we do appreciate you raising this and will keep it in mind. The welcome hamper is complimentary, to showcase a selection of local produce available in our farm shop, including our own Graythwaite Ale, which is brewed here on the estate. We appreciate that preferences vary and your feedback is helpful. Thank you again for your comments and we hope to welcome you back in the future.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nick M.

A lovely spot

Nice place, shame there was no access to the lake. A great view though. Shower pressure was terrible.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Graythwaite Estate highly recommended

Our forth visit this year to another beautiful cottage on the edge of Lake Windermere. Again the staff went well beyond what is expected of them by coming to meet us on the main road to take us to the cottage by back roads because of road closures and snow. Due to the weather we just had a very relaxing four days in the well equipped cottage, beautiful scenery walks from the cottage and visiting Ulverston and Ambleside. Already looking forward to out next visit.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Good

A wonderfull cosy cottage enough for two adult people. Four people in it is not ideal. A small cottage and only one bathroom.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brad R.

So memorable, we would love to go back!

We had a wonderful four days at Grassholme, loving the walks by the lake and hikes just a short drive away. (It helped that we had amazing weather, much sunshine and just a few passing showers.) It was really convenient to order provisions in advance and have the refrigerator stocked when we arrived. The one small negative was the lack of water pressure in the shower, which was okay at best, but we all embraced long baths. We'd love to go back in the summer and try out more of the adventure activities. Highly recommend!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely cottage , ideal for two people.

It's a pity there is no big casserole in the kitchen. Would be better to prepare some meals There is a lot of air in some radiators and that makes strange noise
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Beautiful spot - cottage needs a revamp

Looking across a crisp Lake Windermere, wood burner roaring, with great access for walking in the Southern Lakes - made this cottage a good place to stay for a week. That said, the damp in the master bedroom, the stains on some walls, and poor condition of parts of all rooms, made the cottage seem tired and in need of some TLC. This didn’t reflect the outstanding photos and the price - work needs doing to revamp much of the internals before I’d recommend. Can’t fault the location though.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Jane M.

Great patio by water but cobwebs everywhere and disgusting under settee cushions

The patio is overlooking the lake and a beautiful place to sit - great furniture. The cottage is well equipped but do take toilet rolls. There are cobwebs everywhere and when I moved the settee cushions it was disgusting with crumbs and rubbish. Two of the towels were worn out. Special request to remove feathers not actioned - claimed not received, first email to ask for help also claimed not received.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Lovely cottage let down by plumbing

This cottage has been recently refurbished so should have been in good working order. The plumbing has let down our stay hugely. Shower not working and very small amount of hot water insufficient to run a bath. I notified the estate management immediately and still no one has been to repair the property. We have been staying at Graythwaiye for over 20 years and this will be out last
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Not quite the described luxury

I personally wouldn’t classify this cottage as luxury- yes it’s very comfortable and nicely done but not luxury. The doors/ windows etc are old and need replacing, the terrace views are STUNNING but there’s a rusty bbq in the corner, weeds growing and furniture needs repainting. Bathroom, again is ok, but certainly not luxury. It’s also next door to a privately rented cottage that is in quite a bad state. It’s a nice cottage and the location is quite incredible but questionable on some of the descriptions!!

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