“Excellent property.”
Kitchen had everything we needed, best selection of pans and utensils we have ever had. Lovely and warm, central heating perfectly timed and the added bonus of logs for the wood burner.
The property
A detached property, very carefully designed to provide everything for your holiday comfort and well-placed on the outskirts of Grasmere. Built in traditional style, Heronsyde is constructed to the highest possible standard with particular attention paid to insulation and overall fuel efficiency.
Accommodation: Sloping path with some steps to the entrance porch and into hallway. The main living area (TV, DVD and free Wi-Fi) is open plan with a modern well-equipped kitchen area at one end. Interesting feature fireplace with large corner hearth and log burning stove. On either side of the fireplace are patio windows which open out onto a large outside verandah that runs along the side and corner of the house. Pleasant outlooks from all the front windows with many trees and the mountain tops above.
Two bedrooms. The first has en-suite shower room with zip linked double/twin bed - this can be made up as either a superking-size double or a twin but please order in advance. The second is a twin and there is a second bathroom with bath with shower over, basin, bidet and wc.
Furnishings are comfortable and in traditional style. Fitted carpets throughout. Bathrooms have underfloor heating, heated towel rails and additional fan heaters.
Heronsyde is built on a sloping site with a good double garage beneath where there is a separate laundry area with washer, dryer and sink. Drying racks with panel heating for wet gear.
Outside: Natural garden with wild flowers, with steps to sitting out area (garden furniture provided) and ample parking. Table football in the garage. Safe bike storage in garage. Pub (The Swan hotel) a third of a mile, Grasmere centre approx three quarters of a mile.
Summary
- Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin
- Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
- Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
- Gas central heating with woodburning stove
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with DVD player, WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Travel cot and highchair available on request
- Ample off-road parking
- Secure bike storage
- Decked veranda with seating
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.
About the location
GRASMERE
Ambleside 5 miles; Windermere 9 miles; Keswick 13 miles.
Situated in the heart of the Lake District National Park is the lovely village of Grasmere, probably best known as the home of William Wordsworth, a place he once described as "The most loveliest spot that man hath found". Any visit to Grasmere needs to include The Grasmere Gingerbread shop, where the Wilson family have been making gingerbread for over 60 years. Also in the village are a number of shops, pubs, a church which dates back to the 13th century and Grasmere Lake, plus Grasmere Sports takes place every August, where you can watch participants compete in a variety of sports, including Cumberland Wrestling. Just five miles away is the town of Ambleside and Lake Winderemere where you will find shops, pubs, restaurants and the 17th century Bridge House, which is one of the most photographed buildings in the Lake District. Cruises, boat trips and watersports can all be enjoyed on Lake Windermere and the towns of Windermere and Keswick are also within driving distance. Grasmere is a wonderful base for your Lake District retreat.
