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Rockwood- Grasmere, family cottage with Hot tub!

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Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Saint John's Castlerigg and Wythburn
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
    9 min walk
  • The Yan at Broadrayne
    7 min walk
  • Windermere Station
    26 min drive
  • Barrow-In-Furness (BWF-Walney Island)
    85 min drive

Room options

About the area

Ambleside

Located in Ambleside, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water and The Herdy Shop. .This vacation home is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Lake Windermere and 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from Ullswater.

What's nearby

  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water - 9 min walk
  • Dove Cottage - 3 min drive
  • Grasmere Garden Village - 3 min drive
  • Rydal Mount - 6 min drive
  • Ambleside Pier - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Burneside Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Britannia Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wainwrights Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sticklebarn Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rockwood- Grasmere, family cottage with Hot tub!

Pull onto the private driveway, with space for 2 cars here, and take in the beautiful surroundings of Rockwood. Sitting pretty in slate and stone, a gorgeous home even at first glance…just wait until you see inside.



Step through into the entrance hall, the perfect sanctuary from any unkind Lake District weather, and leave your muddy boots behind.



Turn right and slip through into the open-plan living-kitchen-diner. Serve up a family feast from the well-equipped country kitchen. Take a glimpse out the large window overlooking the craggy rocks beyond the courtyard and hot tub to the rear. Supremely sociable, the kitchen opens out onto a spacious dining area, with room for 11 guests around the large table. Next to the dining table is a perfectly located log burning stove emitting warmth and cheer - a real focal point in the wintertime!



Step through the double doors into the living room. Curl up and relax on an armchair with a good book and enjoy views of the Lakeland fells and woodland that surround Rockwood. Or stretch out on the cosy sofa in front of the modern fireplace - the perfect place to spend the evening playing board games and relaxing with the whole family.



Sneak a peek at the cosy snug room, set beyond double, glazed doors. The perfect den for teenagers or children; complete with bean bags, a game console and a TV - close enough to keep an eye on but delightfully self-contained! A desk is built in beneath the window in here, and Rockwood also boasts super-fast broadband - if you are looking for the perfect place to work whilst on holiday, this traditional cottage ticks all the boxes.



Take the carpeted staircase up from the kitchen to discover the bedrooms on the first floor. Turning left, enter into the first of three warm and welcoming bedrooms. Slip out onto the landing, where you'll find two bathrooms.



Continue along the landing and off to the left, this bedroom has a king size bed. Spy fields, woodland and fells through the front-facing window; so peaceful.



Across the landing, the master bedroom also soaks up these radiant views, which can even be admired from the comfort of your bed. Complete with a super-king-size bed.



Retreat back down the stairs and through the kitchen to the entrance hall once more. Turn right and slip through to discover the rest of what Rockwood has to offer. A two-bedroom cottage-style annexe lies here. The annexe is perhaps the perfect place for teenagers to have their own independence whilst on a family holiday!



The annexe is a bright and airy space filled with light, yet cosy and atmospheric. Curl up on the sofa in the living room and watch all your favourite films on Netflix with your friends.



Prepare a hearty meal in the comprehensive kitchenette, containing an integrated under-counter fridge, electric oven and hob and sink. Step through the kitchenette to find a downstairs shower room.



Peep through to the first of two bedrooms, cosy and quirky in shape, this bedroom houses a triple bunk bed (double on the bottom bunk and single on top). In the second bedroom, discover a king-size bed with its high window and polished wooden floors.



Garden:



"The whole valley is your garden"



Step out onto the rear courtyard, where the tall rock face rises up, creating a warm sun trap and dramatic backdrop. The area is decked with a large hot tub, perfect for spending time with your family or friends. The driveway to the side offers comfortable parking for two cars.



Local area:



A comfortable stroll from the thriving village centre and its intoxicating historic atmosphere of romantic poets, buildings and the scent of Sarah Nelson's Gingerbread, Rockwood is quietly set along one of the quietest country lanes in Grasmere, home to only a handful of houses.
Pets - allowed




Full address: Rockwood, Off Easedale Road, Grasmere, LA22 9QR.

Directions:

From central Grasmere, turn up Easdale road opposite the village green. Follow for around 3 minutes until a sharp right appears for Helm Close. Follow this narrow country lane until Rockwood appears on your right.

For an exact location we recommend using the app, what3words. To find Rockwood use the following words: short.talker.romantics
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

3901300

Rockwood- Grasmere, family cottage with Hot tub! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Melanie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mrs
The road the cottage is on is extremely quiet and is just a short walk into Grasmere, there is a lot of space and the hot tub is great after a days walking! There is plenty within walking distance so you can leave the car for the weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rockwood cottage
Great spot for walking and a catch up with friends . Grasmere a short walk away with lovely restaurants near by. Plenty of room in the cottage for our group of 8 , hot tub and cottage very clean. Some cooking pans did t work on the induction hob and there was a shortage of water glasses for the full group . In all a pleasant stay .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daz S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
A lovely spacious cottage in the heart of Grasmere. 9 family members started for our Mum’s 80th birthday. Amazing weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas Stay
We had a wonderful stay over Christmas. The cottage was perfect for our family and the facilities were brilliant. We had lots of space ( there was 7 adults) and went on some lively walks. The cottage is tastefully decorated and was also decorated for Christmas which was a lovely bonus. We would definitely recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Claire’s 40th
We had a fabulous time. The property is amazing. It is a short hike into Grasmere, but that wasn’t a problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Lakeland Cottage
We had the most wonderful stay at Rockwood recently. The cottage is beautiful, very well equipped, clean, comfortable and very tastefully decorated. The cottage has high end appliances, comfortable beds and lovely touches such as an Amazon Dot, play room with Xbox, games and hot tub. There isn’t really a garden and the ‘yard’ that houses the hot tub is connected to the parking space and so not contained (which can be an issue for little children and pets) as it leads on to the road. Having said that, the road is very quiet. The location is perfect: it’s only about a 10 minute walk in to the lovely village of Grasmere. The walks around the cottage are beautiful and picturesque. 10 of us stayed for my father’s 80th birthday and had the best weekend. The layout of the cottage is perfect for socialising - something we could never do in each other’s houses. I could not fault the cottage and the company (Retreats and Hideaways) were brilliant to deal with. My only suggestion would be that they should provide more than one door key for a party as big as ours.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve Hadfield

Liked: Cleanliness
18th 23rd Aug 23
Lovely holiday at a lovely cottage - shame the weather didn't match the property. Would have liked more storage for food and possibly a tumble drier/drying room - weather was typically british / lake district summer Overall a fantastic holiday in a special cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominic M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Weekend
Lovely spacious property which was ideal for a family birthday weekend. Great location and short walk to Grasmere. Perfect for us 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

benedicte s.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 days away
A great house in the most beautiful surroundings
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

gavin r.

Liked: Cleanliness
House in Grasmere
Amazing property - amazing location. We loved our stay here
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa M., Shaker Heights, OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous cottage in peaceful paradise
This house was absolutely perfect for our family of ten, including older adults, adults, teens and school age children. The interior appears recently updated and was absolutely immaculate with everything you could need including Nespresso, coffee press, dishwasher, clothes washer, microwave, stovetop, oven, comfy beds. The surrounding area is so peaceful and inspiring, a short walk to the local town with cafes, restaurants, shops, pub and food coop. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with something for everyone, gorgeous hiking in the mountains, visiting the Casterligg stone circle, stand up paddle boarding, literary history tours and boating and fishing. Days full of fun and then retreating to our gorgeous and comfy cottage where we shared meals around a large table and everyone enjoyed the hot tub. Check in and check out was a breeze, the property managers were incredibly helpful and responsive and we felt very well taken care of.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, beautiful setting in a great location for exploring windmere
We stayed at The Rock for the lake windmere marathon, with family and friends. The property location was in an awesome setting with a beautiful few minutes walk into grasmere village. The house is also in perfect place for other walking routes, we just didn’t have time. Our group had a toddler, teens and adults and everyone was catered for with house. A great space for the teens in the snug and adults the space to enjoy a vino in the kitchen/dinner. Everyone enjoyed the hot tub. I would definitely recommend this property for staying whilst holidaying in the lakes.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josephine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rockwood Grasmere Nov22
Had a fabulous stay at Rockwood. The house was perfect for 4 couples and one teenager. Excellent location just a short walk to the town with lots of walks close by
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stuart G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great holiday cottage
Great cottage and hot tub! Overall a great experience, enjoyed the location, kitchen and dining area were a fantastic focal point. Bedrooms pretty spacious mostly. Only one proper shower was a bit awkward (another in upstairs bedroom but just a shower head attached to the bath tap). Only 2 parking spaces, nearby hotel had an arrangement for another one (though when we asked they at first didn’t know, then asked for money, before letting 2 cars park there for free). But overall these were minor points and was an excellent well equipped cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Marion C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house
Lovely house. Spacious zones so a large group of us comfortably chill. Parking is an issue if you have more than 2 cars and the option to park for additional cars is quite a distance away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Charlotte S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place in a beautiful area.
We had a lovely stay. There was a group of us so plenty of space for everyone. The hot tub was great and a maintenance company visited daily to clean it. Some of the areas looking a bit tired. On arrival there was a leake in the bathroom sink. Which was resolved in a timely manner. But the second fridge wasn’t working on arrival also. It would have been good to have a separate shower upstairs as only one over the bath that you couldn’t get the temperature right. So only one working shower downstairs. But overall a lovely place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great stay
Had a wonderful time in the perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022