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Cottage in Grasmere - No.2 Town Head Cottages
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Cottage in Grasmere - No.2 Town Head Cottages
Cottage in Grasmere - No.2 Town Head Cottages
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Cottage in Grasmere - No.2 Town Head Cottages
Cottage in Grasmere - No.2 Town Head Cottages
Cottage in Grasmere - No.2 Town Head Cottages
Cottage in Grasmere - No.2 Town Head Cottages
Cottage in Grasmere - No.2 Town Head Cottages
Cottage in Grasmere - No.2 Town Head Cottages
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No.2 Town Head Cottages
Grasmere - Cottage

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    Description

    Welcome to No. 2 Town Head Cottages, an historic and characterful Grade II listed building in the Vale of Grasmere at the heart of the English Lake District. Dating back to 1688, the cottage is an excellent base for walkers, hikers, bikers, and all those looking to explore the majestic Lakeland fells.

    This property is full of character, with a simple, rustic style that reflects its age and original features. Due to the cottage's age, heating is provided by storage heaters, which can take up to 24 hours to fully warm up. Guests may also notice a few quirks - part of the charm of a historic home! While it’s not a modern space, the cottage offers a cosy, authentic experience in a beautiful location.

    Upon returning from a day of adventure, there is ample space available for storing those muddy boots and damp coats in case the weather is unfavourable. Head into the living area, a lovely spacious room full of character with exposed timbers, comfortable sofa and armchairs and an open fireplace, with TV and Wi-Fi included during your stay. Enjoy a meal around the dining table and cook up a feast in the fully fitted kitchen with oven/hob and microwave, with a washing machine to freshen up any muddy clothes to complete a simple, self-catered stay.

    2 Town Head Cottages can sleep up to six across three well-presented first floor bedrooms: one king size bedroom and two additional twin rooms; there is a separate family bathroom.

    Situated within walking distance of Grasmere Village, famously once the home of William and Dorothy Wordsworth, you will find a wide range of shops, pubs and cafes. There are some very good restaurants in the area, one of them within about ten minutes’ walk, and a great family style pub just a few yards further.

    Popular walks from here include following Red Bank Road and then the footpath along the west shore of the lake towards Rydal Water, or along quiet Greenburn just across the valley from the cottage. With no motorboats allowed, the lake at Grasmere is great for swimming, rowing and paddle boarding.

    The Lakeland Fells provide some of the best high-level walks in England. You will find the highest mountain in England, Scafell Pike (978 meters), a few miles west in the heart of the mountains, and many other well-known fells like Skiddaw, Helvellyn and the Old Man of Coniston. For those wishing to minimise the use of their car during the stay there are day hikes from the front door (from easy to challenging) to easily fill a week’s worth of walking.

    For more information and bookings please contact Finest Retreats.
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    Pet-friendly
    Internet
    Parking
    Washing machine

    Bedroom(s)

    1 King size bed
    4 Single beds

    Kitchen

    Refrigerator
    Microwave
    Oven
    Dishes/Cutlery
    Kitchen utensils
    Toaster
    Kettle

    Bathroom(s)

    1 Bathroom with shower
    1 Toilet

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    Garden
    Mountain

    General

    TV
    Garden
    Garden furniture
    Terrace
    Washing machine
    Fireplace
    Internet
    Internet Wi-Fi
    80 m² Property
    Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly Dangerous breed dogs not allowed
    Electric heating
    Open-air parking near the building
    Open-air parking near the building 2 spaces
    Non-smoking all spaces
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    Distribution of bedrooms

    Bedroom 1
    1 King size bed
    Bedroom 2
    2 Single beds
    Bedroom 3
    2 Single beds

    Mandatory or included services

    Bed linen: Included
    Booking Fee: US$ 56.30 /booking
    Final Cleaning: Included
    Heating: Included
    Internet Access: Included
    Open-air parking: Included
    Towels: Included

    Optional services

    Accidental damage cover: US$ 20.11 /booking
    Accidental damage cover Choose to cover yourself for any amounts charged to your security deposit for accidental damage during your stay. Please note this does not cover malicious damage. By taking out this policy the security deposit will not apply and will not be charged to your card.
    Pet: US$ 33.51 /booking

    Your schedule

    Check-in
    Check-in from 16:00 to 20:00 Every day

    Check-out
    Check-outBefore 10:00

    Security Deposit (refundable)

    Amount: US$ 201.08 /booking Payment method: Credit Card Hold With the last payment.

    Comments


    - No smoking
    - Animals are admitted to this accommodation, except for dangerous animals

    Booking conditions


    From the booking date until 15 days before check-in, there is no cancellation penalty

    Cancellation policies

    In case of cancellation the following charges will apply

    From the booking date until 15 days before check-in 0% of the total rent
    From 14 days before until check-in 100% of the total rent
    No-show 100% of the total rent

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    Reviews


    9.2 10 reviews
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    • 5/5Service
    • 5/5Cleanliness
    • 5/5Accommodation
    • 5/5Location
    • 4/5Value for money
    Beautiful location staying in a very old cute cottage with lovely large bedrooms and cozy fireplace to snuggle.
    Tracey (United Kingdom)   
    The location, lovely fireplaces and really comfy beds with 360 views of the mountains.
    The location, lovely fireplaces and really comfy beds with 360 views of the mountains.
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    1 month

    We really enjoyed our stay here, the location was great and the views were amazing.
    Luke (-)   
    The host was also very responsive and helpful. Would recommend to anyone looking for a place to stay with great access to walks. 30 min walk to Grasmere if you need suppliesa bite to eat!
    The host was also very responsive and helpful. Would recommend to anyone looking for a place to stay with great access to walks. 30 min walk to Grasmere if you need suppliesa bite to eat!
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    2 months
    Hi Luke, I am so happy to hear that you really enjoyed your stay here. Thankyou so much for your kind words and lovely review!
    Hi Luke, I am so happy to hear that you really enjoyed your stay here. Thankyou so much for your kind words and lovely review!

    The location of the cottage was excellent short drive walk into Grassmere or drive to Ambleside and Keswick we loved it
    Catherine (United Kingdom)   
    We loved the location walking straight out of the door
    We loved the location walking straight out of the door
    You could improve the guestbook as all it says is do this do that don’t do this don’t do that. You could make it more welcoming.
    You could improve the guestbook as all it says is do this do that don’t do this don’t do that. You could make it more welcoming.
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    5 months
    Hello Catherine, Thank you for your feedback. I am glad you had a lovely stay and enjoyed the beautiful location. Thank you for your feedback.
    Hello Catherine,

    Thank you for your feedback. I am glad you had a lovely stay and enjoyed the beautiful location. Thank you for your feedback.

    The cottage was exactly what we were expecting
    Victoria (-)   
    A very old cottage in a peaceful setting the views were even better than expected we went for a walk up to easedale tarn in the snow amazing but got very cold and wet in the cottage that’s the only thing that let the cottage down nothing in there to
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    A very old cottage in a peaceful setting the views were even better than expected we went for a walk up to easedale tarn in the snow amazing but got very cold and wet in the cottage that’s the only thing that let the cottage down nothing in there to make the fire I think for the price we paid some logs should have been left for us especially with the weather being so cold but that’s the only thing I can find fault with everything else was spot on there was milk and a fresh loaf and tea and coffee which was a lovely touch and we went and bought logs for the fire in Ambleside We ate in grassmere a few times and would highly recommend the jumble room and the yan amazing food and service
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    5 months

    Characterful old cottage in a great location.
    Harrison (-)   
    the fire is great and it is a perfect base to get out and explore the surrounding areas. Just make sure you get the heaters on!
    the fire is great and it is a perfect base to get out and explore the surrounding areas. Just make sure you get the heaters on!
    Needs a bit of TLC and updating. Has quite a hostel/bunkhouse feel
    Needs a bit of TLC and updating. Has quite a hostel/bunkhouse feel
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    7 months

    Very good
    Simone (-)   
    Beautiful location, perfect to go for walks right on your doorstep and we also got to enjoy some afternoon sun in the cottage garden. Would definitely recommend the location though if you’re out for walks a lot and don’t mind a more basic base.
    Beautiful location, perfect to go for walks right on your doorstep and we also got to enjoy some afternoon sun in the cottage garden. Would definitely recommend the location though if you’re out for walks a lot and don’t mind a more basic base.
    It is quite pricey given the interior is very dated and equipped with basics only (no dishwasher, no BBQ, no firewood included etc.). It also got quite cold due to this being an old stone cottage, so definitely keep this in mind when booking.
    It is quite pricey given the interior is very dated and equipped with basics only (no dishwasher, no BBQ, no firewood included etc.). It also got quite cold due to this being an old stone cottage, so definitely keep this in mind when booking.
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    10 months

    Half term break
    Philippa (United Kingdom)   
    Really fast WiFi that kids loved, great walks from cottage. Welcome booklet really good and lots of useful information. Well equipped kitchen and lots of storage space Good value for money and lovely view from garden
    Really fast WiFi that kids loved, great walks from cottage.

    Welcome booklet really good and lots of useful information.

    Well equipped kitchen and lots of storage space

    Good value for money and lovely view from garden
    Scourer would have been helpful. Reminder on the checkin instructions no freezer so people don’t buy frozen items. Some mattresses maybe a little tired or base need renewing as some squeaked, hard to work but were comfortable.
    Scourer would have been helpful.

    Reminder on the checkin instructions no freezer so people don’t buy frozen items.

    Some mattresses maybe a little tired or base need renewing as some squeaked, hard to work but were comfortable.
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    11 months
    Hi Philippa, I am glad you had a good stay and were able to partake in some beautiful walks, I am sure this gave you a chance to explore the beautiful scenery. Thank you for your feedback, I will share your comments with the rest of the team.
    Hi Philippa, I am glad you had a good stay and were able to partake in some beautiful walks, I am sure this gave you a chance to explore the beautiful scenery. Thank you for your feedback, I will share your comments with the rest of the team.

    Excellent
    Paul (-)   
    Excellent. Really enjoyed the cottage, great location, good company to book with. Would visit again.
    Excellent. Really enjoyed the cottage, great location, good company to book with. Would visit again.
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    1 year

    Super characterful cottage in a great location. Spacious and well equipped, we had everything we needed. The views in the morning over the surrounding hills are exceptional.
    Thomas (-)   
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    2 months

    Excellent
    Norman    
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    1 year

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    Map and distances

    • Distances
    • Town centre - Grasmere

      1 km

    • Cafe - Travellers Rest Inn

      1 km

    • Nature reserve - Scafell Pike

      14 km

    • Train station - Windermere

      16 km

    US$ 812 /week
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