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DOROTHY, romantic, character holiday cottage in Grasmere
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1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 2 90 sq m
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Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District
- Dove Cottage11 min walk
- Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
- Rydal Mount5 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Shower room
Toilet · Shower only
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Dining area
About this property
DOROTHY, romantic, character holiday cottage in Grasmere
Dorothy in Grasmere, Cumbria, sleeps two guests in one bedroom.
Dorothy, a first-floor hotel room, consists of one king-size bedroom with a fridge, kettle, Smart TV, and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC. There is a restaurant and bar with TV on-site. Outside, there is a shared rear garden with lawn, furniture, Free parking for 1 car in the car park. Please note this is a no children, adult-only hotel. Within 0.1 miles, you will find a shop, pub, and river, and within 0.5, a river. Please note that this is a non-smoking property and no pets allowed. Fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Explore all the Lake District National Park has to offer from your romantic retreat, Dorothy. Note: This is an adults-only property. Note: The grounds lead directly to the river that flows through the village, please take care near the water. Note: On arrival you will find a welcome pack of tea, coffee and milk (this will not be replenished daily, however extra refills can be purchased on site). Note: there is a good housekeeping bond of 150 GBP
Amenities: Fridge, kettle. Smart TV. Fuel, and power, inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent (this will not be replenished daily, but this is a service you can order at an extra charge). Free parking for 1 car in the car park. Shared rear garden with lawn and furniture. Restaurant and bar with TV on-site. No pets allowed. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 0.1 miles, river 0.1 miles, lake 0.5 miles. On site Bar and Restaurant (booking essential) at extra charge, is open to non-residents. Gardens and grounds available to use at your leisure makes this the best of both worlds a mixture of self catering and onsite facilities. Note: This is an adults-only property. Note: The grounds lead directly to the river that flows through the village, please take care near the water. Note: On arrival you will find a welcome pack of tea, coffee and milk (this will not be replenished daily, however extra refills can be purchased on site)
Region: Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.
Town: 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 has 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. 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.
Dorothy, a first-floor hotel room, consists of one king-size bedroom with a fridge, kettle, Smart TV, and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC. There is a restaurant and bar with TV on-site. Outside, there is a shared rear garden with lawn, furniture, Free parking for 1 car in the car park. Please note this is a no children, adult-only hotel. Within 0.1 miles, you will find a shop, pub, and river, and within 0.5, a river. Please note that this is a non-smoking property and no pets allowed. Fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Explore all the Lake District National Park has to offer from your romantic retreat, Dorothy. Note: This is an adults-only property. Note: The grounds lead directly to the river that flows through the village, please take care near the water. Note: On arrival you will find a welcome pack of tea, coffee and milk (this will not be replenished daily, however extra refills can be purchased on site). Note: there is a good housekeeping bond of 150 GBP
Amenities: Fridge, kettle. Smart TV. Fuel, and power, inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent (this will not be replenished daily, but this is a service you can order at an extra charge). Free parking for 1 car in the car park. Shared rear garden with lawn and furniture. Restaurant and bar with TV on-site. No pets allowed. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 0.1 miles, river 0.1 miles, lake 0.5 miles. On site Bar and Restaurant (booking essential) at extra charge, is open to non-residents. Gardens and grounds available to use at your leisure makes this the best of both worlds a mixture of self catering and onsite facilities. Note: This is an adults-only property. Note: The grounds lead directly to the river that flows through the village, please take care near the water. Note: On arrival you will find a welcome pack of tea, coffee and milk (this will not be replenished daily, however extra refills can be purchased on site)
Region: Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.
Town: 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 has 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. 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.
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Ambleside
Ambleside is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. The Herdy Shop and Cocoa Hearts are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District
What's nearby
- Grasmere Garden Village - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Dove Cottage - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
- Wordsworth Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
- Rydal Mount - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
- Ambleside Pier - 9 min drive - 10.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Wainwrights' Inn - 5 min drive
- The Apple Pie - 6 min drive
- The Badger Bar - 4 min drive
- Ambleside Tap Yard - 6 min drive
- The Three Shires Inn - 7 min drive
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