Hollens Cottage

Hollens Cottage is a true walkers paradise, with a host of walks straight from the door, this cottage provides high-quality accommodation to family and friends. Set over three floors, this characterful country cottage with exposed beams overlooks the Vale of Grasmere towards Silver Howe and Helm Crag.

Enter on the ground floor where the hall leads into the sitting room with beamed ceiling and spectacular views of the famous ‘Lion and Lamb’. Continue onto the country kitchen with dining area and French doors onto the private patio area, a tranquil spot for dining al fresco. Also, on the ground floor is the master king-size bedroom and modern bathroom. Downstairs to the lower ground level is a further comfortable king-size bedroom, shower room and access to the rear garden that contains a utility room for storing muddy walking boots and bikes. Upstairs to the first floor are the twin bedroom and single bedroom, plus cloakroom with WC.

Grasmere is renowned for its rural charms, its links with the famous poet William Wordsworth and of course Sarah Nelson’s Grasmere Gingerbread. Visit Wordsworth’s home, Dove Cottage on the outskirts of the village, and then take a stroll to the centre of the village where he is laid to rest with other members of the Wordsworth family. Grasmere itself is a charming village to spend a holiday in the Lakes, there are art galleries to peruse, cafes to sample and many a hike to be completed.

This central location is perfect for exploring some of the hidden gems on offer, take a walk to Rydal Caves just 2.2 miles from the centre of the village or for serious walkers the starting point for Helvellyn is only a short drive away in Thirlmere.

Hollens Cottage is located in the charming village of Grasmere, Cumbria. Pet friendly. Off-road parking for 3 cars. Private garden. Bike Storage. Ambleside 5 miles; Windermere 9 miles; Keswick 13 miles.

Quality Assessment completed January 2025 - Grading Retained.
Over three floors. Four bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size, 1 x lower-ground-floor king-size, 1 x first-floor twin, 1 x first-floor single. Ground floor bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC. Lower ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC. First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC. Kitchen/diner. Sitting room with electric fire. Utility room for boot/bike storage

Gas central heating with electric log stove. Electric double oven and hob, microwave, tall upright fridge freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher. TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for 3 cars. Secure bike storage. Enclosed garden with patio and furniture. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 1 mile, pub 0.5 miles. Note: No infants allowed at this property