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This venue sells itself. The location and surroundings are perfect and the house is stunning. I've never stayed in such a well-equipped kitchen. All staff I interacted with were friendly and helpful. All of my guests had a fantastic time once again. I hope to back again.
Lovely house in an area. Annex toilet needed to be cleaned before use. An oversight most likely as the rest of the house was spotless.
Good venue for large group gathering Plenty of parking Big dining room Some plumbing issues quickly resolved Warm and cosy Decor perhaps could do with update Great place for friends ‘ get together Will return again
I and my brother in law, had a great time in this part of England. The cottage was great and suited well. We hope to come back soon!
Location perfect right by the lake only a short walk to silverholme where we were attended a wedding which was also in a beautiful location the weather was perfect. The cottage was cosy & well equipped just could have done with a hand rail on the outside steps & a bannister on the bottom of the stairs as we are in our 70s & found it slightly tricky but we had a lovely time & would recommend it lovely having your own lake frontage .
Fantastic location with great facilities. Staff very helpful if needed. Great walks amongst the wildlife.
Comfy cosy quiet base to explore the Lake District Absolutely doggy heaven Would love to return again
Really lovely cottage. There were some minor cosmetic things that needed addressing however, overall it was a lovely cottage. I just wish we have more time to enjoy it and the local area. For the Light the Lakes event though it was very remote, and on our part we needed to plan ahead more with our food and maybe should of had a Tesco's delivery. A couple of times we popped to the shop and it was closed. Poor timing on our part. The fan in the master double room bathroom could do with upgrading as it doesn't extract fast enough, leading to a lot of condensation. It was reported that the...more
This is an immaculatly clean property which contains all you require for a lovely stay. It is in a gorgeous tranquil location, with complete silence and total darkness. It's fair to say I highlighted a few issues with the patio in general but once those issues where highlighted to Amanda and the maintenance team, they recognised the issues, accepted them and resolved every single issue at light speed. It's the best customer service response I've ever experienced, you are an absolute credit to your organisation.
We had a lovely stay but for the price that cottage would’ve been (we had a heavily discounted price) I wouldn’t have been that pleased with the very poor quality and poor condition of the kitchen utensils, especially pots and pans, strange array of plates (it felt like a jumble of unwanted items cleared out of someone’s house) and bleach stained tea towel. The clock in the kitchen needed a new battery on arrival and it would be nice to leave more than 2 dishwasher tablets for people. The throws in the twin room malted a lot and left green fluff on everything and a second bedside table is need...more
The house was ideal for grandparents with the family ( 6 adults and 4 children) and even had a downstairs room with ensuite so all the family could be upstairs and we could be quieter downstairs. The location was beautiful on the lake but would advise a really big shop in Windermere before coming because it is on the less populated side of the lake. We used Hawkshead for extra milk and bread and had a super time at the Chocolate factory there. A couple of days there we needed to use the washing machine and it was not spinning. I phoned, maintenance came, reported it broken and I was informed...more
Eel House cottage was very comfortable with everything we needed. Weather was poor so the log burner was lovely of an evening. Nice that both bedrooms had use of their own bathroom and we found the beds comfy. The smart TV was ok once you got used to it, and the wi-fi was great for all our devices. Despite rain for 7 days solid we had a lovely time and found we were in a great location to explore the area.
This was our second visit to Graythwaite for the October holidays. Different cottage but same comfortable and high standards. Slightly disappointed by a mix up in booking the pool and by the hot water boiler breaking down but both were responded to promptly. We also had a group of very noisy young couples staying across from us who were outside till well after mid-night on a couple of nights but I guess these things happen and we didn’t report it. Hopefully we will be back again.
We’ve had the most wonderful week at Field Head House. All generations - from age 10 to 81 - have thoroughly enjoyed the comfortable and peaceful surroundings. Such a bonus to have two sitting rooms, as well as a well equipped kitchen, grand dining room, two utility rooms, ample bathrooms and four spacious bedrooms. Step free access throughout has been extremely helpful. Watching the wildlife has been a real highlight, as well as walks around the estate. We can understand why so many guests return, also in a very convenient location for everything Windermere has to offer. Many thanks for havin...more
Hilltop was a great cottage that was nice and private with no passing traffic or people. It was a great base to explore the surrounding areas. Everything in the property worked and was ok but it's all a little bit tired and in need of some tlc. I appreciate it is an old cottage but things like the outdoor furniture was broken so unuseable, patio slabs were loose. There is a lovely view of lake windermere but it's blocked by overgrown bushes. The grass wa to overgrown for the kids to play in. It's also all a bit damp inside property. We really enjoyed our stay and would return but it w...more
This was central to our week in the lakes, lovely location, quiet at night, superb wildlife. Useful having a shop on site too!
We have stayed in many holiday homes in the UK and this one is a favourite. The location is fantastic. Just a few minutes walk from the Lake itself where on sunny days you can watch the boats go by all day. The location is remote, which took a while to get used to. We had excellent customer service from Sarah & Paul.
We love the grounds and being able to walk our dog right from the door. The property was great. Would have liked the shop to be open more. The outdoor light wasn’t working and toilet flush was sometimes difficult to use. Looking forward to our next stay. We also love being able to use Graythwaite adventures.
The house was excellent with 6 lovely bedrooms, nice sitting rooms and well equipped modern kitchen. Some minor issues such as a un-useable dishwasher but the fact that the kitchen was Big enough for a second dishwasher made this irrelevant. It rained of coarse and there are signs of damp in a couple of places that need urgent attention. The jacuzzi outside was nice and the location gave us excellent views. There was no or just minor noise from the road below the house but the low flying jets were very load as we watched them cross the forest with a clear and excellent view to the east. Gra...more
The house was stunning, lovely open dining area and front room with log burner, very cosy!! Acces to great walks and swims for dogs and humans. Close to nearby villages with pubs too.Lovely weekend!!
Our autumnal family break was much needed and we enjoyed our stay on the Graythwaite estate in the Bullpen cottage.
What a peaceful location . Bike and dog walk by the front door. Swimming pool , shop on site. So quiet and what a beautiful setting . The only minor glitch was the WiFi kept cutting out . We accept that happens in the country
Lovely view on Lake Windermere, Quietly situated. Ideal for two people, but can accommodate up to four.
When we received the call from the head office saying that our original cottage was unavailable we feared the worst but the upgrade offered took us 5 minutes to decide...yes. The cottage is beautiful, set almost lake side and ideal for families seeking some peace and quiet. The setting is fine but we were unlucky to get the week when we had a permafrost and the unnamed roads were permanently frozen and lethal. The welcome pack was fine but it should have been checked as the crisps were already open. Support from the office and maintenance team was great when we had boiler trouble. Walks f...more
Grubbings was an ideal spacious cottage for our family get togethers.. It’s in a lovely peaceful situation with great walks on the doorstep, and the swimming pool close by.. We have stayed on the estate several times and will be returning again next year and would recommend it to anyone..
Once again a lovely stay at Windermere.Everywhere beautifully clean and glad to see a bit of TLC had been done to the paintwork,but the fridge needs some attention as lots of bits missing. Will check at Xmas when we return .Otherwise very well appointed with all utensils and very comfortable.
We stayed for a week and had a great time. The pool is excellent, the location is great, the staff were lovely but we will probably not be coming back because we get no mobile signal at the property whatsoever and the wifi kept cutting out after about 5 mins or so. It made it really hard to take check my work emails during the week and plan any trips and our teen was not happy. Shame. Great place otherwise. We might try one of the other properties as the mobile signal was ok anywhere outwith the group of properties.
Another lovely week at Forge property on your lovely estate. No real complaints, but the lounge carpet could do with a good clean to get out the stains and we really need 2x hand towels, The large bath towels are not a substitute as they are far too big. Please get the hand rail put back in the swimming pool, it’s dangerous climbing out as slippery without it. It’s 4 years on the trot that we’ve been and find it wonderfully relaxing even though the weather/rain was awful
The property is tired and ready for a refresh.we had to ask housekeeping to revisit and clean the kitchen floor,also housekeeping did clear some cobwebs however they were plenty a lot in every room,bathroom mirror light did not work and bathroom door bolt broken and a temporary long screw had been used,so this obviously was not a recent breakage, All of these were reported during visit. Maintenance visited but did nothing Fridge should have a top freezer so that some small items can be keep frozen without going and using the communal freezer. Frigge dor shelf broken but just left in the f...more
We have all returned, again. from staying with Graythwaite on the Esthwaite How Courtyard so relaxed and revived. You can be as active or as laid back as as you like, and the glorious scenery is breathtaking in any weather. We're so grateful to the whole team and will return.
It was the perfect location for a special family holiday for all ages and interests. Relaxing by lake Windermere, kids swimming in the pool, free fishing on the estate and beautiful walks and locations to explore locally, with a warm, comfortable and spacious lounge to return to each evening. Just what we needed
Although just a one bedroom apartment, Loweswater is idyllic for a getaway couple. The main sitting roonm has a ceiling nearly 3m high and feels like a small house, not a cottage. The outlook over parkland was admittedly set off by stunning autumn weather, The barn style covered entrance is ideal for shedding wet clothes, drying dogs etc before entering the kitchen. The ability to pre-order supplies and firewood from the farm shop is so convenient and is safely stored in the house before you arrive. Also enjoyed 4WD course with Graythwaite Adventure
The cottage has everything we need, beds are comfortable and the cottage is very warm. We will definitely stay again.
A very disappointing stay. Would not recommend. The kitchen is the only room to have been tidied up. Radiators are dodgy. Shower controls broken. Holes in carpet.
We had some nice days in this wonderful environment in a cosy appartement. Giving that the weather also was very nice these days, we ha a wonderful time.
It was very quiet around the courtyard this year with only a few cottages filled. Jubilee cottage was clean when we arrived and any issues we had were dealt with swiftly. We will be back next year .
We stayed to visit Hawkshead Christmas and also the car rally, which was cancelled, we had a great time this year but not as much fun as last year when we were snowed in!
Used Graithwaite for some years now....its become a pre christmas routine.Good selection of cottages and apartments.Excellent value for money.