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Hammerhole

Hammerhole

4.5
out of 5
Ratings from 17 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.3
Comfort
4.7
Condition
4.4
Location
5.0
Value
4.2
Customer
Service
4.5

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This exclusive cottage is hidden away in the Cumbrian fells on the shore of Lake Windermere. It is truly something special which is why many choose to return here year after year. The idyllic setup makes it perfect for large groups of friends looking for a magical lakeside retreat.

60th birthday celebrations

Review submitted on Sun, 17 Mar 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The house was perfect for a 60th birthday party by the Lake. Beautiful views from the house. The hot tub was great! All instructions very helpful and timely. My only slight quibble was that for the price of the house, should have left shampoo, conditioner and shower gel in each bathroom. There was only handwash. An upmarket house would have this and is much more ecologically friendly. Robes and towels for the pool and hot tub would’ve been a nice addition. This reflects my lower VFM score

Where did you hear about us?
Online search

Did you book any activities with Graythwaite Adventure?
No





Memorable stay at Hammerhole for a winter break.

Review submitted on Sat, 20 Jan 2024
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Hammerhole cottage is in a location to die for. The kirami hot tub, although takes a while to heat up on the day you arrive, really made our holiday special. A winters morning in a hot tub with the sun shining, watching pheasants strutt by, Robin’s perched on the jetty overlooking lake Windermere is quite magical. The cottage is beautiful. Stone floors, comfortable beds with a lovely efficient log burner and very comfortable sofas. The estate also provided us with an enormous amount of logs which was needed as we had the hot tub going every day as well as a fire pit at night. Another wonderful experience right next to the lake. A few minor grumbles that I would not expect for a luxury cottage and the price. Cleanliness not as expected in some places, a lot of dust under the sinks and toilet round the bottom area and some stains . The BBQ was left dirty and had mould and grease on left from previous visitors. We had to use the BBQ one night due to a power cut to cook our evening meal and it was a 20 min job to clean it off so it was suitable for use. Also the cottage definitely needed a lick of paint here and there. That said it is general feedback as asked for and would certainly not stop me booking again or recommending Hammerhole as a wonderful place to stay. I will definitely be returning. It was one very special holiday

Where did you hear about us?
Watching Poirot Dumb Witness and then researching the location of Hammerhole.

Did you book any activities with Graythwaite Adventure?
No



A wonderful Christmas spent at Hammerhole

Review submitted on Fri, 05 Jan 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
My extended family and I spent a wonderful Christmas at Hammerhole. The house was very comfortable, there was an adequate kitchen in which to cook Christmas dinner and the location was stunning. We enjoyed using the communal pool and walking in the estate when the rain stopped! We also enjoyed clay pigeon shooting on the estate. The staff couldn't have been helpful enough when we needed extra bedding for a change of guests half way through our stay. I would love to return in the summer months.

Where did you hear about us?
online

Did you book any activities with Graythwaite Adventure?
Yes





Excellent location

Review submitted on Sun, 05 Nov 2023
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
You pay for the location which is excellent and private. I've stayed in more immaculately kept places, however it was very clean but does show a little sign of wear and tear.

Where did you hear about us?
I'm familiar with the estate

Did you book any activities with Graythwaite Adventure?
No





October holiday with family and grandson

Review submitted on Thu, 26 Oct 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
An excellent property with fantastic position on the Western shores of Windermere. Great to have the private pontoon and dinghy launching which really made the holiday. We were able to sail so easily from the house.
Highly recommended.

Where did you hear about us?
Word of mouth

Did you book any activities with Graythwaite Adventure?
Yes





Brilliant holiday with friends

Review submitted on Sun, 09 Jul 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We loved Hammerhole. The double bedrooms are huge and all have ensuite. The bed linen is wonderful. There is a great outside warm room with utilities and great for drying swimming costumes and storing kit. We got the hang of the hot tub, stoking it up in the morning ready for after our swim. There is plenty of great outdoors space, amazing views and it was just great to eat outdoors by the lake. We rented Kayaks and a canoe, well worth it. It's a quiet location despite it being June, and we loved every minute of it.
its a bit of a tight squeeze for 10 round the dining table, and it would be fantastic to have a spare mini fridge outside, so you can stock up for the whole stay without having to go to the shops for extra milk.
When we needed anything the Graythwaite team responded really quickly.
Thank you for an amazing stay, we will be back




An outstanding place which weve returned to for many years

Review submitted on Wed, 28 Jun 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A couple of things you might want to consider:
Back twin bedroom could do with a second bedside light & lighter shade on existing lamp. Also needs a second coffee pot; one.is inadequate for eight - ten people
To avoid a potential liability claim some of the very weak jetty planks need replacing.
It may not be possible or allowed in the National Park.but an hour with a JCB if the estate has one to dredge the lake floor on the south side of the jetty by a couple of feet would transform its usefulness for a second craft or shelter in a wind from the north easterly quarter,
Coingrats to the maintenance chap during our stay who was extremely helpful, as are the office staff.



A wonderful stay

Review submitted on Wed, 14 Jun 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This was our 3rd stay at Hammerhole and we had a wonderful time, the children loved running around exploring and going out in our canoe. The new hot tub was great. The location is beautiful, and it feels very private and self contained.





Miced

Review submitted on Sun, 11 Jun 2023
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Location is unbeatable. We have been renting this property since 2005 and we love it. The cost has, however , had increased significantly and in order to attract continuing business there is room for improvement. The kitchen is woefully under equipped and very dated. Most people who visit will want to eat in so need good facilities. All interior decor needs a refresh - the outside space might not always compensate.



Ladies on tour

Review submitted on Fri, 28 Apr 2023
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Hammerhole is in a fantastic location with superb views over the mere.
Booked to enjoy celebrating special birthdays and making memories, the house and location definitely helped
The only things we felt where missing are reusable plastic cups for the hot tub and binoculars for bird watching



February 2023

Review submitted on Sat, 04 Mar 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Hammerhole is beautiful and we really enjoyed our stay. The house was very clean, comfortable and warm with plenty of hot water for lovely showers and baths. The location was amazing although the lake was a bit cold for us in February! We used the swimming pool at the main estate twice and the kids loved it. We also did the 4 x 4 driving adventure for my son's 17th birthday which he enjoyed.
We hope to come back another time as it was so lovely.



Hammerhole

Review submitted on Thu, 17 Nov 2022
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We absolutely adore Hammerhole it is a fabulous place and we have been almost every year for the past 17 years.



Wonderful location, you can not beat it but the cottage needs some TLC & a good clean.

Review submitted on Fri, 02 Sep 2022
3.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
2.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
2.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
2.0
We were very impressed when we arrived, the location is stunning. Cottage is a great size, bathrooms are wonderful & having 5 makes a huge difference.

Unfortunately the cottage does need a very deep clean, there are flys all over the cottage no matter how much we try & get rid of them, although there are non outside, the fridge has leaked all holiday causing water to always be flooding on the kitchen floor, the dishwasher is falling apart. We feel for the amount of money it has cost to book the cottage paddle boards & kayaks should be included during the stay, logs should also be included - the hot tub is heated by logs but we were told we must buy them this is very insulting after spending thousands to book the cottage in the first instance.



Hammerhole

Review submitted on Thu, 21 Apr 2022
3.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
3.0
We have been staying in this house for many, many years and absolutely love it. The location is unique and cannot be bettered. The cost is now very high so expectations are likewise very high. It wasn’t as clean as it should be and the plumbing is not effective. Maintenance came out and said would return but didn’t. The kitchen emails inadequate for 10 people.



AN EXCITING TIME IN STORMY LAKES

Review submitted on Mon, 14 Mar 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
EXCEPTIONAL LOCATION, LOVELY PLACE TO STAY WITH FRIENDS.. GREAT WALKS NEARBY AND PLENTY TO DO AND SEE. OR JUST PUT ANOTHER LOG ON THE FIRE AND SIT BACK AND RELAX



Location location location

Review submitted on Sun, 06 Mar 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Beautiful property in an idyllic location, perfect place to recharge batteries and enjoy the best of the lakes.
We’ve stayed twice now and will certainly return.



Fabulously well appointed cottage, spotlessly clean in a phenomenal location

Review submitted on Fri, 11 Feb 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We’ve had a superb week in this beautiful cottage. We enjoyed every moment. The location is amazing and the cottage is superbly well appointed with gorgeous rooms & bathrooms. We will definitely return. Thank you