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No.2 Town Head Cottages

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 680 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

No.2 Town Head Cottages

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.

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.

Property manager

Finest Retreats

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Fee: GBP 25
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 861 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 25
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

451622

About the neighborhood

Map
Grasmere

What's nearby

  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Dove Cottage - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Grasmere Garden Village - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Rydal Mount - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 10 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Burneside Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Britannia Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wainwrights Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sticklebarn Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is No.2 Town Head Cottages pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at No.2 Town Head Cottages?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at No.2 Town Head Cottages?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is No.2 Town Head Cottages located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water, The Herdy Shop, and Easdale Tarn. Grasmere Garden Village and St Oswald's Church are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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No.2 Town Head Cottages Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Excellent
Excellent. Really enjoyed the cottage, great location, good company to book with. Would visit again.
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8/10 Good

Simone

Beautiful location, perfect to go for walks right on your doorstep and we also got to enjoy some aft
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.
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria

The cottage was exactly what we were expecting
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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8/10 Good

Philippa

Half term break
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.