Snaptrip says
Fairy Glen is a well-liked cottage praised for its excellent location, comfortable layout, and suitability for groups and families. The property offers stunning views, a well-stocked kitchen, and is dog-friendly. While some guests feel it could benefit from updates and maintenance, the overall experience is positive, with many looking forward to future stays.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Cleanliness scores vary with some guests finding the property spotless and others noting issues such as cobwebs and dust. The inconsistency suggests room for improvement in cleaning standards.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to local amenities, stunning views, and accessibility to walking routes, making it an ideal base for exploring the Lake District.
Guests find the property comfortable, with a warm atmosphere and ample space for socialising. However, some guests mention the need for better mattresses and a quieter heating system.
Facilities are generally appreciated, especially the well-equipped kitchen. However, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as leaky showers and the need for updates, which affects the score.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
We are sure you will love Fairy Glen - a delightfully spacious and characterful family home in an ideal location on the edge of picturesque Grasmere village.
Built in the mid 19thC the property has been sympathetically updated whilst retaining many original features and is sure to please anyone looking for a larger holiday home for either an extended family or a number of couples wishing to stay together.
There is much to do in the immediate area and no need to use the car on a daily basis with shops and local services just along the road, plenty of eating places and various good pubs close by you will have all your day to day needs on hand.
Walks from the door are too many to mention with both rambles and high level peaks accessible.
Grasmere makes a splendid base for a holiday in any season and is always sought after being right in the heart of the lakes.
Make sure you visit the Wordsworth museum and Dove Cottage and see the local churchyard where Wordsworth is buried.
Rowing boats are available on Grasmere Lake in season - beautiful for a picnic on a sunny day.
Accommodation: The house is on three floors.
Front door entrance with room for jackets and boots leads into the welcoming hallway with rooms to either side.
The main sitting room to the left has plenty of comfy seating and an impressive wood burner to keep you cosy on the coldest nights (Flat screen TV and free wi-fi).
To the right of the hallway is the open plan kitchen/dining room with wood burning stove, bay window and TV.
Extra comfy seating makes this a very sociable space, perfect for family gathering, relaxed dining and socialising.
The rear hallway beyond the kitchen has a separate second kitchen utility room, store room and more hanging space.
Leading off the main kitchen, step lead down into cellar opened up as a sung with bean bags and fairy lights, not to mention the 9 foot deep glass covered well.
Back door to small rear yard.
The first floor has four bedrooms, three king size all have character oak bedsteads and stylish en-suite shower rooms whilst the twin has use of the family shower room on the split landing.
All bedrooms have good views to fells and village.
The master bedroom with king-sized oak bed is on the top floor with feature beams, some sloping roof lines, dressing area and an en-suite with roll-top bath, separate shower, basin and wc.
Fairy Glen has a welcoming feel with lots of home comforts, original stripped floors with rugs, stylish modern bathrooms throughout and gas central heating.
Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips and watersports on Lake Windermere itself and numerous shops, restaurants and pubs in the village to suit all tastes. On the lakeside at Waterhead, the parkland offers lovely views down the lake and a short stretch of beach, whilst a walk in the other direction, following Stock Ghyll through woodland, will bring you to the entrancing waterfall of Stock Ghyll Force. Along with the Lake and the great walking on offer, Ambleside is also famous for its annual rushbearing ceremony and the diminutive 17th century “Bridge House” - one of the most photographed buildings in the Lake District and now the National Trust Information Centre.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Five bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite roll-top bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC,3x king size with en-suite walk-in showers, basins and WCs, 1 x twin.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen and dining area seperate lounge sitting area with woodburning stove and snug sittting area in cellar.
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Oven, gas hob, microwave, 50/50 fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer.
TV and WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available on request.
Off-road parking.
Enclosed garden with lawn, patio and furniture.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
- Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
- The World of Beatrix Potter
- Lake District National Park
- Lake Windermere
- Esthwaite Water
- Lodore Falls
- Wastwater Lake
- Church of St Olaf
Reviews (35)
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Sarah
Well stocked kitchen and washer and dryer were a plus for when it rained. The broken bench was replaced while we were there which good and the gap in the garden was filled with a new bench also. Our dogs are too old to try escaping under a bench but maybe at some point it would be a good idea to fill the gap with a bit of fencing? An enclosed garden is the holy grail of holiday cottages for dog owners....There were 9 of us and plenty of room for everyone to be comfortable. A truly gorgeous house in a stunning setting.
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Kirsty
It would be more flexible if at least one of the doubles was able to be a twin. A bbq would be good and better outdoor seating especially in garden Property could do with updating as some seating, furnishings are worn we loved the location and the cottage itself especially proximity to The Swan.
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Holly
The space and facilities were good, the kitchen/dining room lovely, and the beds were comfortable. However, the property felt somewhat neglected, and could do with a fortnight of sensitive maintenance. On the top floor, there was split in the floorboard with a sharp edge and a 3cm gap, poorly installed rooflight handles, blinds with hanging cords which posed a strangulation risk, and lots of dusty cobwebs (even between the bedside lamp and the wall, suggesting not a very thorough cleaning had taken place). There were passive-aggressive signs displayed which suggested that previous shower leaks were due to negligent visitors, whereas in fact the sealant was black with mould, indicating a lack of proper maintenance. The (presumably very absentee) owner also needs to check the wooden window sills as they look like they are about to collapse with rot in places). The garden was not dog-secure as advertised, as there were several places where the fence wire was squashed, and in one part was 'fenced off' with a broken garden bench resting across a gap. The other garden bench has a broken arm/back so had to be used with care. In summary, the house is not worth the current rate in its present condition, but we would stay again if it was half the price.