Guests say
Guests have enjoyed Bibby Lot's tranquil setting, beautiful grounds, and the convenience of a swimming pool. The property's location in the Lake District is praised for its scenic walks and proximity to local attractions. Comfortable beds and a well-equipped kitchen contribute to a pleasant stay, although some minor maintenance issues are noted. The estate's staff are commended for their friendliness and helpfulness.
Most reviews describe the property as clean and tidy upon arrival. However, one review mentions stains and mold, suggesting room for improvement in cleanliness. The majority of guests seem satisfied, but the noted issues slightly lower the score.
The location is consistently praised for its beauty, tranquility, and proximity to local towns and attractions. The scenic setting and estate grounds are highlights for many guests, contributing to a high score for location.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the property warm, but there are comments about some mattresses and pillows being of poor quality. The overall comfort is deemed satisfactory, but there is room for improvement in bedding quality.
The on-site swimming pool and well-equipped kitchen are appreciated by guests. However, some reviews mention minor maintenance issues and the need for better kitchen utensils, which slightly impacts the facilities score.
There are no specific mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness. Therefore, it is not possible to assess this category based on the provided reviews.
About this property
This charming mid-terrace cottage near Windermere nestles in a row of four in the main courtyard on the Graythwaite Estate. Perfectly located within easy reach of the site's fabulous facilities including an indoor swimming pool and children's play area, this Windermere cottage makes a perfect base for families to enjoy the idyllic setting and explore this beautiful area.
The picturesque village of Hawkshead still retains the charm and character that so endeared it to its most famous residents - William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Cars are banned from the village, leaving visitors free to wander the wealth of tiny alleyways, thoroughfares, archways and courtyards between the whitewashed 17th century houses. With stunning scenery and numerous attractions within easy touring distance, Hawkshead is in an ideal location at any time of the year.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x adult bunks.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with open fire.
Electric central heating with open fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, shared use of washing machine by arrangement, shared use of tumble dryer in table tennis room, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, public phone in courtyard.
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire included in rent.
Logs can be purchased at the farm shop.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair.
Ample off road parking.
Shared patio with furniture.
Shared use of estate grounds and facilities included indoor heated swimming pool, table tennis room (please bring your own racquets and balls), children's play area, 2.5-acre trout fishing lake.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shops 4 miles, pubs 2 miles.
Water from private supply, fed from freshwater lake.
To avoid disappointment, we recommend booking Graythwaite Adventure in advance.
Graythwaite fishery is free for all guests and equipment can be hired locally, a small fee is applicable to keep your catch, rod fishing license required.
Mobile phone signal may be limited due to the location of the property.
Please Note: This property has a £250 Good Housekeeping Bond.
The swimming pool can be booked for 45 minute private sessions, All guests can pre-book up to a maximum of 3 swimming slots ( or 2 slots for short stays 2 and 3 nights ) 7 days prior to arrival by contacting estate@graythwaite.com
Nearby points of interest
- Lakes Aquarium
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
- Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
- The World of Beatrix Potter
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Esthwaite Water
- Lake District National Park
- Lake Windermere
Reviews (12)
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Rudi
but the cottage was not clean. Stains on the doors, stains on the floor and mold in the bathroom. The kitchen is fairly new and looks great. But there is not enough space to eat with 6 people at the dining table in the same kitchen. The master bedroom has a size of 140 x 200. We found this just too tight to sleep with 2 adults. 1 of the single mattresses in the other room was not okay. It is due for renewal. But we enjoyed the beautiful surroundings en the swimmingpool.
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Helen
Other cottages but it was very quiet which was lovely. Lovely swimming pool. Local towns within easy travelling distance. Would definitely rebook.
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Natasha
We booked this as a last minute getaway in the Lake District and basing ourselves out of Graythwaite estate turned out to be a great decision. The house itself is comfortable and had everything we could have wanted. I had read about uncomfortable beds however the only uncomfortable mattress was the top bunk in the bunk beds, but this wasnât an issue as after the first night my daughter slept on the bottom bunk. We swam in the pool twice which the kids said was the highlight of their holiday. We rented kayaks from the estate and went out on Windermere which was an incredible experience. Graythwaite is short drive from hawks head and newbybridge which is handy. There is a farm shop on site too which is well stocked as well as table tennis and a great wee park the kids enjoyed using. Thereâs also communal washing machines which are useful. Itâs worth following Dudeâs Dough on face book as you can collect freshly made pizza from the estate if you get the right day. The only issues we had was finding our part of the estate on the first day, but in fairness we had not read the detailed instructions well enough, and that the code for the cottage we were sent to let ourselves in was incorrect and included a letter when it needed to be 4 numbers. Neither of which were major issues! We would definitely return and stay again.