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  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Not suitable for children
  • Car not necessary
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

Ben Place Cottage sits in a lovely quiet and secluded corner of Grasmere, at the very heart of the Lake District. Originally part of a Victorian 'gentleman's residence', this two bedroom cottage has its own private sitting-out area plus parking, and enjoys fell views across to Helm Crag and Stone Arthur. Ben Place is an easy 10 minutes walk from Grasmere village, giving ready access to the shops, cafes and restaurants, yet also giving it seclusion from the hustle and bustle of one of Lakeland's prime tourist destinations.

The cottage has an 'upside-down' layout with the living accommodation on the upper floor. Stone steps lead to a covered porch. Living/dining room with woodburner stove, TV, DVD player, CD player, wifi hub. Galley kitchen with oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge. Downstairs are: family bathroom with bath and shower over; two double bedrooms, one having a dressing-room alcove and en-suite bathroom with shower-bath (NB the en-suite bedroom is 6'11” wide, giving approx. 11” clearance either side of the bed); and utility room, housing a freezer, washer/dryer and central heating boiler. Heating is via gas central heating, plus woodburner stove. Bed linen, oil and electricity included. (Please note you do need to provide your own towels). Outside is a gravelled parking area for 2 cars and a patio set and bench in a sunny corner of the patio garden.

Children over the age of 5 are welcome (but please note the cottage has 2 double beds). Sorry we do not accept children under the age of 5, as there is an unfenced light well outside, with a drop of around 2 metres. Sorry, no smoking or pets.

N.B. The cottage has 2 double beds.

Ben Place Cottage– around and about

Grasmere needs little introduction, famous for being the home of William Wordsworth and now one of the Lake District's premier tourist destinations. As well as Wordsworth's home, Dove Cottage, the village has numerous shops, hotels, cafes, galleries and restaurants. For day-to-day essentials, there is a well-stocked Co-op, a newsagents, a pharmacy and a post office. And of course there is the Grasmere Gingerbread shop!

Situated at the heart of the Lake District, it is only a short drive to places such as Keswick, Ambleside, Windermere, Bowness, Ullswater and the Langdale Valley. Alternatively, there is the very regular 555 bus service – passing within 250m of the cottage - linking many of these places, and serving Windermere railway station, which means a car-free holiday is a real possibility.

There are lake cruises on Windermere and Ullswater, or you can hire a rowing boat on Grasmere. There are cinemas in Bowness and Ambleside, and the Theatre on the Lake in Keswick. Beatrix Potter World is in Bowness and her home, Hilltop Farm is in nearby Sawrey. For walkers, you are at the heart of the Lakeland mountains with numerous high- and low-level walks. You can walk from the cottage to Alcock Tarn, Stone Arthur or Easedale Tarn. Or for the more adventurous, to the Langdales, the Fairfield Horseshoe or Helvellyn, all with the possibility of returning by bus if required.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed
  • Bedroom 2: Full bed
  • 1 Family bathroom, 1 En suite

Families

  • Not suitable for children
  • No pets allowed

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Housekeeping Included

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Ben Place Cottage – Home 7193292

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    Smoking

    No smoking at this property

    House rules

    Please note one of the bedrooms is quite narrow with a gap of around 11 inches on either side of the bed (see photos).
    • Following payment of the balance we will require you to provide us with your home address and a mobile phone number to complete your booking.
    • We do not allow children below the age of 5 to stay at the cottage (with the exception of a baby prior to the age of crawling)

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    About the owner

    Hugh And Wendy T.
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    51 minutes

    Calendar last updated:
    14 Apr 2024

    Years listed:
    10

    Languages spoken: English
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    JLS1235329
    Scarborough, United Kingdom

    Lovely cottage and perfect location
    Oct 2022

    Ben place cottage is situated in a lovely peaceful location just 10 minutes walk to Grasmere. It was our first visit to this cottage, it was immaculately clean and everything there that we needed for … More 

    16 Oct 2022

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    HolTraveller1980
    Gateshead, United Kingdom

    Wonderful cottage in a wonderful location
    May 2022

    We’ve just left Ben Place and are already planning a return visit. The cottage is lovely, really comfortable and extremely well equipped, it really is a home away from home. It was also exceptio… More 

    4 Jun 2022

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    Fabulous Grasmere Getaway Holiday Home
    Aug 2021

    We’re halfway through our first break at Ben Place Cottage but my daughter is already asking if we can book again next year. The location 10 minutes walk from Grasmere village is perfect and the… More 

    17 Aug 2021

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    happyonholiday2015
    England, United Kingdom

    2nd visit equally good
    May 2021

    As said in my last review this 2 bedroom/2 bathroom pretty cottage is in a superb location for walking into Grasmere - 10 minutes stroll across the fields. Lots of walks from Grasmere and regular buse… More 

    30 May 2021

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    joannemW5913NR
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom

    Lovely cottage in a great location
    Aug 2020

    Located just outside of Grasmere village with lots of lovely walks nearby.The cottage itself was very clean and comfortable. We had a lovely few days there.

    14 Aug 2020

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    Review 1-5 of 26

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