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Beautiful Barn Conversion with a Wonderful Outlook to the Lake, Village + Fells

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Interior
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
South Lakeland District, England
  • Wordsworth Museum
    6 min walk
  • Dove Cottage
    7 min walk
  • Grasmere Garden Village
    9 min walk
  • Barrow-In-Furness (BWF-Walney Island)
    80 min drive

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About the area

Ambleside

With a stay at this vacation home in Ambleside, you'll be on a lake, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Wordsworth Museum. .This vacation home is 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from Ullswater and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Dove Cottage.

What's nearby

  • Dove Cottage - 7 min walk
  • Grasmere Garden Village - 9 min walk
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water - 4 min drive
  • Rydal Mount - 4 min drive
  • Ambleside Pier - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 21 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 129 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Britannia Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wainwrights Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Potting Shed Cafe - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful Barn Conversion with a Wonderful Outlook to the Lake, Village + Fells

With a wonderful dual aspect outlook to lake, village and fells, this luxurious barn conversion stands on the edge of Grasmere village at the heart of the Lakes. Retaining distinctive original features, 5 star Grey Crag Barn is spacious, sophisticated and superbly arranged for sociable gatherings.

The generous living space has something for everyone; a ground floor sitting room with large flat screen TV, Wii console and games, then a top-floor living area soaking up the views and opening to a furnished terrace and garden. Only a stroll from Grasmere's village centre and with renowned Lake District walks beginning on the doorstep, couples, family or friends will find this a luxurious bolt hole in every way.

The owners regret that children under 7 years are not accommodated. Badgers visit regularly and occasionally red squirrels.

Accommodation in detail

Enter to a large sitting room with Lakeland stone floor, contemporary gas stove, large TV, Wii console and games.

A spiral staircase leads to the top-floor open plan living space, with spectacular fell views through dual aspect windows, TV and real flame gas fire. Stylish open plan kitchen finished with stainless steel appliances and granite worktops, with a dining area leading to the furnished terrace and sunny enclosed garden. King-size, double and twin bedrooms are beautifully presented, and the family-size bathroom features power shower over air spa bath.

Location

This spacious holiday home in Grasmere takes a prime location for walking in the Lake District, relaxing with the scenery or simply experiencing the unique history of this picturesque Lake District village. Grasmere village, alongside a small lake of the same name, is located right at the centre of the Lake District. Surrounded by famous Lakeland Fells such as the Fairfield Horseshoe, Silver How, Helm Crag and Loughrigg, it's no surprise that the village is a popular self-catering base for walking in the Lake District. You may also have heard of Grasmere's strong historic connections with the poet William Wordsworth, who lived only a stone's throw from Grey Crag Barn at Dove Cottage - part of the Wordsworth Museum - and was inspired by the area's breathtaking scenery.

You'll find other artistic inspiration in the village centre. Several art galleries display the work of local watercolour painters, such as the renowned Heaton Cooper Studio. With tea rooms, traditional Lakeland pubs and delightful local shops to break up the day, you'll enjoy no end of lazy hours exploring the village centre. For dining out, you are only a ten minute walk from the Michelin Starred Forest Side Hotel or try the Good Food Guide-listed Jumble Room. There are also many excellent country pubs in the surrounding area. Self-catering accommodation in Grasmere provides a great starting point for exploring many of the Lake District's highlights. The A591 leads to serene Rydal Water and Ambleside, then on to the shores of Lake Windermere. Heading north, it takes you to Derwent Water and Keswick. The Langdale Valley, Hawkshead village and Coniston water are all within easy reach.

Specifics

1 double, 1 king size, 1 twin
Bathroom/power shower over air spa bath
Ground floor shower room
Gas central heating
Living flame gas fire
Cloakroom 2nd WC / wash basin
Electric oven/ceramic hob
Microwave
Fridge/freezer
Washer and separate dryer
Dishwasher
2 spacious sitting rooms
Wii console Sky Plus HD
Payphone honesty box and Wi-Fi
Garden
Superb views front and rear
Integrated garage for one large or two small cars
Rolec WallPod EV HomeCharge to charge electric car
Sorry, no babies. Children over 7 years welcome
Free Wordsworth leisure club membership*


Changeover day: Saturday - Saturday
***
Xmas 2022: 23rd - 30th Dec
New Year 2022: 30th Dec - 6th Jan

*Temporarily suspended due to Covid-19
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private furnished balcony/patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A flat-screen television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property manager

Michael Snowdon

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Blender
  • Paper towels
  • Freezer

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Jetted
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Terrace
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Over 7's allowed

Important information

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

We should mention

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

House
Vrbo Property

Beautiful Barn Conversion with a Wonderful Outlook to the Lake, Village + Fells Reviews

Reviews

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional property
Very pleasant and spacious barn and exceptionally well equipped. Lovely and clean, and in a great location close to all the village amenities and several historic properties, as well as to some wonderful walks. A particular feature is the open plan lounge which has skylights that make it feel very light even on dull days - and the badger feeding was great fun! The only slight snag was the parking as it is a real squeeze to get two cars into the garage. The large layby on the main road was a good option, but tended to get full quite quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damian E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home with a wonderful view
We loved spending our Christmas there. Each morning we were greeted by a wonderful view of fells from the living room and bedroom. The property was lovely, clean, spacious, comfortable, had mod cons, very well stocked, and best of all a fire you could snuggle up to. Our host kept good communication, and kindly decorated a Christmas tree for us. Would love to return
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aleksander D.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect stay
Nice spacious barn equipped with all amenities you may need. Stunning views all round. Host very helpful and accommodating. Fabulous welcome pack.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Grasmere Property
We had the pleasure of staying a week at this stunning property in August. The location is excellent, with a gentle 10 minutes stroll to the centre of the village. The barn is a great place to relax after a day walking in the area. Too many superb features to mention, but the view from the patio in the main room is picturesque and offers stunning views of the village, lake and Helm Crag! Michael the host, also kept in touch with regular communication and was very flexible with the arrival timings. We will definitely return!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place
This is a gorgeous property, well situated for the facilities of Grasmere. It is well kitted out, spacious and comfortable. The garage comfortably fitted a large car with roof-box, which was handy. The badgers were friendly and we had a really lovely week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karensa E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very highly recommended.
We had a brilliant week in this beautiful,clean and very well equipped property. Treated to badgers every night. Beautiful walks right from the doorstep. And lots of lovely places within a short drive. A real bonus is having parking which can be tricky in the Lakes. We can recommend without hesitation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property, great location.
Lovely property in a great location. Wide range of facilities, fixtures and fittings are of a high standard and are well maintained. Owners very helpful / friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

GRAHAM D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay
Fabulous break; we’ve had sun and snow! Badgers and red squirrels coming right up to the house, and a wonderful array of birds including a pair of pheasants that stayed all day. Absolutely beautiful house in an amazing place. We loved it, thanks Mike for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grasmere delight
Wonderful property in a great location. The property had absolutely everything and more you would need for a comfortable stay with many added extras. The owners go above and beyond to provide you with all home comforts and added extras. Beautiful view at the front over the hills and the back garden provided a lovely place to sit and relax with a cup of tea or glass of wine. Wildlife abundant including badgers red squirrel baby deers and birds. Communication excellent with owners added extra early check in and late check out. Beautifully presented and received lovely welcome gift of wine and local biscuits. Plenty of walks from front door. Maps and books provided. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house, superb location, 5*
We’ve just spent a wonderful few days having a relaxing break at Grey Crag Barn. It has a lovely location just a short walk to the centre of the village where there is a wide choice of restaurants, cafes and pubs. The barn is very well appointed and comfortable with amazing views from the upside down living room and bedrooms. It’s surrounded by beautiful countryside and we managed several walks straight from the front door. The highlight was the lovely garden where we were lucky enough to to see red squirrels and in the evening a badger came right up to the patio door. The extra touches, leaving a welcome tray with wine and providing locally made toiletries were very much appreciated. Very good communication with the host. I can’t recommend this property enough, we’re already planning another stay. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022