Hollens Farm Cottage - Grasmere (April 2010)



By D.P

Aug 2024

I just wanted to take a moment to tell you how thoroughly we enjoyed our stay in the Lakes and in your holiday cottage. It turned out that Grasmere is just perfectly situated for taking great walks without having to take the car or bus to get to a certain starting point since so many paths up to fells and tarns simply start in Grasmere. And the cottage, which was every bit as lovely and fairytale-like as it looks in the pictures, is close enough to the town to quickly pop over to the co-op but far enough from all the noisy cars and buses in the town centre to genuinely feel like your in the countryside.

To cut a long story short: we couldn't have wished for more and if we'll ever come back to the Lake District, we'll be sure to come back to Hollens Farm Cottage.

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By S.C

July 2024

We had a very restful stay at the cottage. There are plenty of walks which you can access from the cottage and the location is superb for walking into the village (via a public footpath).

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By I.C

June 2024

Staying in this beautiful cottage just a short wander away from the centre of Grasmere. We had such a fantastic holiday packed full of hikes from the doorstep, an Ambleside parkrun, the theatre and lovely cakes and pub dinners. Would recommend.

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By J.P

May 2024

The property was in an ideal location on the edge of Grasmere with just a ten minute walk on footpaths into the village. The house had all the facilities we needed and was clean and well maintained. The house was part of an original 18th century farm complex and retained a number of original features. The modernisation of the house was sympathetic to the heritage of the building. A great base for a peaceful and relaxed stay, and perfect for accessing the wide range of walks and places of interest which are available in and around Central Fells.

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By S.G

March 2024

10 out of 10 for everything. We've stayed many places in the lakes but this property tops them all, we were short of nothing and the front bedroom view was amazing, this is a cottage that we will try to book again.

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By J.A

October 2023

Great location, can go for walks from the cottage but easy road access for other areas of The Lake District. Cottage has no garden but is a very comfortable place to stay, cosy, well equipped and characterful. Its part of a development of converted farm buildings but peaceful and with good parking. Nice view from upstairs bedroom over the hills above Grasmere..Pleasant footpath walk into Grasmere.

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By B.N

August 2023

My Family really enjoyed Hollens Farm Cottage and felt very comfortable there .The owner of the property was very helpful during the booking process and we would not hesitate to stay there again as the location was ideal.

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By L.T

August 2023

We loved our stay in Grasmere. Nice house in a marvellous place.

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By K.H

May 2023

Stayed for 5 nights - the cottage is quirky and charming and very clean. Recommended.

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By P.N

November 2022

Brilliant location only 15 min walk to village centre. Very cosy, well equipped and well furnished. Good parking.

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By J.F

September 2022

We had a great week staying at Hollens Farm Cottage. The location is peaceful and perfect for a short walk into the lovely village (to stock up on Grasmere gingerbread) or for longer walks in the area and is well located for exploring further afield by car or local bus. The cottage is cosy and very comfortable, well maintained and clean and has everything you need.

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By R.T

August 2022

Excellent base for exploring the area.

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By L.L

June 2022

We stayed in Hollens Farm Cottage in Grasmere and it was a thoroughly enjoyable break. The footpath from the accommodation into Grasmere village was a lovely 8-minute walk and the cottage itself is very clean, well equipped and peaceful.  

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By P.B

April 2022

Home from home. A lovely cottage, authentic and modern, keeping us warm and cosy. Everything you could need, with very comfy beds. The owner was very responsive. Will come again.

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By A.B

March 2022

Lovely cottage, very clean and comfortable, everything you require for a lovely quiet getaway. So many walks on your doorstep you dont even need to take the car out. The owners were very informative and included an information book for anyone that has not experienced the Lake District. This is our 4th hiking trip in the Grasmere area and Hollens Farm Cottage is definitely one of the best we have stayed in. Highly recommended and we will definitely be staying again. Thankyou.

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By A.L

January 2022

Lovely quaint cosy cottage just what we needed for a little R&R well-presented lovely and warm beautiful scenery 10 min walk to village highly recommend.

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By D.G

December 2021

Beautiful property, well maintained, nothing to complain about, the property is an excellent choice for all age ranges and is central to the lakes.

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By J.R

December 2021

Great stay, lovely place, thank you

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By B.C

October 2021

Myself, my husband and my two sons ages 4 and 6 had a wonderful stay here over half term. I cannot rate this cottage enough. The perfect authentic Lake District cottage in the most beautiful and wonderful location. Everything was perfect. We can’t wait to come back one day.

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By N.D

October 2021

Good location, easy walk to Grasmere village. Very quiet. Everything we needed was in the cottage. Recommended.

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By K.H

October 2021

Very warm and inviting, full of period detail of a Lakeland cottage. Well equipped and spacious for a party of two or a family of four. Short walk into Grasmere (10 minutes) where there are plentiful high quality eating establishments. Booking advisable ! We would definitely go again.

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By A.E

September 2021

Really loved our stay, excellent location for walking, great routes easily marked. No need for a car as excellent bus service. Highly recommend this property.

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By S.S

May 2021

We stayed in Hollens Farm Cottage in May 2021 and had a wonderful time. The cottage has so much character and is very homely with all the comforts required. The location is spot on in the middle of the Lake District but with absolutely loads on your doorstep and a lovely five minute walk to the centre of Grasmere, which has wonderful restaurants and pubs (which I recommend you book well in advance in these current times) as well as shops and galleries. We were surrounded by the most beautiful countryside and did some wonderful walks from our front door (Stone Arthur, Silver How, Helm Crag as well as gentle walks around Grasmere and Rydal Lakes). I cannot recommend this cottage enough and we will certainly be returning as soon as we can!

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By D.H

June 2021

Very comfortable cottage well located and well equipped.

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By D.H

April 2021

Very clean and well-appointed little cottage. Feels very snug in the evenings and has a very traditional Lakeland feel. Beautifully maintained. Wouldn't hesitate to stay again.

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By R.T

August 2020

We had a wonderful week at the cottage. The weather that week was excellent which makes the Lakes even better.

It was a new experience cooking on the Rayburn but we mastered it in the end.

We would thoroughly recommend for anyone wanting a convenient base near Grasmere and look forward to staying again in the future.

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By M.C

July 2020

This was our second visit to the cottage. Im pleased to say that we enjoyed it just as much. The cottage is very comfortable and the location close to Grasmere is so good. We did some walks from the cottage (Helm Crag) and drove to others (eg Buttermere). We ate at The Yan (up the road) and had a delivery to the cottage from the Jumble Rom and finished the week with fish and chips by Windermere.

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By James C

March 2020

Unfortunately, we couldn't fully appreciate the area as Coronavirus closed the area. But the cottage was in a great location and had everything there for a pleasant stay.

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By Rob C

May 2019

We had a lovely stay at Hollens Farm Cottage. The cottage is situated in a great spot a very short walk from Grasmere village. Very cosy and clean kitchen and living room downstairs and good-sized bedrooms. It was great to stay somewhere that felt very "Lake District" but everything was modern enough to make it a comfortable stay to! Would definitely go back.

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3 Walkers on week holiday

By Thomas M.

May 2019

Very comfortable, warm and cosy with slow cooking from the Rayburn.

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Great Place

By A.D

April 2019

Many thanks Clare, the place was perfect. Plenty of room and the aga and wood burner were a real treat for a few warm cosy evenings. Would highly recommend this place. Grasmere is a great base for exploring the Lakes and the village has all you need while at the same time being close to the main attractions of the Lakes. Excellent. Will definitely stay here again when we return to the Lakes.

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Beautiful well equipped cottage in great location

By E.O

March 2019

Good communication & directions. Conveniently located. Comfy bed, roomy living room & great log fire.

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A very cosy cottage for a mid-winter break

By Keith P

February 2019

This cottage is well-equipped, and for a winter break it is ideal, in that it is very well insulated with double-glazing in new sash-windows, thick walls, and some sort of heating under the bathroom floor. It stayed warm all day with the thermostat turned down, while we were out, and was perfectly pleasant when we returned. Also, the situation is excellent, with a pleasant five-minute walk into Grasmere village.

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Absolutely wonderful !

By Bob H

November 2018

This was our first visit to the Lake District and we loved it! Hollens Farm Cottage was wonderful! Characterful and homely. Aga and wood burner made the cottage warm and cozy after long walks. Cottage provided plenty of room and everything we needed. Everything within walking distance. We will definitely return!

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Very nice old cottage

By Stefan

October 2018

Great location 10 mins walking distance to Grasmere village. Cosy and charming little cottage, well equipped. Bed was excellent. The Rayburn oven is a bit special, as it needs some pre-heating for both cooking and baking. But no problem at all. Good WiFi. We would have preferred a dishwasher instead of the washing machine in the kitchen, but thats a personal comment, not a complaint. We do recommend the cottage, but also Grasmere as a perfect base to explore the Lake District.

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Lovely cottage, full of character and very comfortable

By Linda F

September 2018

We really enjoyed our stay, it was such a pleasure to return to after our long walks in the fells. The location is excellent, just a short walk into Grasmere village and plenty of good longer walks nearby. We didn't meet the owner but the instructions we were given were clear to follow. Would be keen to return to at some time in the future.

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Lovely cosy cottage, excellent location

By Julie H 

July-2018

Hollens Farm Cottage is a beautiful characterful place to stay. The master bedroom is gorgeous with stunning views over the Grasmere countryside. The cottage is within easy walking distance of the village and lake and Wordsworth's Dove Cottage is literally just up the road. We did some excellent walks from the front door! We stayed in the heatwave of July 2018 so the ever-warm kitchen (due to the Rayburn) was not all that welcome but I imagine during normal English weather conditions coming home to a warm home would be delightful!

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Perfect getaway

By Nard 

Feb-2018

We stayed for a week at the cottage and absolutely loved it - we went on many long hikes straight from the door. The size was perfect for 3 adults and everything was comfortable to use. We can't wait to come back again!

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Perfect cottage

By Trish

Jan 2018

We stayed in this lovely cottage with beams and a wood burner in January. The location is perfect for the Grasmere area. There is a pleasant short walk through the fields and over the river to the centre of the village. The facilities in the cottage are very good and it is clean and cosy. We had not used an aga before but the instructions were easy to follow. It was ideal for our 3 year old granddaughter, as only a short drive to the Beatrix Potter Museum in Windermere.If you are looking for a traditional and quiet place to stay, this cottage is perfect.

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Beautiful, Cozy, Traditional Lakeland Cottage In A Great Location!

By Lorna 

November 2017

We stayed here for a week in October 2017. The kitchen is warm and cosy and we enjoyed using the Aga, a great retreat at the end of long walking days. Everything about the cottage is top spec with loads of storage in the bedrooms. The bed was very comfortable and the room had a great view of Sour Milk Ghyll. The location is perfect and we did loads of walks from the cottage doorstep! Would highly recommend.

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Fantastic February 2017

We had a fantastic week in Grasmere and this is a wonderful cottage. It was always warm and cosy as soon as you stepped into the front door and there was always plenty of hot water and I enjoyed drying the washing over the aga! It is a real charming cottage full of character and beautifully decorated, with everything that you could possibly need. It is also in a great quiet location with stunning views but only a few minutes walk from all of the restaurants in Grasmere. We have stayed in lots of cottages in the Lake District and this is one of the best! It was great that 'everything just worked' . A real gem of a place.

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THE Place To Stay In The Lakes
By Martyn & Karen Sep-2016

Hollens Farm Cottage is as honest and traditional as you can find in The Lakes. Its combination of 'past and present' create the perfect Lakes retreat - something which is really hard to find nowadays. Claire and Mark work hard to maintain very high standards in the cottage, and that's the reason we continue to return to the cottage year after year. After a day out on the Hill, or simply having a lazy day, the cottage provides everything one could need. Its a really special place, and we love it.

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Lovely Holiday

By John Oct-2015

We recently stayed (family of 3) at the cottage which was truly lovely. The location is perfect in the heart of the lakes. The property itself was tastefully decorated, cosy and clean throughout. We could not have hoped for a better place to stay and would certainly recommend to friends.

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Quaint And Quiet

By Martyn & Karen -Sep-2014

Our first stay here. Excellent location and very good communication with owners prior to, and during attendance. Lovely location just a short walk out of the village, just enough distance to make it feel like a proper holiday. Well appointed cottage with good parking facilities, log burner, decent size TV for those dark evenings, and Netflix so that we could watch a film in the evening. The Rayburn is the master of the house and cooking & hot water are its speciality, and we loved using it. All in all, a lovely place with all the natural historic charm one could wish for.

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