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Cosy cottage in quiet courtyard in Grasmere village with private parking

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A traditional stone building with a white facade, multiple windows, and a door.
A neatly made bed with red and white bedding, a window with a view of greenery, a small table with a vase and a bottle, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A cozy living room with floral-patterned sofas and chairs, a dining table with chairs, and a bookshelf with decorative items.
A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by wooden chairs. A kitchen is visible in the background with light-colored cabinets and a tiled backsplash.
A room with bicycles, a washing machine, and a small table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Located in the mountains, this cottage features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It accommodates 4 guests. The property includes 4 bicycles for outdoor activities. Enjoy fishing, hiking, and biking nearby, along with attractions like The Herdy Shop and Helm Crag.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation

    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

  • On-site fitness centre

    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.

  • At the centre of it all

    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Walk to Dove Cottage
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Grasmere, Cumbria
  • Place, The Herdy Shop
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Grasmere
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Dove Cottage
    ‪11 min walk‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cosy cottage in quiet courtyard in Grasmere village with private parking

Low Croft is a stones throw from the centre of grasmere village. It has the advantage of one parking space where you can leave your car whilst you explore the village and surrounding area. It is possible to park up on arrival and not use the car again until you leave. There is a bus stop by the village green. All walks start from the village centre - Helm crag, Silver Howe, Loughrigg, Easedale Tarn, Alcock Tarn and of course Helvellyn. There are too many walks to list. Low Croft is also close to the
shops, restaurants, pubs and bus stops. The lake is close by where you can hire
rowing boats. You can also explore the area by bicycle which you can leave in the utility room. Changeover day - Saturday. Weekly lets saturday to saturday from March to November

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

A travel cot and high chair are available.

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Bookings begin on a saturday and are for 7 or 14night stays only

Important information

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Property # 8148320
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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ambleside

Located in Ambleside, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Travelling with kids? Consider The Herdy Shop, or check out an event or a game at Newlands Adventure Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hunting.
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Grasmere, Cumbria

What's nearby

  • The Herdy Shop - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Helm Crag - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grasmere - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dove Cottage - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Wordsworth Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Burneside Station - 22 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 130 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakes Brew Co Tap - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Three Shires Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Ambleside Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Distiller’s Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Flying Fleece - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy cottage in quiet courtyard in Grasmere village with private parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cosy cottage in quiet courtyard in Grasmere village with private parking?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cosy cottage in quiet courtyard in Grasmere village with private parking?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy cottage in quiet courtyard in Grasmere village with private parking?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy cottage in quiet courtyard in Grasmere village with private parking located?

This family-friendly Ambleside cottage is located in the mountains, steps away from The Herdy Shop, Grasmere Garden Village and St Oswald's Church. Cocoa Hearts and Helm Crag are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr, 2026
Thank you for your kind comment. Low Croft is an ideal base for a holiday. All amenities are close by, private parking in the courtyard is an advantage. There are numerous walks from the doorstep and a bus stop is close by. Grasmere also provided perfect weather for your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location.

Cosy home in perfect central location made for a great long weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb, 2022
Thank you David for your submitting a review. I am pleased you enjoyed your stay in Low Croft. I hope we may see you again in the future. Hopefully the weather will be better for you another time. Ann
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb cottage.

Just returned from a 4 night midweek stay. This cottage was just what we needed. Clean, well equipped, central location, and cosy!Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb, 2025
Thank you for your lovely comments following your stay at Low Croft. I am pleased you enjoyed your stay at Low Croft which is ideally situated for all the activities in and around Grasmere and the Lake District in general. We hope you will come to stay with us again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

This was our second stay in Low Croft. Perfect location tucked away in the heart of Grasmere, with coffe shops 20 seconds from the door. Very cosy, all facilities in good condition. Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

We really enjoyed out stay in Grasmere - the cottage is very comfortable, well equipped and right in the centre of the village. We look forward to staying again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Grasmere

A well equipped, comfortable house in a quiet location. Just round the corner from a number of pubs and restaurants. Some lovely walks nearby. Easy check-in with code.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
I am pleased you enjoyed your stay at Low Croft and found the property and the location was ideal for your stay. We look forward to having you to stay with us again at Low Croft.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week in the Lake District

Well maintained cottage away from the streets and good parking. The Lake District has so much to offer and we had fun and learning at the same time. Enjoyed the Goat Mountain 8 Lakes Spectacular and the visit to Richard Wordssmith’s cottage and museum.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2023
Knowledge and his family were excellent guests and enjoyed their stay. It would be a pleasure to have them to stay with us again in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lowcroft Cottage

Great location for a walking holiday with access to public transport, shops, restaurants and pubs. The facilities are great and cleanliness good. The utility room on ground level is ideal for storage of hiking gear and bikes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2023
Thank you for your kind review. I am pleased you had a lovely stay at Low Croft and found the location was ideal and the facilities in the cottage were great. I enjoyed meeting you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Central position in Grasmere

Nice property. Very clean and well equipped. Good parking space and excellent boot room.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov, 2022
Thank you Ian for your review. I am pleased you enjoyed your stay at Low Croft.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer break

We had a lovely time in grasmere. The property was bang in the centre of the village, it was spotlessly clean and had plenty of space for the family. We parked the car up on day one and utilised the £2 bus to all the tourists spots most of our stay. Great holiday and wonderful property
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2023
Hi James Thank you for you kind review. I am pleased you and your family had good time at Low Croft and found the accommodation ideal. Having the designated parking space and the £2 bus fares certainly is an advantage as parking can be difficult and expensive. We hope we may see you again. Ann
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Location is great

Stayed 7 nights and really enjoyed Grasmere. This place is centrally located. For those of you not familiar with small town UK (like me), the name of the cottage is on the building so the very general location of the cottage given by VRBO is nothing to worry about. The only thing missing from this place was shower gel, shampoo and conditioner. We had to run out to the store for these things and needed to get toilet paper mid week. Otherwise a lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul, 2023
Thank you Debra for your review of Low Croft. I am pleased you enjoyed your stay. I do not supply toiletries which is not unusual for self catering accommodation. I am sorry you needed to buy toilet rolls as I supply them. Thanks again. Ann
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Logement très bien placé et calme

L appartement est très bien distribué, très pratique. Il est de plus très bien placé car au cœur du village.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May, 2023
Dear Sandra Thank you for your review. I am pleased you enjoyed your stay at Low Croft and found it well appointed and ideally situated to explore Grasmere and the surrounding area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Very central. On the first and second floors. Every thing you need is there. I have passed details on to friends
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May, 2022
Hi Dave Thank you for your review. I am pleased you enjoyed your stay and would like to have you to stay with us again. Thank you for passing on my details to your friends. Kindest regards Ann
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing weekend

The property was clean and had all facilities we required for a weekend walking in Lakes. Right in the middle of Grasmere, within easy walking distance to restaurants, pubs and shops. Lovely to meet the owner on Sunday and the beautiful vase of roses was a very nice gesture. Would certainly stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan, 2022
Dear Judy We are pleased you and your family enjoyed your stay at Low Croft and to have met you. We would certainly love to have you to stay with again. Ann
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location in the Center of Grasmere. Nice flat, well equipped and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan, 2022
I am pleased you enjoyed your stay and Low Croft and hope we will see you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Very good location

House was very nice but stairs were a killer
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, location, location

Very convenient location. Private and quiet. Clean and comfortable. Self-closing fire doors a bit of an irritation. Would have liked a DVD player. We would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet location in heart of village

An ideal location from which to explore both the immediate vicinity and the wider area. Surprisingly quiet bearing in mind it’s location in the centre of the village.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great week at Grasmere and Low Croft cottage

We really enjoyed our week at Low Croft. The cottage is in a quiet location in the centre of the village with all the usual amenities on the doorstep. We loved being able to do so many walks directly from Grasmere and only used the car once during the week. The cottage is very clean, cosy and very well equipped and a great place to return to after a day on the fells. We would love to holiday here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family break at Low Croft Cottage, Grasmere

Really enjoyed our stay. Lovely, clean cottage in a great location. Walks right from the doorstep with a few amenities too. Excellent all round!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent for short break.

Well maintained small cottage in the centre of Grasmere. The property was warm and welcoming. Free car parking on site a bonus. Wouldcerainly return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Dear Philip Thank you for staying with us at Low Croft. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again. Ann Dixon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property.

Very good will stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location!!

Lovely quiet house in middle of Grasmere close to great restaurants and cafes. Bonus to have a parking space although not the easiest to get into and out of!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy cottage

We had a wonderful stay. The cottage is tidy and very cosy and equipped with everything that is necessary for a comfortable stay. The cottage is well situated, central but yet quiet. We can recommend it absolutely. Thank you very much.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Thank you Heike for your kind review. I am pleased you enjoyed your stay in Grasmere and were able to do so many of the numerous walks around Grasmere and the surrounding area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A quiet, clean, very central cottage in Grasmere

Ann's property is wonderfully situated, right in the middle of the village, but very quiet and calm. It's immaculately clean, and well equipped. The perfect place from which to go walking - you can get to Elterwater, the Hows, even Scafell if you're ambitious! And there are bus routes from a bus stop about 2 minutes away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Ann Dixon

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We have owned Low Croft for 28 years. It was converted by us and let as holiday accommodation from 1990.

Why they chose this property

We were born in Grasmere. We would like guests to share the delights of this village and the Lake District.

What makes this property unique

Low Croft is situated in a quiet courtyard in the centre of this village.
It has a private parking space which is a great advantage.
More details can be found on my website www.grasmere-holidays.co.uk
Payment can be made direct

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