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High Grassings lies in the heart of the Lake District with views of the surrounding fells. Wray Castle, an impressive castle owned by the National Trust is just 10 minutes' drive away and Tarn Hows is an 8-minute journey by car. The main house has large terrace with seating area where you can sit and relax and take in the views of Esthwaite Water. Esthwaite Water is also a popular fishing venue. All rooms are en-suite and have a TV and WiFi. High Grassings Country House is a 16-minute drive from Grizedale Forest and the cosy hamlet of Hawkshead is less than 2 miles away. The historical town of Ambleside is 13 minutes' drive away and Windermere is just 8 miles away. Langdale Pikes are within 26 minutes' drive.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

    • Free parking available on-site


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1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gareth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary at high grassings and we’re so glad we chose this location. The hosts were super welcoming, making our stay even more special. The breakfast was the best I’ve ever had and the views from our room was...
  • Philip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very welcoming clean and comfortable and lovely breakfast
  • Boon
    Singapore Singapore
    Centrally located in Lake District near Ambleside, with delightful English breakfast. Spotlessly clean and comfortable room with superb views of farm surroundings. Welcoming hosts, Dave n Caris, shared helpful recommendations on places to visit,...
  • Heather
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely stay and lovely host, Dave was more than happy to welcome us to High Grassings and recommended any places to go as we had never been to the lake district before. The rooms were very clean and homely. The House was only 15/20 minutes away...
  • Jodie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    amazing stay! great hosts would definitely stay again and recommend to friends. Dave gave us a great route to walk thoroughly enjoyed our stay and done a great breakfast that filled you up for the day
  • Hannah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really nice place with friendly staff, gorgeous location, really spacious room and great breakfast. Really good value and close to lots of great spots for exploring. Thank you!
  • Samuel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very kind and welcoming hosts who made sure we had everything we needed, lots of attention to detail, they clearly know what they are doing!
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely beautiful location. The hosts are incredibly helpful. 5* breakfast.
  • Magdalena
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The fireplace added a cosy and welcoming touch to the ambience. The room's location was excellent, offering beautiful views and tranquillity. The food was delicious, and while there were no vegan options available for breakfast initially, the...
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic views. Excellent and friendly host who went of his way.

Host Information

9.9
Host review score
Superb Country House fully refurbished providing superior accommodation located in the heart of the Lake District .Views from the property are stunning and you may just decide to sit on the terrace and take in the views and simply relax. You can get a good impression by viewing the short drone video on our Highgrassings website We are nestled between Ambleside,Hawkshead and Coniston and only 18 minutes away by car from Windermere. High Grassings country house stands in an elevated position set in 15 acres of wooded fell side with breath taking mountain and lake views. Our extensive grounds are inhabited by a variety of wild life including red deer, roe deer, red squirrel and a multitude of songbirds.We also have have ponds and streams, which makes this one of the most tranquil settings in the Lake District. We are within walking distance Tarn Hows (once owned by Beatrix Potter) where you can walk around the lake and take in the amazing views of the mountains and fells. Or perhaps walk down to Hawkshead Village where there are a selection of shops and eateries. Also within easy walking distance (15 mins) is the popular local Inn, The Drunken Duck which has a fantastic restaurant and even has its own micro brewery. Ambleside 12 mins by car where you can take a boat trip on Lake Windermere and unwind whilst taking in the splendid views. Later why not visit one of the many eateries Ambleside has to offer from restaurants,inn’s,hotels,fish&chips,tea&coffee shops as well as takeaways offering wide variety of food for all tastes and diets. Visit us - you will be made very welcome!
High Grassings Country House is a superb property located truly in the heart of the Lake District . We love what we do and by offering quality, cleanliness plus good value service and it’s great to see so many happy smiles from our new and returning guests. We look forward to welcoming you to High Grassings Country House.
Located in the heart of the Lake District,between Ambleside,Hawkshead and Coniston and only 18 minutes away from Windermere. High Grassings stands in an elevated position set in fifteen acres of wooded fell side with breath taking mountain views. Our extensive grounds are inhabited by a variety of wild life including red deer, roe deer, red squirrel and a multitude of songbirds.We also have have ponds and streams, which makes this one of the most tranquil settings in the Lake District. We are within walking distance Tarn Hows (once owned by Beatrix Potter) where you can walk around the lake and take in the amazing views of the mountains and fells. Or perhaps walk down to Hawkshead Village where there are a selection of shops and eateries. Also within easy walking distance (15 mins) is the popular local Inn, The Drunken Duck which has a fantastic restaurant and even has its own micro brewery. Ambleside 12 mins by car where you can take a boat trip on Lake Windermere and unwind whilst taking in the splendid views. Later why not visit one of the many eateries Ambleside has to offer from restaurants,inn’s,hotels,fish&chips,tea&coffee shops as well as takeaways offering wide variety of food for all tastes and diets. Coniston only 10 min drive here is where you can climb one of the most popular mountain climbs with wonderful views the famous Old Man of Coniston and on the way down to the car park you might want to stop for refreshments at The Sun above Coniston and relax on the terrace . Where ever you look you will just love to take in the views . Enjoy.
Languages spoken: English,Chinese

Property surroundings

Facilities of High Grassings Country House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

    Services

    • Shuttle service
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage storage
    • Express check-in/check-out

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access

    General

    • Adults only
    • Designated smoking area
    • Allergy-free room
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Wellness

    • Sun loungers or beach chairs

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Chinese

    House rules
    High Grassings Country House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 19:00
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    For satellite navigation please use this post code - la220pu.

    Please note check-in/reception closes at 19:00. It is only possible to gain later check-in subject to gaining prior written confirmation from the property. Also each additional or part of hour over 19:00 will be charged at GBP 20. If arrival after 19:00 without prior email confirmation from the property, access will not be permitted, it will be treated as no show and the full cost of stay will be charged.

    Please note the property cannot process card payments.

    Due to COVID 19, guests will be required to pay for their booking (if not already paid in advance) on the morning of check-out via a bank transfer. This is to limit the amount of contact between guests and staff.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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