Damson Cottage
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
Gas central heating (underfloor in bathroom) with gas fire. Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair. Off-road parking for 3 cars. Garden with patio, furniture and views over river towards Lake Windermere. Shared use of estate grounds and facilities 3 miles away inc. indoor heated swimming pool, table tennis room (please bring your own racquets and balls), children’s play area, 2.5-acre trout fishing lake. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shops 4.3 miles, pubs 1.5 miles. Water from private supply, fed from freshwater lake. To avoid disappointment, we recommend booking Graythwaite Adventure X in advance. Graythwaite fishery is free for all guests and equipment can be hired locally, a small fee is applicable to keep your catch, rod fishing license required. Mobile phone signal may be limited due to the location of the property. Please Note: The adjoining mill is disused and should not be entered. Please Note: Although garden is fenced, please ensure children are supervised at all times due to proximity of river. Please Note: An estate tenant resides in the building next door. Please Note: This property is accessed via a 100 metre woodland track. Please Note: This property has a £100 Good Housekeeping Bond. The swimming pool can be booked for 45 minute private sessions, All guests can pre-book up to a maximum of 3 swimming slots ( or 2 slots for short stays 2 and 3 nights ) 7 days prior to arrival by contacting estate@graythwaite.com.
Hawkshead 4.3 miles. This semi-detached character cottage near Lake Windermere sits in a peaceful position beside Cunsey Mill on the 5,000-acre Graythwaite Estate. This wonderful cottage offers the opportunity for a quiet, restful holiday just a 5-minute stroll from the shores of Lake Windermere, and superb lake views can be enjoyed from the property. There is a cosy sitting room, and a well-equipped kitchen with slate worktops and a dining area. Upstairs, the king-size master bedroom enjoys wonderful lake views, and there is a comfortable twin room along with the family bathroom. Outside is a private fenced garden with a patio area, overlooking the river and offering glimpses of the lake beyond. The Graythwaite Estate makes an ideal base for a holiday in this stunning part of the country. The central courtyard of the estate, around 30 minutes’ stroll away, offers an indoor swimming pool, table tennis room and children’s play area. The wider grounds of the estate offer thousands of acres of woodland, perfect for walking and wildlife spotting, along with 12 acres of garden, open April to September, and even the chance to enjoy free trout fishing. Guests can enjoy the fantastic facilities on-site, before taking advantage of the wonderful discounts exclusively available, which include reduced Go Ape entry in the stunning Grizedale Forest, along with discount at the Lakeland Hotel and Spa. Day-to-day provisions and sumptuous home-cooked meals can also be delivered straight to your door, so you can truly enjoy a relaxing getaway and take a night or two off from cooking. The rest of the stunning Lake District awaits, so should you decide to leave this idyllic spot, it’s easy to enjoy trips on paddle boats or steam railways, days in pretty villages or bustling towns, or simply lose yourself in the majesty of the dramatic Lakes scenery.