Grassholme

6 Customer Reviews

• "The listing wasn’t very accurate as we thought the pool and the shared grassland was close by, we had to drive in the car to this."

  The pool was in desperate need of some maintenance, not at all like the pictures. No comfy seating to relax outside our cottage, just 2 very old chairs and there were 4 of us staying. Shower was a very small trickle. All in all the lake view was the only positive really. The farm shop was closed Sunday - Wednesday, so there was nowhere close by to get any supplies.

  Reviewed by Laura2.5★Jul 2024

• "We had a lovely stay at your cottage."

  Just a few points that others have also mentioned in reviews: 1. The property is described as detached on your website, which it isn’t 2. You can’t read the property name on the sign 3. The outdoor furniture is in poor condition so you can’t eat outside easily 4. We stayed for two weeks and the mid stay linen change was great, but given we paid the same for each week it would have been good to have had fresh loo rolls, a quick clean, etc - or a proportionate decrease in our week 2 fee. Thank you, Laura

  Reviewed by Laura4.4★Aug 2022

• "Grassholme is a wonderfully decorated and perfectly located property, however it is somewhat lacking in maintenance, cleanliness and basic supplies."

  The positives: - The carpets, sofas and decorations of the cottage is really very modern and homely - the cottage is in a stunning location with a fantastic view over Lake Windermere - it comes with some nice basic food supplies such as freshly ground coffee, tea, biscuits and jam - the kitchen white goods were of a high quality brand which made use of the kitchen very easy. I normally hate electric hobs but the Bosch hob and oven were brilliant! - it’s brilliant that dogs are allowed in such a well decorated property, as it is so nice to be able to have our dog with us! - the Graythwaite estate is wonderful and has plenty of nice walks in the surrounding area The issues: - there were no hand towels provided for the bathroom - various cobwebs and spiders in corners of EVERY room - there was no hand soap in the kitchen - there was no kitchen spray or cloth to clean the worktops after cooking - the curtains were beautiful, however they were poorly attached to the curtain pole with some hooks having come out - the log fire needs kindling as well as large logs and firefighters otherwise it’s pretty difficult to get the large logs to light properly - there were no matches to light the fire, so you need your own - the outdoor furniture definitely needs some TLC, which has been pointed out in a previous review - the “Grassholme Cottage” sign at the front of the property is completely worn and you can’t actually see why it says - various walls need a lick of paint from wear and tear Also, the description of the cottages is incorrect as it is not detached. It is semi detached. Overall it was a lovely stay which we thoroughly enjoyed and didn’t want to leave!

  Thank you for your feedback. We provide basic cleaning essentials and also have an onsite shop where more can be purchased. We provide a supply of wood and natural firelighters, however if people do wish to use kindling also, this can gain be purchased from our onsite shop. The property is not described as detached or semi - detached and we do feel the pictures are clear. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stuart3.4★Aug 2022

• "Fantastic experience from booking to the actual stay."

  Reviewed by Grace5.0★Aug 2021

• "The cottage is lovely, especially the views of the lake which we would never tire of."

  However, there were many things that were missing or could be improved upon. E.g. the patio overlooking the lake was stunning but the "seating" was tired and worn and there was only a coffee table and 2 chairs, which for a cottage sleeping 4 people, was not sufficient. Further, there was not a table you could eat a meal at, as a family, which is a shame given the setting. We were very disappointed about this. Other things which would increase the score are a more powerful shower - it was almost a trickle if you wanted it hot; instructions re recycling/rubbish etc; a map of the estate so we knew where the cottage was in relation to the courtyard and swimming pool; the door handle on the doors to the patio was broken, a dressing table in the master bedroom; aswell as personal touches like tissues, toiletries, a better equipped kitchen (more utensils). These things didn't detract from the enjoyment of the holiday and the stunning location of the cottage, but they would have made it better and more comfortable. Given that Skyes have increased the price by 150% for the same dates in 2022, I would say they need to up their game. This lovely cottage is all about the views but there was not means to enjoy them as much as we may have and in our opinion, it is noteworthy £2500 for a week! I would expect luxury for that.

  Reviewed by Tanya3.8★Aug 2021

• "There were no instruction or guidance in the home, didn’t know how to connect to WiFi, or where the pool was or where the shop was."

  Reviewed by Caroline5.0★May 2021

• There are no reviews featuring this term Show all reviews