Stone Beck

54 Customer Reviews

• "We have stayed here a number of times and love the cottage."

  Great location for the village and walks from the door. The welcome pack was a nice touch. Only comment to make is that the temperature for the hot water needs turning down. When running a bath, you needed to use equal amounts of cold to hot.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Oct 2024

• "We appreciated and enjoyed the standard of decor, curtains etc, however, the cottage is dark because of the location, therefore the lighting in the living room needs to be excellent."

  It was inadequate for reading. Better bulb lumination is needed and ideally one or two standard reading lights . We greatly appreciated the Welcome Box.

  Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. We take all comments on board. Thank you- The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anne4.7★Aug 2024

• "Big improvement on last year in relation to standards of cleaning."

  Good to see a new clean toilet brush - after last years disgraceful offering. Hence our return booking for 2025. Thank You

  Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. We are pleased that you found the property to be clean. We look forward to welcoming you back next year. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner

  Reviewed by Clive4.7★Aug 2024

• "This is a delightful property."

  Spacious and immaculate throughout. It isn’t as close to Grasmere village as I had expected but it is easily reached through a field opposite. The hosts provided a very generous hamper which was very much appreciated. I have a dog and previous holidaymakers must have brought their dogs but it was fresh and spotless throughout. I would definitely recommend it.

  Reviewed by Pamela5.0★Aug 2024

• "Had a great week the cottage was perfect very comfortable had everything needed and a lovely quiet location"

  Reviewed by Pauline5.0★Jun 2024

• "We had a most enjoyable week despite the cold and at times wet and windy weather."

  The cottage is very comfortable and well furnished with good sized rooms and a well equipped kitchen. The bathroom was lovely and warm and proper sized bath towels provided and all towels and bed linen of a good quality. The shower does not have a lot of pressure but normal with electric showers. The only difficulty that we found was that it was extremely difficult getting the car out because of the narrow entry with stone walls each side and opposite the entrance in the narrow lane, it was impossible to turn the car around in the parking area which is only really suitable for a small car. We are very grateful for the amazing Welcome pack which was so exceptionally well thought out with everything that you would need if you had arrived with nothing, it was excellent and the best one by a mile that we have ever received thank you. We would very much like to stay again it is only the difficulty with the car that may deter us. We love Grasmere and look forward to visiting it again.

  Reviewed by Ann4.7★Jun 2024

• "Stayed here last year and loved it."

  This year there were a few minor faults, nothing that would make us not book again but needs looking into. 1- The amount of cobwebs in the bathroom needs attention. 2- The shower thermostat doesn't work (therefore you either get extremely hot water - to the point it burns or freezing cold! it does this all by itself too) 3 - There is supposed to be an in-bath mat in the cupboard under the sink, but this year it wasn't there. Without it the bath is extremely slippery so you do need to make sure this is in the cupboard. As I say minor set backs but would definitely recommend the cottage.

  Reviewed by Mandy4.4★Apr 2024

• "Stayed at Stone Beck on several occasions."

  Great cottage for us. Its location allows us to leave the car and do our favourite walks around Ambleside, Grasmere, Langdale and Thirlmere. A good bus service lets us travel further afield if we wish. Cottage is well appointed with all facilities and plenty of info on area. Short walk into Grasmere itself to take advantage of pubs and eateries. Will certainly revisit and definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Anthony4.7★Mar 2024

• "A lovely cottage very convenient for everywhere in the Lake District."

  A five minute walk in to Grasmere,with lovely shops and pubs.just a couple of points a fire guard would be useful and bath mat for the shower .thanks for the goodwill box of groceries lovely surprise.would book again .

  Reviewed by Paul4.4★Mar 2024

• "This is a very spacious, well appointed and presented property in an excellent location."

  It only has windows on two sides and, like most Lakeland period properties at the foot of a fell, is quite dark. A reading light in the sitting room would help. The heating seemed to struggle with the cold weather - it took until the middle of the week to achieve a comfortable temperature. It only managed to heat a quarter of the towel rail, which meant the large, very high ceilinged, bathroom was particularly chilly. The gas fire was a great help in the sitting room. The bed (? 5ft - a 6 footer would be nice) in the main bedroom was excellent, the two singles are probably in need of replacement and can't be recommended for bad backs. Seemingly par for the course in rental properties, the duvets were incredibly heavy so you may wish to bring your own.

  Reviewed by Tim4.1★Mar 2024

• "Great location."

  The property was clean, has been very well refurbished and the decor soft and very pleasant. Impressed with the windows which were air tight and clean. Torch plugged in by the front door is a nice touch, the welcome box was a lovely surprise. Impressed that the towels are 4-star hotel quality. Just a few things could be improved - the washing machine has some black mold and needs a through clean, we cleaned the cutlery draw and despite the general quality the cutlery is of poor quality, there wasn't any room in the kitchen cupboards for food so we had to move items around to make space, the baking trays have rust and need replacing and we found the knife block a bit alarming!

  Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to see that you found the property to be clean and comfy. We take all comments on board. Thank you- The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jackie3.8★Jan 2024

• "An absolutely fabulous cosy cottage which we cannot recommend highly enough."

  We will miss the brook lulling us to sleep and the short walk to “The Swan” pub which gave a warm welcome to man and his four legged friends. Also the lovely welcome hamper which greeted us on arrival was above and beyond, it was like unwrapping an early Christmas gift full of delicious surprises ( every one enjoyed) . We loved our stay (despite the rainy weather) and would love to stay again. Thank you to Stonebeck owners and do not hesitate to stay in this wonderful cottage in an amazing situation close to Grasmere village.

  Reviewed by Gail4.7★Dec 2023

• "Stone beck has once again been a fantastic place to stay."

  A beautiful location, so peaceful, and a short walk into the village. The house was as always, warm, comfortable and clean. Everything you need. Walks to so many fells from your door step. We’ve stayed here many times and will be again. Thank you once again to the owners for the lovely hamper, full of local produce. So kind.

  Reviewed by Thomas5.0★Nov 2023

• "We have stayed here a number of times in the past."

  This cottage is in a quiet corner of Grasmere. Lovely views and walks from the door. Couple of minutes walk to pubs etc. Welcome hamper much appreciated. There was a problem with the gas fire which wasn't working when we arrived but Graeme from hotl maintenance (thanks Graeme) contacted us on Monday morning and a new fire was fitted on Wednesday . We love this cottage and would highly recommend it. One thing to mention to dog owners is that there is no gate on the garden. This wasn't a problem in the past as we visited with an older fully trained dog but this year we brought our young puppy. As the garden is open to the road she needed to be on a leash when outside. A gate might be appreciated by dog owners and families with small children. Thanks we will be booking again

  Reviewed by Leslie4.4★Nov 2023

• "One of the most peaceful locations, a beautiful house with a babbling beck and birdsong as a soundtrack."

  Reviewed by V5.0★Oct 2023

• "Sadly the housekeeping of this property is not up to standard."

  The Owners need to invest in a Deep Clean every 3 - 4 months. The Toilet Brush is an absolute disgrace and it is clear has been for many months. One guest made the comment that this property is now an example of a Lakeland Cash Cow - how Sad !!

  Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear of the issues that you experienced during your stay, we would like to add that had you made us aware during your stay, we would have attended to resolve. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner

  Reviewed by Clive2.5★Aug 2023

• "Second year at Stone Beck cottage and it still is the best we’ve stayed in for location, only a short 10min walk into Grasmere and even closer is The Swan hotel."

  Size is great for 4 adults and being dog friendly is a bonus, although the garden is not enclosed. Although it didn’t impact our stay, couple of things need a bit attention. Radiator in bathroom only heats bottom section. Coffee machine didn’t work Settee has seen its best days, one leg looks very close to collapse. Internet is tediously slow for streaming. Looking forward to staying again next year.

  Reviewed by Russell4.7★Aug 2023

• "The welcome pack of local produce was a very pleasant surprise so thank you for that."

  It was also a good idea as we went out and bought more of some of the products which must be good for local trade. The property was very well furnished and clean, it has also had a makeover since our last stay there a few years ago. This made the lounge particularly seem much more spacious. The quilts were all 13 tog which must great for winter but a bit warm for summer when it is 20+ degrees outside.

  Reviewed by Peter4.7★Jun 2023

• "First time staying at Stone Beck and it was beautiful."

  Very peaceful, all you could hear were the birds singing.

  Thank you for your kind comments, we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and the birds! We hope to welcome you back. The Heart of the Lakes Owner Relations Team Property Owner

  Reviewed by Teresa5.0★May 2023

• "The cottage was the best cottage we have stayed in and we have stayed in some very good cottages!"

  It is beautifully furnished and is easy walking distance into Grassmere village. The Wellcome pack was excellent.

  Thank you for your kind comments, we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and that you liked the welcome pack. We hope to welcome you back. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kay5.0★Apr 2023

• "Fabulous cottage filled with plenty of equipment for you to use."

  Very easy to leave the car for a week and just walk everywhere (this is exactly what we did). It is a 10min walk into the village of Grasmere but this is better because it's more peaceful. The Swan Hotel is 2mins away and The Travellers Rest about 10mins. A lovely little beck runs through the garden which is lovely to hear. The only downside of the property is it doesn't have gates, so If you have a dog, keep an eye on them in the garden because they can go out into the road (although it is a very quiet road).

  Thank you for your kind feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We take all comments on board. We hope to welcome you back. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mandy4.7★Apr 2023

• "Another lovely, relaxing stay at Stone Beck."

  The Welcome box makes for a great start to the holiday…thank you very much! Walking straight from the door is the big plus for us plus the peaceful setting of the cottage.

  Thank you for your comments, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and the welcome pack! We hope to welcome you back again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Diane4.1★Mar 2023

• "Beautiful, peaceful house with lovely garden full of chirping birds and a tumbling stream."

  Comfy bed and living room with Netflix smart tv and a very well equipped kitchen. Thank you so much for the welcome hamper full of delicious local produce. We felt very comfortable and will definitely return.

  Thank you for your kind feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and the birds in the garden. We hope to welcome you back again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by V5.0★Mar 2023

• "This our second time staying at Stone Beck, last year we really enjoyed it and this time was no different."

  It’s a great location within easy reach of many must see locations and this years improved guest book gave more information of the local area which we found really helpful and we found ourselves doing plenty of walking right from the door. The condition of the home is still of a very high standard. The only areas that might need to be looked at are that the frying pans are a little on the older side now, and whether there is the option to recycle your plastics etc as we weren’t sure how we should do this. But once again a very enjoyable stay in a very well presented house and we will return again at some point in the future.

  Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We take all comments on board. We hope to welcome you back again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Feb 2023

• "Such a special place for us, we having been spending new year at this property for many years & we love it."

  Great to see a few improvements have been made including the addition of a smart tv, a new shower & new oven. The property is in the perfect location, secluded enough to feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere yet only a 10 minute walk into Grasmere. The welcome pack is always a lovely treat too. It really is a home from home.

  Reviewed by Vicky5.0★Dec 2022

• "Fantastic property in a great location."

  Clean, warm, cosy, plenty of room with a massive bed in the main bedroom (really comfortable too!). This was our third stay at the property and we intend to come back again soon. Would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Dec 2022

• "Excellent position for walks and very convenient for Grasmere."

  Second stay this year, lovely and warm to come back to after a day on the fells. Superb "Welcome Pack", probably the best of any holiday cottage we've ever stayed at, and local to boot. Couldn't get the DVD player to work, was the only downside

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Nov 2022

• "We had a lovely stay."

  Our son and his partner joined us for a couple of days and the property was well big enough for the 4 of us plus dog. Kitchen was well equipped. Whole house was done to a high standard and very comfortable. Parking for a couple of cars. Fantastic walks from the doorstep. Shower/bath area could possibly do with being improved as the shower was very slow. However, this did not take away from our stay and we would certainly return. Lovely welcome gift from the owners.

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Nov 2022

• "This is the third time I have stayed in this cottage and as always had a great vacation using this cottage as a base."

  The cottage facilities are always good and cater for all you requirements. I will be returning again next year.

  Reviewed by Mark4.7★Nov 2022

• "We have stayed here last year and everything is still as lovely."

  A beautiful cottage in a quiet location. Perfect walking base but convenient for facilities in Grasmere. The welcome hamper was very much appreciated. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Leslie4.7★Nov 2022

• "Really lovely well equipped cottage, only a 10 minute walk into Grasmere centre, really comfortable and really warm and cosy."

  Reviewed by Lauren5.0★Oct 2022

• "Have stayed here many times."

  .the cottage is in a great central location for walking straight from the door. Its very quiet..so always sleep really well after a days walking. Thank you SO much for the lovely welcome food box…what a lovely way to start the holiday! That was very much appreciated. As autumn is here..we felt that maybe the heating should be set for twice a day? It was quite cold during our week’s stay and it would be nice to come back late afternoon to a warm cottage and wait up to some warmth. Have already booked for next year!

  Reviewed by Diane3.8★Oct 2022

• "Stone Beck has become our first choice in Grasmere."

  This was our 3rd visit and all being well we will return. The hamper that is now left is most welcome and much appreciated. We find Stone Beck ito be comfortable, well equipped, and perfectly situated both for a stroll into Grasmere and for walks from the door onto the fells. It is also convenient for getting around the rest of the Lakes by car. In terms of things to report, the only adverse thing we noticed (and this is a 1 out of 10) was that the gas fire igniter control seemed jammed. We didn’t want to mess with it. But it meant that we needed the main heating system rather more than would have otherwise been the case and in these energy conscious times we were a bit uncomfortable about this. But 5 stars from us.

  Thank you so much Arthur for your review. It is a real treat for us to get visitors coming back time and again. The location really is difficult to beat isn't it? Regarding the fire, I will ask the maintenance team to go in and take a look at the ignition switch. It did have a new switch installed when it was serviced a few months ago, but as you say it will be needed as the colder weather sets in. We hope that you will visit us again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Arthur4.4★Oct 2022

• "Excellent cottage in a great location, 10 mins walk into Grasmere."

  Beds are showing signs of wear especially single beds, perhaps in need of refresh? Duvets need to be available with lower tog especially in the warmer weather. Welcome food pack much appreciated with wonderful local produce. Parking good for two cars, but you need to master your reversing skills

  Thank for Russell for taking the time to provide us some feedback about your stay. The single beds both had new mattresses a few months ago but the headboards weren't replaced at that time. July and August this year were scorchers, and I know a lower tog would have been welcomed for some weeks. It is a challenge trying to get the tog level right though, particularly given the variable weather conditions in the Lakes! We will look into providing an alternative lighter duvet next summer. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Russell4.1★Aug 2022

• "We have stayed at Stone Beck previously and are booked again for later in 2022."

  We are sorry that the property is no longer available as we would for sure book for next year. If we were forced to suggest improvements, then it would be to say that the bathroom is a little tired now. But we have loved staying there and would book again if we could.

  Welcome back again Arthur. Thank you for choosing Stone Beck for your holidays in Grasmere. If you do a direct web search for Stone Beck it does say we are no longer taking bookings, but if you search via the Heart of the Lakes website you will see we are. I will look into why this is happening but just to reassure you that we are DEFINITELY still open and already have some bookings in the diary for next year. We look forward to welcoming you again in October, and hope to see you again next year. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Arthur4.4★Jun 2022

• "Long broken leg on one lounge chair, facilities folder tired, mostly inappropriate and incomplete and out of date."

  WIFI password should be in facilities book. Bedding in main bedroom totally wrong for summer months. Some rusting kitchen utensils in drawer have now been removed. Large vehicles have difficulty in accessing in/out driveway and should have a warning notice about this. Coded key holder is not easy - would be almost impossible in dark. Food parcel left on doorstep was a delight.

  Thank you taking the time to give us some feedback about your stay and highlighting a few issues for us to take care of. We are writing a new facilities folder that will have the wifi password and other instructions to the house and electrical goods. It will also suggest places to visit, walks we recommend and local eateries. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the hamper. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jane3.4★Jun 2022

• "We had a really lovely stay, perfect location for great walks, nicely furnished, very comfortable, everything you could possibly need."

  A very generous welcome hamper delivered, thank you very much! We will definitely return.

  Thanks Christine, it's good to hear that you had a lovely stay at Stone Beck and that you especially enjoyed the welcome hamper. Looking forward to having you to stay again - the area around Grasmere is so beautiful and it really has something distinctively special to offer for every season of the year. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Christine4.7★May 2022

• "Thanks for a lovely stay."

  It was perfect for us and we were very lucky with the weather. Great to finally get back to Stone Beck in 2022 after having to postpone twice since 2020 because of lock downs. Third time lucky I guess!

  We are so happy that you were finally able to visit after the postponed trips and that the weather was kind to you. Thank you for booking with us again for next year - it is really lovely to know that guests love Grasmere and enjoy their time at Stone Beck and want to keep coming back year after year. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jonathan5.0★Apr 2022

• "Nice quiet spot with some good walks from your door."

  Unfortunately the gas fire didn’t work, so it was often cold downstairs as the radiators are not enough to heat the kitchen and lounge. The TV reception was very poor. The lounge sofa was so low and not very comfy. Nice of the owners to drop off a welcome box on day two.

  Thank you for taking the time to provide us with some feedback about your recent stay at Stone Beck. We do our very best to find timely solutions to any problems encountered by guests during their stay, but in order to do this we rely on guests reporting issues as they arise and unfortunately we were not aware of the issue with the fire until afterwards. Property Owner

  Reviewed by John3.4★Mar 2022

• "Nice warm cottage, well equipped and comfortable."

  Good walks straight from the door & only 5 minutes from the village. Excellent welcome pack. Good drying facilities for typical lakes weather.

  Thank you for taking the time to send in your kind feedback. It's good to hear that despite the inclement weather you were comfortable and able to get your clothes dry. The welcome pack is put together by the team at A Day's Walk. They really do an excellent job of sourcing a range of local produce. Glad that you enjoyed it. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Raymond5.0★Feb 2022

• "Despite the stormy weather we had a lovely stay at Stone Beck."

  The cottage is lovely and spacious and the opulent furnishings really are a ‘home from home’. Particularly loved the Kingsize bed which is probably the best I’ve ever slept in and extremely comfortable. Location ideal for walking into Grasmere. A guest book would have been nice to offer/take advice to other visitors eg we had a few lovely meals at the Travellers Rest and would highly recommend. Also was extremely impressed with the very generous welcome box, best we’ve ever received in all our years. Thank-you. Would definitely stay there again.

  Thank you for taking the time to give us some feedback about your recent holiday at Stone Beck. It is lovely to hear that you had such a good time and we would love to welcome you back again sometime - hopefully when the weather is a bit kinder! A Guest Book is definitely a good suggestion to enable guests to share recommendations with each other - we will look to put one in the cottage soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Feb 2022

• "Perfect house for a wonderful break in the Lake District."

  The house itself looked to have been recently refreshed and felt well maintained. There were lots of thoughtful homely touches and excellent facilities made it feel like a home from home, we all loved our stay and didn’t want to leave!

  Thank you for letting us know that you had such a good time during your recent stay at Stone Beck. It's great to hear that you had a good holiday, despite what must have been less than ideal weather... Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stacey5.0★Feb 2022

• "Property is in a great location and is spacious."

  However it’s clearly nearing the end of its current holiday rental. The property was not clean - cobwebs on lights and in corners, hairs all over mattress, oven requires thorough clean. Property only had one sharp knife.

  Thank you for providing us with feedback on your recent stay. We are very sorry to hear that there were some issues with the standard of cleanliness. Our annual spring clean is scheduled for this coming week, which involves a deep clean of all bedding and soft furnishings. The upstairs is also scheduled to be fully redecorated in February, and the cooker professionally cleaned. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Danielle2.5★Jan 2022

• "This is a very well equipped cottage in a quiet corner but convenient for the village and local walks."

  Excellent welcome pack was much appreciated thank you so much. We booked for next year while we were there which says it all. Looking forward to it

  We are very happy to hear that you had such a good time staying at Stone Beck. It is really lovely to get regular guests returning to us and enjoying the peace and quiet of our beautiful location. Wishing you good weather on your next visit... Property Owner

  Reviewed by Leslie5.0★Dec 2021

• "Fantastic property and great location - our second time staying in the property and we've already booked up for next year."

  Please pass on our thanks to the owners for the lovely surprise that turned - very much appreciated. Ian and Kathy

  Thank you for your lovely comments and for deciding to come stay at Stone Beck again next year. It is great that guests want to come back and enjoy Grasmere and the surrounding area year after year. We are installing a smart TV, so even if the weather isn't the best next time, you can hopefully enjoy better access to indoor entertainment! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ian4.4★Dec 2021

• "We have stayed at Stonebeck several times now."

  It is such a lovely, cosy, warm ,clean, modern and comfortable house Everything you need and so peaceful. Near to Gradmere too. Saw red squirrels from the window , what a treat. We love it and this house has to be our favourite as we holiday regular in the lakes. thank you so much to the owners not only the beautiful bouquet which I took home and lasted another 10 days but the food hamper was so generous and the products were delicious.

  Thank you very much for your lovely review. We are happy to know that you had a great stay at Stone Beck. And how lovely that you got to see the squirrels from the house! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Thomas5.0★Nov 2021

• "Property was in a great location , clean , five mins walk into grasmere and a gratefully received welcome food hamper thank you however, kitchen smelt of dampness and hot water only enough for one bath but there was an electric shower in bath to compensate ."

  Overall great property

  Thank you for your feedback - we really appreciate that you took the time to send in your comments. We are sorry to hear that you experienced a damp smell in the kitchen. We have investigated this and hopefully resolved the issue for our guests in future. Happy to hear that you enjoyed the local produce and being located so close to the village centre. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Dawn5.0★Nov 2021

• "This is the second time we have stayed in the cottage and we just love it."

  The location is perfect and the cottage is just so relaxing with the stream bubbling outside. A big thank you to the owners for the lovely welcome pack which was full of goodies and for the bunch of flowers as we were a returning customer. Just loved it all.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Oct 2021

• "A beautiful cottage, well equipped and comfortable set in gorgeous surroundings."

  The delicious welcome food hamper left for us on arrival was a generous and thoughtful gesture. We had a fantastic week and wouldn’t hesitate to book this cottage again!

  Reviewed by Mary5.0★Oct 2021

• "This cottage is in a great spot to walk straight from the door."

  The location is very quiet so great for a good nights sleep!

  Reviewed by Diane3.4★Sep 2021

• "Very lovely comfortable cottage, a fantastic welcome pack was delivered not long after we arrived which was very unexpected but full of amazing items."

  A problem with the oven was quickly and efficiently resolved and we were kept informed. Would definitely recommend and would definitely stay here again.

  Reviewed by K5.0★Sep 2021

• "2022 Summer Holidays Prices are a Rip Off"

  Reviewed by Clive4.4★Aug 2021

• "2nd time at the cottage, fab location a couple if suggestions to change."

  New oven trays and knives. Also would be good to get some decent glasses, such as pint and Gun glasses. A 2nd set of outdoor chairs in the front would be great, the sun is at the side in a morning and at the front in an evening so you have to carry them back and forth.

  Reviewed by David4.1★Jul 2021

• "We have stayed in Stone Beck several times previously and it was as good as ever."

  The welcome box filled with local products was particularly outstanding.

  Reviewed by Frederick5.0★Jul 2021

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