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Bobtail Cottage

Satterthwaite and Grizedale, Lake District
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Contemporarily-styled barn conversion cottage in the rural hamlet of Satterthwaite
  • Situated at the heart of Grizedale Forest with impressive views and walks from the front door
  • Prime location, between Lake Windermere and Coniston Water
Property code: LLH49

This property is located in the rural village of Satterthwaite, which benefits from a lovely pub, with its homecooked food and commitment to serving only local ales. For a larger range of facilities, the village of Hawkshead is four miles away and offers a range of pubs, shops, and National Trust properties, including the popular Beatrix Potter Gallery. The property’s woodland location means that there are plenty of lovely walks in the local area, and the Grizedale Forest Visitors’ Centre is just one mile from the cottage, and offers walking routes, a cafe, sculpture trail, children’s playground, and even a Go-Ape high ropes adventure, if you fancy a birds’ eye view of the forest.

This property is accessed by a flight of external steps which bring visitors to the raised  accommodation. The heart of the cottage is the spacious open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, a stylish room with lovely views across rolling countryside, which can be viewed from the upholstered window seats. To one end of this room, the dining area is light and airy, and offers a table which comfortably seats four. The lounge area occupies the centre of the room, and has double aspect windows, beamed ceiling, and a cosy wood burner which makes a delightful focal point to the room. There is also a TV/DVD, and iPod dock which can be enjoyed from the comfortable sofas. The kitchen has been designed beautifully with granite work tops  and offers an electric oven, halogen hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer, and washer/dryer. One of the property’s bedrooms, a king-size room, is also on this floor, as is a lovely shower room with WC. Downstairs, on the lower-ground floor, there is a second bedroom, a double, which benefits from its own en-suite bathroom with shower over the bath and WC.

Outside, there is an enclosed, south facing patio area with table and chairs to the rear of the property with views across the fields.

  • 2 bedrooms: a king-size and double
  • Shower room with WC
  • En-suite bathroom with shower over the bath and WC
  • TV/DVD, and iPod dock
  • Wood burner with fuel supplied
  • Oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, and washer/dryer
  • Pub within walking distance
  • Shops and restaurant 4 miles
  • Off-road parking for one car on the sloped driveway, additional parking space at owners property nearby
  • Bike storage in the garage
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week

Hollie Tattersall

This property is personally managed by Hollie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 18 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jeremy 12th May 2025

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Beautiful cottage and lovely view. Very well equipped and plentiful hot water. A great quiet base for walking in the lakes and the forest too if you don't want to drive. Statterthwaite is very quiet and you can hear only the owls hooting as you go to bed which is lovely.

Reviewed by Deirdre 2nd May 2025

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Bobtail cottage is lovely and we will definitely book here again. Even though we were there on a Bank Holiday weekend, the village was quiet and peaceful and we enjoyed some lovely walks from the door. Had a nice meal in the pub too!

Reviewed by Clare 3rd April 2025

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A lovely gem of a cottage. Very quiet, stunning views and well equipped. ( loved the biscuits ) The beds were really comfy and it was really clean. The small outside area was a real sun trap ( we got lucky with the weather) . If you are taking a dog take plenty of towels and something to wash them outside with as there is nowhere to contain the mudRead moredy paws. Lots of fantastic walks nearby. All in all a lovely weekend and we would love to stay again . Hide

Reviewed by Stewart 23rd December 2024

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Would recommend if the visitors have one car only.

Reviewed by Peter 13th September 2024

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A quiet location with great walks on the doorstop through the Grizedale Forest. A local pub with simple food open six days a week is just a short walk away. Close to Esthwaite Water, Windermere and Ambleside. Two beds, two baths and a well equipped kitchen makes it an easy stay for a small family or two couples. Recommended.

Reviewed by Kate 6th September 2024

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This is a lovely base in a beautiful location. The local pub is fantastic. The trails in Grizedale and the search for the various artworks there mean that you don't have to travel far to get the best of this part of the Lake District

Reviewed by Janet 30th August 2024

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A cosy cottage in attractive quiet area. It had all we needed. Parking though was rather tight and only really suitable for one car so might be worth letting customers know as we were a two couple occupation with two cars.

Reviewed by Poppy 20th August 2024

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Lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings. Would highly recommend nearby Grizedale forest for families, lots to do and great playpark.

Reviewed by Suzanne 10th June 2024

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Reviewed by Jacqueline 10th May 2024

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The cottage was very clean and comfortable and very well appointed.

Reviewed by Sarah 5th April 2024

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Beautifully decorated and in a lovely quiet location. Very comfortable stay with lots to see/do all within easy reach. Few minor improvements needed but overall lovely cottage.

Reviewed by Alison 22nd December 2023

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Cosy, warm, beautiful and very clean.

Reviewed by Laura 22nd September 2023

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Beautiful homely cottage in a gorgeous location. We throughly enjoyed our holiday in this peaceful setting x X x

Reviewed by Brian 23rd June 2023

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Reviewed by Clive 16th June 2023

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Lovely cottage, in a very peacful location where you can really escape from the daily hussle and bustle of life. Many trails & walks in and around the local area/Grizedale Forest, or take a 15 minute drive into Hawkshead, a very picturesque, historic village with pubs, shops & cafes. Bobtail serves as a good base to visit many parts of the lake disRead moretrict such as Coniston, Ambleside, Windemere, Keswick all between 20-60 minutes drive away and access to many beautiful walks. We had a lovely stay. Hide

Reviewed by Anthony Peter 2nd June 2023

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Reviewed by Stephen 26th May 2023

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Fabulous cottage, well maintained

Reviewed by Michael 17th May 2023

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