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Grizedale - Lake District

Outgate, near Hawkshead, Cumbria
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Romantic
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • One mile from the village of Hawkshead and a short stroll to the village pub
  • An idyllic romantic couples’ retreat in the heart of The Lake District National Park
  • Spectacular views from the cottage in a peaceful location with walks from the front door
Property code: OC-78403

This cottage is situated in the tranquil hamlet of Outgate which is only a mile away from the popular Lake District destination of Hawkshead. The small village has its own pub plus plenty of walks to chose from straight from your door. Hawkshead itself is a buzz of offerings with the Beatrix Potter museum, Chocolate factory and plenty more with a variety of shops and eateries to choose from. Lake Windermere is but a short distance and offers plenty of opportunities for boat trips, water sports, hikes and cycling routes which can be hired in either Ambleside at the North end of the Lake or Lakeside to the south.

Enter this traditional Lakeland cottage and you will arrive into the spacious lounge which has been upgraded throughout. Inside is a wood burner surrounded by a leather sofa and armchair which is the ideal spot to relax and chill after a day’s exploring the wonderful surrounding countryside. The dining area is next with seating to enjoy a romantic meal. To the left is the bedroom with a king-size bed and en-suite WC plus built in wardrobe. On the other side of the house is the kitchen which has all you need for a romantic weekend away and more. Plus, views across the Bracken Fells to boot. Here you will find an electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer microwave, nespresso vertuo coffee machine, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Behind the kitchen is a shower room with rain forest shower and WC.

Outside you will find a patio area with seating to enjoy those beautiful views. There is parking for two cars on site.

  • 1 bedroom - king-size
  • 1 shower room with WC and en-suite WC
  • Wood burner - first basket of logs included
  • Netflix enabled Smart TV
  • Electric oven, electric hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer, dryer, microwave, Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine
  • Parking for two cars
  • Regret no children or babies, adults only, with a maximum occupancy of 2
  • Garden with patio area and seating
  • Shop 2 miles and pub within walking distance
  • Free wi-fi included
  • EV car charging is not permitted at this property
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

 

Hollie Tattersall

This property is personally managed by Hollie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 39 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Claire 20th June 2026

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Very clean and comfortable cottage in a very quiet area of the lakes, just perfect. Lovely welcome hamper which was much appreciated. Nothing to improve on, thank you so much.

Reviewed by Stephen 4th June 2026

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If you want to get away for a peaceful relaxing break this is the place. The owners of thought of everything. Hamper on arrival was nice gesture, kitchen had everything and more, comfortable living room and bedroom with top quality furniture..no flatpack here! It was spotless clean and welcoming. And Outgate inn down road would recommend too. A brRead moreilliant stay Hide

Reviewed by E C 25th May 2026

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Reviewed by Paul 27th April 2026

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Beautiful cottage, very well equipped, comfortable. Owner turned up heating when requested. Great location, halfway between Keswick & Kendal, so easy access to all of the lakes.

Reviewed by Linda 4th April 2026

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Reviewed by Philip 20th March 2026

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Nice comfortable cottage in a good location.

Reviewed by Daniel 19th January 2026

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Lovely little cottage, perfectly presented and located

Reviewed by Naomi 26th December 2025

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The cottage was beautiful and spotlessly clean. The owners attention to detail was obvious throughout. The hamper was a lovely touch. The location was amazing with lots of walks from the door. The Outgate Inn was fabulous as were many venues in Hawkshead which is only a mile away.

Reviewed by Julie 15th November 2025

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If youre looking for a cosy, well set out cottage with lovely decor and a gorgeous view, then Grizedale is for you!

Reviewed by Matt 31st October 2025

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I stayed at Grizedale Cottage as a solo traveller and it was perfect spotless, cosy, and well equipped with everything needed for a getaway. The bed was super comfortable and the views of the countryside were stunning, with a brilliant local pub at the end of the road. Ambleside a short drive away (walkable as well) was a lovely place to explore. CRead moreommunication with the owners was excellent and very friendly. Ill definitely be back and use this as my base for future Lake District visits. Hide

Reviewed by David 3rd October 2025

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Very warm cottage, comfortably set out a very pleasant stay despite the weather

Reviewed by Mary 26th September 2025

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This is a lovely cottage. Spotlessly clean and with all the equipment needed. Especially convenient having two loos! My only negative comment is during the autumn/winter it gets very cold in the evening unless you light the fire and the heating is controlled by the owners Hive. This was our second visit to this cottage and its so convenient having Read morea pub 200yards down the road but beware, the pub is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The owners are lovely and deal with any problems promptly. Hide

Reviewed by Brett 19th September 2025

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Overall this is a good sized apartment with all things you could need. Any contact with the owners was swiftly replied to and sorted out if needed.

Reviewed by Rael 15th August 2025

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We really enjoyed our stay there. By far the cleanest and best equipped place weve stayed in over all the years. Great location and nice quiet setting

Reviewed by Mildred 10th August 2025

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Really lovely cottage in a gorgeous location, well kitted out and really well considered, even down to a D-Lock for storing bikes, which really came in handy. We were left a lovely hamper which we unfortunately couldn't use most of due to dietary restrictions but it was a very nice gesture (and we enjoyed the biscuits!) Will definitely stay again!

Reviewed by Aaron 18th July 2025

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Reviewed by David 11th July 2025

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11.07.25 Charming cottage tastefully decorated, spotless, nice paintings on walls by a local artist. Lovely view from kitchen & living room. Very well equipped kitchen, great welcome pack on arrival - bottle of Chardonnay, bread, granola, ginger biscuits, milk. Toiletries, cleaning materials included. 2 nice food pubs nearby. One 5 minutes walk, onRead moree 1 mile walk away. Good information pack & booklets on the area available.Nice helpful owners answer texts quickly. Highly recommend this place :) Hide

Reviewed by Philip 13th June 2025

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Wow what perfect place to stay for a short break or longer . Everything you will need has been supllied including a lovely welcome hamper with bread milk cereal and a lovely bottle of wine . .The views are breathtaking from the cottage it's self and the surrounding areas .ideally located for all of the nearby towns and villages ,with a little pub aRead moret the bottom of the road .Highly recommend. Will stay again if the option permits. Hide

Reviewed by George 16th May 2025

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Amazing location. Lovely welcoming package of wine, bread, milk etc. Comfortable and clean with every need catered for. Looking forward to a third stay already.

Reviewed by Mark 9th May 2025

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Grizedale is a fantastic holiday property. Everything you could possibly need is there for you. We have stayed in some fantastic cottages over the years,and this us up there with the best. We had the best holiday ever .

Reviewed by Deirdre 23rd April 2025

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The property was beautiful and perfect for the two of us. We stayed for five nights and didn't use the car whilst we were there with the many walks on our doorstep plus the convenient bus route close by. The village pub was friendly and served excellent meals.

Reviewed by Amanallah 1st April 2025

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Grizedale is a nice and cozy place, very well-equipped and maintained. The coffee machine was a great addition. The kitchen has everything you need for cooking and in very good condition. The wifi is good too but there is no mobile net work.

Reviewed by Roger 21st March 2025

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The cottage was spotlessly clean and had all we required for a very comfortable stay. Ideally situated for a number of walks such as to Tarn Hows, Hawkshead and Wray Castle. The Outgate Inn is just a two minute walk away as is the bus stop and the 505 bus goes to Coniston, Ambleside and Windermere. Excellent communication from owners David and SimoRead moren who kindly provided bread and milk upon our arrival. We would certainly recommend this cottage and hope to stay again in the future. Hide

Reviewed by Jan 9th February 2025

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Grizedale is the most adorable cottage in a beautiful, idyllic location. We fell in love with it from first opening the door. The decor, furnishings and appliances are all of a high spec. Everything was spotlessly clean. The bed is extremely comfortable with luxurious bedding. The kitchen is spacious, and has everything you need during your stay. ARead more fantastic, cosy log burner. The welcome pack was much appreciated and such a nice touch. The owners are very friendly and responsive. Booking again. Hide

Reviewed by Mike 2nd February 2025

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The description of Grizedale is misleading for two reasons. The dining area is squeezed in the kitchen and no reference that there is a shared drive, parking and garden with 5 other properties. We had a problem with the cottage being cold first thing in the morning and late afternoon when returning. Instructions said to use the Boost on the Hive heRead moreating control/thermostat if needed. We were texted by the owner to stop using the boost. Very rude, did not even enquire what our problem was! Hide

Reviewed by Kay 8th November 2024

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Reviewed by Huw 26th October 2024

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A beautiful little cottage. Well stocked, clean, classy and comfortable. Not far from Ambleside and a great base for exploring. We had everything we needed. We would definitely stay again!

Reviewed by Brett 19th October 2024

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We couldn't suggest any improvements. These guys exceeded our expectations. We wanted to buy the house off them. Amazing place. We want to come back next year. They thought of everything. Thank you so much.

Reviewed by Tom 11th October 2024

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A truly wonderful cottage with all we could want. The hamper of bits on arrival was really appreciated and the whole place was comfortable, well equipped and in a great location. We would return in a heartbeat!

Reviewed by Karen 4th October 2024

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Reviewed by Barry 20th September 2024

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Lovely well appointed cottage all on one level with easy access and good parking. Would highly recommend!

Reviewed by Mary 13th September 2024

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We hope we will be able to visit again. It was a great place to stay, everywhere was spotlessly clean and it was very convenient having two loos! The welcome basket was a great touch especially as we had a difficult journey and arrived very late but could still have a cup of tea and a glass of wine. Having a pub so close was an added bonus.

Reviewed by Tina 1st September 2024

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A lovely cottage for a peaceful break, absolutely spotless and great location

Reviewed by Carole Ann 24th August 2024

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Beautiful cottage . Owners have done a fantastic job . Property clean, tidy and well presented with lovely finishing touches. Can tell its been thoughtfully done to make holidays special and comfortable . Extra bonus was the hamper and toiletries left for us . David and Simon great owners , kind and helpful . Perfect holiday in a gorgeous location Read more. Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 17th August 2024

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The cottage was absolutely perfect, beautifully decorated and thoughtfully equipped. Easy walking to the local town along a footpath and along a quiet road to The (very friendly) Drunken Duck pub. Unusually in August it was very cold weather but the logs left for our use were very much appreciated in the log burner! Super place to stay and would loRead moreve to visit again. Hide

Reviewed by K 9th August 2024

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Perfect

Reviewed by Beverley 29th July 2024

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Great location for exploring the lakes with a high standard of comfort for your stay.

Reviewed by Susan 12th July 2024

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The property is kept in good condition, well equipped, very clean and just the right size for us. It's a lovely location and convenient for exploring this beautiful part of the Lake District. We'd love to come again. An added bonus would be if the Outgate Inn succeeds in finding a new landlord which would be really handy.

Reviewed by Mike 29th June 2024

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The house is extremely clean, the owners immensely helpful and kind. Everything is thoughtfully laid out, the area in which it is situated very quiet indeed. The view across the valley to the woodland is a daily pleasure. A walk to Hawkshead is less than an hour, mostly on the B road so take great care! We used the public walkway which is a bit oveRead morergrown. This house is a delight, an easy drive away from some of the great attractions such as Dove Cottage and of course the Lakes themselves. Hide

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