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About this property

High Grassings lies in the heart of the Lake District with views of the surrounding fells. Wray Castle, an impressive castle owned by the National Trust is just 10 minutes' drive away and Tarn Hows is an 8-minute journey by car. The main house has large terrace with seating area where you can sit and relax and take in the views of Esthwaite Water. Esthwaite Water is also a popular fishing venue. All rooms are en-suite and have a TV and WiFi. High Grassings Country House is a 16-minute drive from Grizedale Forest and the cosy hamlet of Hawkshead is less than 2 miles away. The historical town of Ambleside is 13 minutes' drive away and Windermere is just 8 miles away. Langdale Pikes are within 26 minutes' drive.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Free parking available on-site


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1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean and tidy. Lovely breakfast. Friendly owners nice and warm accommodation when we came in at night as starting to get chilly!
  • Hannah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was excellent. Away from the hustle and bustle but within reach of Hawkshead and Coniston. The views of the countryside are dreamy. The room itself was very comfy, the bed sheets and towels were very soft and luxurious! David and...
  • Kate
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Welcoming, beautifully clean, comfortable bed, excellent location, lovely breakfast
  • Fergus
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly, even booked us into a local restaurant for dinner
  • Liudmyla
    Anguilla Anguilla
    Incredibly welcoming hosts, spotless rooms with breathtaking views, and excellent breakfasts. A perfect place for a peaceful and relaxing stay.
  • Kchan39
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed in a very cosy and spacious double bedroom with a great view of the natural surroundings. Breakfast was nicely cooked and served by the hosts, Carey and David, whom were very friendly, went above and beyond at all times, and gave us...
  • Marc
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The house is in an excellent location with stunning views. The view from the room windows was incredible. The room was very well dressed, and the bed was really comfortable. The bathroom was also done to a high standard and is very spacious and...
  • Amy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely beautiful hosts and location, Dave and his wife were so warm and welcoming it truly felt like you were visiting family staying in their B and B, Absolutely gorgeous scenery and Dave gave us a lovely walk recommendation which was a walk...
  • Glenn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything, both Dave and Carrie are wonderful hosts and lovely people , High Grassings is an amazing house in perfect location. Breakfast was so good and service with a smile would recommend to everyone
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything: Quiet location, Great room, Clean, Great local walk to Tarn Hows, Breakfast exceptional and Great owners that create a welcoming atmosphere.

Host Information

9.9
Host review score
Superb Country House fully refurbished providing superior accommodation located in the heart of the Lake District .Views from the property are stunning and you may just decide to sit on the terrace and take in the views and simply relax. You can get a good impression by viewing the short drone video on our Highgrassings website We are nestled between Ambleside,Hawkshead and Coniston and only 18 minutes away by car from Windermere. High Grassings country house stands in an elevated position set in 15 acres of wooded fell side with breath taking mountain and lake views. Our extensive grounds are inhabited by a variety of wild life including red deer, roe deer, red squirrel and a multitude of songbirds.We also have have ponds and streams, which makes this one of the most tranquil settings in the Lake District. We are within walking distance Tarn Hows (once owned by Beatrix Potter) where you can walk around the lake and take in the amazing views of the mountains and fells. Or perhaps walk down to Hawkshead Village where there are a selection of shops and eateries. Also within easy walking distance (15 mins) is the popular local Inn, The Drunken Duck which has a fantastic restaurant and even has its own micro brewery. Ambleside 12 mins by car where you can take a boat trip on Lake Windermere and unwind whilst taking in the splendid views. Later why not visit one of the many eateries Ambleside has to offer from restaurants,inn’s,hotels,fish&chips,tea&coffee shops as well as takeaways offering wide variety of food for all tastes and diets. Visit us - you will be made very welcome!
High Grassings Country House is a superb property located truly in the heart of the Lake District . We love what we do and by offering quality, cleanliness plus good value service and it’s great to see so many happy smiles from our new and returning guests. We look forward to welcoming you to High Grassings Country House.
Located in the heart of the Lake District,between Ambleside,Hawkshead and Coniston and only 18 minutes away from Windermere. High Grassings stands in an elevated position set in fifteen acres of wooded fell side with breath taking mountain views. Our extensive grounds are inhabited by a variety of wild life including red deer, roe deer, red squirrel and a multitude of songbirds.We also have have ponds and streams, which makes this one of the most tranquil settings in the Lake District. We are within walking distance Tarn Hows (once owned by Beatrix Potter) where you can walk around the lake and take in the amazing views of the mountains and fells. Or perhaps walk down to Hawkshead Village where there are a selection of shops and eateries. Also within easy walking distance (15 mins) is the popular local Inn, The Drunken Duck which has a fantastic restaurant and even has its own micro brewery. Ambleside 12 mins by car where you can take a boat trip on Lake Windermere and unwind whilst taking in the splendid views. Later why not visit one of the many eateries Ambleside has to offer from restaurants,inn’s,hotels,fish&chips,tea&coffee shops as well as takeaways offering wide variety of food for all tastes and diets. Coniston only 10 min drive here is where you can climb one of the most popular mountain climbs with wonderful views the famous Old Man of Coniston and on the way down to the car park you might want to stop for refreshments at The Sun above Coniston and relax on the terrace . Where ever you look you will just love to take in the views . Enjoy.
Languages spoken: English,Chinese

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 19:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

For satellite navigation please use this post code - la220pu.

Please note check-in/reception closes at 19:00. It is only possible to gain later check-in subject to gaining prior written confirmation from the property. Also each additional or part of hour over 19:00 will be charged at GBP 20. If arrival after 19:00 without prior email confirmation from the property, access will not be permitted, it will be treated as no show and the full cost of stay will be charged.

Please note the property cannot process card payments.

Due to COVID 19, guests will be required to pay for their booking (if not already paid in advance) on the morning of check-out via a bank transfer. This is to limit the amount of contact between guests and staff.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.