Hollens Cottage in Grasmere | Stunning Cumbria Group Cottage

About Hollens Cottage

Hollens Cottage is a four-bedroom Lake District property sleeping seven guests in Grasmere. This three-storey cottage features exposed beams and spectacular views across the Vale of Grasmere towards Silver Howe and Helm Crag. Groups get off-road parking for three cars plus secure bike storage. The location puts you right on walking routes from the door.

Grasmere sits at the heart of the Lake District. The village offers independent shops and traditional cafes. Fells rise on all sides. You're 10 minutes' walk from the village centre across fields.

The ground floor has a king-size bedroom, bathroom with shower over bath and kitchen-diner with French doors to the patio. Downstairs you'll find another king-size bedroom and shower room. Upstairs holds a twin bedroom, single bedroom and cloakroom. The fully equipped kitchen includes double oven, dishwasher and tall fridge freezer.

Dove Cottage sits 0.5 miles away (2 minutes). Rydal Caves are 2.2 miles distant (6 minutes). Ambleside is 5 miles away (12 minutes). Windermere lies 9 miles south (20 minutes).

Hollens Cottage works brilliantly for walking groups and families wanting traditional Lake District accommodation with modern facilities and those stunning valley views.

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Need To Know

✓Gas central heating with electric log stove
✓Electric double oven and hob, microwave, tall upright fridge freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher
✓Tv, wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Off-road parking for 2 cars
✓Secure bike storage
✓Enclosed garden with patio and furniture
✓Two well-behaved pets welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop 1 mile, pub 0.5 miles
✓Note: no infants allowed at this property

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Hollens Cottage

Spectacular Valley Views

Windows frame outstanding views across Grasmere Vale towards Silver Howe and Helm Crag from multiple rooms throughout this traditional cottage.

Parking for Three Cars

Off-road parking for three vehicles plus secure bike storage means larger groups arrive without parking worries or additional costs.

Walks from the Door

Step straight onto walking routes from the cottage with footpaths leading across fields into Grasmere village in just 10 minutes.

Fully Equipped Kitchen

Large kitchen-diner with double oven, dishwasher, tall fridge freezer and dining space for group meals before heading out exploring.

Traditional Character Features

Exposed beams and three-storey layout create authentic Lake District cottage atmosphere whilst maintaining modern comfort and facilities throughout.

Perfect Grasmere Location

Village centre sits 10 minutes away across fields whilst the Sun Inn pub is even closer for evening meals and drinks.

Getting To Hollens Cottage

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Hollens Cottage by car, take the A591 through Ambleside towards Grasmere. The cottage sits just outside the village centre with convenient off-road parking for three cars upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Windermere, approximately 9 miles away. From there, regular bus services run to Grasmere or you can take a taxi directly to the cottage.

Off-road parking for three cars

Windermere station (9 miles)

Easily accessible from the A591

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Dove Cottage & Wordsworth Museum

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA22 9SH

Grasmere Lake

Distance: 0.8 miles

LA22 9SW

Rydal Caves

Distance: 2.2 miles

LA22 9LR

Helm Crag (The Lion and The Lamb)

Distance: 1 mile

LA22 9QZ

Silver Howe

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA22 9NE

Easedale Tarn

Distance: 2 miles

LA22 9QE

Grasmere Village Shops

Distance: 1 mile

LA22 9SW

The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop

Distance: 1 mile

LA22 9SW

Ambleside Town Centre

Distance: 5 miles

LA22 9BT

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 9 miles

LA23 1LB

Keswick Town Centre

Distance: 13 miles

CA12 5JR

Ambleside Climbing Wall

Distance: 5 miles

LA22 9BS

Dove Cottage & Wordsworth Museum

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA22 9SH

Grasmere Lake

Distance: 0.8 miles

LA22 9SW

Rydal Caves

Distance: 2.2 miles

LA22 9LR

Helm Crag (The Lion and The Lamb)

Distance: 1 mile

LA22 9QZ

Silver Howe

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA22 9NE

Easedale Tarn

Distance: 2 miles

LA22 9QE

Grasmere Village Shops

Distance: 1 mile

LA22 9SW

The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop

Distance: 1 mile

LA22 9SW

Ambleside Town Centre

Distance: 5 miles

LA22 9BT

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 9 miles

LA23 1LB

Keswick Town Centre

Distance: 13 miles

CA12 5JR

Ambleside Climbing Wall

Distance: 5 miles

LA22 9BS

Is Hollens Cottage Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

Children can explore Grasmere Lake just 0.8 miles away for paddling and picnics. The enclosed garden provides safe outdoor play space. Footpaths from the door let families walk into the village across fields. Rydal Caves make an exciting adventure 2.2 miles away. The cottage layout gives families flexibility with bedrooms across three floors.

Groups Will Love...

The large kitchen-diner with French doors creates the perfect group gathering space. Electric double oven handles big meals whilst the dishwasher tackles cleanup. Dining space seats everyone together before walks. The tall fridge freezer stores supplies for longer stays. Patio access extends socialising outdoors with garden furniture and valley views creating memorable group evenings.

Pet Friendly

Two dogs are welcome at this Lake District cottage. The enclosed garden provides secure space for pets to roam safely. A utility room on the lower ground floor offers practical storage for leads, bowls and muddy paws after walks. Footpaths from the door mean dogs can exercise immediately without car journeys. Grasmere's surrounding fells provide endless walking opportunities.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Hollens Cottage

The Sun Inn

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9QE

Baldry's Tea Room

Located 1 mile from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9SW

The Jumble Room

Located 1 mile from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9SU

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Hollens Cottage

Is Hollens Cottage pet friendly?

Yes, the cottage welcomes two well-behaved dogs. The enclosed garden provides secure outdoor space whilst the utility room offers practical boot and bike storage after muddy walks.

How many people does the cottage sleep?

The property sleeps seven guests across four bedrooms: two king-size rooms, one twin and one single. Two bathrooms and one cloakroom serve the group comfortably.

What parking is available?

Off-road parking for three cars is provided at the property. Secure bike storage is also available in the utility room for cycling groups.

How far is Grasmere village centre?

The village centre is approximately 1 mile away, which takes about 10 minutes walking across the fields. The Sun Inn pub is closer at around 0.5 miles from the cottage.

What kitchen facilities are provided?

The large kitchen-diner includes electric double oven, hob, microwave, tall fridge freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher. French doors open onto the patio for outdoor dining.

Are there ground floor bedrooms?

Yes, one king-size bedroom is located on the ground floor alongside a bathroom with shower over bath. This provides some accessibility although stairs lead to other floors.

What walking routes are nearby?

Footpaths leave directly from the cottage door with routes across fields into Grasmere village. Rydal Caves, Helm Crag and numerous fell walks start within walking distance of the property.

Is WiFi available at the cottage?

Yes, broadband and WiFi are provided throughout the property. The cottage also has gas central heating and an electric fire in the sitting room.

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Hollens Cottage Reviews

This is our second visit to Hollens Cottage and again did not disappoint. Cottage was clean and with all the facilities we needed and is in a great location for exploring the Lakes.

Angela

Hollens Cottage had everything we needed. It was super clean, beautiful throughout, lots of board games, a well stocked kitchen and most importantly for us, comfortable beds. The location is perfect, we started many walks from the cottage, so no need to drive and pay for parking. We loved it so much weve already booked to stay next year as well.

A beautiful cottage perfect walking distance for walks from centre of Grasmere. We were lucky with the weather too which made our stay extra special. Thank you!

Weve now visited this lovely cottage twice and have thoroughly enjoyed both stays. Its in a fantastic location with great views, making it a perfect base for exploring the surrounding area, and we would happily return again in the future. We were even lucky enough to spot a red squirrel during our stay, which made it feel extra special. The kitchen is particularly well equipped, with everything needed for a comfortable and convenient stay. The only small points we would mention are that this is the only property weve stayed in that didnt provide a welcome packsomething simple like a bottle of milk would be greatly appreciated, especially after a long journey. Additionally, we found the upstairs bedrooms to be quite cold, even with the radiators on, which could be improved for added comfort. That aside, we had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend the cottage

Bethany

Perfect place to stay for our family of 7, including a baby and a dog! The house was immaculate, super cosy and warm and we felt right at home from the moment we arrived. The kitchen is well equipped, the living room a great space for large groups, and all the bathrooms were immaculate. Location is great for pottering around Grasmere, as well as many walks, big or small! Would definitely stay again. NB. There is definitely only space for 2 cars on the drive we had a third car which thankfully managed to get a spot in the layby just 200 metres up the road.

Susanna

This was our second stay at Hollens Cottage as a small group of friends and we like it a lot. It is warm, comfortable, clean and well equipped the kitchen particularly so. The one thing it misses to make it properly cozy is a real fire! Its position is really good, as you can easily walk the 12 mile across the fields into the village centre, as well as straight out onto the fells and being on the edge of the village, its beautifully dark and quiet at night. We could well be back next year!

We are frequent visitors to the Lakes and have stayed in lots of different places. Booking the cottage was easy and all the pre holiday information was accurate and useful. This cottage was perfect for our holiday from the minute we arrived. The parking is great and the location for walking into Grasmere. It was nice not having to use the car in order to get to walks eg Helms Crag etc. The accommodation is great and there is plenty of space. It was nice and clean too. The kitchen is so well equipped for everything and the washer and dryer most useful. We loved the window seat in the lounge. We had fantastic weather all week and the cottage was so comfortable we didn't want to leave. Would book again and would highly recommend as place to stay. The Yan is worth a visit....only a few minutes drive away and they serve an amazing breakfast. All in all we had a fantastic family holiday.....thankyou

Just returned from a 1 week stay at Hollens Cottage 4 adults and 2 dogs This was PERFECT for our stay, the location was ideal, just a 5 minute easy walk into the village, ample parking for 3 cars large cars as well the enclosed outdoor space was perfect for the dogs and we were blessed with some lovely weather so were able to sit outside and enjoy it The property was clean with plenty of space for us all without us feeling like we were in each others way The internet was as needed and the kitchen had everything you could ask for Watching the sheep and red squirrels from the living room window nook was a bonus! Would 100 stay again

Hollens Cottage was a fantastic find in Grasmere. Location was perfect being on the edge of the village, only a short walk into the centre. Beds were comfortable, plenty of space for 6 in the lounge and kitchen, and the crockery etc in the kitchen was plentiful. I would highly recommend a stay at Hollens Cottage.

Karen Elizabeth

Lovely cottage. Very comfortable. Beds comfy. In a lovely situation. Parking for 2 cars. Enclosed garden area. Homely feel. Kitchen very well appointed with loads of space. This is the nicest holiday cottage weve stayed in as I got the impression that the owners wanted us to be comfortable. Good standards throughout. Warmly recommend.

We had a few good days and would of enjoyed the full week but due to personal ... We had a few good days and would of enjoyed the full week but due to personal problems we had to leave early We would consider going back to the property in the future when everything has been sorted out

Robert

Had a fantastic stay, loverly clean house. Superb location for loads of walks, flat or mountainous. Short, pleasant walk to Grassmere. Very nice pubs and shops. Only small gripe would be the shower above the bath, no pressure. All in all, I would definitely recommend and would definitely come back. We didnt do all the walks, Wainwrights or pubs in the area so might have to.

Lovely house in a great location. We didnt feel that the photos online really did it justice. Felt the price was very good for the size of the house and range of accommodation. The kitchen was amazingly well stocked with utensils etc. Only criticisms would be the beds were creaky and there was a little bit of mildew in our bathroom but other than that it was fabulous. Would definitely recommend as a brilliant base for exploring the lakes. Grasmere village is lovely with a surprisingly good range of shops and amenities. Nice to be a bit out of the main tourist centres.

Were frequent visitors to Grasmere and this cottage was perfect. Great location and setting, very well maintained and all the facilities we needed for a wonderful holiday.

Excellent location with parking. Short walk to Grasmere. Lovely cottage. Clean. Well equipped. Excellent communication from host who quickly helped resolve an issue with dishwasher not working isolator switched off. Would definitely stay again. Only suggested improvement a door between kitchen and hall rather than current curtain. Was difficult to keep dogs in kitchen at night without a door. Even a baby gate would help. Not sure if not having a kitchen door is compliant with current fire regulations but I may be mistaken.

Olivia

Absolutely loved our stay at Hollens Cottage. Hollens Cottage was beautiful and plenty of space for 6. It was the best appointed accomodation we've stayed in. Everything we needed! It's a short picturesque walk to Grasmere and plenty of walks on the doorstep. We were blessed with wonderful weather and enjoyed sitting outside in the enclosed garden, taking in the views of Grasmere Wonderful holiday, we will be booking again for next year!

Loved this cottage! Great location just a 10 minute walk into Grasmere across the field also short walk to the Sun Inn. Large fully equipped kitchen and comfortable beds definitely will be staying again.

This lovely cottage is well equipped and maintained and made our stay in Grasmere a very memorable one. The location suited us, being just a short walk to the village centre and the excellent weather was an added bonus.

Brilliant property. 2 families and 2 dogs. Plenty of space, really well appointed with everything you could want. Location is perfect, short walk to the village. Would definitely recommend.

Kirsty

A lovely well equipped, comfortable cottage with idyllic views.

What a beautiful, characterful, Lakeland Cottage. What a Gem. The views are stunning. Everything about the cottage was perfect. It had a lovely feel to it and was lovely and warm. The kitchen was well stocked with all the things you need and more! All the beds were super comfortable with equally comfortable bed linen and very large bath towels. There was a great selection of games in the cupboards and drawers if you wished to spend time with familyfriends after a busy day out and about. Plenty of room to put coats and boots. Cosy lounge with comfortable seating. It felt like stepping back in time with the trinkets and pictures. Loved the private sitting out area at the back but also had a quirky cottage garden at the front with a small bench to take in the spectacular views. There are so many more positive things I could say. We all loved it. Definitely would stay here again.

Robert

We loved our stay here. Comfortable, close to the town but quiet and with great views from the windows. Very well equipped kitchen but we would suggest the provision of a couple of large serving spoons and a grater.

Susanna

We were four friends spending a few days together in Grasmere and Hollens Cottage provided the perfect base. A characterful old house, it was beautifully warm and snug though the weather was pretty chilly. We were blessed with dry weather so were out walking every day, but had it been wet, we could happily have spent the time in the cottage! We had everything we needed the kitchen was well equipped, the comfy sitting room was well supplied with games and books nothing to fault and we would happily book to stay again.

Hilary

We really enjoyed our week in Hollens Cottage. Lovely house, very well equipped , comfortable and perfect location for walking into Grasmere.

Richard

We were really pleased with the property which had everything we needed for our stay. Would certainly recommend this property to friends and family if they are planning to stay in the Lake District.

Very comfortable. The bedroom in the basement could have a mirror nearer to the free sockets to make hair drying easier we had a long lead. The light outside the garage was on permanently but was no longer on when we left, bulb given up maybe? Takes a few minutes to locate and work out what light switches work what lights. These are MINOR points, it is a welcoming property we have stayed in often and hope to in the future

Comfortable and ideally situated short walk to village We have been staying in ... Comfortable and ideally situated short walk to village We have been staying in Grasmere for 40 years now and this is up there with the best accommodation Will return

Love this cottage and the location. We had a perfect stay.

Lovely cottage with spacious living room and kitchen. It is really well equipped and well maintained,

Superb house in ideal location. Numerous walks from front door and 10 min to centre of Grasmere

Lovely cottage well stocked kitchen utensils even a pastry brush . We have been coming back to Grasmere for over 12years for New Year's Eve and feel it's like coming home when we walk in Hollens Cottage

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Hollens Cottage, Grasmere

About Hollens Cottage

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Spectacular Valley Views

Parking for Three Cars

Walks from the Door

Fully Equipped Kitchen

Traditional Character Features

Perfect Grasmere Location

Getting To Hollens Cottage

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Hollens Cottage Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Sun Inn

Baldry's Tea Room

The Jumble Room

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Hollens Cottage Reviews