Holmdale

We had a lovely stay at this incredibly homely and spacious cottage.

It was warm and welcoming from the moment we arrived. We appreciated the 'little extras' that are often missing in rentals, like salt, pepper, and tin foil. It made cooking so much easier! The bathrooms were a highlight; a lovely deep tub and showering with a view over the fells was amazing. The views from all windows were amazing. The underfloor heating in the kitchen was lush. The boot room/porch is so warm it dried all of our wet outer clothes quickly and they were so warm to put on. The only downside for us was the seating. The couches in both the living room and conservatory were very low and deep, which made it impossible to sit comfortably, so we spent most of our time in the kitchen but that was no bad thing as it is so cozy. It was a wonderful base for our trip and we will definitely book again.

Second time staying in this lovely warm comfortable house will book again.

Absolutely delightful, we had a lovely week at Holmdale despite an awful lot of rain.

The property is charming and of a high standard. It was clean and felt like a loved home rather than just a holiday rental property. With so much bad weather, we didn’t get out walking so much, but were happy to spend time relaxing in Holmdale with the wood burner going. The Christmas decorations were a nice touch. We will definitely make a return visit thank you

Holmdale was a lovely spacious property in a beautiful peaceful location with fantastic views from back and front.

Well equipped, comfortable, clean and warm. Would definitely return.

Fantastic location in a lovely part of the Lakes.

Parking a bit tight for a bigger car (SUV) but once it was parked we didn’t need to move it as there is so much to do from the door. The house is lovely, warm and lots of hot water with lots of facilities (Nespresso machine, Bluetooth speaker, washer dryer, loads of crockery and kitchen utensils, etc). Very clean, comfy beds and lots of space. Would definitely go back

t is the best rental we have e efr stayed in.

So comfortable, and so pleasant.

Another great stay at Holmdale.

One very slight negative, the sofas are on the low side. Not enough to put us off from re-booking the cottage as it is otherwise perfect.

A great stay at Holmdale,clean and comfortable, a good parking spot right outside the gate,loads of walks on your door step.

What a fantastic place.

We loved it. Great location with lots of walks from the doorstep. Beautifully decorated house, warm but airy, with all the facilities we needed. Lovely spaces to relax after a long day on the fells. Wonderful views (from the shower! and the bedrooms). Very good access to excellent buses, the Co-op for supplies and the pubs and restaurants of Grasmere. Nice little garden suntrap but also with shade and plenty of chairs. Quiet - no traffic noise.

This was our fourth visit to Holmdale.

It is a perfect base for a week’s walking in the Lake District: well located, tastefully decorated and comfortable, with a particularly well equipped kitchen and lovely views.

Our fourth stay in this lovely cottage.

Had everything we needed. As others have said sofas are a bit low but we have had a lovely relaxing week. Already booked for next year!

We will stay here again,thank you for a comfortable warm well decorated house,with comfy beds.

One tiny niggle,needs a blind in front bathroom Again many thanks

The property was lovely and in a great location.

The only downside was the sofas. They were too low to get out of.

A home from home in a beautiful location.

We visited in November and found the house to be very cosy and warm. The underfloor heating in the kitchen and bathroom was toasty. It’s a lovely clean cottage and very well equipped. Everything was of good quality. The only tiny negative for us, as others have remarked was that the sofas are quite low down and not so easy to get out of, but they were comfortable. We used the conservatory a lot. That too has underfloor heating so can use in the winter. The views from the windows are amazing. We took two cars and did not find any difficulty of finding a parking space for one along the road. We look forward to another holiday here next time we visit Grasmere.

A luxury cottage, enjoyed a fabulous week away with the family, located in quiet spot but close enough to Grasmere, the cottage was ideal.

Very well maintained, extremely comfortable bedrooms, lovely living room and conservatory, kitchen well planned and very spacious. Would definitely return to relax in the home comforts after hiking on the fells. A visitor book for guests to leave their comments and share their experiences would be welcome.

The only problem we found was that we couldn't get the heat to work.

Next year we will be there is July and August, so that doesn't seem to be a problem. It is a great cottage.

First of all, Holmdale cottage is a lovely property and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Really great location, quiet but more than close enough for a short walk in to grasmere. The property is kitted with everything you need... The bathrooms being a real high point with showers to die for. One of which even with a view.Every room is sizeable and well finished. The reason for the 1 star review is the aftercare delivered by Sykes regarding some items left. My 78 year old mothers lost house keys. It's been 2 weeks and the customer service has been terrible with no news or updates. We don't even know if the keys have yet been found - let alone the £30 return fee. Please be extremely mindful you've picked everything up or you may not get it back.

Very happy with the property, but we wanted the twin beds zipped together as offered.

Found it quite hard to make that request, and after finally managing to do that, more than a week before our stay, the message did NOT get through, and the beds were not together

We recently stayed at Holmdale for 5 nights and had a wonderful time.

The cottage is absolutely beautiful, it was clean, tidy and comfortable and had everything we needed. A real home from home!! We've already said we want to return in the future. Not only is the cottage itself wonderful, the location is amazing with stunning views and easy distance to some beautiful walks, and with local shops, pubs and restaurants only a few minutes walk away. Perfection!

Our third stay in this lovely cottage.

Comfortable and well equipped. Love the new bathrooms! A wonderful relaxing week. Hope to be back. Thank you.

The sofa's are the reason that the score is not perfect.

They are very low, very deep, not comfortable and are difficult to get out of.......And, we're not elderly! That being said, I'm disappointed that next May is booked up already!

Lovely, well-equipped holiday house.

Really comfortable and well presented. Beautifully clean. Great location, just outside the bustle of Grasmere centre, but only a short walk away. Also really convenient for exploring the surrounding area. Parking fine for one large car (we managed to squeeze our VW van into the space). Bit tricky if you have a second car. There are some spaces at the side of the road just before you get to Pye Lane, but we did have to park further away to start with and move the car later in the day when it was less busy. We ended up leaving the car there for the week and just using the van to avoid losing our space (which was fine for us). All in all, very good accommodation and we would definitely stay again.

This was our fourth stay at Holmdale.

We like everything about the cottage - the convenient location, lovely views, excellent kitchen facilities, and tasteful decor. The new bathrooms and sofas make it even more luxurious and comfortable.

Lovely cottage in a perfect setting with views of the fells all around.

All the comfort of home and very cosy with a woodburner and underfloor heating. Love Grasmere in the winter months as much quieter with far less tourists and many more serious walkers. Being the centre of the Lake District it has excellent walks all around so you can leave the car at home and go explore. We will be back.

We have stayed at Holmdale a number of times it is a fantastic property.

The kitchen has everything you could possibly need and the new bathrooms are lovely. The only small negative is that it would be good to have a blind for the bathroom window. We have had another brilliant week, with numerous lovely walks from the door ending in one of the many lovely cafes in Grasmere.

Great place, great location, beautiful views from most windows!

Very comfortable for the whole family and very well re-designed with lovely new kitchen and bathrooms. There was no toilet roll on the day we checked in but we imagine this was just an oversight. Would have loved an extra parking spot but understand there's not much the owners can do about that!

We first stayed at Holmdale in December 2016 and we have returned to Holmdale many more times which speaks volumes.

A very comfortable, well equipped cottage, great location, stylishly furnished and the new bathrooms are amazing (one minor suggestion is to consider fitting a roller blind to the main window in the larger bathroom). We rarely use the car once parked up as there are so many walks from the door and the bus service, if needed, is regular & reliable. Another great week in Holmdale and already looking forward to our next visit later in the year.

This is a gorgeous house, so well presented.

The view from every window is amazing. Great location. Cosy and warm. We loved it. Thank you

Holmdale was the perfect place to stay.

Clean, comfortable, spacious, warm and incredibly well equipped, furnished and finished; the owners have thought of everything. The two new bathrooms were lovely and once the new sink and lock on the door are sorted, will be even better. We loved the underfloor heating and spectacular views and are keen to book again, but there is no availability until October 2024! Thank you for a wonderful week.

Absolutely love this cottage.

Fantastic views. Gorgeous decor and furnishings. We would love to stay again

A wonderful home in a stunning location.

The house was well equipped, comfortable and warm. We loved the view from the conservatory, the walks from the door step and the peaceful location. We will certainly book again.

Beautiful cottage in a great location for scenic walks, shops and restaurants.

Short drive to Ambleside/Keswick/Windermere and so many other lovely places. The cottage was immaculate, well equipped and very cosy. We really enjoyed waking up in the morning to the stunning views from the windows, before setting off for an early walk. Would definitely recommend and hope to stay again soon.

Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful cottage.

Really well equipped and beautifully decorated couldn’t fault a single thing except it doesn’t allow dogs. Would have loved to come back with my Henry. Will def book again with my 3 girlfriends

We had a lovely week in your beautiful property.

It was warm and had all those little touches to make you feel at home, plenty of room and great views from the conservatory. Have already recommended to friends.

Enjoyed Holmdale once again.

Already booked for next year. The new carpets are lovely, and the new fridge freezer holds a full week's online delivery!

We found some of the bowls in the cupboard were dirty with crumbs and mugs needed a clean, but overall were really impressed by the house and the facilities.

The bed was lovely and comfortable! Thank you.

We had a brilliant week at Holmdale.

The house is incredibly well equipped and really well maintained. It has a relaxing and luxurious feel, and has everything you could possibly need. There is one parking space at the property and we had no trouble parking another car close by in off peak season.

Holmdale is a very comfortable house, spotlessly clean and a beautiful, peaceful resting place after a day’s walk.

Great views from all windows and the conservatory looks out across a meadow to the fells …there won’t be many better evening views available in the Lakes. Kitchen is very well equipped, lovely large bathroom and very comfortable beds and sofas.

Spotlessly clean property with interior decor to high standard throughout, comfortable furniture and beds.

Lovely kitchen with everything you could require. Secluded garden to chill in. Situated just 5-10 minutes from village centre but tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac as peaceful as if it were miles from the hustle of other visitors to Grasmere. Co-op nearby for anything you might need and you'll be spoilt for choice for great places to eat and drink. We had a great time and would return with great pleasure.

Thankyou for a wonderful week in such a beautiful cottage, so well equipped and thoughtful,it was perfect for all the family.

Really enjoyed our stay at Holmdale.

The property is very well equipped and perfectly positioned with lovely views of the surrounding fells. The cottage was very warm and welcoming without the need for the woodburners which I guess would be wonderful for a winter holiday. The kitchen and dining areas were beautifully presented and had everything we needed to cater for a party of 5. Had a slight issue with the sofas in the lounge which despite constant turning and plumping of cushions failed to remain comfy for long! This was only a tiny problem and did not affect our enjoyment of the holiday at all. We would love a return visit to this property and will be recommending it to friends and family.

This was a particularly good time of the year for our third stay at Holmdale.

The longer and beautifully sunny days meant that we could enjoy the conservatory and the attractive garden after walking in the fells. We very much like the kitchen facilities, the style and decor of the whole house, the tranquil atmosphere and lovely views.

Our second visit to this lovely cottage.

We did however find the sofas a bit uncomfortable. Also my wife had a replacement hip last year, and felt that a grab rail in the bath/shower would have given her more confidence. But overall a lovely relaxing week with everything we needed. Thank you.

We recently enjoyed a lovely break at Holmdale, a very comfortable, well equipped house.

Perfect for a winter break. The house is very warm and the underfloor heating a real bonus. Holmdale is situated in a very quiet, picturesque location with delightful views all around yet just a short walk to village amenities. We had everything we needed for our holiday, in fact, we did want to stay an extra 2 nights but were informed that we would have to book out the whole week but due to work commitments, this wasn't possible. Holmdale is a house that we would most definitely like to return to at some point. Thanks must go to the cleaners/housekeepers as this property was spotless on our arrival.

This is the fourth time we have stayed at Holmdale.

It's a great house in a great location. The only things that I would mention are, that the shower over the bath isn't ideal. A lovely walk in shower would be worth a "big smile" on the facilities score! Also, finding a parking space for second car can prove to be a challenge. The price increases since Heart of The Lakes became Sykes are not impressive, but I guess you have to market your house.

Very nice well equipped cottage within easy walking distance of Grasmere village would thoroughly recommend.

A really lovely cottage but looking at next years price increase which is shocking we will not be returning.

Weather was kind, Grasmere as beautiful and tranquil as ever.

Loved the garden room especially, and the decoration in general

Will be returning to this property hopefully. Low occupancy rate is ideal as there are very few properties available for two people in Grasmere.

The best we have stayed in during our 6 holidays with Heart of the Lakes.

An excellent cottage in a super location. Very well equipped with all mod cons. We had a lovely stay and would recommend the property.

Best holiday home we’ve ever stayed in