Bakers Yard Cottage

The accomodation is in a super location.

Parking is not possible at the location unless you have a very small car. Unpacking and packing luggage could prove to be difficult, it was for us. Parking closeby was hard too as the access road was also very narrow. Facilities in general were very good. Kitchen was well equipped and living areas were comfortable. Bathroom door and floor however need looking at as the door is difficult to open and floor tiles in places have lifted. Bedrooms were suitably sized for the 3 of us but on the departure day we found out that most of the hidden bed linen were in a disgusting state and there was no mattress protector on one of the beds either. After checkout and follow up communication with Sykes Cottages, the owner was not willing to reimburse some of the cost and was adamant that the state of the bed linen did not affect the enjoyment of our stay. We highly recommend the Grasmere location but not the accomodation due to access and cleanliness.

We had a wonderful stay at Bakers Yard Cottage.

Great things: - Location is amazing, right in the centre of Grasmere and super quiet in the evenings. We enjoyed popping out for coffee in the morning, and setting off for walks right from the doorstep. - The yard is a suntrap. - Bedrooms and bathroom were very clean and had everything we needed, nice selection of pillows. - Parking spot was great for us, we have a skoda. Tight getting to it, but fine with a normal size car. - Kitchen is incredibly well stocked, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and all the pots and pans and utensils that you will need. - Great to have a bath and shower. Things to improve: - The directions were a bit difficult to follow and could be updated, and as no house number is given it's not clear which house is the correct one (the house shares a courtyard and entranceway with another house. - The kitchen is well stocked but could do with a deep clean. We re-washed all the glasses and dishes when we arrived and the drawers could do with a little cleaning. - Curtains in the bedrooms could do with being a little thicker. All round we absolutely loved our stay and would definitely return!

Great location in the heart of Grasmere.

Comfortable living space and bedrooms, close local car park at very reasonable price if car doesn't fit the small space. Upstairs living space makes for great views.

We had an absolutely wonderful time at Baker's Yard Cottage.

We would highly recommend the cottage and hope to return! It has everything you need and is lovely, clean and bright. A nice touch is that the living room is upstairs, which means you have stunning views of the fells. All amenities, cafes, pubs and restaurants are right on your doorstep, yet the cottage is tucked away in a lovely quiet spot. The enclosed yard is perfect with a dog to let them out for a quick toilet break, and there are so many walks and hikes right on your doorstep. The bus into Ambleside and other areas is really convenient and we had a nice evening down that way. We chose to use the local car park instead of the parking spot which was absolutely fine and worked out really well (although the parking spot is great). There is a gorgeous restaurant called The Jumble Room just around the corner. A lovely stay!

Lovely cottage, great location, good value for money.

Very clean with comfy beds. Loved the upside down style of accommodation amd nice to have the courtyard. Parking is an issue but if you have a very small car you can just about manage to park just on driveway but too tight to back up. No free parking on nearby roads but chargeable car parks. The TV is very old so no streaming, could only get one chanel on tv and the dvds were also ancient!. This really needs updating to a smart TV as there is broadband and nice to watch movies late in the winter if staying in. CD player didn't work. So a bit of updating but overall good value, warm and cosy with bonus of fridge and a freezer plus dishwasher.

Great property and location, parking is obviously very tight but not a massive problem Would definitely stay there again

Really great location.

Quiet and relaxing. Well-equipped kitchen and comfortable lounge. Good space for 3 of us. Downstairs - and the bathroom in particular - could get quite cold and this was exacerbated by the lack of power with the electric shower.

Had a great 4 night stay at the cottage.

Great location and the cottage is very well equipped. Grasmere is a good centre to base yourself and has lots of good restaurants to eat. The Jumble Room and Tweedies Bar to name two. The close car park is a great suggestion for parking the car as the access is tight. There are a couple of niggles with our stay. Please sort out the gate to the property. The lock doesn't line up, which is very frustrating in the dark. It would also be very helpful to have a longer mirror in the bedrooms. The current mirror in the front bedroom is positioned too high for anybody who is 5'3" or shorter. Would definitely recommend the cottage.

Lovely little Cottage in perfect location.

The owners appear to be upgrading some parts, for example, new carpets. Although an upgraded bathroom, there is a constant smell of damp downstairs. The kitchen is very dated and the tv needs separately upgrading.

I would definitely recommend Bakers Yard Cottage.

It is in the heart of Grasmere but tucked away for a quiet retreat. The cottage was really clean, had all the facilities we needed and quality, clean bedding. The only thing we noticed was that the w/c was very low. This wasn't an issue for us however if my sciatica was playing up it may have been a challenge. We have a Skoda Kamiq and it was fine parking, just take it slow and there's plenty of room. On the whole, we would definitely stay here again - the place was clean, tidy, not cluttered and quiet.

Another lovely week at this dear little cottage.

Homely clean comfy and convenient Although in the middle of busy Grasmere it is secluded quiet and peaceful with a fenced private garden area Three minutes from all amenities and walks from the door If you like stark mimimalism this is not for you but otherwise ideal Cant wait for Spring when I shall come again

A fantastic spot and absolutely perfect for walking into the village.

Also perfectly situated for the fantastic walks close to Grasmere. As a family, we loved it. The only difficulty was the parking. Even in a small car it was tricky!

The cottage was comfortable, spotlessly clean, and had everything we needed for our stay.

The bed was incredibly comfortable, and we slept so well. We would happily stay here again!

What a find!

Discovering a dog-friendly cottage with private outside space and parking in this amazing location was a real treat. It's so tranquil and secluded you forget you're in the hustle and bustle of the Lakes, yet you've got all the walks, pubs, restaurants and shops of Grasmere on your doorstep. (The Jumble Room is 1 minute away - get it booked if you're coming here at the weekend.) Loved the cottage's upside down style - the living space was light and bright, while the bedrooms stayed cool and beautifully silent. The kitchen is well stocked - even the knives work! - and I'm always happy to find a dishwasher. There's even a bath in the new bathroom - another bonus in a holiday let. The secure garden was perfect for our terrier (it's a joy when no late night or early morning walks in my PJs are required) and it was a smashing sunny spot for a beer after a day on the fells. Some comments on here re the parking. Yep, it's tight but we squeezed an Evoque in with a careful team effort. If your nerves, or reversing skills, aren't up to it, then the car park on Red Bank (three minute walk) is £21 for three days or £41 for seven which is, frankly, a bit of a bargain. Bakers Yard is a relaxed, non-fancy, home from home; somewhere to escape to when you need some peace in a beautiful spot. We will be back.

Nice cottage well placed in the centre of Grasmere.

This is a ‘reverse’ cottage and whilst the upstairs living area was bright and comfortable with some nice views, the downstairs bedrooms were a little gloomy and at times( when it rained), it felt a little damp. That said, we really enjoyed our stay here and liked the fact that we had some fantastic walks without having to use the car. The parking space is as described I.e very small. We have a Golf and tried once to put it all the way down into the parking space but very nearly couldn’t get it out again! However, if you park it so that it is just off the double yellow lines, then it is fine- as long as it isn’t a large car, although, there are P&D car parks nearby.

Our bed was very comfortable, slept really well.

Such a lovely cottage and amazing to be so central with parking.

Really liked the cottage.

Location is excellent. Parking was accurate. We did get out car down the drive. We have a Seat Leon (so mid/small car) so with a bit of patience and pulling the mirrors in it was no problems. Kitchen was well stocked with cooking implements which was great as we mainly ate in. It does have a big dishwasher that feels unnecessary. (Think it would be better swapped out for a washing machine). Beds are really comfy, nice bathroom and cottage is very clean. But there are a few things could be fixed and improved. To be fixed - radiator in the big bedroom needs bleeding. Only partially heats keeping the room cold while the rest of the cottage is warm. The handle/head of the shower leaks so there is barely any pressure. I couldn't wash my hair for a week as a result. The roses bush by the front door needs to be tied back as it falls across the gate. Improvements - decent amount of toilet paper. Currently two rolls of very cheap and minimal toilet paper. Disappears in two days (we're only two people). We had to buy more and 2 further rolls (of different brand) of lasted another 4. Maybe at least leave 3 rolls if you are going to use cheap. -washing up liquid is ridiculously watered down. I get leaving the small bottle but to be so watered down is a bit of poor form. - a spare rubbish bag would've been helpful - surface spray. 2 bottles in cupboard but nothing in them - maybe a page of basic instructions would be good too. Took us a little while to find heating and work it out.

We stayed at Bakers Yard Cottage for the week between Christmas and New Year.

We visit Grasmere frequently so knew where the cottage was located. There were a few pros but unfortunately more cons as listed below, not only to help the owners make improvements but also to guide future guests what to pack. The parking wasn’t as issue for us. We do have a big car so we realised from the listing there was no chance we’d be able to park in the space - we parked at the car park on Red Bank Road, £40 for the week. Pros Location Comfortable beds Clean sheets Clean bath towels and plenty of them Cons No mattress protector on one of the beds Only 4 dishwasher tablets (for a weeks stay) Only two tea towels Two black bin bags Cleanliness; Cupboards were dirty on the inside and the cupboard doors sticky Top of the extractor fan dirty with cobwebs Dirty fridge seal and door Dirty dials on dishwasher Dirty crevices on the shower Shower screen is mouldy and leaks We struggled to use the Henry Hoover as all that I could find was a brush to attach to the hose. Carpet is too thick for the doors downstairs, they are very difficult to close and as a result the bottom hinge on the hall door is coming off (photo provided if required) Big damp patch on kitchen sealing (photo provided if required)

Have been renting this cottage for years and dont agree with the very negative reviews I understand the bathroom is now being updated this Autumn and although the decor is a little dated it is clean comfortable and very convenient Utensils are pristine bedding fresh and modern New carpets, Newly decorated Some new furniture We can get a Corsa into the parking space Frequent buses to all major attractions Hope to rent again in the Spring

We enjoyed our stay in Bakers Cottage Yard but were disappointed about the parking.

The property had a parking space but we were unable to get our Ford Focus safely in and out every day. So we had to pay for car parks or walk quite a distance to free spaces. Needs a parking permit. Fine for a very small car.

Lovely little cottage in a great location will be back

We have stayed before at Bakers Yard and therefore knew about the lack of parking.

However there used to be a parking permit for the car park, which was helpful. Great quiet location in centre of Grasmere. The bathroom needs some attention and we could not stop the shower leaking onto the floor whatever we tried. The doors need easing as very tight on the new carpet, and shame to spoil the new carpet. Cottage was clean on arrival.

This was our third visit to Baker’s Yard.

I love the house and the area. Only thing I would say is a negative is the bathroom needs updating and shower needs fixing or replacing. But I love the place and will prob be back again!

Extremely disappointed with the accomodation at Bakers Yard.

We knew it was dated from previous reviews but the foisty, damp smell and dirtiness throughout was terrible. The bedrooms were adequate and the bed comfy however the bedding did not smell freshly laundered and the pillows were flat and uncomfortable . The bedding was so old it was thinning and felt cheap. The lampshade was covered in cobwebs at the side of our bed in the back room. Leading onto the bathroom…it was disgustingly dirty and mouldy. The shower screen had black mould alongside the seal and the bath seal was also black as was the grout. The tiles were cracked and broken and sharp edges were exposed alongside the bath. The wall light in the bathroom didn’t work and the top of it was covered in thick dust. We had the quickest of showers each morning and had to wear our flip flops for fear of cutting our feet on the tiles/flooring. Upstairs in the living area, the cushions were stained and filthy. There were dead flies in the flyswat left on a windowsill and the cupboard fronts felt sticky with grease. Again, numerous light fittings did not work and the skirting boards were thick of dust. One morning we were awoken early by the sound of builders setting up scaffolding on next doors cottage - we were unable to get our car onto the driveway due to their Lorries blocking the access and as such ended up paying for our car to be in the public carpark overnight for two nights. Any chance of us being able to sit in the yard with our books and coffee were quickly scuppered due to the noise. No welcome hamper upon arrival; we had travelled some distance to get there and then, due to check in being at 4pm (for cleaning?? I think not!) we had been out walking. Every other holiday cottage we have ever stayed in have had welcome hampers with enough to get you through til next morning…tea, coffee, wine and dog treats! There was nothing. I have tried several times throughout our stay to alert you to our complaint and have found your response lacking and uncaring. It is our first experience of using Sykes and I’m sorry to say, we would be most reluctant to book with you again. If this is the calibre of accommodation on offer with Sykes, we will not be back. I have taken numerous photographs if you would like them although you’ll be able to see them on our Trip Advisor review. I look forward to your response.

The parking spot is only accessible for a Fiat 500 or equivalent so we had to find alternative parking for our medium size Ford for the week at extra expense.

Frankly, the standard of the let was appalling. Unlike every other holiday let we have been to there was no welcome folder, to explain what’s what with appliances, tv, cooker, shower etc. just random scraps on a pin board. The bathroom was really shabby with broken tiles and leaking shower screen (see review Oct 23). The kitchen area is clearly a throw back to the 60’s, the milk shelf fell out when we opened the fridge door and the utensils were an assorted muddle. This let is clearly a prime example of property is which the owner has shown no interest at all for many years and is best avoided if you want value for money. Remember, Sykes can only put right what the owner is prepared to pay for.

We really enjoyed our stay, however had to find alternative parking as our medium sized car could not fit down the drive.

Partly because tbe bollards opposite do not allow you to get the right angle to turn in. Partly cause it is just too narrow to use. We tried on two occasions and took all of us getting out first, incase we didnt have the room to open the doors ( we have two kids to get out the back, one in an infant seat). Then myself directing my partner back in with only a couple of centimeters to work with. We wish it had been made MUCH clearer the exact width of the driveway so that we could have taken this into consideration when booking. Bathroom needs a bit of an update and the leaky shower door fixing. Our stay was great otherwise. Lovely location!

Bathroom would benefit from an update looking old and shabby .

This is a lovely little cottage in the heart of Grasmere, which is a really pretty village, ideally suited to walkers and those wanting to explore the surrounding lakes.

I couldn't fault the accommodation although the parking space is a little tight if you have a big car. There are plenty of quirky little shops and cafes and a co-op for groceries less than a 5 minutes walk away. Super place!

Property was very central for all facilities, however we felt property was a bit tired.

Bathroom needs complete overhaul.