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Rainbow End

(Ref. 1145847)

Grasmere, Lake District Show on map

Customer rating 4.7

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Sykes rating

  • 8 Guests

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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22 Customer Reviews

  • "This is our 4th stay at Rainbow End, only a couple of things to mention about our stay because the majority of the property are excellent and it would not put us off staying again."

    We had a power cut on our final day which set the alarm off, the maintenance man was quick to call back but we both acknowledged that the code should be available in the house. When the electric company was contacted they said it was a planned power cut and was scheduled from 9.00am until 3.00pm so I think that this needed to have been communicated to us . Dog owners should also be aware that there is an area in the back garden that is not fully enclosed under the tree into next doors garden . All that said we love Rainbow End its position is perfect

    Thank you for your review I am very sorry about the power cut as this had been well planned many weeks before. The week prior to your stay I had put a notice on the Fridge door and left the notice on the kitchen window sill about the planned power cut I can only presume someone removed these for which I apologise. Unfortunately it is not possible to leave the Alarm code in the property as this is only used when property is vacant with all codes changed frequently by authorised persons only. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Cherie4.0★Feb 2026

  • "We got moved to this house last minute as the heating stopped working in our other place."

    The house is a really nice layout and huge. Driveway is really big too. The views from the big windows are incredible. Location is perfect and only a short walk into Grasmere. We had everything we needed and have actually booked to stay here again!! Only things I would say for improvement would be a higher tog duvet for the winter as they were very thin and underneath the sofas could do with a clean. Also the dishwasher didn’t work for us which wasn’t a major issue. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

    Thank you for your review I am pleased you enjoyed your stay. However I must point out I didn’t want to accept this emergency booking for the simple reason that Dishwasher was broken and Christmas tree was still up and a thorough clean had clearly not been carried out. I was told by Lakelovers they would make you aware about Dishwasher and tree. As for the cleaning this should have been dealt with by Lakelovers as they are the ones responsible for this I will be taken this up with them. When you stay again if anything is not to your liking please contact Lakelovers immediately so any issues can be dealt with there and then. Many Thanks Property Owner

    Reviewed by Anna4.0★Jan 2026

  • "We had an amazing time at Rainbow end for 4 nights."

    The position of the cottage is excellent for walks in the Central fells, also only a 3 minute walk into Grasmere. The cottage was very comfortable with all the amenities you need. The layout also suited our group, as the kitchen, diner and living room were at one end, and the bedrooms at the other. The downside was that the dishwasher didn't work, but it didn't spoil our stay. We would definitely recommend and stay at Rainbow end again

    Thank you for your kind review we are pleased you enjoyed your stay. Did you report the issue with the dishwasher as it was working fine last week as I topped the salt level up and ran a cycle. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Mark5.0★Dec 2025

  • "Excellent cottage in a great location."

    We really enjoyed our weeks stay and we’d definitely consider booking it again.

    Reviewed by Graham5.0★Nov 2025

  • "We have just returned from our 3rd visit to Rainbow End (previous visits in 2017 and 2019)."

    We were really pleased to return to the amazing views from all windows and the fantastic location in Grasmere. All five of us and our two dogs had a very comfortable stay and we will definitely be back! Thank you.

    Reviewed by Sarah4.0★Oct 2025

  • "This is the second time staying a Rainbow End , it is one of the best properties."

    It has everything you need and lovely and clean . Very convenient position , good car parking and large enclosed garden for the dog. The only comment I would make is to adjust the heating time for the colder evenings to come on earlier it came on a 6.00pm and warmed up quickly but for Autumn/winter maybe 4/5pm would be better. But otherwise fantastic .

    Thank you for your kind review we are pleased you enjoyed your stay. I am sorry about the time of the heating I normally change this in September to come on earlier. I forgot to do so I have just changed this now Thank you for letting us know. Please note however the thermostat in the hall you can very easy switch the heating on and alter temperature if you wish. Thank you for staying at Rainbow End. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Cherie5.0★Oct 2025

  • "Thoroughly enjoyed ore stay at Rainbow End."

    It was a delightful residence , lots of space , beautiful views and a kitchen stocked with all the utensils we needed for any meals we wished to produce. Would be happy to stay here again

    Thank you for your kind review we are pleased you enjoyed your stay. We work hard to ensure we keep Rainbow End to a high standard we would love to welcome you back in the future. Thank you Property Owner

    Reviewed by Helen5.0★Sep 2025

  • "We have been coming to Rainbow End for a while and a number of times a year, however the property is not cleaned to a good standard, with dirt under the sofas, dirt around bathroom taps and general dust everywhere."

    The property is also becoming tired with items needing replacing, in particular the sofas which have rips on them. The plus point is that the television has been replaced so you can now watch it.

    Thank you for your review I must ask did you report this to the agent as the notice within the property states if anything not to high standards this needs to be reported to them immediately for action as cleaning is of paramount importance. As for the sofas having rips in them I have not noticed but will check. All beds have just been replaced 2 weeks ago TV 4 weeks ago and a new iron board the day you arrived. We take pride in the property and will be speaking with the agent regarding cleaning as this is usually to a high standard. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Kevin3.0★Jun 2025

  • "We enjoyed our stay property and location amazing."

    Fully equipped kitchen, very comfortable beds! Everything you need. Fantastic views and beautiful large garden but only worry we had while staying was the low walls on the entrance/ patio area which had a very large drop! in to lower garden, this was issue with our 3 small dogs as we had to supervise ever time they used the garden (suggest being maybe a small Perspex screen on upper level of patio/entrance area just to stop them jumping and going over the wall. Otherwise you have beautiful property which we would definitely book again.

    Reviewed by Paul5.0★Jun 2025

  • "Amazing property in an amazing location."

    Reviewed by Tessa5.0★Jun 2025

  • "We loved the property and it's location."

    The views are simply amazing. We have been to the Lake District MANY times, usually Twice a year for at least the past 15 years. This was by far the nicest and best suited property for our family. Put it this way, we have already booked to return again next year. What a wonderful place.

    We thank you for your kind review and are very pleased you have enjoyed your time at Rainbow End. We look forward to you visiting again next year. Many Thanks Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lyn5.0★May 2025

  • "A lovely property and the second time we have stayed there."

    Views from the bungalow are amazing. Grasmere is such a beautiful place.

    Reviewed by Paul5.0★Apr 2025

  • "A lovely holiday, the cottage was clean and tidy to walk into, one of the best we have hired."

    Only one observation that the bulb on the outside corner light was very dim and could do with being replaced, but there is no way you could know this without being there at night. Thank you for a beautiful cottage, one we would like to hire again in the future.

    Thank you for your kind review we are pleased you enjoyed your stay. I will check bulb next time I attend and look at putting a new one in. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future Many Thanks Property Owner

    Reviewed by Karen5.0★Mar 2025

  • "Excellent, large property in a great location."

    Lots of parking, lovely gardens and fabulous views in all directions. Only negative is the TV that needs updating to allow streaming of apps. Current TV has very limited channels and is over complicated as mentioned by others.

    Thank you for your review agree with you about the TV unfortunately the replacement remote is not ideal however all the apps are available. I will change this TV soon and hopefully the next remote does not go missing Thank you Property Owner

    Reviewed by Darren5.0★Jan 2025

  • "It is a great holiday home, I went with friends and we were all impressed with the cottage"

    Reviewed by Lizzie5.0★Dec 2024

  • "Great cottage in lovely location."

    The view from the front is stunning! A great base for exploring the Lake District. Well equipped and comfortable.

    Thank you for the review pleased you enjoyed your stay Property Owner

    Reviewed by G5.0★Oct 2024

  • "We were pleasantly surprised by the property and the size of it and the ground it sits in."

    Overall it was a great stay but certain things could be improved with the cleanliness. Some kitchen plates, pans and cutlery needed washing before use, the tables in the lounge were sticky and dusty, the dirt under the rug in the lounge was bad and the beds were not that comfortable. That said it was a nice place, in a great location. Many thanks.

    Thank you for your review sorry you had an issue with the standard of cleaning as that is simply not good enough. I have advised Lakelovers whose responsibility it is. Property Owner

    Reviewed by David4.0★Oct 2024

  • "Rainbow End is a beautiful bungalow in a fantastic position, plenty of parking."

    The bungalow was very clean. There is just a couple of things that may need addressing, the some of the frying pans are un-usable and need replacing, a couple of the serving/lasagne (white) are all glaze cracked and a couple of the small plates had little chips. The gas hob , central ring would not work and made a large bang when I tried to use it so really needs fixing or a new hob as its seen better days, this is only because i enjoy cooking even on holiday. We found the kingsize bed mattress very uncomfortable so moved to the back double bedroom which had a lovely comfortable mattress. I know that these issues appear negative but they have been made to help. The garden at the back has a little of the fence down so not fully enclosed so take care with doggy. The TV lost ITV channels so limited our evening viewing so maybe needs retuning. Sykes did offer to come and fix the cooker during our stay but we were happy for this to be addressed following our departure. Having mentioned all of these issues we still enjoyed our stay and worked round them and would stay again .

    Reviewed by Cherie5.0★Oct 2024

  • "Great location."

    ...excellent property. we both love this property and will be back again very soon.

    Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Sep 2024

  • "We have stayed a couple of times at this cottage good location for getting around."

    Yes we would be happy to go again.

    Reviewed by Joseph4.0★Jun 2024

  • "Rainbow End is a fantastic place to stay - the view from the house is wonderful and the weather gave us an ever changing outlook."

    The kitchen was well stocked and there was plenty of space for all our holiday paraphernalia. The bedrooms were comfortable and two of them had Kingside beds - there was plenty of wardrobe and cupboard space. We especially liked the covered area with seating at the front of the house where you could sit and look at the view with a cup of tea or glass of wine. Grasmere was a short walk away and there are plenty of places to eat and drink without needing to take the car. I would fully recommend Rainbow End as a great place to stay.

    Thank you for taking the time to leave your kind feedback. We are so pleased to see that you had an enjoyable visit, and the views! We hope to welcome you back again. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Janice5.0★May 2024

  • "Very comfortable, warm and well-equipped with the most stunning views."

    Very convenient for walking to Grasmere and driving to other places. Lots of storage space throughout.

    Reviewed by Katharine5.0★Apr 2024

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Summary

  • Single-storey
  • Four bedrooms: 3 x double, 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, and WC
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC
  • Cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Living/dining room
  • Central heating
  • Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster
  • Smart TV, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair available
  • Bike and equipment storage available in the garage
  • Off-road parking for 4 cars
  • EV Charger
  • Rear non-enclosed garden with furniture
  • Two well-behaved pet welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 0.6 miles, pub 0.4 miles, lake 0.8 miles
  • Note: Check-in 4 pm, check-out 10am
  • Note: Electric vehicle charging available - Charges will apply via an app.

The property

Rainbow End is a large, detached bungalow boasting fantastic views of the local countryside, spacious living areas, and off-road parking, and rests in the outskirts of Grasmere.

With a close by lake and many breath-taking walks throughout the scenery, this property is ideal for friends, families, and groups of couples looking to explore Cumbria.

Park off-road, marvelling at your tranquil surroundings, entering into a light and airy living/dining room with a spacious sitting area, hosting three leather sofas and a Smart TV, accommodating movie nights, and here there is also a dining table for hearty meals with dual aspect windows.

The kitchen houses a great many amenities to cater to your culinary needs, all tucked away neatly into contemporary furniture.

When sleep calls, freshen up in a bathroom or shower room, before catching your rest in one of the four well-presented bedrooms, choosing between three doubles and a twin.

Dine alfresco in the spacious garden, taking in the countryside air and allowing the views to inspire you to lace up your walking boots and head outdoors.

Grasmere is a quaint town nestled into the Lake District National Park, offering local shops, convenience stores for all of your holiday essentials, and a selection of cafés, restaurants, and pubs, with options including Goody Blake’s, Harley's Bistro & Café Bar, and The Good Sport.

The town also offers homemade treats at The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop, Wordsworth Grasmere, and close by walks through the countryside, around Grasmere Lake, along River Rothay Grasmere Foot Bridge, and out into the countryside towards Rydal Cave.

Head over to the bustling town of Ambleside, where there is a whole host of characterful independent shops, Ambleside Roman Fort, local golf courses and gardens, and watersports activities in Lake Windermere.

Here, guests can wild swim, kayak, canoe, or take a boat cruise along the river, and Windermere and Bownes-on-Windermere are also well worth a visit.

From here, take a walk out into the scenery, mountain bike, or go birdwatching, with fantastic options including Helvellyn, Red Screes, Grey Crag, Grasmere Waterfall Walkways, and Scafell Pike.

All of this awaits with a stay at the wonderful Rainbow End.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

Where you’ll be staying

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GRASMERE

Ambleside 5 miles; Windermere 9 miles; Keswick 13 miles.

Situated in the heart of the Lake District National Park is the lovely village of Grasmere, probably best known as the home of William Wordsworth, a place he once described as "The most loveliest spot that man hath found". Any visit to Grasmere needs to include The Grasmere Gingerbread shop, where the Wilson family has been making gingerbread for over 60 years. Also in the village are a number of shops, pubs, a church which dates back to the 13th century, and Grasmere Lake. Grasmere Sports takes place every August, where you can watch participants compete in a variety of sports, including Cumberland wrestling. Just five miles away is the town of Ambleside and Lake Winderemere where you will find shops, pubs, restaurants and the 17th century Bridge House, which is one of the most photographed buildings in the Lake District. Cruises, boat trips and watersports can all be enjoyed on Lake Windermere, and the towns of Windermere and Keswick are also within driving distance. Grasmere is a wonderful base for your Lake District retreat.

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