Grayrigg Foot Stable

73 Customer Reviews

• "Super place."

  Suitable for 2 couples or family of 4. Great having 2 bathrooms in the property. The hosts and very lovely and welcoming. Thanks for the lovely scones and home made biscuits. House is very warm and cosy. Lots to see and do in that area.

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Nov 2023

• "Everything that you could ask for, clean and comfortable cottage in a lovely location, greeted by the pleasant property owners, first class looking forward to another holiday at this cottage in November."

  Reviewed by Leslie5.0★Oct 2023

• "One of the very best cottages you could choose for your holiday."

  A very warm welcome, with a very well stocked array of drinks, grandma’s scones and cream, and more. The overall ambiance puts this cottage in the highest level. Equally the decor is superb, as are all the furnishings, and the bedrooms are beautifully finished with high ceilings and exceptional exposed beams. A wonderful holiday home for visiting the Lake District, made better by your hosts.

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Sep 2023

• "Excellent stay at this wonderful cottage which we have stayed at four times over the years."

  First class accommodation and delightful owners that will do anything to make your stay successful. We will be going back for another stay in a few years time.

  Reviewed by Malcolm5.0★Sep 2023

• "Exceptionally beautiful barn conversion set in a picture perfect, peaceful, rural location."

  The owners, Chris and David were so friendly and helpful and the welcome package plus added little extra touches were lovely. We are already planning a return stay.

  Reviewed by Pamela5.0★Aug 2023

• "Amazing property."

  Friendly welcome.

  Reviewed by Elaine5.0★Jul 2023

• "The property is beautiful, in a gorgeous location, very well maintained and very welcoming on arrival."

  I would absolutely recommend it to anyone interested in visiting the area.

  Reviewed by Victoria5.0★Jul 2023

• "Grayrigg Foot Stable - simply beautiful and possibly the best countryside property we’ve stayed in."

  What a wonderful property; an exceptional barn conversion furnished to a high standard but felt both luxurious and practical that we felt instantly at home in. Property layout is well thought out and very spacious but also felt warm and cosy; bedrooms have lofty ceilings and comfortable beds. We arrived to some tasty home-made treats, flapjacks, scones with jam and fresh cream as well as free-range eggs from their hens and chilled wine in the fridge. Some well thought out extra touches from beautiful locally produced toiletries (highly recommend) to scented candles and room / pillow sprays for a good nights sleep. Owners, Christine and David are so friendly, accommodating and helpful with advice and tips about the area whether it be walking in the Lakes, eating out or travelling further afield. The cottage is on a working farm, mostly sheep and chickens, with a tranquil stream running along the bottom of the garden. Nestled in a rural valley location, just as we like it, but also in a very convenient location a few miles outside of Kendal but in easy reach for touring all the lakes. We honestly did not want to leave and wished it had been available the following week. Would thoroughly recommend to anyone as we will be looking to return in the future.

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★May 2023

• "Wonderful location on a working farm which was clean was out of this world."

  Cottage was exceptional and the on site owners available and acomodating but respected your privacy.

  Reviewed by Geraldine5.0★Apr 2023

• "We had a super time staying in Grayrigg Foot Stable, so much so we have rebooked for next year!"

  The cottage is spacious, beautifully furnished and very well equipped. We had a wonderful homemade welcome package when we arrived which was a lovely touch. Christine and David were wonderful hosts and made us feel very welcome.

  Reviewed by Rodger5.0★Mar 2023

• "Twelve years of holiday cottages, and this was one of the best we have stayed in - a beautiful and practical barn conversion that was so cosy and warm."

  The welcome from Christine and David was unsurpassable!

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Mar 2023

• "So very straight forward in booking the cottage."

  The cottage itself was perfect for us. An ideal location for nipping into the lakes, nestled in a wonderful pocket of countryside. We felt very welcome here, completely comfortable in the surroundings and the cottage. Thank you. We will definitely come and stay here again.

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Feb 2023

• "A wonderful holiday rental."

  Grayrigg Footstable is a beautiful property, which is warm, comfortable and an ideal location for the exploring the Lake District. The hosts are welcoming and happy to chat, or leave you at peace. Christine always leaves a lovely selection of home made sweet treats to welcome you to the property and ensures the lights and fire are on, if you are arriving late. We had a fabulous break and would definitely return.

  Reviewed by Frances5.0★Feb 2023

• "Grayrigg Foot Stable is a real gem with plenty of space for 4 people, furnished to a very high standard and a well equipped kitchen."

  We would have no hesitation in recommending to family and friends and hope to return for another visit at some time in the future.

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Jan 2023

• "Fantastic cottage, ideal spot for touring all the lakes, just in the right spot away from tourist mayhem Owners really lovely."

  Fabulous stay

  Reviewed by Trish5.0★Sep 2022

• "This is our fourth stay at this property and it was immaculate as usual People very friendly love staying here"

  Reviewed by Neil5.0★Sep 2022

• "Perfect! Second stay this year."

  Loved it!

  Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Aug 2022

• "We had a lovely stay."

  Beautiful spacious property and great location.

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Aug 2022

• "The cottage was very well furnished, in keeping with the style of the property, ..."

  The cottage was very well furnished, in keeping with the style of the property, kitchen very well equipped, all super clean and comfortable, very cozy but spacious cottage in a gorgeous location on a farm, no one else is around so very peaceful, the hosts were very friendly and helpful, the animals were an added bonus, would definitely return as location of property for visiting places was so good too, definitely found a good one when I booked this, - if you put the name of the property into Google maps and not the postcode it takes you straight there,

  Reviewed by Paula5.0★Aug 2022

• "Fantastic cottage, lovely location with gorgeous walks on the doorstep, Christine and David were very welcoming and the fresh scones went down very well on our arrival!"

  Would thoroughly recommend.

  Reviewed by Georgina5.0★Jul 2022

• "A lovely holiday home in beautiful surroundings."

  Friendly hosts and all the facilities you need to make your holiday a restful and peaceful one. Would strongly recommend to anyone thinking of a holiday visiting the Lake District.

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Jun 2022

• "A beautiful cottage in an idyllic setting , Thankyou for sharing it"

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Jun 2022

• "We had a lovely, comfortable and relaxing week at Grayrigg Foot Stable."

  There were little touches of luxury everywhere from toiletries to scented candles. Scones with butter and jam, flapjacks and a chilled bottle of wine greeted us on our arrival. We felt truly welcomed by the lovely owners who were discreet and helpful throughout the week.

  Reviewed by Glennys4.7★Jun 2022

• "What a wonderful cottage."

  Spacious comfortable warm and cosy. Well thought out. Appreciated the wee extras from toiletries creams even a spray to help you sleep to delicious scones and oat cakes as well as eggs from their hens. A delightful couple hosts here. Very friendly and helpful. A special thank you to them for sorting out a garage repair for my car even taking me to the actual garage. Highly recommend this property. A good base to get to various other venues

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★May 2022

• "Another amazing stay at Grayrigg!"

  Our 3rd time staying here and we love it!

  Reviewed by Lucy5.0★May 2022

• "Fabulous cottage."

  Converted and maintained to the highest standard. Immaculately clean throughout. Beautiful views and an experience of life on a working farm. Hosts run the farm and are on hand to offer advice on places to visit and where to eat. They are so welcoming and provided lovely treats for our arrival. We had a wonderful time and hope to return soon.

  Reviewed by Caroline4.7★Apr 2022

• "Wonderful accommodation, nicer even the photo’s."

  Perfect spot, peaceful yet very accessible for visiting other parts of Cumbria. Christine & David were lovely; really appreciated being shown around the lambing barn, during what is such a busy time for them. Booked again to return in the summer and we’re really looking forward to it.

  Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Mar 2022

• "The property was lovely and exactly like the pictures."

  The owner is really friendly and helpful and made us feel right at home. The only thing I would mention is that the listing states that there is a shop and pub nearby, but the nearest shop is in Kendal which is about 5 miles away.

  Reviewed by Megan4.1★Feb 2022

• "Wow what a fabulous place."

  Even better than described so warm and comfortable with everything you could need for your stay. Such a beautiful conversion very tasteful with attention to detail. Such lovely friendly people. We were made to feel very welcome and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Will definitely return in the future without a doubt. Can highly recommend Greyrigg foot stable.

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Feb 2022

• "Grayrigg Foot Stables was amazing from start to finish."

  We had an amazing Christmas and made amazing memories!

  Reviewed by Connor4.7★Dec 2021

• "Another fantastic stay at Grayrigg!"

  The cosiest cottage that feels home from home. Can't wait to return!

  Reviewed by Lucy5.0★Nov 2021

• "Super barn conversion done to a very high standard."

  Very warm with the under-floor heating so didn’t need to light log-burner. A great time was had and a great base for visiting the lakes and North Yorkshire dales too. Highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Oct 2021

• "We had a most enjoyable stay."

  The property was fabulous and our hosts most welcoming, it was the extra little touches that made all the difference and made us feel at home. A great location and we will definitely be back.

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Sep 2021

• "Grayrigg Footstable is a beautiful holiday cottage located in a stunning part of the countryside close to Kendal."

  We cannot fault our stay in anyway, the cottage is Immaculately clean and stunning throughout. Christine and David thought of everything to make our stay special, including leaving a bottle of wine and fresh scones for us on arrival, we cannot recommend Grayrigg Footstable enough.

  Reviewed by Ben5.0★Aug 2021

• "We have just returned from the most amazing week @ Grayrigg Foot Stable…."

  The owners have thought of everything, always making sure we were ok and checking if we needed anything. The property itself was absolutely stunning, and with the added feature of the stunning surrounds and grounds it made it the perfect location to explore the Lakes. The kids absolutely loved playing in the grounds and helping to feed the Sheep and Chickens! Already looking at returning!

  Reviewed by Ryan5.0★Aug 2021

• "The accommodation was excellent and in a beautiful location."

  The photos on the website are lovely but the cottage is stunning in person and so beautifully appointed. We had a lovely welcome from the owners and a really relaxing stay. We were all more than happy spending time in the cottage, sitting in the garden, listening to the stream in the garden, feeding the chickens and stroking the sheep! Would 100% recommend a stay here.

  Reviewed by Jonathan5.0★Aug 2021

• "First class accommodation which definitely deserves its 5 star rating."

  Owners were friendly but not intrusive. Enjoyed watching the daily farm workings.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Jul 2021

• "Much needed holiday and it was quite simply the best"

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Jun 2021

• "This beautiful cottage is ideally situated on the edge of the Lake District near Kendal."

  The interior of Foot Stable cottage was immaculate, light, airy and equipped with everything you need for a break away from home. Everything was finished to a high standard with good sized rooms. Small patio area outside with a view over the countryside including a small stream within the garden. It was a joy to spend time there and the owners were very friendly and helpful. We would definitely recommend this cottage.

  Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Jun 2021

• "This is one of the best cottages well worth the rating with lovely hosts."

  Reviewed by Philip5.0★Sep 2020

• "Lovely stay, situated in a ideal location for the lakes and the dales couldn,nt have been better for this (great!"

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  Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Sep 2020

• "We had a fantastic holiday in this beautiful cottage!"

  We look forward to returning in the future.

  Reviewed by Lucy5.0★Sep 2020

• "Lovely cottage, great location, friendly hosts."

  Reviewed by Kathryn5.0★Aug 2020

• "Despite having wet weather we had an enjoyable and relaxing time at Grayrigg Foot Stable."

  Our hosts were most welcoming, very friendly and easily approachable about what was available both locally and further afield. On arrival there was a bottle of wine, some scones with jam and flap jacks which was a very nice touch and when I asked if eggs were available to buy, laid by the chickens on the farm, I was immediately provided with half a dozen free of charge. They were delicious by the way! The cottage is very well equipped and very comfortable and has a lovely lawned garden with a stream running through it at the back, just the place to relax with a glass of wine and BBQ. All in all a very pleasant stay with the added bonus of being able to watch a working family farm in action on a daily basis.

  Reviewed by Richard4.7★Aug 2020

• "We had a fantastic holiday and the hosts were friendly, helpful and on hand to assist us if needed."

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Aug 2020

• "Loved this cottage, absolutely stunning."

  The garden with the stream running is just perfect. Grayrigg Foot Stable is just a beautiful place to stay.

  Reviewed by Laura5.0★Jul 2020

• "A wonderful cottage in a beautiful location with the most welcoming, friendly hosts Christine and David."

  We could fault nothing or change anything, the cottage was pristine, cosy and everything was thought of. Christine's home-made treats on arrival were a lovely surprise too. We have re-booked for next year already! The surrounding countryside is beautiful and you are close to Kensal for the shops, Windermere and Coniston for the lakes, mountains and many, many walks and the Dales are close by too. If you are reading this in order to make your mind up whether to book - believe me it's a no-brainer, go for it you will not regret it. There are so many positives to this cottage - too many to list here and you'll want to discover all the lovely little details for yourselves! I can't wait to return and experience it all over again :)

  Reviewed by Niki5.0★Jul 2020

• "We have visited a lot of cottages in the UK over the past years but Grayrigg Foot Stable is the best ever."

  We cannot sing it's praises enough for comfort, cleanliness, location and so cosy. Christine and David were really the tops when it comes to owners looking after you. They were exceptional. The property is situated on their working farm surrounded by hills, streams and lots of lovely new born lambs. The location is quiet and private yet only a few minutes drive into Kendal where all the shops, pubs and restaurants of all types are. The Stable itself has been re-built with lots of love, skill and attention. The wood burner is amazing as is all the underfloor heating. There are two bedrooms which both have en-suite facilities. Everything for a peaceful holiday/break are here. After just one day we quickly made our mind up to book another week with Christine and David. We did this because this place is going to be very popular in the future. Special thank you to Christine and David for looking after us and the wonderful greeting pack with wine waiting for us. The TOPS.

  Reviewed by Roy /5.0★Feb 2020

• "This was a fantastic property in a fantastic location so cosy and ideal for a getaway from it all break."

  the property owners were friendly and inviting with nice added touches. located in beautiful surrounding but not too far from Kendal with good selection off shops and eateries. would highly recommend this property for a lovely relaxing holiday. Will certainly be returning in the future.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Dec 2019

• "Fantastic from start to finish."

  Every detail had been carefully considered and the property was finished to a very high standard.

  Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Oct 2019

• "Simply the Best holiday cottage we have stayed in."

  The owners went over and beyond with additional welcoming touches!

  Reviewed by J5.0★Oct 2019

• "Lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings owners extremely approachable and friendly ."

  hope to visit this cottage again in the future

  Reviewed by J5.0★Oct 2019

• "We felt at home from the moment we walked in the door."

  Having stayed in a number of cottages over the years, this is the only one we have said we would like to go back to! It would be a lovely place to stay for Christmas.

  Reviewed by Jackie5.0★Sep 2019

• "Beautiful, high class conversion with views from every window."

  Quiet location yet only a few minutes from Kendal. Friendly but unobtrusive owners. Would definitely recommend to family and friends.

  Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Sep 2019

• "The cottage was a beautiful building in an ideal position and well located to explore the southern Lake District."

  There were a few minor issues that we raised with the property owners during and at the end of our stay. We submitted these comments not in any critical way, but as comments that we felt would enhance the cottage and improve it for future guests. We were very pleased to see that our comments were welcomed in the same spirit in which they were offered and we left with the feeling that they would be accepted and acted upon. This was a welcome contrast to other owners of previous cottages that have simply ignored our comments. Overall, we had a very relaxing a happy time there and we would be very happy to stay there again. We would highly recommend this cottage.

  Reviewed by Andrew4.7★Jun 2019

• "Beautiful cottage and a lovely setting."

  Very warm welcome from the owners, several nice touches of welcome gifts, wine, home made scones and flapjacks. Would highly recommend a stay!

  Reviewed by Karen4.7★May 2019

• "What a gem of a cottage, beautifully appointed, super comfortable."

  The owners were brilliant too, we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect cottage for two couples. The only thing we can add is that finding the location had both sets of adults driving round in circles because of SatNav, so if you come to a property signposted as an Animal sanctuary/shelter, the cottage is practically across the road from there. There is no wooden sign indicating the cottage’s lane, just a low dark stone wall engraved with the farm’s name, which is very difficult to spot under most circumstances, but especially at night.

  Reviewed by Ruby5.0★May 2019

• "We have just returned from the best week at the Grayrigg Foot Stable, it was even better than we hoped."

  The cottage is beautiful, clean and cosy. Stunning views from every window. Our girls loved helping Christine and David out with the lambs and collecting the eggs, they both cried when it was time to leave. We visited lots of lovely places and had amazing weather. We will definitely return.

  Reviewed by Katie5.0★Apr 2019

• "Friendly and welcoming, lovely comfortable cottage that was perfect for our holiday."

  We loved feeding the hens and watching them in the field.

  Reviewed by Carol4.7★Mar 2019

• "Christine , David and family made us feel welcome."

  This is our 3rd visit here and we love it. A really relaxing holiday.

  Reviewed by Davinia5.0★Mar 2019

• "We absolutely loved Grayrigg Foot Stable."

  The house was just beautiful and Christine a wonderful host. The house has everyone you could want, it was wonderfully cosy with the underfloor heating plus a lovely wood burner, the kitchen is well equipped and the bathrooms are have great showers plus there is a bath in the main one. It is a short drive to Kendal which has some nice places to go out but we loved being out of the town, it was so relaxing. Christine was really helpful with directions and we arrived to wine and home made scones which was a lovely treat. A lot of attention has been paid to the house and it really shows. We will definitely be visiting again

  Reviewed by Emma5.0★Feb 2019

• "The cottage itself was excellent, comfortable, well maintained with friendly attentive owners next door."

  BUT The directions really need looking at. We arrived in the dark and rain in January. It was not possible to see "the property on your righthand side" because it is well set back from the road. It was also not possible to see "the hen house in the field in front of the property" because of the dark and rain. The name of the property is in weathered stone set in the stone wall and only distinguishable if your headlights catch it. Your Sykes staff were brilliant in trying to help us find the cottage. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Diana5.0★Jan 2019

• "Well appointed property , good quality furniture and fittings , proper home from home , comfortable and warm ."

  The farm yard is by far the tidiest I have ever encountered , a credit to the owners who were also very helpful with local knowledge and guidance

  Reviewed by David5.0★Dec 2018

• "Beautiful cottage in a gorgeous place."

  Lovely owners.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Oct 2018

• "Stunning cottage in beautiful location, ideal for lots of family adventures."

  Christine and David were very welcoming and helpful, the children’s hearts were won when we found homemade chocolate brownies on arrival (and the scones and wine for the adults were gratefully received too!), and the deal was sealed with the children when they got to meet (and feed) the pigs! We couldn’t have asked for a better setting for a family holiday, and Grayrigg Foot Stable will now always be a special place to us as the baby rolled over for the first time here!

  Reviewed by Thomas5.0★Aug 2018

• "Beautiful property, warm welcome on arrival, amazing touches around the house, just wonderful."

  Reviewed by Judith5.0★Jul 2018

• "The hosts, the cottage and location were all perfect."

  Grayrigg Foot Stable is a working farm and our young children were invited to be a small part of it which thrilled them beyond words. The welcome we received superseded expectations and we were delighted with every aspect of the accommodation, which is presented with a lot of care and detail. We have stayed in other UK cottages but this really is one of the very best.

  Reviewed by Kate5.0★Jul 2018

• "5* plus accommodation."

  Large, clean modern. Great location, only 3 miles from Kendle. 15=20 minutes from great walking in the Yorkshire Dales, same for Cumbrian Mountains. Coniston, Windermere etc. 40 minutes from Morecambe Bay. Will defiantly stay again.

  Reviewed by Andre5.0★Jun 2018

• "The host family is very, very friendly."

  We felt most welcome and being well looked after. They are very helpful, and caring, and have an eye on little things which make guests feel comfortable and at home. Everything ist neat and clean and fresh and looks like new. It's a perfectly traditional atmosphere in and around the house, one can smell the freshness of the air, the peaceful landscape, the only sounds to be heard are coming from the sheep and hens and the little stream behind the house, which makes the place a little paradise. We enjoyed every single Minute being there.

  Reviewed by P5.0★Apr 2018

• "A cosy homely cottage with everything you could need for your stay."

  We were made to feel welcome by Christine and her family and we will definitely return for a 3rd time soon.

  Reviewed by Davinia5.0★Mar 2018

• "We absolutely loved our stay in this beautiful cottage and would recommend it to everyone."

  There were lots of extra little touches and the cottage was spotless. The owners were very welcoming and could not do enough for us.

  Reviewed by Karen4.7★Mar 2018

• "The pictures and description on the website didn’t do the cottage justice."

  It was excellent! One of the best we have stayed in. Spotlessly clean and beautifully finished. Little touches like homemade biscuits, toiletries and farm fresh eggs (laid by the chickens you see from the kitchen window!) make it even more special. The owners are lovely and friendly, making you feel totally at home. We would definitely go back again.

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Feb 2018

• "I can honestly say this is one of the best cottages in the Lake District, which is why I have been there three times so far over the years and I hope to use it again in the future."

  Reviewed by Neil5.0★Sep 2017

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