No.2 Town Head Cottages | Cottage in Grasmere

9.2 (11 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   3 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  6 Guests
Grasmere Cottage | No.2 Town Head Cottages

3 Bedroom Cottage in Grasmere

Welcome to No. 2 Town Head Cottages, an historic and characterful Grade II listed building in the Vale of Grasmere at the heart of the English Lake District. Dating back to 1688, the cottage is an excellent base for walkers, hikers, bikers, and all those looking to explore the majestic Lakeland fells.
This property is full of character, with a simple, rustic style that reflects its age and original features. Due to the cottage's age, heating is provided by storage heaters, which can take up to 24 hours to fully warm up. Guests may also notice a few quirks - part of the charm of a historic home! While it's not a modern space, the cottage offers a cosy, authentic experience in a beautiful location.
Upon returning from a day of adventure, there is ample space available for storing those muddy boots and damp coats in case the weather is unfavorable. Head into the living area, a lovely spacious room full of character with exposed timbers, comfortable sofa and armchairs, with TV and Wi-Fi included during your stay. Enjoy a meal around the dining table and cook up a feast in the fully fitted kitchen with oven/hob and microwave, with a washing machine to freshen up any muddy clothes to complete a simple, self-catered stay.
2 Town Head Cottages can sleep up to six across three well-presented first floor bedrooms: one king size bedroom and two additional twin rooms; there is a separate family bathroom.
Situated within walking distance of Grasmere Village, famously once the home of William and Dorothy Wordsworth, you will find a wide range of shops, pubs and cafes. There are some very good restaurants in the area, one of them within about ten minutes' walk, and a great family style pub just a few yards further.
Popular walks from here include following Red Bank Road and then the footpath along the west shore of the lake towards Rydal Water, or along quiet Greenburn just across the valley from the cottage. With no motorboats allowed, the lake at Grasmere is great for swimming, rowing and paddle boarding.
The Lakeland Fells provide some of the best high-level walks in England. You will find the highest mountain in England, Scafell Pike (978 meters), a few miles west in the heart of the mountains, and many other well-known fells like Skiddaw, Helvellyn and the Old Man of Coniston. For those wishing to minimise the use of their car during the stay there are day hikes from the front door (from easy to challenging) to easily fill a week's worth of walking.
For more information and bookings please contact Finest Retreats.

No2 Town Head Cottages is located in Grasmere. No2 Town Head Cottages provides accommodation, featuring Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, Kitchen, among other amenities. This Cottage features Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, Kitchen, to make your stay a comfortable one.

No2 Town Head Cottages has 3 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Grasmere has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Grasmere, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Pet Friendly
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • 1+ bathrooms
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • Fee: GBP 25
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
Entertainment
  • TV
General
  • Unit size: 861 sq ft (80 sq m)
  • In a rural location
Guest Services
  • Limited housekeeping
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Patio
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Payment Policy
Pet fee: gbp 25 service animals are exempt from fees the above list may not be comprehensive. fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Pet Policy
2 total pets note from host: dangerous animals not allowed. pets allowed for an extra charge of gbp 25 service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Gill
Jul 23, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: We loved our stay - the house is old and characterful and it's wonderfully positioned to be able to walk straight up into the fellsdown the lane into Grasmere. We would definitely come back.
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