Ben Place Cottage

August 2020

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Ben Place Cottage sits in a lovely, quiet and secluded corner of Grasmere, at the very heart of the Lake District. Originally part of a Victorian 'gentleman's residence', this two bedroom cottage has its own private sitting-out area plus parking, and enjoys fell views across to Helm Crag and Stone Arthur. Ben Place is an easy 10 minutes walk from Grasmere village, giving ready access to the shops, cafes and restaurants, yet also giving it seclusion from the hustle and bustle of one of Lakeland's prime tourist destinations.

Sleeps 4 in 2 double bedrooms. The cottage has an 'upside-down' layout with the living accommodation on the upper floor. Living/dining room with woodburner stove, TV, DVD player, CD player, wifi hub. Galley kitchen with electric oven & hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge. Downstairs are family bathroom with bath and shower over; two double bedrooms, one having a dressing-room alcove and en-suite bathroom with shower bath (NB the en-suite bedroom is 6'11” wide, giving approx. 11” clearance either side of the bed); and utility room, housing a freezer, washer/dryer and central heating boiler. Sitting out area and private parking. Red squirrels are often seen in the garden, and we've even spotted deer on occasion!

Children aged 5 or over welcome (but please note the cottage has 2 double beds). Sorry we do not accept children under the age of 5, as the cottage has an unfenced light well, with a drop of around 2 metres outside. Sorry, no smoking or pets.

Rates:

2020
4 Jan - 14 Feb	£350
15 Feb - 21 Feb	£490
22 Feb - 27 Mar	£400
28 Mar - 17 April	£650
18 Apr - 22 May	£560
23 May - 29 May	£750
30 May - 26 Jun	£660
27 Jun - 10 Jul	£680
11 Jul - 28 Aug	£760
29 Aug - 18 Sep	£660
19 Sep - 2 Oct	£600
3 Oct - 23 Oct	£560
24 Oct - 30 Oct	£635
31 Oct - 17 Dec	£350
18 Dec - 5 Jan 2021	£750

Around and About

Grasmere needs little introduction, famous for being the home of William Wordsworth and now one of the Lake District's premier tourist destinations. As well as Wordsworth's home, Dove Cottage, the village has numerous shops, hotels, cafes, galleries and restaurants.

Situated at the heart of the Lake District, it is only a short drive to places such as Keswick, Ambleside, Windermere, Bowness, Ullswater and the Langdale Valley.

There are lake cruises on Windermere and Ullswater, or you can hire a rowing boat on Grasmere. Beatrix Potter World is in Bowness and her home, Hilltop Farm is in nearby Sawrey. For walkers, you are at the heart of the Lakeland mountains with numerous high- and low-level walks. You can walk from the cottage to Alcock Tarn, Stone Arthur or Easedale Tarn. Or for the more adventurous, to the Langdales, the Fairfield Horseshoe or Helvellyn, all with the possibility of returning by bus if required.

WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY

"Lovely, clean and well furnished cottage, located very conveniently near Grasmere and the fells. Very helpful owner. Highly recommended." Andy

"Stayed here for a week in mid August.Well equipped kitchen with plenty of cupboard space, nice bedrooms 1 ensuite and family bathroom, comfortable beds. Washer/drier in utility room. Nice spacious lounge with lovely views over to helm crag and surrounding fells. Ample parking space, just a 10 minute walk into Grasmere (don't forget to visit Baldrys tea rooms!)" Wendy, Terry, Margaret and Andrew

"Lovely cottage in ideal area only few minutes away from the touristy Grasmere. Bring your boots and bikes. The cycle ways are brilliant and could certainly show our council a thing or two. Wildlife abundant too." Jane