Brockstone Holiday Cottage Grasmere

Short breaks and Special offers for May

Save over £100 on a week's stay in May, or enjoy a short bargain break

Brockstone Grasmere holiday cottage is perched up high on a south facing hill, so it gets all the sun that's going in the Lake District winter. Many homes and villages in the Lake District are down in the valleys and by the lakes, and pretty though they are, they don't see any sun from November to February.
This picture was taken on Brockstone Cottage terrace in January 2011!
Sometimes people wonder "who owns that cottage on the path between Rydal and Grasmere?" and "can I rent the cottage on the coffin route overlooking Rydal Water?" The answer is- we own it, and yes, you can rent this cottage on the hill above White Moss.

Our usual rate for a week's stay in May is £720, but we have now reduced that to £590 for the week beginning Saturday 26 May, saving you £100.
Last Minute Special
If you haven't got a free week, but would like to stay for 3 or more days, we are offering short bargain breaks from 26 May to 1 June.
3 nights £290. Extra nights £60 per night.

For full details of rates, availabilty and other details, please check our entry on Holiday Lettings or HomeAway Holiday-Rentals
At present these weeks are still available to rent in the next few months
26 May to 2 June
25 August to 1 September

We have more availability from 8 September- please email sue@whitemoss.com, or check through the links above.

Inside Brockstone Grasmere self catering Cottage.

A look inside this Grasmere self catering cottage downstairs.

Brockstone Grasmere self catering cottage was originally built about 200 years ago for 2 estate workers and their families on the Rydal estate. The Rydal Estate is owned by the Le Fleming family, who have owned huge areas of the Lake District for centuries.
Brockstone self catering cottage was originally 2 cottages, probably with two small rooms downstairs, and two upstairs. Each cottage has an outbuilding which was used as for jobs such as laundry
Now, it is one historic traditional Lake District cottage. Downstairs there is a lounge with open fire.



It has comforatble sofas, CD and stereo system, Digital flat screen TV, DVD player, and lots of games, jigsaws and books.
The kitchen diner has a Smeg fridge freezer, washer dryer and dishwasher, ceramic hob, oven, microwave, kettle, toaster- everything you need for a great Grasmere self catering stay. A very special choice for your Lake District accommodation.

Brockstone Grasmere self catering cottage.

What's upstairs in this Grasmere self catering cottage?

Upstairs there are two bedrooms.
The four poster room has a high vaulted ceiling, with an en suite shower, toilet and sink.

There are great views from the windows.
There is another bedroom with 2 single beds and a sink.
The main bathroom has a spa bath- great for relaxing in soothing bubbles after an energetic day out in the Lake Distirct!
There is a shower over the bath.
The whole place is centrally heated and cosy.

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The Terrace and Garden at Brockstone Grasmere self catering cottage.

A south facing sun trap with magnificent views.

Many people who visit the Grasmere and Rydal part of the Lake District will have walked past Brockstone Grasmere self catering cottage.
It is on the wonderful walking route from Dove Cottage Grasmere to Rydal Mount, Rydal. Both of these are famous homes of William Wordsworth..
From Dove Cottage, the road goes uphill for about half a mile, before becoming a track. The last 400 yards of access to Brockstone self catering cottage is along this track- drive with care! After Brockstone Cottage the track is just a walking path. No cars go past- only walkers!

From the terrace, you have amazing view over Rydal Water,and the famous Lake District hills ( called "fells" locally)- Loughrigg, Silver Howe, Wetherlam and the Langdale fells.
As it is perched high up on the hillside, this Grasmere self catering cottage gets all the sun that is going. Down in Grasmere Village, by Grasmere lake, and in the valley, the houses and cottage get very little sun during the winter months, and even in summer the shadow if the hills can restrict the sun. Not at Brockstone- it must be one of the sunniest spots in the Lake District.

Read Reviews for Brockstone self catering cottage Grasmere

Grasmere self catering cottage review

Our Grasmere self catring cottage, Brockstone Cottage, has received excellent reviews.

Here is the latest review
Rating 5 out of 5
"A real Gem in the Lakes"

Review Submitted: June 29, 2010 Date of Stay: June 2010
My spouse and I had a week at Brockstone, and were very sad to leave. This is a superbly equipped cottage with an incomparable view. Two comfortable bedrooms, one twin bedded with a washbasin and tons of storage and wardrobe space, and one a four-poster with washbasin, toilet and shower. The main bathroom is modern, has a great shower, a whirlpool tub and heated towel rails. The kitchen has top-line washer/dryer, dishwasher, glass-topped hob and efficient oven, and is an eat-in with style. The cottage is central-heated. Furniture is far above the standard self-catering norm. The living room has a top-rate TV, DVD and CD players. And the Terrace! We dined outside almost every meal when we were there.

You'll find that everything works (unusual in self-catering); it is immaculately clean; warm and cosy on the wet days (it is the Lake District!), and cool from cross-breezes when the heat rises.
The road/track up is initially a challenge for North American drivers, but after the first two or three trips in and out you'll take it like a rally champion. It's a walkers paradise, literally steps to major trails.

I wanted to put plenty of details in because Brockstone is unique. Self-catering sometimes means inconvenient, make-shift and worn. This cottage is a true beauty, a real five-star. We will return again and again.
Recommended for: Age 55+, Romantic Getaway

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How do I make a booking for Brockstone Cottage?

Do you want to enquire about our Grasmere self catering cottage, Brockstone?

To find more about prices and available dates for our Grasmere vacation rental, Brockstone Cottage you can visit my website at White Moss House .This will take you to my B & B website, and from there you can click on links to find out more.
Or, you can visit the Brockstone, Grasmere self catering cottage page at Home Away, Holiday-Rentals.
Check the rates, the availabilty chart, and email me!

The area around Brockstone Grasmere self catering cottage

Ideally placed in the centre of England's Lake District

This photo shows Brockstone self catering cottage from across Rydal Water. It is taken on the Rydal Water walk , one of the best short walks in the world!
For more information on the local area you can look at the website for White Moss House, which is our guest house, 400 yards below Brockstone self catering cottage.

White Moss sunset

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