Greenhowes at the Graythwaite Estate in Graythwaite Estate near Hawkshead

About Greenhowes at the Graythwaite Estate

Greenhowes is a terraced cottage on the Graythwaite Estate in Hawkshead, Lake District. This three-bedroom property sleeps seven people, making it perfect for larger families or groups. Shared access to an indoor heated swimming pool and table tennis room gives everyone something to enjoy together.

The estate sits in beautiful Lakeland countryside, just one mile from the lake and four miles from Hawkshead village. You'll have plenty of space to explore the grounds and surrounding woodland.

The cottage has one king bedroom, one twin room and one bunk room with a double bed below and single above. There's a shower room with separate WC. The kitchen features a breakfast bar seating two plus a dining area. It comes with an electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. The sitting room has an open fire for cosy evenings.

Hawkshead village (4 miles, 10 minutes) offers local shops and tearooms. Windermere Lake (1 mile, 5 minutes) provides water sports and boat trips. Hill Top (5 miles, 12 minutes) showcases Beatrix Potter's former home. Grizedale Forest (3 miles, 8 minutes) has walking trails and mountain biking routes.

Greenhowes combines estate facilities with Lake District access. Groups wanting swimming pool access and woodland walks will find this Graythwaite Estate cottage ideal for their break.

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At Sykes Cottages

Need To Know

✓Storage heating with open fire
✓Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine/dryer, dishwasher, smart tv, dvd, wifi, public phone in courtyard
✓Please note that logs, kindling, firelighters, and matches are not included in your stay but can be ordered using the goodeats link in your key collection information
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Travel cot and highchair
✓Ample off road parking
✓Electric vehicle charging point available (charges apply, payable on a pay-as-you-go basis)
✓Shared use of estate grounds and facilities included indoor heated swimming pool, table tennis room (please bring your own racquets and balls)
✓Two well-behaved dogs welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shops 4 miles, pubs 2 miles
✓Water from private supply, fed from freshwater lake
✓To avoid disappointment, we recommend booking graythwaite adventure in advance
✓Mobile phone signal may be limited due to the location of the property
✓Please note: this property has a £250 good housekeeping bond
✓The swimming pool can be booked for 45 minute private sessions, all guests can pre-book up to a maximum of 3 swimming slots ( or 2 slots for shorter stays ) 7 days prior to arrival by contacting estate@graythwaite
✓Com (please bring swim towels, as the towels provided are only for use in the property)
✓Please note that we can’t accept check in on christmas day, boxing day or new years day

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Greenhowes at the Graythwaite Estate

Indoor Heated Swimming Pool

Shared access to the estate's indoor heated pool means everyone can enjoy a swim whatever the weather outside.

Estate Grounds Access

Explore the extensive Graythwaite Estate grounds with woodland walks and open spaces perfect for group activities and games.

Open Fire Sitting Room

Gather around the open fire in the sitting room after days out exploring the Lake District countryside together.

Flexible Sleeping Arrangements

Three bedrooms sleeping seven people with varied bed types including bunk beds make this suitable for mixed groups.

Table Tennis Room

Shared table tennis room provides entertainment for all ages when you want to stay on the estate.

Central Lake District Location

Just one mile from the lake and four miles from Hawkshead village puts you right in the heart of everything.

Getting To Greenhowes at the Graythwaite Estate

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Greenhowes by car, exit the M6 at Junction 36 and follow signs towards Grange-over-Sands, then continue to the Graythwaite Estate near Hawkshead. The cottage has ample off-road parking for your group upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Grange-over-Sands. From there, you'll need to arrange a taxi or car hire for the journey to the Graythwaite Estate.

Ample off-road parking available

Grange-over-Sands station (nearest)

Accessible from M6 Junction 36

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Hill Top

Distance: 4.6 miles (6 min drive)

LA22 0LF

Lakes Aquarium

Distance: 3.6 miles (8 min drive)

LA12 8AS

Laurel and Hardy Museum

Distance: 13.3 miles (23 min drive)

LA12 0DB

Silurian Way

Distance: 1.5 miles (2 min drive)

Carron Crag

Distance: 4.3 miles (8 min drive)

LA22 0QN

Rusland Mosses National Nature Reserve

Distance: 2 miles (8 min drive)

LA12 8HH

Greythwaite Estate Farm Shop

Distance: 0.8 miles (2 min drive)

LA12 8BA

Grizedale Shop Gallery

Distance: 4.1 miles (7 min drive)

LA22 0QL

Booths

Distance: 9.1 miles (25 min drive)

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Windermere Station

Distance: 9.2 miles (26 min drive)

LA23 1AH

Staveley Station

Distance: 12.9 miles (32 min drive)

LA8 9NG

Lakeside

Distance: 3.6 miles (8 min drive)

LA12 8AT

Hill Top

Distance: 4.6 miles (6 min drive)

LA22 0LF

Lakes Aquarium

Distance: 3.6 miles (8 min drive)

LA12 8AS

Laurel and Hardy Museum

Distance: 13.3 miles (23 min drive)

LA12 0DB

Silurian Way

Distance: 1.5 miles (2 min drive)

Carron Crag

Distance: 4.3 miles (8 min drive)

LA22 0QN

Rusland Mosses National Nature Reserve

Distance: 2 miles (8 min drive)

LA12 8HH

Greythwaite Estate Farm Shop

Distance: 0.8 miles (2 min drive)

LA12 8BA

Grizedale Shop Gallery

Distance: 4.1 miles (7 min drive)

LA22 0QL

Booths

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Windermere Station

Distance: 9.2 miles (26 min drive)

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Staveley Station

Distance: 12.9 miles (32 min drive)

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Lakeside

Distance: 3.6 miles (8 min drive)

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Is Greenhowes at the Graythwaite Estate Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

Children will love the indoor heated swimming pool shared with other estate cottages. The bunk room has a double bed below and single above, perfect for younger guests. Table tennis provides indoor entertainment when weather turns. The extensive Graythwaite Estate grounds offer space for outdoor games and exploration. Hawkshead village has teashops and attractions like Hill Top nearby.

Groups Will Love...

The indoor heated swimming pool on the Graythwaite Estate gives your group year-round swimming access. Everyone can enjoy a morning swim before heading out exploring or an evening dip after walking. The pool is shared with other estate cottages, creating a sociable atmosphere. Combined with the table tennis room, these facilities mean your group has entertainment options without leaving the estate grounds.

Pet Friendly

Greenhowes welcomes two well-behaved dogs to join your group holiday. The extensive Graythwaite Estate grounds provide excellent walking opportunities right from your door. Your dogs can explore woodland paths and open spaces across the estate. The cottage has a rear garden area for letting pets out. Remember to supervise dogs when using shared facilities like the swimming pool area.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Greenhowes at the Graythwaite Estate

The Drunken Duck Inn

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 0NG

The Kings Arms, Hawkshead

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 0NZ

The Masons Arms, Strawberry Bank

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3NF

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Greenhowes at the Graythwaite Estate

How many people does Greenhowes sleep?

Greenhowes sleeps seven people across three bedrooms with one king bed, one twin room and one bunk room featuring a double bed below and single above. There's one shower room with a separate WC for all guests to share.

Is Greenhowes pet friendly?

Yes, Greenhowes welcomes two well-behaved dogs to stay with your group. Please ensure your pets are supervised when using the shared estate facilities and grounds.

What cooking facilities are available?

The kitchen has an electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. There's a breakfast bar seating two people and a separate dining area for group meals.

Can we use the swimming pool?

Yes, all guests have shared access to the indoor heated swimming pool on the Graythwaite Estate. The pool is shared with other cottages on the estate and provides year-round swimming.

Is there parking at the cottage?

Greenhowes has ample off-road parking available for your group. The cottage is easily accessible from the M6 motorway at Junction 36 via Grange-over-Sands.

What entertainment is provided?

The cottage has a TV with Freeview and DVD player in the kitchen area. Guests can also use the shared table tennis room on the estate, though you'll need to bring your own racquets and balls.

How far is Hawkshead village?

Hawkshead village is four miles away, approximately a ten-minute drive. The village has local shops, tearooms and traditional inns to explore during your stay.

Are bed linen and towels included?

Yes, all bed linen and towels are included in your rental. The cottage also has WiFi available, though connection may be limited due to the rural estate location.

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Greenhowes at the Graythwaite Estate Reviews

Gillian

Great accommodation which suited our needs well. Good to have the shop on hand, and helpful friendly guy there to answer the odd questions we had

Joanne

Lovely place, would have been good to have been warned about the brown water, I drank it but we could have brought bottles if we had known. Would have been good to know the code to the games room. It came after I requested it but only after we left.

Daniela

The cottage is not what it promises. Very dirty, wardrobe not usable dusty, mould in bathroom. Not suitable for showering, dust everywhere. The shared swimming pool is very mouldy. The estate owners were not responsive when we complained but eventually settled our dissatisfaction

Gerard

Before booking Greenhowes, we inquired about three other places, with specific questions that needed answering before we could book. Sykes did not answer a single enquiry. It's all a very impersonal process, entirely computer generated. As for Greenhowes, it seemed overpriced, but perhaps that's just the Lake District especially in the time of Covid. The property is badly in need of refurbishment. None of the internal doors close properly, especially the toilets. Carpets in the toilets seems unhygienic. The kitchen is not very well stocked. The dishwasher needs replacing, since the two racks do not stay on their runners, with plates crashing everywhere when they are pulled out. Pool and shop were not open as often as claimed. For the price, I expected something better.

Really relaxing place fabulous surroundings. Enjoyed being able to use the pool and having a farm shop on site was very convenient.

A really great location in wonderful surroundings. The property was a good size however very tired and in need of some work. Freezer didnt keep food frozen, ruining 20 worth of ice cream. Hob and oven were exceptionally slow to get hot, carpets were stained in many places. One of the beds in the twin room had a wheel broken off meaning one bed couldnt be kept level.

A very friendly and peaceful hamlet just what we wanted after the Christmas festivities.

Brendan

Lake District was beautiful especially this time of year with all the colours changing

I have stayed in different cottages and this was by far the best.

The location of the cottage is excellent with access to quiet roads and lakeside walks . Very happy with our choice.

What a beautiful, secluded spot. It certainly exceeded our expectations. Jackie in the shop gave us a lovely warm welcome on arrival, the courtyard set up worked very well with plenty of space for the children to roam and for us to enjoy the peace! Table tennis and swimming pool were daily favourites amongst us all. We would love to return.

Philip

We were disappointed that wi fi was clearly offered but we had very occasional wi fi 10 mins a day . With no phone signal communication was poor with the outside world including booking activities. A small point was there were no oven gloves for the oven

Beverley

Great cottage in a quiet, pretty location.

Lauren

We had a few concerns initially after reading some reviews but our cottage was lovely. We celebrated joint birthdays while there with a child and two dogs. Lovely cottage, nice facilities, comfy beds and very clean!

I feel that the description used to describe this property is inaccurate. It cannot be described as luxury and does not justify the price charged. I know that a lot of reviews have said the same thing but you as a company continue to market the property inaccurately. Positives spacious property, well equipped kitchen, lovely location, good bedding and towels Negativesvery faded apart from kitchen equipment which had been updated for example grubby worn carpet, basic bathroom with a shower that need replacing, fireplace in living room is not fit for purpose. I have used smaller companies with properties in Uk before and this was poor in comparison.

Harald

I had a problem with the toilet cover and I phoned the company. The next morning they came to changed it. Excellent service !

Tracey

This was an early Christmas resent for our parents, one of which is terminally ill. We were all thrilled with the cottage and its facilaties. The location was perfect to allow us to travel to Coniston, Ambleside, Grassmere, Hawkshead and Windermere. Well certainly be looking to return again soon.

The cottage was very pratical and we had an amazing week. The pool onsite was a real positive, it was not clear whether the pool is included in the price or as part of the gymleisure but we were pleased that the pool is no extra charge. The only feedback points I have that I think iare worth an mention and I dont want to come over too negative.. We had a cold snap and the cottage does get cold because the doors and windows are not well insulated. We had a fire each night which kept the living room cosy however the kitchen remained cold but the upstairs was fine. The draw control on the fireplace has nut missing so this needs fixing. The rear gardenseating has no easy access and some gamesbooks would be a nice touch. We loved the area, walking distance to the lake, access to Grizedale and would come back.

Rachel

The cottage was beautiful and the setting too. We loved pretty much everything apart from the loo seats were a tad old and slid around when you sat down, could have done with a few more kitchen utensils like tongs etc we found that it's pretty much standard to not have this extent of utensils anywhere. The shower was temperamental and sometimes wouldn't work straightaway and the storage heaters meant that we were sweltering every morning. It sounds like we didn't enjoy our stay but we really did, it was just a shame that there some basic issues. Lastly, not sure what the deal is with the local milkman? 2 pints of milk delivered every 2 days, not ordered by us but sent an invoice for?? Another family asked us what we were going to do, because they had the same delivery and dilemna. We would use it again though due to it's sheer magnificence and heritage.

A great cottage. Loved the pool. A lovely holiday. Only issue was the storage heaters , living room was fine rest of cottage felt cold.

Roderick

We found Greenhowes cottage to be very comfortable and well equipped but we would not class it as luxury accommodation. Attention needs to be paid to regular maintenance of the cottages. The only specific issue we had was with the toilets, both toilets in the cottage had seats that were not well fitted and came unattached. The location is very pretty and plenty to do in the Lake District.

Christopher

Its a great place toyou explore use as a base as everything is on your doorstep. Make sure you explore the estate as with wildlife here is amazing.

I only booked this as it said it had a gym and indoor pool. When we arrived we had to pay extra for the gym! The pool area was very dirty and poor changing facilities with no hooks etc. The carpet in the cottage needed renewing as it was stained in the bathrooms etc . It would have been nice if there was some kind of welcome treat, like a cream tea or a bottle of wine.

Lovely spot and cottage! Would have liked a bit more outside seating and easier access to rear garden. But great facilities

Victoria

We had an amazing holiday, property was as described the setting was more magical ! My daughter who is in a swim club made use of the pool and we loved the mini battles of table tennis ! Everything in the cottage was of good quality and little things like the milk on arrival was fab !! Staff at Sykes were great at getting back to me and I have already booked for next year ! Thank you !

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Greenhowes at the Graythwaite Estate, Graythwaite

About Greenhowes at the Graythwaite Estate

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Indoor Heated Swimming Pool

Estate Grounds Access

Open Fire Sitting Room

Flexible Sleeping Arrangements

Table Tennis Room

Central Lake District Location

Getting To Greenhowes at the Graythwaite Estate

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Greenhowes at the Graythwaite Estate Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Drunken Duck Inn

The Kings Arms, Hawkshead

The Masons Arms, Strawberry Bank

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Greenhowes at the Graythwaite Estate Reviews