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Shepherd's Crook, Grasmere

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4.8
out of 5
Cumbria » Grasmere
Sleeps up to 8
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3

Shepherd's Crook is a four-bedroom holiday cottage sleeping eight guests right in the centre of Grasmere in the Lake District National Park. This three-storey property offers excellent village centre location with fell views and makes a perfect base for groups exploring the Lakes. The cottage features a dedicated boot room with electric dryer for four pairs of boots.

Grasmere sits in the heart of the Lake District. The village offers shops, cafes and pubs within walking distance. Stunning fells surround the area and Grasmere Lake is nearby.

The accommodation spreads across three floors. The first floor has one double bedroom plus a kitchen/diner with table for eight and cloakroom.

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About Shepherd's Crook

Shepherd's Crook is a four-bedroom holiday cottage sleeping eight guests right in the centre of Grasmere in the Lake District National Park. This three-storey property offers excellent village centre location with fell views and makes a perfect base for groups exploring the Lakes. The cottage features a dedicated boot room with electric dryer for four pairs of boots.

Grasmere sits in the heart of the Lake District. The village offers shops, cafes and pubs within walking distance. Stunning fells surround the area and Grasmere Lake is nearby.

The accommodation spreads across three floors. The first floor has one double bedroom plus a kitchen/diner with table for eight and cloakroom. The second floor contains three more bedrooms: one double with TV and en-suite shower room, plus two zip/link rooms (one with en-suite). A family bathroom with bath and shower serves the upper floor. The ground floor has a coat and boot room. The sitting room features an electric stove and corner sofa.

Dove Cottage (0.3 miles, 2 minutes) was Wordsworth's home. Allan Bank (0.4 miles, 3 minutes) offers National Trust walks. Ambleside sits 5 miles away (12 minutes) with shops and restaurants. Lake Windermere is 9 miles distant (20 minutes).

Book Shepherd's Crook for a proper Lakes walking holiday. The central Grasmere location puts you steps from trails and village amenities. Perfect for active groups wanting authentic fell country.

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Shepherd's Crook

Central Grasmere Location

Right in the village centre with shops, pubs and cafes on your doorstep. Perfect for groups wanting easy access to amenities and walking routes.

Boot Room with Dryer

Electric boot dryer handles four pairs of boots after muddy fell walks. Ground floor storage keeps walking gear organised and ready for your next adventure.

Spacious Kitchen Diner

First floor kitchen with dining table seating eight guests comfortably. Well-equipped with dishwasher, washer/dryer and everything needed for group catering after long days out.

Three En-Suite Bedrooms

Two second floor bedrooms have their own en-suite shower rooms. Reduces morning queues and gives everyone privacy in this multi-floor layout.

Fell Views from Windows

Windows look across Grasmere village towards the surrounding fells. Wake up to proper Lake District scenery without leaving your accommodation.

Walking Routes from Door

Step straight onto walking routes from the cottage. Access Grasmere Lake, Easedale Tarn and countless fell paths within minutes of leaving the property.

Getting To Shepherd's Crook

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Shepherd's Crook by car, take the A591 through the Lake District to Grasmere village. The cottage is located in the village centre with one parking permit provided for roadside parking.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Windermere, approximately 9 miles from Grasmere. Regular bus services run from Windermere station to Grasmere village, or taxis are available for the 20-minute journey.

One parking permit for roadside parking
Windermere station (9 miles)
Central Grasmere village location

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Dove Cottage & Wordsworth Museum
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 9SH
Allan Bank National Trust
Distance: 0.4 miles
LA22 9QB
Grasmere Lake
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA22 9SW
Easedale Tarn Walk
Distance: 1 mile
LA22 9QE
Helm Crag (The Lion and The Lamb)
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA22 9RQ
Loughrigg Fell
Distance: 2 miles
LA22 9NG
Grasmere Village Shops
Distance: 0.1 miles
LA22 9SW
The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA22 9SW
Ambleside Town Centre
Distance: 5 miles
LA22 9BT
Bus Stop (555/599 routes)
Distance: 0.1 miles
LA22 9SJ
Public Car Park
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA22 9TA
Grasmere Information Centre
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA22 9SX
Dove Cottage & Wordsworth Museum
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 9SH
Allan Bank National Trust
Distance: 0.4 miles
LA22 9QB
Grasmere Lake
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA22 9SW
Easedale Tarn Walk
Distance: 1 mile
LA22 9QE
Helm Crag (The Lion and The Lamb)
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA22 9RQ
Loughrigg Fell
Distance: 2 miles
LA22 9NG
Grasmere Village Shops
Distance: 0.1 miles
LA22 9SW
The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA22 9SW
Ambleside Town Centre
Distance: 5 miles
LA22 9BT
Bus Stop (555/599 routes)
Distance: 0.1 miles
LA22 9SJ
Public Car Park
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA22 9TA
Grasmere Information Centre
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA22 9SX

Is Shepherd's Crook Right For Your Group

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

For Families
Grasmere offers family walks around the lake and easier fell routes suitable for children. The village has ice cream shops and Grasmere Gingerbread to try. Older children will enjoy the Wordsworth museums and longer walks to Easedale Tarn. The cottage has books and games plus a Smart TV for downtime.
Groups Will Love...
The first floor kitchen/diner seats all eight guests around one table for proper group meals together. The well-equipped kitchen includes dishwasher and washer/dryer to handle group laundry after muddy walks. The open-plan layout means cooks can chat with others while preparing food. Gas hob and electric oven provide plenty of cooking capacity.
Pet Friendly
Shepherd's Crook does not accept pets. The property operates a strict no-pets policy for all bookings. If you're travelling with dogs, you'll need to find alternative accommodation in the Grasmere area. Many other Lake District properties do welcome pets, but this particular cottage is not suitable for animal companions.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Shepherd's Crook

The Good Sport Bar

Located Opposite property from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9SJ

Baldry's Tea Room

Located 0.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9SW

The Jumble Room Restaurant

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9SU

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Shepherd's Crook

How many guests does Shepherd's Crook sleep?
The cottage sleeps eight guests across four bedrooms. Two bedrooms have zip/link beds that convert between doubles and twins to suit your group.
Is Shepherd's Crook pet friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property. The cottage operates a strict no-pets policy for all bookings.
What parking is available?
One parking permit is provided for roadside parking. Additional free roadside parking and public car parks are located 3-4 minutes walk from the cottage.
What are the bedroom arrangements?
The first floor has one double bedroom. The second floor contains one double with en-suite, one zip/link with en-suite and one zip/link room without en-suite facilities.
How many bathrooms does the property have?
There are three bathrooms total. Two second-floor bedrooms have en-suite shower rooms, plus a family bathroom with bath and shower and a first-floor cloakroom.
What kitchen facilities are provided?
The first floor kitchen/diner seats eight and includes electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer. All cooking equipment and utensils are supplied for group catering.
What is there to do in Grasmere?
Grasmere offers fell walking, lake activities, Wordsworth's Dove Cottage, Allan Bank gardens and village shops. The location puts you in the heart of classic Lake District walking country.
When are check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4 PM on arrival day. Check-out is at 9:30 AM on departure day to allow cleaning before the next guests arrive.

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Shepherd's Crook Reviews

Heather
We enjoyed staying at Shepherds Crook. Perfect location, beautifully clean and equipped, warm and comfortable. We had no problem parking in the nearby car park. If we had one quibble it would be the 4.30 pm access time which is late when youve spent a long time travelling from home. And to have to have a breakfast, clear up, pack the car and leave by. 9.30 am. feels unnecessarily pressured and difficult for a holiday. Most holiday properties operate at 3.30 4.00 access and 10.00 or even 11.00 leaving time. Despite that, we would be happy to return to the property as we thought it was lovely!
Gordon
Great location in Grasmere. The house was well equipped and very clean. The kitchen whilst cosy was excellently equipped with all home comforts. The bedrooms were surprisingly spacious and the linen was good quality. The only negative was the parking arrangements, which made it difficult to unpack and load the car, the house being on a blind bend meant safety for children was a concern getting out in the morning. But, a little caution soon overcame the safety issue. Overall, we had a fantastic five nights and would highly recommend the property to all.
Weve stayed several times now and love everything about it
The property is absolutely stunning, set in beautiful Grasmere. Very wellequipped with super comfortable beds. So much to do from the doorstep! We had an amazing week and would love to return one day!
It is an attractive and interesting property in a great location, pleasantly appointed with plenty of hot water and nice towels and a boot heater! We enjoyed our stay very much despite the constant Lakeland weather! However, it was slightly let down by some niggles. One of the mattresses on the first floor has a spring sticking up and another on the brass bed has sags at the edges. We could not find instructions for the oven or the TV is there a licence for the latter?. The Visitors Book was full. The surface of the table was strangely sticky we could not clean it and the sealant round some of the taps was not very clean. We could find no tray. Is there no system for separating the rubbish into the small bins? We found ways round the parking for a second car, but, had we been eight people with more cars, another permit would have been welcome. Most of these points could be fixed easily and would make a great difference.
Denise
Lovely apartment in the centre of Grasmere, compact for six adults but we had enough space as our days were spent out on the hills. The only blemish was the cracked bath panels and broken shower in the 2nd floor bathroom which meant two singles had to use ensuite showers occupied by couples Sykes were experiencing telephone problems so we couldnt raise this with them over the weekend but hopefully this will be remedied quickly.
Richard
Hello, The place was great, as was the location! I'd definitely recommend. However, the shower in the bathroom on the stairs didn't work looks like the right hand knon needs fixing?, I tried calling both numbers, but no luck did leave a message on one though, so tried Sykes email, just to get an auto reply that I need to make a Sykes Account and can log it through there! I did not do that as it was more hassle. Please just let someone call or email to log an issue!
Hayley
This is a beautiful, historic property in the middle of Grasmere village. It has been lovingly updated to be a comfortable, homely place. There are stunning views from the windows even the skylights! of the fells and a view of Grasmere church. Despite not being set back from the road and being above a shop, the property is very quiet especially at night, when Grasmere village itself is usually quiet too!. Grasmere is our favourite place to stay. There are a few pubs and restaurants Tweedies, The Inn, The Swan, The Travellers Rest, and further down towards Ambleside The Badger Bar are all nice pubs with traditional bars and fires on. There are so many stunning walks directly from Shepherds Crook the Coffin Route, Grasmere and Rydal Water, Nab Scar, Heron Pike, Great Rigg, Stone Arthur, Alcock Tarn, Silver Howe, Easedale Tarn, the list goes on. You could easily spend a week or more here without ever getting in your car. There are attractions on the doorstep too, like the Wordsworths Dove Cottage and Allan Bank. The Heaton Cooper Art Studio has a cafe with brilliant views and good breakfast. Faeryland offers lakeside views for tea and cake, plus rowing boat hire. And dont forget Sam Read booksellers! It really is a magical village to spend time in. We will definitely be back to this beautiful property in this beautiful place sooner rather than later.
Nicola
A fabulous place for a long weekend in the heart of the Lake District. Location right in the middle of Grasmere enabling us to walk hike everywhere we needed to. Would definitely recommend and rebook in the future!
Vanessa
Lovely property very well situated.
Excellent property at a wonderful location. Good facilities and well presented property.
Such a lovely apartment, comfortable, clean, cosy, and boot room was very handy. Such a lovely location in the middle of Grasmere, near the pubs and restaurants. Parking was very easy, just over the road. We had a fabulous weekend.
Katharine
We had a lovely stay at Shepherds Crook. Its a beautiful apartment with super views of the surrounding fells. Really cozy to relax in after a day walking! Spotlessly clean and well maintained. We will most definitely be back. Thank you!
This is a lovely house in a wonderful location.
Michael
Shepherds Crook was an excellent place to stay in Grasmere. We were three couples and two singles and stayed over New Year. The facilities are excellent and its very clean and comfortable. All bedrooms decorated to a high standard. Kitchen on the small side for catering for 8 but had everything we needed and more. All accommodation on 1st and 2nd floor.1 car parking space in the village car park. We would definitely return.
Brittany
Everything was great! The only small piece of feedback would be to have more washing up tablets as we only had 2 for the dishwasher...but was no real issue as we just washed up the old school way instead using the sink
Manish
Just spent a brilliant week at Shepherds Crook. The cottage is beautifully decorated, airy and light and we loved the little touches like the nightlights and the games cupboard. Having parking included and being across the road from the bus stop made it easy to travel around the area. The location is great for everything in the village and theres always a bit of a buzz in the street outside. The bedrooms are all doubles and with 3 bathrooms and 4 toilets in total so there are no queues in the morning. The property was well equipped dishwasher, washerdrier, ironironing table, boot drier in the separate boot room, smart TV and smart speaker. Jamie and Cheryl, the owners have clearly given a lot of thought to their guests needs and experience and created a very welcoming environment. We had a couple of minor issues but these were dealt with promptly, efficiently and courteously in fact the communication and customer service from Jamie was always above and beyond. I would thoroughly recommend Shepherds Crook to anyone thinking of a holiday in The Lakes as a family or group of friends
Stephen
A beautiful apartment in a great location
A group of six adults rented this property for New Year 2022. As soon as we walked in we were impressed with the design and facilities that were on offer. We did have a problem with the oven but a call to the emergency number on New Years day was dealt with and an electrician arrived and promptly fixed it within 2 hours. Would have no hesitation to stay here again and would certainly recommend it to anyone.
Brittany
Cracking location and beautiful house!
Babubhai
Very nice and clean place! The location is also very nice as you are in the middle of the Lake District. Finding the place and parking was a little confusing so if they can make it clear with a picture map that would be perfect. Overall, we had a pleasant stay, thank you!
Fuchsia
A wonderful place to stay, very clean upon arrival. The beds are very comfortable and the amount of bathrooms was great the Children really enjoyed having their own en suites! Grasmere is a really lovely village to stay in, with plenty of places to eat and shop.
This property is on many levels and mezzanine areas on each floor but good exercise in preparation for the fells. It is comfortable and well equipped. In a good central position in the village but its difficult to find parking for a second car. Our holiday was in the middle of a heatwave so walking was planned early morning and lots of picnics by rivers. Being an old house it kept cool and comfortable.
Kathrine
We had a fabulous stay. Wonderful facilities, gorgeous cottage, beds very comfortable, showers and bath brilliant. Perfect setting in the middle of Grasmere, very quiet on an evening. We loved our stay and hope to come back very soon
Alison
A lovely house, beautifully furnished and presented and very comfortable. Great sized rooms and plenty of bathrooms and loos and hot water. The downsides were the lack of parking near the house. Although the site said parking for 1 car, I hadnt appreciated that it was free parking for 1 car within the local car park. This made unloading the car difficult. We were catering for 8 people, so had a lot of food boxes. Also checkout time is extremely early at 930am. We felt this was probably a hangover from Covid regulations, but given those regulations no longer apply, and we had checked and the house wasnt booked for the next day, this seems excessive. We felt the guidance still in the house regarding completely stripping the beds was also excessive, given the bags for putting the bedding in were nowhere to be found and also given the costs of the house, we felt it was a bit much to ask us to strip the beds and be out by 930. One other niggle was that the dishwasher was full of dirty crockery and cutlery when we arrived.
Yvette
We loved this property! It was the favorite part of our two week trip in that area. Two points of concern 1 the matress on the double bed in the first bedroom near kitchen is bad. It has two springs poking up making it very difficult to sleep on. 2. The front door opens right into difficult to see traffic often coming quite fast and is quite dangerous. Perhaps a mirror across the street pointing back could give more perspective on whether traffic is coming before sticking your head around to see. Again, we loved this property and would absolutely stay here again!
Ingram
Thank you for accommodating us . This is a lovely place, perfectly situated and we had a wonderful break. Walking directly from the cottage is a real treat and the bus links to Keswick and Ambleside are great. Parking is a premium is Grasmere and we benefitted greatly from the free parking pass for the car park which is less than 2 minutes walk. We found loading and unloading the car directly outside the property was not problematic .
The check in and check out times alone mean we would not recommend this property to anyone else and whilst we will continue to return to Grasmere we would not stay in this property even though it met our requirements and we liked the property. To check in at 4pm is a really disruptive time when you have a young family but it was just about tolerable. To check out at 9.30am on holiday is brutal and unnecessary. Not least because nothing in Grasmere opens until at least 10am so you have no where to go. A hangover from Covid maybe but an excuse nevertheless. We were not advised of the check in times when we booked the cottage and if we were, we would not have booked. We are really disappointed that this had such a disruptive impact on what should have been a really enjoyable stay.
The cottage was fantastic and a great location, would definitely go back. A proper drying area for wet clothes would be really good but otherwise we loved it.
Michele
The Cottage was amazing, spacious and well situated for everything in the Lakes. The only downside was the lack of parking near to the cottage a car park permit was included and the car park was a 34 minute walk away but this was not always pleasant in the rain!
The flat was extremely comfortable and very well equipped. Perfectly placed for walking in the area straight from the door or taking the bus. Parking in Grasmere at peak season is a nightmare. As a large family group, we had two cars. Often we would travel up in three cars. With only one car park permit, we had to drive one car outside the village to find a space. Otherwise paying for parking was very expensive.
Grasmere is the gem in the Lake Districts crown. Shepards Crook was a fabulous place to stay, not only for it well appointed and comfortable accommodation, but also for its superb location. We came to hike the many trails and we were absolutely astounded by the beauty and the quaintness of it all. Shepherds Crock made it that much more special, as many of the hiking trails are right at your doorstep. We were most grateful and very thankful for what was a memorable week. The price when we initially booked seemed somewhat dear, but after having stayed there, it repressed great value. Both Shepherds Crook and Grasmere are highly recommended.
Andrew
Great house, lovely rooms and would stay again. Couple areas for improvement are 1 the kitchen pots and pans were all very small, for a 4 double bedroom house the cooking equipment could be wise appropriate, 2 advice was to park over the road, this is a pay and display car park, it doesn't mention that 5 mins walk the other side of Grasmere is free roadside parking!!
William
The cottage is gorgeous and the bedrooms were very roomy and 2 had ensuite . The cottage is central to all the amenities and an added bonus was that you got a 10 discount in the Good Sport Bar if you just told them you were staying at the cottage. Will definitely be staying there again.
Joseph
We have visited twice to this property and will not return to it or any other that doesnt have parking. We really struggled with parking at a cost of 9 per day per car we had 2 cars, it cost a lot of money over and above the already expensive cost of the rental.
We had an extremely comfortable and enjoyable stay in Grasmere. All of the rooms were beautiful and well furnished and the location is perfect for walking or catching the handy buses to other sites in the area.
The accomodation was in excellent condition, very well furbished & equipt. My wife & I know the area well & we brought our daughter son in law & four grandchildren to experience the area. One thing I would ask that you make known is the issues over car parking, albeit you state there is a space for three vehicles to park free just up the road on Stock Lane the spaces were always full i guess due to the fact that it was summer. We found that the only other alternative was to use the car parks & the cheapest option for the week was to use the Red Bank Lane car park which is about 100yds along Stock Lane opposite the church. This cost 30 for the week & can be paid for either over the phone which us fully automated & if you hit a snag forget it!! as you can't get any sense out of it. Fortunately my daughter worked out how to pay online but there was no way to explain to the other end about the difficulties experienced. Apart from that it was a enjoyable holiday & I would recomend this accomodation, thank you.
Yasmine
Shepherds Crook is a large, spacious, beautifully decorated and comfortable home. Its centrally located in Grasmere for local village facilities, bars and restaurants and ideal for adults wanting to explore the area on foot. There are some superb walks straight from the doorstep. Sadly, Shepherds Crook is not so suitable for families. It is a flat above a shop on the main road through the village. The property is on a sharp bend, there is no footpath to step out onto. There is no parking all bags, babies, etc need to be carried from the main car park. Parking is 8 per day. Plus, Shepherds Crook is directly opposite The Good Sport which is a noisy bar in the summer. Lots of singing, shouting, swearing this week until after midnight which isnt what you expect in a quiet village like Grasmere. All in all an ideal property for couples who want to walk by day and spend the evening in The Good Sport.
The fact that there was absolutely everything a family needed and the place was decorated to the highest standard made our stay extremely comfortable. There is one thing, however, that the owners should be made aware of. A group of 4 people were talking loudly and laughing outside the Good Sport opposite until 1.30 am. Every room at Shepherd's Crook was kept awake by them. I don't know whether they were customers or staff but if you had spent a day walking in the hills it would not be what you would want and maybe Shepherd's Crook would not be your future choice. As it is probably the only holiday let on that stretch of street, there may not have many people who were aware of the nuisance. I realise that Grasmere has to cater for the residents where amenities are concerned so perhaps a word to the town council might be effective. Apart from that our stay was excellent.
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