Ben Place Cottage – Home 7193292 House
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- min stay varies
Ben Place Cottage – Home 7193292
- House
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Not suitable for children
- Car not necessary
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
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.
The cottage has an 'upside-down' layout with the living accommodation on the upper floor. Stone steps lead to a covered porch. Living/dining room with woodburner stove, TV, DVD player, CD player, wifi hub. Galley kitchen with 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. Heating is via gas central heating, plus woodburner stove. Bed linen, oil and electricity included. (Please note you do need to provide your own towels). Outside is a gravelled parking area for 2 cars and a patio set and bench in a sunny corner of the patio garden.
Children over the age of 5 are welcome (but please note the cottage has 2 double beds). Sorry we do not accept children under the age of 5, as there is an unfenced light well outside, with a drop of around 2 metres. Sorry, no smoking or pets.
N.B. The cottage has 2 double beds.
Ben Place Cottage– 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. For day-to-day essentials, there is a well-stocked Co-op, a newsagents, a pharmacy and a post office. And of course there is the Grasmere Gingerbread shop!
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. Alternatively, there is the very regular 555 bus service – passing within 250m of the cottage - linking many of these places, and serving Windermere railway station, which means a car-free holiday is a real possibility.
There are lake cruises on Windermere and Ullswater, or you can hire a rowing boat on Grasmere. There are cinemas in Bowness and Ambleside, and the Theatre on the Lake in Keswick. 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.
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Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: Full bed - 1 Full bath, 1 Attached (ensuite)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Mountain Views
- Private garden
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Housekeeping Included
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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8 weeks before |
25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
• Following payment of the balance we will require you to provide us with your home address and a mobile phone number to complete your booking.
• We do not allow children below the age of 5 to stay at the cottage (with the exception of a baby prior to the age of crawling)
About the owner
Hugh And Wendy T.
- Average reply time:
- 51 minutes
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 05 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 11
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 26 reviews
Excellent
26 reviews
- Excellent
- 25
- Very Good
- 0
- Average
- 1
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
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“Lovely cottage and perfect location”
Ben place cottage is situated in a lovely peaceful location just 10 minutes walk to Grasmere. It was our first visit to this cottage, it was immaculately clean and everything there that we needed for … More
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“Wonderful cottage in a wonderful location”
We’ve just left Ben Place and are already planning a return visit. The cottage is lovely, really comfortable and extremely well equipped, it really is a home away from home. It was also exceptio… More
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“Fabulous Grasmere Getaway Holiday Home”
We’re halfway through our first break at Ben Place Cottage but my daughter is already asking if we can book again next year. The location 10 minutes walk from Grasmere village is perfect and there’s absolutely no need to use the car. The cottage has everything you could need and is spotlessly clean and is a home from home….definitely recommend & we’ll be back….
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“2nd visit equally good”
As said in my last review this 2 bedroom/2 bathroom pretty cottage is in a superb location for walking into Grasmere - 10 minutes stroll across the fields. Lots of walks from Grasmere and regular buse… More
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“Lovely cottage in a great location”
Located just outside of Grasmere village with lots of lovely walks nearby.The cottage itself was very clean and comfortable. We had a lovely few days there.
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“Wonderful cottage in a great location”
What a fantastic cottage, only 10 minute walk to Grasmere village. Like home from home - so well equipped. Beds are so comfortable & having 2 bathrooms was a real bonus. Spotlessly clean on arr… More
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“Lovely cottage, fabulous location”
Lovely cottage in a peaceful area just behind the White Swan. Spotlessly clean. Well equipped, crisp fresh white bed linen and the benefit of 2 bathrooms! Wendy and Hugh have thought of everything any… More
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“Great cottage in great location”
This is a lovely cottage in a quiet location but with all the amentities of Grasmere a 10 minute walk away and not far from the main Windermere to Keswick road. The cottage is warm and comfortable and… More
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“Excellent cottage”
This is the most comfortable and peaceful cottage we have ever stayed in. Cannot recommend it highly enough
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“Beautiful cottage in a beautiful location”
This is a well equipped cottage in a beautiful location. The views are amazing and there are lots of walks which you can start from the cottage. My son loved the fact that you go downstairs to bed. Th… More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Hugh and Wendy (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Hugh and Wendy (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Hugh and Wendy (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Hugh and Wendy the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Hugh and Wendy (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Hugh and Wendy (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Hugh and Wendy (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Hugh and Wendy (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Hugh and Wendy (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Hugh and Wendy (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Hugh and Wendy (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Hugh and Wendy (the owner) a message.
If Hugh and Wendy (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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