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High Grassings Country House

Bed and breakfast

Sunny Brow, Outgate, Ambleside, Cumbria

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
12 mentions

Dave and Carrie were the friendliest of hosts and made us feel so welcome and at…

Dave the owner is an exceptional host and nothing is too much trouble

Comfortable rooms
12 mentions

Beautiful view from the bedroom and a delicious breakfast

The beds were extremely comfortable and the views were beautiful

Breakfast available
11 mentions

I asked for decaf tea in the morning at breakfast and when we got back to our ro…

Breakfast was excellent

Clean rooms
5 mentions

Spotlessly clean and very comfortable, beautifully decorated and lovely well kep…

Would highly recommend this spotless accommodation

Great location
4 mentions

Dave even drove us to the pub to save us walking in the rain

The location was perfect

Overview

High Grassings lies in the heart of the Lake District with views of the surrounding fells. Wray Castle, an impressive castle owned by the National Trust is just 10 minutes' drive away and Tarn Hows is an 8-minute journey by car. The main house has large terrace with seating area where you can sit and relax and take in the views of Esthwaite Water. Esthwaite Water is also a popular fishing venue. All rooms are en-suite and have a TV and WiFi. High Grassings Country House is a 16-minute drive from Grizedale Forest and the cosy hamlet of Hawkshead is less than 2 miles away. The historical town of Ambleside is 13 minutes' drive away and Windermere is just 8 miles away. Langdale Pikes are within 26 minutes' drive.

Traveller reviews

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Sue

couple

June 8, 2026

10

We had a lovely two night break at High Grasdings. Totally relaxed and even though the weather wasn’t the best we felt l

High Grassings is an absolute gem of a B&B. Spotlessly clean and very comfortable, beautifully decorated and lovely well kept gardens outside. The suite we had booked had the most amazing views from the bedroom window where we sat and watched the world go by … and sheep, birds, cows and an amazing fox. Peaceful position but only a couple of miles from Hawkshead and an easy drive to Ambleside. Dave and Carrie were the friendliest of hosts and made us feel so welcome and at home. I asked for decaf tea in the morning at breakfast and when we got back to our room later on Carrie had left decaf teabags in the room. Dave even drove us to the pub to save us walking in the rain. The breakfast was first class and plenty of choice and fresh milk and coffee and tea for the bedroom with a mini bar with beers and soft drinks.

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Paul

solo_traveller

June 8, 2026

9

A beautiful country house in an idyllic setting

The location was perfect. Absolute stunning house and grounds. Dave the owner is an exceptional host and nothing is too much trouble. I had a couple of requests and he happily obliged making our stay even better. He gave us great advice with his knowledge of the area and we followed it and had a great time.

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karen

couple

June 5, 2026

10

Would return to High Grassings again if in the area.

Dave and Carey were very helpful and friendly. They were very knowledgable about the area and gave excellent tips and good reccommadations.

N

Neufeld

solo_traveller

May 31, 2026

10

Had a fantastic 4 days , Dave & Carrie were the perfect hosts...they were friendly, very approachable, their knowledge of the area helped us plan our trip. Would highly recommend this spotless accommodation.

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Adrian

solo_traveller

May 29, 2026

10

What a find!

Exceptionally friendly and helpful hosts. Beautiful view from the bedroom and a delicious breakfast. Quality of the room, especially the bathroom, was top notch. Also included a fan, which was useful for the hot weather during our stay!

A

Arlo

couple

May 28, 2026

10

It was exceptional and we felt very welcomed.

Every part of this venue was amazing. The hosts were a particular joy and were very knowledgeable and helpful. The beds were extremely comfortable and the views were beautiful.

A

Alan

couple

May 24, 2026

10

Spectacular

The property has been beautifully refurbished with high quality finishes. It’s very homely and we were lucky to get a room. Breakfast was excellent. The view from the rooms is spectacular.

J

JOHN

solo_traveller

May 19, 2026

10

Warm welcome. Tasty breakfast. Comfortable accommodation and fantastic views. What's not to like? We will return again for sure

J

Jeff

solo_traveller

May 19, 2026

10

The welcome, the views, the room,

K

Karen

couple

May 11, 2026

10

A fantastic cosy stay in lovely location with wonderful, friendly hosts and a delicious breakfast!

Friendliness of the hosts. Fantastic location. Amazing breakfast. Comfy and clean with cosy sitting room with games and books to chill out with on an evening.

T

Tracy

extended_group

May 9, 2026

8

We could watch the sunrise from our bedroom window. Delicious breakfast, lovely hosts

Amazing views

J

Jack

couple

May 4, 2026

10

Brilliant stay and value for money

We had a lovely stay here. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, the room was clean with great views of the countryside and the breakfast in the morning was fantastic. Would highly recommend.

J

Judith

couple

May 4, 2026

9

A quiet and peaceful spot in the Lake District

Very comfortable room in a lovely quiet setting . Very clean and the owners were helpful and informative.

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Carol

couple

May 1, 2026

9

A chilled retreat

Breakfast delicious, location stunning.

P

Patrycja

couple

April 28, 2026

10

Would stay again

Very friendly hosts, amazing breakfast and brilliant views from the property

M

Michelle

couple

April 17, 2026

10

A lovely, relaxing stay in a beautiful B&B with only 4 guest rooms so it feels even more exclusive!

The view from our front facing room was incredible: rolling hills, trees, and a mountain in the distance. There were cheeky chickens that freely roamed the beautiful gardens, and we could hear a peacock (but we didn't see it). The room was a great size and the fixtures very plush. The king size bed was extremely comfortable. There were leather armchairs in front of the panoramic window so the view could be fully admired. The owners are lovely and very helpful, and the breakfast was excellent. The bathroom in our room doesn't have a door as it's a walled off area behind the bed. Perhaps that might bother some people. It's visually private though, so for a couple staying there...just switch on the TV or pop your headphones on! ;-) It wouldn't put us off re-booking that room. We've fallen for the place hook, line and sinker.

J

Jane

couple

January 19, 2026

10

The cooked breakfast was very good. The owners were lovely people. 😀

H

Helen

couple

January 19, 2026

10

Perfect , definitely recommend

Beautiful property , amazing views and stunning room

P

Philippa

couple

November 26, 2025

9

Comfy. Friendly.

H

Hafs360

couple

November 13, 2025

7

Large room with a big cosy bed. Gorgeous views from our bedroom window. Enjoyed the breakfast as well.

Facilities

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Fruits, Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request)

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

General

Bicycle parking, Indoor fireplace, Adult only, Designated smoking area, Allergy-free room, Non-smoking rooms, Heating

Internet

Internet services, Free WiFi, WiFi

Outdoors

Sun terrace, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area

Parking

Free parking, Parking, Parking on site

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available

Pool and wellness

Sun loungers or beach chairs

Safety & security

Key access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers, Carbon monoxide detector

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available

Services

Shuttle service (free), Shared lounge/TV area, Express check-in/check-out, Luggage storage, Shuttle service

Deluxe Double Room with Shower

This room with views features an en-suite bathroom.

Max 2 guests 16 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Suite with Mountain View (Open Plan)

This suite features a seating area, electric kettle and minibar. The bedroom and the bathroom are not separated by doors, are in open plan.

Max 2 guests 35 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 16:00 to 19:00
Check-outFrom 08:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printFor satellite navigation please use this post code - la220pu. Please note check-in/reception closes at 19:00. It is only possible to gain later check-in subject to gaining prior written confirmation from the property. Also each additional or part of hour over 19:00 will be charged at GBP 20. If arrival after 19:00 without prior email confirmation from the property, access will not be permitted, it will be treated as no show and the full cost of stay will be charged. Please note the property cannot process card payments. Due to COVID 19, guests will be required to pay for their booking (if not already paid in advance) on the morning of check-out via a bank transfer. This is to limit the amount of contact between guests and staff.This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 11:17 PM

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