Guests say
Rainbow End is a well-received cottage in Ambleside, praised for its stunning views and convenient location for exploring the Lake District. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, ample storage, and comfortable bedrooms. The covered seating area is a highlight for enjoying the scenery. Some minor maintenance issues and cleanliness concerns are noted, but overall, guests are satisfied and would recommend the property.
Guests have mentioned that some kitchenware required washing before use and noted dust and dirt in certain areas. However, the bungalow was described as very clean by another guest, indicating that cleanliness is generally maintained to a good standard.
The location is highly praised for its stunning views and proximity to local attractions such as Grasmere. It serves as an excellent base for exploring the Lake District, contributing to its high score.
The property is generally considered comfortable, with spacious rooms and comfortable mattresses, although one guest found the kingsize bed mattress uncomfortable. The majority of feedback on comfort is positive.
The property is well-equipped, particularly the kitchen, and guests enjoy the outdoor seating area. However, some maintenance issues like unusable frying pans, a faulty gas hob, and TV tuning problems slightly detract from the overall experience.
There is no mention of gifts or additional thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Rainbow End is a large, detached bungalow boasting fantastic views of the local countryside, spacious living areas, and off-road parking, and rests in the outskirts of Grasmere. With a close by lake and many breath-taking walks throughout the scenery, this property is ideal for friends, families, and groups of couples looking to explore Cumbria. Park off-road, marvelling at your tranquil surroundings, entering into a light and airy living/dining room with a spacious sitting area, hosting three leather sofas and a Smart TV, accommodating movie nights, and here there is also a dining table for hearty meals with dual aspect windows. The kitchen houses a great many amenities to cater to your culinary needs, all tucked away neatly into contemporary furniture. When sleep calls, freshen up in a bathroom or shower room, before catching your rest in one of the four well-presented bedrooms, choosing between three doubles and a twin. Dine alfresco in the spacious garden, taking in the countryside air and allowing the views to inspire you to lace up your walking boots and head outdoors. Grasmere is a quaint town nestled into the Lake District National Park, offering local shops, convenience stores for all of your holiday essentials, and a selection of cafés, restaurants, and pubs, with options including Goody Blake’s, Harley's Bistro & Café Bar, and The Good Sport. The town also offers homemade treats at The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop, Wordsworth Grasmere, and close by walks through the countryside, around Grasmere Lake, along River Rothay Grasmere Foot Bridge, and out into the countryside towards Rydal Cave. Head over to the bustling town of Ambleside, where there is a whole host of characterful independent shops, Ambleside Roman Fort, local golf courses and gardens, and watersports activities in Lake Windermere. Here, guests can wild swim, kayak, canoe, or take a boat cruise along the river, and Windermere and Bownes-on-Windermere are also well worth a visit. From here, take a walk out into the scenery, mountain bike, or go birdwatching, with fantastic options including Helvellyn, Red Screes, Grey Crag, Grasmere Waterfall Walkways, and Scafell Pike. All of this awaits with a stay at the wonderful Rainbow End.
Situated in the heart of the Lake District National Park is the lovely village of Grasmere, probably best known as the home of William Wordsworth, a place he once described as "The most loveliest spot that man hath found". Any visit to Grasmere needs to include The Grasmere Gingerbread shop, where the Wilson family has been making gingerbread for over 60 years. Also in the village are a number of shops, pubs, a church which dates back to the 13th century, and Grasmere Lake. Grasmere Sports takes place every August, where you can watch participants compete in a variety of sports, including Cumberland wrestling. Just five miles away is the town of Ambleside and Lake Winderemere where you will find shops, pubs, restaurants and the 17th century Bridge House, which is one of the most photographed buildings in the Lake District. Cruises, boat trips and watersports can all be enjoyed on Lake Windermere, and the towns of Windermere and Keswick are also within driving distance. Grasmere is a wonderful base for your Lake District retreat.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
Four bedrooms: 3 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room
Central heating.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair available.
Bike and equipment storage available in the garage.
Off-road parking for 4 cars.
EV Charger.
Rear non-enclosed garden with furniture.
Two well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.6 miles, pub 0.4 miles, lake 0.8 miles.
Note: Check-in 4 pm, check-out 10am.
Note: Electric vehicle charging available - Charges will apply via an app.
Nearby points of interest
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Lake Windermere
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Lakeland Motor Museum
Reviews (8)
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David
Overall it was a great stay but certain things could be improved with the cleanliness. Some kitchen plates, pans and cutlery needed washing before use, the tables in the lounge were sticky and dusty, the dirt under the rug in the lounge was bad and the beds were not that comfortable. That said it was a nice place, in a great location. Many thanks.
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G
The view from the front is stunning! A great base for exploring the Lake District. Well equipped and comfortable.
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C
The bungalow was very clean. There is just a couple of things that may need addressing, the some of the frying pans are un-usable and need replacing, a couple of the serving/lasagne (white) are all glaze cracked and a couple of the small plates had little chips. The gas hob , central ring would not work and made a large bang when I tried to use it so really needs fixing or a new hob as its seen better days, this is only because i enjoy cooking even on holiday. We found the kingsize bed mattress very uncomfortable so moved to the back double bedroom which had a lovely comfortable mattress. I know that these issues appear negative but they have been made to help. The garden at the back has a little of the fence down so not fully enclosed so take care with doggy. The TV lost ITV channels so limited our evening viewing so maybe needs retuning. Sykes did offer to come and fix the cooker during our stay but we were happy for this to be addressed following our departure. Having mentioned all of these issues we still enjoyed our stay and worked round them and would stay again .