Beck Allans, Grasmere, Cumbria, England, LA22 9SZ. 

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The Self Catering Holiday Apartments
Situated in the centre of Grasmere village (at the heart of the English Lake District), the Self Catering apartments are an integral part of the house which was built in 1850 on the instructions of a Manchester businessman. Around 1890 it changed use and became the Grasmere Catholic College. The adjacent street is named after it, i.e. College Street. The property lies 100 metres from the churchyard where William Wordsworth is buried.
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During the first World War (1914-18) the house was commandeered for use as a convalescent home for soldiers recovering from their injuries received at the 'front'.

At the time of World War II (1939-45) the house had once again changed use, this time to a vegetarian hotel. Around 1970 the property was converted to its present use, self catering holiday apartments. In 1992, and again in 1996 substantial improvements were carried out and the Guest House was constructed.

Both businesses, i.e. the Self Catering Apartments and the Bed & Breakfast Guest House, are run by separate proprietors, Pat and Brian Taylor and Nicola and Peter du Toit respectively, and whilst they are run as separate entities, they do support each other to the benefit of both the owners and guests alike.
Scafell (No.2) 3 Star Commended(+) «««(76% ETB Grading)
A most popular self catering family apartment, Scafell offers an attractive holiday accommodation for four and comprises: lounge/dining room with Lakeland fireplace and log burning stove, fitted kitchen with automatic dishwasher, TV and video player. Fully tiled shower room/WC suite. Two bedrooms, the principal containing a new double bed and the second bedroom new twin beds. Scafell also has double glazed windows providing views over the River Rothay and Fairfield mountain range. As we are continually improving standards all the time, this apartment now has a new powerful shower, a new floor has been fitted in the lounge along with curtains. New lighting and extra ambient lighting, also a new staircase carpet has been fitted again with some extra ambient lighting. Halogen lamps have been fitted in the shower room.

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 Scafell (Apt2) Lounge
Helvellyn (No.3) 4 Star Highly Commended ««««(77% ETB Grading)
 
Helvellyn (Apt3) Lounge This refurbished first floor apartment continues to please all our visitors. It provides well planned accommodation for two people and comprises: combined lounge/kitchen/dinning room with log burning stove TV, video and free to air satellite TV. One bedroom containing a double bed and having a en-suite bathroom/WC with shower.

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Fairfield (No.4) 4 Star Highly Commended««««(78% ETB Grading)
Many new features have transformed this 1st floor self catering apartment into a super holiday home comprising: hall and lounge, antique oak-effect floor, new fireplace with log-effect electric stove, new fitted kitchen with breakfast area and dishwasher; double and twin bedrooms. A fully tiled bathroom suite with shower completes the picture. The main bedroom has views over to Helm Crag or as the locals call it 'the lion and the lamb'! As we are continually improving standards all the time, this apartment now has a new powerful shower.
 
Apartment 4 Bathroom        Apartment 4 Kitchen Apartment 4 Master Bedroom

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Bracken Fell (No.7) 3 Star«««(74% ETB Grading)
 
Picture of Bracken Fell (No.7) from the front. Situated in the grounds, over the garage, a new, first floor, dormer self catering apartment. Gas central heated, double glazed throughout and well insulated - the ideal apartment for the winter season. Cheerful, cosy and private, comprising: ground floor entrance, first floor lounge/dining room kitchen with free to air satellite TV. Bedroom with en-suite bathroom/WC. Car parking under your bedroom window.

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Recommended Reading
 
The Best of Wainwright from Amazon Scrambles and Easy Climbs in the Lake District from Amazon Waterside Walks in the Lake District from Amazon Western Lakeland - The Walker's Map: From Wasdale to Grasmere over Scafell and the Langdales from Amazon The Rough Guide to the Lake District from Amazon
 
SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION TARIFF 2007/8

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Apartments 2 3 4 7
Jan to Feb 14 £310 £289 £320 £260
Feb 15 to Feb 21 £365 £335 £375 £315
Feb 22 to Mar 20 £360 £345 £370 £310
Easter Week £485 £380 £495 £360
Mar 28 to May 22 £445 £350 £470 £350
May 23 to Sept 25 £520 £395 £525 £375
Sept 26 to Oct 23 £460 £375 £470 £340
Oct 24 to Oct 30 £550 £395 £560 £375
Oct 31 to Dec 19 £340 £300 £350 £290
Christmas Week £520 £350 £525 £330
New Year to 2009 £605 £395 £615 £375
Beck Allans, College Street, Grasmere, Cumbria, England, LA22 9SZ.
SPECIAL OFFER
10% off weekly bookings for the following weeks commencing:
Friday 22nd February | Friday 28th March| Friday 30th May
A non refundable deposit of 1/3rd will be required on all bookings - balance payable 3 weeks prior to arrival or as quoted on receipt.

CANCELLATION POLICY
If a holiday is cancelled after a deposit or, all monies have been paid, we are prepared to refund the money paid, subject to;
  • We are able to re-let the accommodation for the same period, less a £40 admin fee.
  • If we re-let for 2 short breaks, there would also be in addition to the admin charge, a £30 change over fee.
    • We would always suggest that you take out cancellation/holiday insurance.

    SHORT HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION RATES
    Available throughout the year at a daily rate of one seventh of the weekly rates (minimum two nights £30 surcharge). Three or more nights at normal rates. Short breaks are available during season, only at one week's notice. Out of season are available at any time, indeed, book three days midweek and get a fourth day FREE - this offer is available from Sunday lunchtime 26th October 2008, ends Friday morning 6th March 2009. Excludes Christmas and New Year weeks plus February half-term holiday. Cot, high chairs and Vaude baby carrier are available at £10 per week each.
    WE REGRET NO PETS AND STRICTLY NO SMOKING
    IN THE APARTMENTS, GUEST HOUSE OR GROUNDS    .
    Beck Allans, College Street, Grasmere, Cumbria, England.
    Telephone +44 15394 35563,     mail@beckallans.com
    Self Catering Holiday Accommodation in Grasmere, the Heart of the Lake District

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