Beck Allans self catering offers a choice of three apartments in Grasmere sleeping 2 to 4 persons. Our family business run jointly by the Taylor family.
We are in the very centre of charming Grasmere village. You will be at the doorstep to visit the newly reimaged Wordsworth museum -Dove Cottage, go rowing on Grasmere Lake, climb mountains or do shorter walks, visit National Trust Allan Bank, have a lovely walk by the Rothay river and try the famous Grasmere gingerbread. Next to independent shops and cafes. Amazing walks straight from the front door like Helm Cragg (Lion & The Lamb). For rainy days you can enjoy the great book shop and galleries or have a coffee in the Potting Shed coffee in our local glorious Garden centre.
A bit of our history: 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 meters from the churchyard where William Wordsworth is buried.
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 1994, and again in 1996 substantial improvements were carried out and apartment Bracken Fell was constructed.
Reserved car parking is available within the grounds. All apartments well maintained and include a full inventory. All you need to bring is food and clothes and enjoy!
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