Hilltop - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

This was my 6th time staying on the Graythwaite Estate and the 2nd time in this wonderful cottage. The location is fantastic with glimpses of Lake Windermere from the lounge and main bedroom windows. The garden is private, not overlooked and has a hot tub which is a delight. Being log fire heated it takes a while to warm up on first use but then, as long as you close the lid after using, stays warm for a long time with just a few extra logs needed to get it to the optimum temperature. The cottage itself is well equipped, clean and spacious. It's less than a 2 mile walk to the car / passenger ferry to Bowness if you fancy travelling a bit further afield but fancy a car free day. The Cuckoo Brow Inn is about a mile walk away, it is very welcoming and has a pleasant menu.

Our stay is always wonderful, we never tire of this cottage but a few things need to be updated now, the patio has a couple of broken slaps which could be dangerous, the window pains need mending and painting and we feel if just a little bit of money was spent on this property it would be perfect.

Fab stay. Great location with space to park and near many excellent walks on the estate. Tho need a short walk to get a view of the Lake. Cottage had a nice feel in sunny weather and plenty of room. Probably needs updating to get a top rating and cleaning could do with bit more effort in places (like shower plug ! ). Thick walls means, without heating, on its pretty cool inside even in warm weather. Would stay again.

Hilltop was a great cottage that was nice and private with no passing traffic or people. It was a great base to explore the surrounding areas. Everything in the property worked and was ok but it's all a little bit tired and in need of some tlc. I appreciate it is an old cottage but things like the outdoor furniture was broken so unuseable, patio slabs were loose. There is a lovely view of lake windermere but it's blocked by overgrown bushes. The grass wa to overgrown for the kids to play in. It's also all a bit damp inside property. We really enjoyed our stay and would return but it would need some work first or a reduced price. Graythwaite adventure was amazing, the staff here were fantastic and I couldn't recommend them enough. We will definitely be coming back to the estate to use them again.