Title: No.2 Town Head Cottages - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=100747285&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # No.2 Town Head Cottages ## Photo gallery for No.2 Town Head Cottages ![Property grounds - No.2 Town Head Cottages (Grasmere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100750000/100747300/100747285/6065ad59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - No.2 Town Head Cottages (Grasmere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100750000/100747300/100747285/c40d3bc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - No.2 Town Head Cottages (Grasmere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100750000/100747300/100747285/1c150b1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - No.2 Town Head Cottages (Grasmere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100750000/100747300/100747285/77e7eac1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - No.2 Town Head Cottages (Grasmere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100750000/100747300/100747285/a58c5593.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies No.2 Town Head Cottages provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6861 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### No.2 Town Head Cottages Welcome to No. 2 Town Head Cottages, an historic and characterful Grade II listed building in the Vale of Grasmere at the heart of the English Lake District. Dating back to 1688, the cottage is an excellent base for walkers, hikers, bikers, and all those looking to explore the majestic Lakeland fells. This property is full of character, with a simple, rustic style that reflects its age and original features. Due to the cottage's age, heating is provided by storage heaters, which can take up to 24 hours to fully warm up. Guests may also notice a few quirks - part of the charm of a historic home! While it's not a modern space, the cottage offers a cosy, authentic experience in a beautiful location. Upon returning from a day of adventure, there is ample space available for storing those muddy boots and damp coats in case the weather is unfavorable. Head into the living area, a lovely spacious room full of character with exposed timbers, comfortable sofa and armchairs, with TV and Wi-Fi included during your stay. Enjoy a meal around the dining table and cook up a feast in the fully fitted kitchen with oven/hob and microwave, with a washing machine to freshen up any muddy clothes to complete a simple, self-catered stay. 2 Town Head Cottages can sleep up to six across three well-presented first floor bedrooms: one king size bedroom and two additional twin rooms; there is a separate family bathroom. Situated within walking distance of Grasmere Village, famously once the home of William and Dorothy Wordsworth, you will find a wide range of shops, pubs and cafes. There are some very good restaurants in the area, one of them within about ten minutes' walk, and a great family style pub just a few yards further. Popular walks from here include following Red Bank Road and then the footpath along the west shore of the lake towards Rydal Water, or along quiet Greenburn just across the valley from the cottage. With no motorboats allowed, the lake at Grasmere is great for swimming, rowing and paddle boarding. The Lakeland Fells provide some of the best high-level walks in England. You will find the highest mountain in England, Scafell Pike (978 meters), a few miles west in the heart of the mountains, and many other well-known fells like Skiddaw, Helvellyn and the Old Man of Coniston. For those wishing to minimise the use of their car during the stay there are day hikes from the front door (from easy to challenging) to easily fill a week's worth of walking. For more information and bookings please contact Finest Retreats. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total - Fee: GBP 25 - Service animals exempt from fees ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Limited housekeeping ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 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Pet fee: GBP 25 - Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 451622 ## About the area Located in Ambleside, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Scafell Pike. The Herdy Shop and Cocoa Hearts are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hiking and mountain biking. [Visit our Ambleside travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Ambleside.dx4270) [View more Cottages in Ambleside](https://www.expedia.ca/Ambleside-Cottages.d4270-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.47965%2C-3.03037&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_FZ06eEFlbR-tPAOGx5lfkZ1k_k=) Grasmere ### What's nearby - ![The Lake District in England is such an amazing g destination. Whether you're coming South from Scotland or North from England, this is the area to visit, stay and explore. The walks are numerous and wonderful. Make sure you've got sturdy walking gear, provisions and a sense of fun. This is a drone shot across to the wonderful Dales Head Hotel. Great accommodation and hospitality. #destination #nature #lakedistrict #drone #instone](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/319626912991282648/1677e4b1-d783-49cc-8f73-ccc60e6e423a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Thirlmere 3 min drive \- 4.0 km - ![Home of William Wordsworth](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4368/42c16343-0298-4f27-9233-51677d9cb2b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Dove Cottage 3 min drive \- 4.0 km - Grasmere Showground 3 min drive \- 3.7 km - Wordsworth Museum 3 min drive \- 4.0 km - Grasmere Garden Village 4 min drive \- 3.6 km ### Getting around - Burneside Station 24 min drive ### Restaurants - Wainwrights' Inn 8 min drive - The Britannia Inn 7 min drive - Zeffirellis 9 min drive - The Golden Rule 8 min drive - Chesters 8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is No.2 Town Head Cottages pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at No.2 Town Head Cottages? ### What time is check-out at No.2 Town Head Cottages? ### Where is No.2 Town Head Cottages located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## No.2 Town Head Cottages Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bruce Nov 18, 2025 #### Great location, great house Great location, great house. Nice and quiet, yet close enough to towns for visits. Had all the facilities we needed. Nothing really.. ##### Bruce This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Tracey Mar 30, 2025 #### Beautiful location staying in a very old cute cottage with lovely large bedrooms and cozy fireplace The location, lovely fireplaces and really comfy beds with 360 views of the mountains. ##### Tracey This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luke Feb 25, 2025 #### We really enjoyed our stay here, the location was great and the views were amazing. The host was also very responsive and helpful. Would recommend to anyone looking for a place to stay with great access to walks. 30 min walk to Grasmere if you need suppliesa bite to eat! ##### Luke This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul Jan 19, 2024 #### Excellent Excellent. Really enjoyed the cottage, great location, good company to book with. Would visit again. ##### Paul This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Simone Jul 23, 2024 #### Beautiful location, perfect to go for walks right on your doorstep and we also got to enjoy some aft Beautiful location, perfect to go for walks right on your doorstep and we also got to enjoy some afternoon sun in the cottage garden. Would definitely recommend the location though if you’re out for walks a lot and don’t mind a more basic base. It is quite pricey given the interior is very dated and equipped with basics only (no dishwasher, no BBQ, no firewood included etc.). It also got quite cold due to this being an old stone cottage, so definitely keep this in mind when booking. ##### Simone This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Philippa Sep 6, 2024 #### Half term break Really fast WiFi that kids loved, great walks from cottage. Welcome booklet really good and lots of useful information. Well equipped kitchen and lots of storage space Good value for money and lovely view from garden Scourer would have been helpful. Reminder on the checkin instructions no freezer so people don’t buy frozen items. Some mattresses maybe a little tired or base need renewing as some squeaked, hard to work but were comfortable. ##### Philippa This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victoria Dec 2, 2024 #### The cottage was exactly what we were expecting A very old cottage in a peaceful setting the views were even better than expected we went for a walk up to easedale tarn in the snow amazing but got very cold and wet in the cottage that’s the only thing that let the cottage down nothing in there to make the fire I think for the price we paid some logs should have been left for us especially with the weather being so cold but that’s the only thing I can find fault with everything else was spot on there was milk and a fresh loaf and tea and coffee which was a lovely touch and we went and bought logs for the fire in Ambleside We ate in grassmere a few times and would highly recommend the jumble room and the yan amazing food and service ##### Victoria This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Andrew Jul 23, 2025 #### Excellent cottage for exploring the lakes, very quiet yet walking distance to Grassmere Fantastic location ##### Andrew This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gill Jul 23, 2025 #### We loved our stay - the house is old and characterful and it's wonderfully positioned to be able to We loved our stay - the house is old and characterful and it's wonderfully positioned to be able to walk straight up into the fellsdown the lane into Grasmere. We would definitely come back. ##### Gill This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Harrison Oct 17, 2024 #### Characterful old cottage in a great location. the fire is great and it is a perfect base to get out and explore the surrounding areas. Just make sure you get the heaters on! Needs a bit of TLC and updating. Has quite a hostel/bunkhouse feel ##### Harrison This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine Dec 14, 2024 #### The location of the cottage was excellent short drive walk into Grassmere or drive to Ambleside and We loved the location walking straight out of the door You could improve the guestbook as all it says is do this do that don’t do this don’t do that. You could make it more welcoming. ##### Catherine ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Kilworth House hotel & Theatre](https://www.expedia.ca/Lutterworth-Hotels-Kilworth-House-Hotel-Theatre.h17244283.Hotel-Information) > > [The Revelstoke Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Bridlington-Hotels-The-Revelstoke-Hotel.h17908091.Hotel-Information) > > [The Bell Motel](https://www.expedia.ca/Hitchin-Hotels-The-Bell-Motel.h24298966.Hotel-Information) > > [1 bedroom accommodation in Steeple Ashton, near Trowbridge](https://www.expedia.ca/Trowbridge-Hotels-1-Bedroom-Accommodation-In-Steeple-Ashton.h35262947.Hotel-Information) > > [Stone Cottage close to village shop, pool & pub](https://www.expedia.ca/Lechlade-Hotels-Traditional-Cottage-By-Cotswold-Wildlife-Park.h41552534.Hotel-Information) > > [The Cross at Croscombe](https://www.expedia.ca/Wells-Hotels-The-Cross-At-Croscombe.h35380551.Hotel-Information) > > [Red Lion Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Ambleside-Hotels-Red-Lion-Inn.h99375254.Hotel-Information) > > [Motts Cottage](https://www.expedia.ca/Dunmow-Hotels-Motts-Cottage.h6119394.Hotel-Information) > > [The Trinity](https://www.expedia.ca/Bridlington-Hotels-The-Trinity.h3494789.Hotel-Information) > > [Fernleigh Cottage](https://www.expedia.ca/Grange-Over-Sands-Hotels-Fernleigh-Cottage.h26992216.Hotel-Information) > > [Redwings Lodge Uppingham](https://www.expedia.ca/Oakham-Hotels-Redwings-Lodge-Uppingham.h518926.Hotel-Information) > > [Wildflower Premium Lodge with private hot tub](https://www.expedia.ca/Cirencester-Hotels-Wildflower-Premium-Lodge-With-Private-Hot-Tub.h104903261.Hotel-Information) > > [The Feathered Nest Country Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Chipping-Norton-Hotels-The-Feathered-Nest.h44085381.Hotel-Information) > > [Cowley Manor Experimental](https://www.expedia.ca/Cheltenham-Hotels-Cowley-Manor.h1662540.Hotel-Information) > > [Hermiston Guest House](https://www.expedia.ca/Keswick-Hotels-Hermiston-Guest-House.h15060297.Hotel-Information) > > [The Old Dairy](https://www.expedia.ca/Shrewsbury-Hotels-The-Old-Dairy.h26995054.Hotel-Information) > > [Grassington Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Skipton-Hotels-Grassington-Lodge.h76266496.Hotel-Information) > > [Posh Huts](https://www.expedia.ca/Hexham-Hotels-Posh-Huts.h6410909.Hotel-Information) > > [Resolution Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Whitby-Hotels-Resolution-Hotel.h8474093.Hotel-Information) > > [April Cottage](https://www.expedia.ca/York-Hotels-April-Cottage.h11546801.Hotel-Information) > > [Stonehenge Courtyard](https://www.expedia.ca/Stonehenge-Courtyard.h97558122.Hotel-Information) > > [Banbury Wroxton House Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Banbury-Hotels-Banbury-Wroxton-House-Hotel.h14743.Hotel-Information) > > [Cosy cottage located on the Isle of Purbeck ](https://www.expedia.ca/Wareham-Hotels-Luxury-Cottage-Located-On-The-Isle-Of-Purbeck.h18797221.Hotel-Information) > > [Hopewell House](https://www.expedia.ca/Leeds-Hotels-Hopewell-House.h17133814.Hotel-Information) > > [Luxury Beach House Rental with Hot Tub, 30 meters to Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Looe-Hotels-Luxury-Beach-House-Rental-With-Hot-Tub.h27313935.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Norwich-Hotels-Royal-Hotel.h5061271.Hotel-Information) > > [Cliveden House](https://www.expedia.ca/Maidenhead-Hotels-Cliveden.h518646.Hotel-Information) > > [The Greyhound Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Wantage-Hotels-The-Greyhound-Inn.h2295713.Hotel-Information) > > [Lastingham Grange](https://www.expedia.ca/York-Hotels-Lastingham-Grange.h2798553.Hotel-Information)