[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Briar - sleeps 4 guests in 3 bedrooms Family-friendly cottage in Ulverston ![Highchair](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99870000/99870000/99869920/8d04b722.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99870000/99870000/99869920/40a1af89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, travel crib, internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99870000/99870000/99869920/f12f8242.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Highchair](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99870000/99870000/99869920/4af75c3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99870000/99870000/99869920/6f5e2029.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the Graythwaite Estate, Briar Cottage offers a peaceful retreat with modern comforts. Enjoy delightful views across the surrounding forests from your kitchen or relax by the log burning stove on chilly evenings. Take advantage of al fresco dining and BBQ facilities in a picturesque courtyard setting. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Fireplace - Washer - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### Briar - sleeps 4 guests in 3 bedrooms This cosy countryside Cottage is a stunning and sizeable space which boasts fantastic views through the surrounding woodland and Homefarm Courtyard. Briar is an absolute favourite of ours here at the Graythwaite Estate. Its modern finish is absolutely beautiful with soft tones and warmth, of course with its own log burning stove to cuddle up next to on cold nights. The kitchen holds everything that you need with delightful views across into the surrounding forests. Upstairs you will find the master double bedroom and two individual single bedrooms, so there is that added privacy and space for your party. Lastly but certainly not least, outside of the property is an al fresco dining set up to relish in the natural delights of the estate as the sun goes down in the evenings. You are also welcome to use the shared BBQ facilities dotted across the courtyard. The Graythwaite Home Farm Courtyard truly is the beating heart of the Estate – accessed via the iconic and enchanting trail bordered with cheery blossom trees, you are truly entering a very special place. Here, you will be less than a mile from the shores of Lake Windermere where you can enjoy the peace and serenity of the lake without the hustle and bustle, or even book in an action-packed activity with the star-studded Graythwaite Adventure. The Courtyard is within easy reach of our fabulous facilities, such as the communal heated swimming pool which can be booked in advance of your stay and the home farm shop offering locally produced products. You are also able to pre-order groceries and treats from the shop to be ready in your property for you when you arrive! You are also welcome to make use of the communal games room, the communal dining and BBQ facilities dotted across the courtyard and children’s play area, found through the historic and rustic stone walls of the Courtyard leading out through the forest and natural surroundings beyond. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Internet access ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Table tennis - Hiking 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 - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Recycling ## Similar properties ![Highchair](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99910000/99908500/99908419/f4cebac3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Crabtree - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Graythwaite - Pool - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=99908419&PinnedHotelID=99908419&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Highchair](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99940000/99938500/99938422/c396ff37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Forge - sleeps 4 guests in 3 bedrooms Graythwaite - Pool - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.0 Very good 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=99938422&PinnedHotelID=99938422&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99940000/99938500/99938414/4fc71482.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Can Brow - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom Graythwaite - Pool - Washer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace 8.2 Very good 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=99938414&PinnedHotelID=99938414&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Oven](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118230000/118225200/118225190/4ba403ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wonderful villa for 4 guests with WIFI and pets allowed Kendal - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=118225190&PinnedHotelID=118225190&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116470000/116466100/116466061/09c1a8e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Steps Cottage Windermere, detached with parking. 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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 577348 ## About the area Ulverston is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. Traveling with kids? Consider Raw War Paintball, or check out an event or a game at Cartmel Racecourse. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking. [Visit our Ulverston travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Ulverston.dx6125011) [View more Cottages in Ulverston](https://www.expedia.ca/Ulverston-Cottages.d6125011-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%7C54.31340%2C-2.97502&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Kvm7GKMryyPu87YGBkrw80U3Yg0=) Graythwaite ### What's nearby - Lake Windermere - 19 min walk - 1.7 km - Coniston Water - 20 min drive - 17.3 km - Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House - 20 min drive - 10.4 km - Bowness Pier - 20 min drive - 10.0 km - World of Beatrix Potter - 21 min drive - 10.3 km ### Getting around - Grange-over-Sands Kents Bank Station - 23 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Lake View Garden - ‬20 min drive - ‪Driftwood - ‬20 min drive - ‪Quayside Sports Bar - ‬21 min drive - ‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬20 min drive - ‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬21 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Briar - sleeps 4 guests in 3 bedrooms have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Briar - sleeps 4 guests in 3 bedrooms pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Briar - sleeps 4 guests in 3 bedrooms? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Briar - sleeps 4 guests in 3 bedrooms? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Briar - sleeps 4 guests in 3 bedrooms located? > This family-friendly Ulverston cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Windermere, Raw War Paintball, and Stott Park Bobbin Mill. Lakes Aqaurium and Go Ape Grizedale are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Briar - sleeps 4 guests in 3 bedrooms Reviews 9.8 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Jul 14, 2025 #### Lovely cottage in fabulous setting The cottage was very quaint and clean with good quality fixtures and fittings. Bed was comfortable and hot water readily available. The small shop on the quadrangle contains luxury essentials, but if you plan to self cater rather than eat out it is advisable to stock up beforehand. Surrounded by beautiful countryside for walks. If you are attending a function at the Hall then the walk to access Silverdale is quite lengthy and down dark country roads , so go prepared. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Aug 9, 2024 #### Lovely cottage Lovely cottage and had everything you could want need, swimming pool was great and perfect for groups of people who also want their own space. Parts of the cottage were a bit tired and could have done with updating, flaking paint in a few rooms etc but apart from that it had everything you needed for a week away This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Oct 21, 2023 #### Amazing Stay Used to stay here as a child, last visit over 10 years ago. So nice to be able to come back for a romantic hideaway break. Everything almost exactly the same as I remember. The addition of the little shop is a great idea, and for introverts like us the key boxes and not having to speak to anybody is fantastic! Just what we needed after a hectic few months! We have agreed to make this our yearly autumn get away, see you next year! X This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Oct 17, 2024 #### A Short Stay for Wedding We stayed 3 nights at Briar due to a wedding we were attending at the Silverhome Manor. Customer service from day 1 of enquiring to actually checking in has been exceptional with staff always quick to answer any queries/amendments needed. Upon arrival the Briar was beautiful with a lovely welcome bag (tea, coffee, snack and a beer). Perfect for our little stay with all the essentials and more at hand within property. Only very minor was not having a full length mirror (a personal preference) BUT there is plenty throughout and definitely did not take away from an amazing stay here. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good Mar 11, 2024 #### Briar Cottage review We loved staying on the estate with our family for a winter break weekend. The cottage was comfortable and had everything we needed. The swimming pool access was a huge added bonus and everything we needed was taken care of. Despite the winter discount, the accommodation was still only average for value for money as the condition of the walls and paintwork in the cottage and the pool was poor and the shop was open for only very short hours, which during a two night stay made it challenging to get what we needed, but this did not spoil our stay. If we had paid full price in the holiday periods, we would have been very disappointed with the paintwork issue. Everything else was perfect for what we needed. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good Apr 6, 2024 #### Good find We found this holiday accommodation by chance when looking for a short break. All the information provided prior to arrival was very good and helpful. Contactless arrival with a key safe suits us and appears to be the norm now for holiday lets. The accommodation itself was a 3 bed cottage in the old farm cottages site where there is the swimming pool small games room and small shop. Overall the accommodation was very good it had everything you could need in the kitchen which is rare including provision of washing up liquid and dishwasher tablets handwashing in the bathrooms all very helpful. It all looks very nice and is comfortable. Power showers were fantastic overall very nice property and we would return. There were a couple of maintenance issues which stopped me giving 5 stars, some curtain hooks missing making the great quality curtains hang off and let in light. Couple of drawer handles loose or missing just makes is feel uncared for and tatty. We had a lovely time and would definitely return to the estate, it’s out of the way but there are some good activities on the estate and having the use of a pool we liked. ### 10/10 Excellent #### karen m. Oct 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### karen m. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Apr 29, 2024 #### Amazing location and a beautiful cottage A great location and the most amazing scenery and access to beautiful Lake District The cottages are cosy and have everything you need We didn’t use the pool but wish we had it looked great!! I will definitely return and would recommend to anyone the variety of cottages for couples families friendship groups small and large Amenities on site and lovely walks A thoroughly great stay This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Apr 26, 2024 #### Spot on for a mini break or holiday. This is our second visit to the Graythwaite estate this time staying in Briar (last time Forge) and we will definitely be visiting again. The cottage has everything you need for a short stay or a holiday is comfortable and cosy especially with the log burner at night. From our provisional booking to departure we were kept informed by regular emails with information on directions, map of estate and important information needed. The staff went above and beyond to make sure you have all you need for your stay. We can definitely recommend a stay on the Graythwaite Estate. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Mar 28, 2024 #### Great break Lovely Cottage. Everything we needed for self catering. Location perfect for dogs and getting to Windermere and further afield. Visited Coniston for Ruskin Museum and Bluebird wing, Hilltop for Beatrix Potter house and Grassmere for the Wordsworths. On damp day went to Keswick for Pencil museum which was informative and good fun. The daffodils are glorious.