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Deer Leap, Satterthwaite

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5.0
out of 5
Yorkshire Dales » Satterthwaite
Sleeps up to 8
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3

Deer Leap is a detached farmhouse sleeping eight guests on the outskirts of Satterthwaite in Grizedale Forest, Cumbria. This substantial property sits in an idyllic setting perfect for larger groups exploring the Lake District. The farmhouse features ground floor accommodation with two woodburning stoves and an open-plan living space that brings everyone together.

The location offers peace and quiet in Grizedale Forest. You'll find good walking routes from the door and local pubs within reach of this countryside retreat.

The accommodation includes four bedrooms: a master with super-king-size bed and en-suite bathroom, a king-size room, plus two double bedrooms (one with en-suite shower). There's also a family bathroom.

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About Deer Leap

Deer Leap is a detached farmhouse sleeping eight guests on the outskirts of Satterthwaite in Grizedale Forest, Cumbria. This substantial property sits in an idyllic setting perfect for larger groups exploring the Lake District. The farmhouse features ground floor accommodation with two woodburning stoves and an open-plan living space that brings everyone together.

The location offers peace and quiet in Grizedale Forest. You'll find good walking routes from the door and local pubs within reach of this countryside retreat.

The accommodation includes four bedrooms: a master with super-king-size bed and en-suite bathroom, a king-size room, plus two double bedrooms (one with en-suite shower). There's also a family bathroom. The open-plan kitchen features a Rangemaster double oven and six-ring hob, plus a separate snug with Smart TV. Off-road parking accommodates four cars.

Hawkshead village sits 4.4 miles away (10 minutes). Visit the Aquarium of the Lakes in Newby Bridge (8 miles, 15 minutes), the World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness (9 miles, 20 minutes), or Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway (8 miles, 16 minutes).

Deer Leap works brilliantly for multi-generational families wanting space and comfort in the Lakes.

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Deer Leap

Ground Floor Layout

All accommodation on one level makes this farmhouse accessible and practical for groups with varying mobility needs and young children.

Spacious Open-Plan Living

The kitchen and dining area flow together beautifully, creating a social hub where eight guests can cook and relax together comfortably.

Two Cosy Woodburners

Separate living spaces with woodburning stoves mean groups can split up or gather together, perfect for different age groups and preferences.

Exceptional Facilities

Reviews consistently praise the first-class facilities and extremely comfortable beds that exceed expectations shown in photographs of the property.

Four-Car Parking

Off-road parking for four vehicles plus electric vehicle charging makes arrival stress-free for multiple families travelling separately to the Lakes.

Pet-Friendly Farmhouse

Dogs are welcome at this property, so the whole family including four-legged members can enjoy exploring Grizedale Forest together.

Getting To Deer Leap

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Deer Leap by car, take the A590 towards Newby Bridge, then follow signs to Satterthwaite via Grizedale Forest. The farmhouse is easily accessible and you'll have off-road parking for four cars upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Windermere, approximately 12 miles away. From there, it's a straightforward taxi journey through the Lakes to your farmhouse retreat.

Off-road parking for four cars
Windermere station (12 miles)
Accessible via A590 and Grizedale Forest

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Aquarium of the Lakes
Distance: 8 miles
LA12 8AS
World of Beatrix Potter
Distance: 9 miles
LA23 3BX
Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
Distance: 8 miles
LA12 8AL
Grizedale Forest Trails
Distance: 1 mile
LA22 0QJ
Hawkshead Village Walk
Distance: 4.4 miles
LA22 0NT
Tarn Hows
Distance: 5 miles
LA22 0PR
Hawkshead Village Shops
Distance: 4.4 miles
LA22 0NT
Ambleside Town Centre
Distance: 5.1 miles
LA22 9BS
Booths Windermere
Distance: 9 miles
LA23 1AF
Satterthwaite Village
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA12 8LN
Newby Bridge
Distance: 7 miles
LA12 8NA
Bowness-on-Windermere
Distance: 9 miles
LA23 3HQ
Aquarium of the Lakes
Distance: 8 miles
LA12 8AS
World of Beatrix Potter
Distance: 9 miles
LA23 3BX
Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
Distance: 8 miles
LA12 8AL
Grizedale Forest Trails
Distance: 1 mile
LA22 0QJ
Hawkshead Village Walk
Distance: 4.4 miles
LA22 0NT
Tarn Hows
Distance: 5 miles
LA22 0PR
Hawkshead Village Shops
Distance: 4.4 miles
LA22 0NT
Ambleside Town Centre
Distance: 5.1 miles
LA22 9BS
Booths Windermere
Distance: 9 miles
LA23 1AF
Satterthwaite Village
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA12 8LN
Newby Bridge
Distance: 7 miles
LA12 8NA
Bowness-on-Windermere
Distance: 9 miles
LA23 3HQ

Is Deer Leap Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
Grizedale Forest provides endless outdoor adventures with cycling trails and walking routes suitable for all ages. The Aquarium of the Lakes (8 miles) offers interactive displays and feeding sessions. The World of Beatrix Potter (9 miles) brings stories to life with exhibitions. Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway (8 miles) runs steam trains that children love. The farmhouse includes a cot and highchair for younger guests.
Groups Will Love...
The open-plan kitchen and living space creates a brilliant social hub for eight guests. The Rangemaster double oven with six-ring hob handles group cooking easily. A large dining table brings everyone together for meals. The separate snug with woodburning stove offers a quieter retreat when needed. Two sofas in the main living area provide ample seating around the second woodburner for cosy evenings together.
Pet Friendly
Dogs are welcome at Deer Leap, making this ideal for pet owners. Grizedale Forest sits right on the doorstep with miles of walking trails through woodland. The property has a patio area where dogs can relax outside. Local walks from Satterthwaite village offer varied terrain. Several dog-friendly pubs in Hawkshead (4.4 miles) welcome four-legged visitors after countryside walks together.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Deer Leap

The Eagles Head Inn

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA12 8LN

The Kings Arms Hawkshead

Located 4.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 0NZ

The Drunken Duck Inn

Located 5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 0NG

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Deer Leap

How many people does Deer Leap sleep?
Deer Leap accommodates eight guests across four bedrooms: one master with super-king-size bed, one king-size room and two double bedrooms. Three bathrooms including two en-suites serve the group comfortably.
Is Deer Leap pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are welcome at this farmhouse. The property sits in Grizedale Forest with excellent walking routes directly from the door, making it ideal for guests bringing their pets.
What cooking facilities are available?
The open-plan kitchen features a Rangemaster double oven with six-ring hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and all essential cookware. There's ample space for preparing group meals with a large dining area attached.
How many cars can park at the property?
Off-road parking accommodates four cars at Deer Leap. Electric vehicle charging is also available on site for guests with electric cars.
What are the sleeping arrangements?
The master bedroom has a super-king-size bed with en-suite bathroom featuring bath and walk-in shower. One double bedroom includes an en-suite walk-in shower, whilst the king-size and second double share the family bathroom.
Is there WiFi at Deer Leap?
Yes, broadband and WiFi are available throughout the property. The snug also features a Smart TV for entertainment during downtime.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4 PM and check-out is by 10 AM. A £250 Good Housekeeping bond applies to all bookings at this property.
What makes this good for groups?
The ground floor layout, open-plan living space and separate snug give groups flexibility to socialise or find quiet time. Two woodburning stoves, four-car parking and three bathrooms make this farmhouse particularly practical for larger groups.

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Deer Leap Reviews

Barbara
Lovely cottage exactly as described great accommodation for people and pets would highly recommend this property
Our second stay at Dear Leap and just as wonderful as the first time around. The house is so spacious, comfortable and well equipped, we couldn't ask for more. Great location for walks and the added bonus of a pub in the village too.
Stephen
Superb property in a great location. Indoor and outdoor facilities are fantastic and the owners have taken care to ensure that guests have all they need. Our party included adults, a child, a baby and small dogs and we all enjoyed a great week.
Jeremy
Lovely house, like home from home good location nearby small towns to hand ie Hawkshead for some groceries, close to Grizedale forest and local attractions we had a lovely 4 night stay and had beautiful weather our only suggestion would be a pint of milk on arrival would have been appreciated after a 4. 5 hour drive and as the weather was very hot! a fan would of been helpful for upstairs, downstairs was nice and cool otherwise a great break and would definately stay again.
The cottage was very nice we all loved it,but the problem was my wife booked the cottage but suddenly passed away,so I sent all the documents at least 30 times and was still being asked for them the day we went we lost 4 hours trying to see if we could go sykes you let me down big time so difficult for me to get anywhere with you,under the sad circumstances you could have made it easier for me,I won't use you again.
It was a Wow property. It had maybe too many cupboards but there was everything youneeded. And more. Light switches delighted the 16yr olds as they figured out how they worked. Everything worked, hot water, showers, dishwasher, all worked as expected you do need a new potato peeler. Bedding and towels were luxurious. Access to the bike trails was perfect, so we hope to come back for that. Local pub was enough for an easy dinner, opens at 5pm, book, as it was busy. We'd have liked to stay a few more nights!
Rachel
We really enjoyed our visit to Deer Leep. The house provided great access to Grizedale forest and Hawkshead, Coniston and Ambleside. The kitchen is well stocked, the furnishings are comfortable and the house is well equipped with books, games and smart TV. The enclosed garden is lovely, this wraps around the house and is very secure with a gate. Some change feedback, although not enough for me to lower the rating the bathrooms are becoming a little dated, with signs of wear and tear on the shower and master bath. However, this wasnt hugely significant to us and we very much intend to book again!
Lovely house in a great location. Property was very clean, warm and comfortable. Superbly equipped with everything we needed. Having a great pub just round the corner was a definite bonus. Would love to visit again.
We had a wonderful week at Deer Leap over Christmas. The house was extremely well equipped, with plenty of space and pots and pans to prepare a Christmas Lunch for all of us. The space was very social with a separate space for those who wanted a little bit of quiet. The beds were very comfortable and the whole place was spotless. The garden was secure, which was great for the dog and there was plenty of off road parking. Satterthwaite is very quiet and very pretty, with forest walks from the house. We were warmly welcomed at Church on Christmas morning and on a number of occasions at the fabulous local pub! We would definitely recommend both the village and the house itself.
This place was quite the hidden gem! ! A really lovely and spacious accommodation, excellently furnished and presented. Would strongly recommend to any big groups looking for a quiet lakes getaway.
Sophie
What a great find! ! Loved Deer Leap! Beautiful location, gorgeous home, cosy log burner, pub a 2 min walk. What more do you need? This was the best holiday home weve stayed in and were already looking at booking again
A beautiful cottage that, as a previous review has mentioned, is better than the photos. We were a party of 6 plus baby and dog and the cottage layout was perfect. The bedrooms were beautiful and the mattresses were all really comfortable. The gorgeous kitchen is very well equipped with plenty of pots and pans and utensils. This is not always the case in rental cottages! There was a good selection of games and books to use too. The area is stunning with lots of walks and activities in Grizedale forest. There were a few small housekeeping niggles batteries not working in the tv remote controls, some lightbulbs out, but nothing that detracted from the enjoyment of our stay. Definitely one of the best cottages we have stayed in over the years. Would highly recommend.
Andrerw
Excellent accommodation, very comfortable and cosy. Everything has been thought of and is of a superb standard. The local pub is 200m from the door, the food is excellent, and good beer options. The accommodation is very local to numerous tourist attractions. We could not fault anything about or stay, thank you
Philip
Agree with previous reviewers pictures don't do this wonderful property full ... Agree with previous reviewers pictures don't do this wonderful property full justice The facilities are first class and the beds extremely comfortable Everything we needed for a wonderful holiday in the lakes Thank you
Stanislav
We stayed as a family of five plus our dog and had a fantastic time. The house is spacious, full of character, and very comfortable. There are plenty of lovely walks nearby and lots of activities within a 3040 minute drive. The onsite charger is also a great touch there arent many available in the Lake District, so it was really convenient. Thank you! It would be nice to have a BBQ in the outdoor area at the back of the garden otherwise this space feels a bit underused.
The property was exceptional, exceeding our expectations based on the listed photos. All facilities required for a comfortable stay were provided, rooms were very spacious and the large open space communal rooms helped us really enjoy our holiday.
We had a lovely stay here. A lot of people have mentioned this already but the photos really dont do the place justice. Its a luxury cottage with almost everything you need. We had our parents with us and the only thing they struggled with were the sofas. Very low and difficult to get in and out of. We had our toddler with us, so an air fryer would have been really useful to cook their food quickly rather than firing up the big oven. But overall this place was perfect. We will likely return.
Lovely place.
We had a lovely stay at Deer Leap. Great location, very quiet and peaceful and walking from the gate straight into Grizedale was perfect. The garden was fully secure for the dog. Very well equipped house, very relaxing stay and recommended! Thanks.
Lindsey
Deer Leap is a very comfortable, tastefully decorated and thoughtfully equipped house at the heart of the heart of this quiet village with good walks from the door into Grizedale forest. We enjoyed our stay, thank you, and were lucky enough to have good weather to enjoy the wonderful scenery of the Lakes. We left a note for the housekeeper regarding a couple of minor issues we noticed having been in residence for a week.
Debbie
We highly recommend this lovely property. It exceeded our expectations and made for a very comfortable stay. The house is spacious yet cosy and had everything we needed. We loved the tranquility of the village with fabulous walks in Grizedale on the doorstep. The village pub was a real bonus. We would definitively return to Deerleap in the future.
Alison
The cottage far exceeded our expectations. It was far larger and more luxuriously appointed than the online photos demonstrated and the grounds were extensive which was helpful with a dog. Lots of walks from the doorstep into Grizedale forest meant that we didnt have to use the car to explore and there was a pub and tearoom in the village. The property was lovely and warm and we had a very relaxing family break over the weekend. I would highly recommend Deer Leap.
Sandra
The photos do not do the property justice. It is absolutely beautiful.
Lovely stay at a beautiful house.
Fabulous! Youve thought of everything including a drying room very useful in The Lakes. Very spacious, great bedrooms and a huge kitchendinerlounge.
We had a wonderful holiday. Deer Leap is a luxurious holiday home in a peaceful and beautiful location. It is very well equipped and comfortable and the only slight issue we had was dealt with very promptly by the owners. The garden was much better than we expected as it wasnt clear from the details that there was much of a garden but it was lovely with plenty of seating.
Fantastic cottage in a lovely remote village. The cottage is decorated and furnished to a very high standard. Kitchen very well equipped with all you will need. Bedrooms all well furnished with very comfortable mattresses. EV charger was a real bonus and really easy to use. All in all, a great property and would definitely recommend for a stay in the Lakes.
Elaine
A great property in a tranquil location, within easy driving distance of lakeside attractions. The house is lovely inside and out and a great spacious driveway and a few seating areas to enjoy the peace and quiet. Really enjoyed our visit and the property was everything we could have hoped for spacious, comfortable, beautiful inside, spotlessly clean and well stocked.
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