Rainbow End in Grasmere | Stunning Cumbria Group Cottage

About Rainbow End

Rainbow End is a spacious detached bungalow sleeping eight people on the outskirts of Grasmere in the Lake District National Park. This single-storey property works perfectly for larger groups and families. Four bedrooms spread across the ground floor make it easy for everyone to settle in. The property offers fantastic countryside views and parking for four cars.

The location puts you right at the heart of Lake District walking country. Grasmere sits just 0.6 miles away with its famous gingerbread shop and connections to William Wordsworth.

The accommodation includes three double bedrooms and one twin room. Two bathrooms feature a bath with shower and a walk-in shower. A separate cloakroom adds extra convenience. The kitchen comes fully equipped with an electric oven and gas hob. Three leather sofas fill the sitting area alongside a Smart TV and dining table with dual aspect windows.

Visit Ambleside (5 miles, 12 minutes) for shops and restaurants. Windermere Lake (9 miles, 18 minutes) offers boat trips. Keswick (13 miles, 25 minutes) provides market days and theatre. Rydal Water (2 miles, 6 minutes) delivers easy lakeside walks.

Rainbow End suits active groups wanting a Lake District base with space to spread out and parking for multiple vehicles.

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Need To Know

✓Central heating
✓Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster
✓Smart tv, wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Highchair available
✓Bike and equipment storage available in the garage
✓Off-road parking for 4 cars
✓Ev charger
✓Rear non-enclosed garden with furniture
✓Two well-behaved pet welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop 0.6 miles, pub 0.4 miles, lake 0.8 miles
✓Note: check-in 4 pm, check-out 10am
✓Note: electric vehicle charging available - charges will apply via an app

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Rainbow End

Stunning Countryside Views

Dual aspect windows frame spectacular Lake District scenery that changes throughout the day from every angle of the property.

Spacious Ground Floor Layout

All bedrooms and living spaces sit on one level making it perfect for groups with varying mobility needs.

Parking for Four Cars

Off-road parking for four vehicles means no fighting for spaces or worrying about street parking restrictions.

Perfect Grasmere Location

Walk to Grasmere village in minutes whilst enjoying peaceful countryside surroundings away from tourist crowds.

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Contemporary kitchen with gas hob and electric oven makes cooking for eight people straightforward and enjoyable.

Three Bathrooms Available

Two bathrooms plus a separate cloakroom means morning routines run smoothly for larger groups without queuing.

Getting To Rainbow End

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Rainbow End by car, follow the A591 through Ambleside towards Grasmere. The property sits on the outskirts of Grasmere village with clear access. Off-road parking for four cars awaits your arrival.

By Train

Windermere station is the nearest railway link, located 9 miles from the property. Local taxi services operate regularly from the station. The journey takes approximately 20 minutes through stunning Lake District scenery.

Off-road parking for four cars

Windermere station (9 miles)

Easily accessible from the A591

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Dove Cottage & Wordsworth Museum

Distance: 1.2 miles

LA22 9SH

Rydal Water

Distance: 2 miles

LA22 9LR

Ambleside Town Centre

Distance: 5 miles

LA22 9BT

Grasmere Lake Circuit

Distance: 0.8 miles

LA22 9SW

Easedale Tarn Walk

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA22 9QE

Loughrigg Fell

Distance: 2.5 miles

LA22 9NN

Grasmere Village Shops

Distance: 0.6 miles

LA22 9SW

Co-op Grasmere

Distance: 0.7 miles

LA22 9TA

Ambleside Supermarkets

Distance: 5 miles

LA22 9BS

Grasmere Gingerbread Shop

Distance: 0.6 miles

LA22 9SW

Heaton Cooper Studio

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA22 9SX

Sam Read's Bookshop

Distance: 0.6 miles

LA22 9TA

Dove Cottage & Wordsworth Museum

Distance: 1.2 miles

LA22 9SH

Rydal Water

Distance: 2 miles

LA22 9LR

Ambleside Town Centre

Distance: 5 miles

LA22 9BT

Grasmere Lake Circuit

Distance: 0.8 miles

LA22 9SW

Easedale Tarn Walk

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA22 9QE

Loughrigg Fell

Distance: 2.5 miles

LA22 9NN

Grasmere Village Shops

Distance: 0.6 miles

LA22 9SW

Co-op Grasmere

Distance: 0.7 miles

LA22 9TA

Ambleside Supermarkets

Distance: 5 miles

LA22 9BS

Grasmere Gingerbread Shop

Distance: 0.6 miles

LA22 9SW

Heaton Cooper Studio

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA22 9SX

Sam Read's Bookshop

Distance: 0.6 miles

LA22 9TA

Is Rainbow End Right For Your Group

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

For Families

Rainbow End offers plenty for families with children. The spacious ground floor layout gives kids room to play safely. A highchair is provided for younger guests. The rear garden has furniture for outdoor meals and games. Grasmere Lake sits 0.8 miles away for paddling and picnics. Ambleside (5 miles) has adventure playgrounds and ice cream shops. Brockhole Visitor Centre offers treetop adventures and indoor activities.

Groups Will Love...

The spacious living area at Rainbow End brings groups together perfectly. Three leather sofas provide seating for eight people around the Smart TV. The dining table sits beneath dual aspect windows framing countryside views. The open layout connects to the fully equipped kitchen making meal preparation social. Central heating keeps everyone comfortable. The ground floor design means nobody gets isolated upstairs. This setup works brilliantly for family gatherings and friend reunions.

Pet Friendly

Rainbow End welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs. The rear garden provides outdoor space for pets to stretch their legs though it is not enclosed. Grasmere offers excellent dog walking routes including the lake circuit at 0.8 miles. Easedale Tarn walk starts 1.5 miles away. Many local pubs accept dogs including options 0.4 miles from the property. The ground floor layout means no stairs for older pets.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Rainbow End

The Jumble Room

Located 0.6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9SX

Tweedies Bar

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9SW

Baldry's Tea Room

Located 0.6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9SW

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Rainbow End

Is Rainbow End pet friendly?

Yes, Rainbow End welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs. The rear garden provides outdoor space for pets though it is not enclosed.

How many people does Rainbow End sleep?

Rainbow End sleeps eight guests across four bedrooms: three doubles and one twin. All bedrooms are located on the ground floor for easy access.

What parking is available at the property?

The property provides off-road parking for four cars. Electric vehicle charging is available through an app with charges applied separately.

How far is Rainbow End from Grasmere village?

The property sits 0.6 miles from shops and 0.4 miles from the nearest pub. Grasmere Lake is 0.8 miles away for waterside walks.

What bathroom facilities does Rainbow End have?

Two full bathrooms include one with bath and shower over, plus a walk-in shower room. A separate cloakroom with two basins adds extra convenience.

Is Rainbow End suitable for guests with mobility issues?

Yes, the single-storey layout puts all accommodation on ground level. One bedroom and bathroom facilities are accessible without stairs throughout.

What kitchen equipment is provided?

The fully equipped kitchen includes an electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher, kettle and toaster. Contemporary furniture provides plenty of workspace.

What are check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4 PM and check-out is at 10 AM. A good housekeeping bond of £250 applies to all bookings.

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Rainbow End Reviews

Superb view from the cottage. Rainbow End is a lovely cottage, very comfortable beds and excellently located for many walks and local shops in Grasmere meaning you don't have to go out in the car if you don't want to.

Cherie

This is our 4th stay at Rainbow End, only a couple of things to mention about our stay because the majority of the property are excellent and it would not put us off staying again. We had a power cut on our final day which set the alarm off, the maintenance man was quick to call back but we both acknowledged that the code should be available in the house. When the electric company was contacted they said it was a planned power cut and was scheduled from 9.00am until 3.00pm so I think that this needed to have been communicated to us . Dog owners should also be aware that there is an area in the back garden that is not fully enclosed under the tree into next doors garden . All that said we love Rainbow End its position is perfect

We got moved to this house last minute as the heating stopped working in our other place. The house is a really nice layout and huge. Driveway is really big too. The views from the big windows are incredible. Location is perfect and only a short walk into Grasmere. We had everything we needed and have actually booked to stay here again!! Only things I would say for improvement would be a higher tog duvet for the winter as they were very thin and underneath the sofas could do with a clean. Also the dishwasher didnt work for us which wasnt a major issue. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

We had an amazing time at Rainbow end for 4 nights. The position of the cottage is excellent for walks in the Central fells, also only a 3 minute walk into Grasmere. The cottage was very comfortable with all the amenities you need. The layout also suited our group, as the kitchen, diner and living room were at one end, and the bedrooms at the other. The downside was that the dishwasher didn't work, but it didn't spoil our stay. We would definitely recommend and stay at Rainbow end again

Graham

Excellent cottage in a great location. We really enjoyed our weeks stay and wed definitely consider booking it again.

We have just returned from our 3rd visit to Rainbow End previous visits in 2017 and 2019. We were really pleased to return to the amazing views from all windows and the fantastic location in Grasmere. All five of us and our two dogs had a very comfortable stay and we will definitely be back! Thank you.

Cherie

This is the second time staying a Rainbow End , it is one of the best properties. It has everything you need and lovely and clean . Very convenient position , good car parking and large enclosed garden for the dog. The only comment I would make is to adjust the heating time for the colder evenings to come on earlier it came on a 6.00pm and warmed up quickly but for Autumnwinter maybe 45pm would be better. But otherwise fantastic .

Thoroughly enjoyed ore stay at Rainbow End. It was a delightful residence , lots of space , beautiful views and a kitchen stocked with all the utensils we needed for any meals we wished to produce. Would be happy to stay here again

We have been coming to Rainbow End for a while and a number of times a year, however the property is not cleaned to a good standard, with dirt under the sofas, dirt around bathroom taps and general dust everywhere. The property is also becoming tired with items needing replacing, in particular the sofas which have rips on them. The plus point is that the television has been replaced so you can now watch it.

We enjoyed our stay property and location amazing. Fully equipped kitchen, very comfortable beds! Everything you need. Fantastic views and beautiful large garden but only worry we had while staying was the low walls on the entrance patio area which had a very large drop! in to lower garden, this was issue with our 3 small dogs as we had to supervise ever time they used the garden suggest being maybe a small Perspex screen on upper level of patioentrance area just to stop them jumping and going over the wall. Otherwise you have beautiful property which we would definitely book again.

Amazing property in an amazing location.

We loved the property and it's location. The views are simply amazing. We have been to the Lake District MANY times, usually Twice a year for at least the past 15 years. This was by far the nicest and best suited property for our family. Put it this way, we have already booked to return again next year. What a wonderful place.

A lovely property and the second time we have stayed there. Views from the bungalow are amazing. Grasmere is such a beautiful place.

A lovely holiday, the cottage was clean and tidy to walk into, one of the best we have hired. Only one observation that the bulb on the outside corner light was very dim and could do with being replaced, but there is no way you could know this without being there at night. Thank you for a beautiful cottage, one we would like to hire again in the future.

Darren

Excellent, large property in a great location. Lots of parking, lovely gardens and fabulous views in all directions. Only negative is the TV that needs updating to allow streaming of apps. Current TV has very limited channels and is over complicated as mentioned by others.

Lizzie

It is a great holiday home, I went with friends and we were all impressed with the cottage

Great cottage in lovely location. The view from the front is stunning! A great base for exploring the Lake District. Well equipped and comfortable.

We were pleasantly surprised by the property and the size of it and the ground it sits in. Overall it was a great stay but certain things could be improved with the cleanliness. Some kitchen plates, pans and cutlery needed washing before use, the tables in the lounge were sticky and dusty, the dirt under the rug in the lounge was bad and the beds were not that comfortable. That said it was a nice place, in a great location. Many thanks.

Great location. ...excellent property. we both love this property and will be back again very soon.

Joseph

We have stayed a couple of times at this cottage good location for getting around. Yes we would be happy to go again.

Rainbow End is a fantastic place to stay the view from the house is wonderful and the weather gave us an ever changing outlook. The kitchen was well stocked and there was plenty of space for all our holiday paraphernalia. The bedrooms were comfortable and two of them had Kingside beds there was plenty of wardrobe and cupboard space. We especially liked the covered area with seating at the front of the house where you could sit and look at the view with a cup of tea or glass of wine. Grasmere was a short walk away and there are plenty of places to eat and drink without needing to take the car. I would fully recommend Rainbow End as a great place to stay.

Katharine

Very comfortable, warm and wellequipped with the most stunning views. Very convenient for walking to Grasmere and driving to other places. Lots of storage space throughout.

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Rainbow End, Grasmere

About Rainbow End

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Stunning Countryside Views

Spacious Ground Floor Layout

Parking for Four Cars

Perfect Grasmere Location

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Three Bathrooms Available

Getting To Rainbow End

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Rainbow End Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Jumble Room

Tweedies Bar

Baldry's Tea Room

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Rainbow End Reviews