Address
40 Main Street
Cockermouth
Cumbria
CA13 9LQ
Phone
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Opening hours Closed
- Monday09:00 - 17:30
- Tuesday09:00 - 17:30
- Wednesday09:00 - 17:30
- Thursday09:00 - 17:30
- Friday09:00 - 17:00
- Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Estate Agent & Letting Agent in Cockermouth
Grisdales Estate Agents are Cockermouth’s local, multi-award-winning, full-service Estate Agents. Our two branches offer professional property services to Cockermouth, Workington, Whitehaven, and the rest of West Cumbria.
We come recommended...
My main point of contact has been Judith for about 20 years. The service has been fine, no problem at all and there is nothing [...]
A Keenan
Excellent balance between professionalism and friendliness. I would recommend to anyone as they take care to think of the little touches and made my experience [...]
A Renouf
I am a tenant through Grisdales and I have also been a landlord of Grisdales. I am very happy with everything that has been happening. [...]
A Wainwright
I would just like to say a big thank you to Alison and the Team at the Grisdales office in Cockermouth. I received a first [...]
B Ideson
Alison and Judith have both been perfect! There is nothing at all to improve. The recent process has been very straight forward and smooth.
C Perks
I am very happy with the lettings side of things and Alison has been fantastic, she could not have been more helpful. I would not [...]
C Sams
I recently purchased a property from Grisdales Cockermouth and the service i received was fantastic. I dealt with Susan mainly for the sale, her assistance [...]
C Woodend
Grisdales were brilliant in helping us sell our house in Whitehaven. They were able to get us a quick sale when other estate agents [...]
D Ellis
Lesley at Grisdales has always been a pleasure to deal with open, honest & very professional - and has again sucessfully let my property [...]
D Lowerson
Thank you so much for getting the readings for me. I wish to say that you have proven to be one of the best and [...]
David and Pauline Stocks
Alison was great in helping me find a rental place! Great communication at all times and easy to use web site.
F Brenton
I recently decided to rent my property out via Grisdales. They made everything very simple, easy and quick. The agent who I met with was [...]
J Banks
Helpful, friendly and efficient estate agent. A special big thank you to Susan and Destiny.
J Easterbrook
We have beed working with Destiny and Susan in the Cockermouth office. I have to say, Destiny was charm and professionalism personified and kept me [...]
J Fleet
We have beed working with Destiny and Susan in the Cockermouth office. I have to say, Destiny was charm and professionalism personified and kept me [...]
J Maxwell
Destiny very helpful, Grisdales get the job done!
J Watson
Excellent, personal service by professional and knowledgable staff. Nothing is too much trouble; would highly recommend this Estate Agency.
K H Winter
I have been using Grisdales for a few years with various rental properties they have always found me good clients quickly as they have done [...]
K Harper
Got, my house through Grisdales everything was a smooth process and excellent from day one. All the girls and Lewis have been fantastic 😘
L Watson
Judith was very thorough and charming. Everything she said she would do, she did. It was done in a very timely manner. You could tell [...]
M Lockett
Judith has been my main point of contact. She is very professional and great at her job. She communicates really well, promptly and efficiently. The [...]
M Morgan
Clare was fantastic! She did a valuation for me and she was on time, prompt with everything and gave me advice and information that [...]
Mr Graham
Helen has been very good, she kept us well informed and explained everything to us. There is nothing at all that I can think [...]
Mr Lory
Alison and Destiny are both spot on and really good. Their communication skills are very good and they keep in touch with me.
Mr Markham
Laura has been brilliant! She was very polite and I couldn't fault her at all. I was very happy with the price and [...]
Mr McGlasson
We purchased our flat as a buy to let from Grisdales. The purchase went extremely smoothly with this experienced team and was completed in 5 [...]
P Airey
Very efficient and courteous. Nothing was too much trouble and collated property information very meticulously and in a timely manner.
Fantastic service from Grisdales with regards to purchase of my first house. Helen, Claire and the rest of the team were really helpful and supportive [...]
P Wallace
Excellent service, very professional, curtious and helpful finding me the accomodtion I was looking for.
P Wilkinson
Helen has been brilliant! She has been very good, kept us up to date and she just worked very hard. She pushed to [...]
R Fisher
Grisdales have truly provided an end to end service, exactly what is needed when having to sell a property as a vendor who isn't locally [...]
R Nettleton
Absolutely brilliant from day one. I switched to Grisdales, (Cockermouth branch), from another agent because I'd not had much interest on my house for months. I [...]
R Rider
Absolutely brilliant from day one. I switched to Grisdales (Cockermouth branch), from another agent because I’d not had much interest on my house in months. [...]
R Taylor
It has been a very big team effort as we have a few properties. I am very happy with how everything has gone and I [...]
R Walker
Rented my home through Grisdales Estate Agents. They made everything so easy and so simple! I would highly recommend renting with Grisdales. Thank you so [...]
S L Holbrook
The team at Grisdales are all highly professional and very friendly. They absorb any stress that you might have when selling a house. Susan was [...]
S Nettleton
An excellent service Alison was a great help
T Wring
Meet the Cockermouth Team
Rachel Ritson MARLAManaging Director
Laura WeirProperty Marketing Manager
Judith Cameron MARLAProperty Marketing Manager
Melanie WykesProperty Portfolio Co-ordinator
Nina MooreHead of Business Support
Kerry MclaughlinBusiness Administrator
Jacqui KingLettings Accounts Manager
Helen MasonSenior Sales Negotiator
Beverly SargeantExecutive Assistant
Alison ScurrSenior Lettings Negotiator
Jessica DouglasSales Receptionist
Rachel Ritson MARLA Managing Director
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Laura Weir Property Marketing Manager
Laura is responsible for visiting new properties to give vendors advice on marketing their homes. She also places new homes on the market; including taking photographs and measurements and drafting brochures. She is responsible for reviewing property marketing progress and securing price reductions where appropriate. What’s more; she draws up probate and landlord valuation reports, is occasional cover for the front office negotiating team and she also attends the sales steering committee meetings. Laura has been with Grisdales for several years in many roles and has enjoyed all she has done. She started her career in banking, but was also a dental receptionist for ten years – so her career history is varied! She has a Level 3 ILM (Institute of Learning and Management) in Management and is a people person – dealing with people is what she does best! Laura has lived in Workington for almost five years, she has two grown up children and two grandsons, all whom she enjoys spending time with! For Laura, nothing beats running around Whinlatter Forest with small children (releasing your inner child!). She also loves socialising, restaurants, cooking, city breaks at the weekend and she loves holidays (the hotter and sunnier the better!) Laura also loves visiting the South of England where the rest of her family live. Since she was 20, she has had approximately 30 different homes, so we think she is well qualified for her job!
Judith Cameron MARLA Property Marketing Manager
Judith joined Grisdales in 1997 and has a wealth of experience and knowledge in sales and lettings. She prides herself in giving first class customer care in a very professional yet personable manner. She’ll talk with you to understand your needs and will work closely with you to agree the best possible strategy for selling or letting your home within the timescale to suit you. Judith approaches all she does with integrity, expertise and efficiency.
Judith is a Member of the Association of Residential Letting Agent (MARLA).When Judith isn’t at work you’ll find her enjoying life outdoors – she loves paddle-boarding on the local lakes, walking the fells with her family but her real passion is cold water swimming being a gold medal winner at the Scottish Winter Swimming Championships!
Melanie Wykes Property Portfolio Co-ordinator
Mel is part of the lettings team at Cockermouth, looking after the portfolio of properties and their maintenance, repairs and refurbishments. Mel also carries out inspections and check-outs whilst ensuring health and safety compliance for our properties. Mel started her career as a graduate Hotel and Catering Manager at Marriott Hotels in London. Working through various management roles in the field of hospitality led her more into Sales and Business Development. She was eventually able to escape the “Big Smoke” and moved, in 2005, to enjoy country life in Cumbria. Mel loves being in West Cumbria and enjoys everything this great outdoor playground offers both to her and her family, whether it’s up on the Fells or kayaking on one of the beautiful lakes.
Nina Moore Head of Business Support
Nina joined Grisdales in 2008, when she started working 3 days per week covering the accounting function, which has developed into the full-time position she now holds. Her areas of responsibility cover Finance; HR and Payroll; IT and Systems Administration; and company infrastructure.⭐ GRISDALES STAR OF 2021⭐
Nina’s previous work experience varies, working in the Civil Service, for a small privately owned business and within her own family business; there is also a little bit of retail experience thrown in for variety. All of Nina’s previous roles have been accounting based, within some additional tasks taking advantage of her adaptability and versatility. Adventures are part of Nina’s life, whether it be a new house project, an outdoor activity or a learning adventure.
Kerry Mclaughlin Business Administrator
Kerry joined Grisdales in late 2021. Her role as Business Administrator see's her support our Sales and Lettings Teams in both offices. She has a wealth of administration and financial experience, having worked for Copeland Borough Council at The Beacon Museum for over 20 years before joining the team. Living in Whitehaven, Kerry enjoys spending time with friends and family, whether that's catching up over a coffee, helping out in their allotment, or spending the day with her two gorgeous godsons. She likes going on coastal walks, visiting the cinema, and has a keen interest in history, particularly visiting historical museums and reading historical fiction books.
Jacqui King Lettings Accounts Manager
Jacqui is responsible for keeping accurate daily accounts for our three branches throughout West Cumbria, as well as dealing with general enquiries from landlords, tenants, contractors and work colleagues. On leaving school, Jacqui trained to become a nurse and carried out her nursing role for eight years. She then began working in an accounts role within a variety of establishments, before joining the Estate Agency business nine years ago where she carries out a specialised role within the Grisdales accounts department. Jacqui’s hobbies include foreign travel, eating out and watching motor sports. She lives in West Cumbria and has three sons and a Bichon Frise dog.
Helen Mason Senior Sales Negotiator
As Senior Sales Negotiator, Helen’s role in the business includes arranging and carrying out viewings, negotiating and agreeing sales, sales progression and lots of communicating between Vendors and Purchasers. Prior to joining Grisdales 5 years ago as a Sales Negotiator, Helen, who had previously been a Police Officer with Cumbria Constabulary, opted for a complete change of career and has never looked back. Helen is passionate about people and strives to provide the best possible customer service experience.⭐ GRISDALES STAR OF 2021⭐
Beverly Sargeant Executive Assistant
Beverly’s career has spread over quite a diverse range including Financial Services, Civil Service and Local Authority in her home County of Northamptonshire. Having moved to the area quite recently, Beverly is enjoying getting to know Cumbria and Cumbrian life. Outside of work you will find her either preparing her allotment, exploring the area or spending time with her beautiful granddaughter.⭐ GRISDALES STAR OF 2021⭐
Alison Scurr Senior Lettings Negotiator
After graduating from University with a BA in Education Studies Alison decided not to go into teaching but took a different career path.
With over 20 years of experience in Customer Service roles which have included retail, banking and recruitment at all levels, Alison decided to turn her hand to estate agency and almost 7 years later is still here now working as Senior Letting Negotiator. She has successfully completed the Level 3 Course in Residential Letting and Property Management in November 2019 to ensure that she delivers a professional but personal service to our clients. Having lived in Cumbria all her life, Alison has excellent knowledge of the area and is well placed to offer advice.
In her spare time, Alison enjoys getting out walking the fells, going to the gym and socialising.
⭐ GRISDALES STAR OF 2021⭐
Jessica Douglas Sales Receptionist
As the Sales Receptionist, Jessica is often the first person you will come in to contact with at the Cockermouth office. She'll assist with your initial enquiry and book all your sales-related appointments. You can also find her conducting property viewings, collecting viewing feedback and helping the sales team with administration tasks. Jessica joined Grisdales in 2021 having previously worked in a customer-facing role at Citizens Advice Bureau and most recently, in recruitment at Low Level Waste Repository Ltd. Outside of work, you'll find Jessica at some kind of concert, anywhere from the smallest gig right up to the big concerts - music is her passion and she's pleased to be able to go back out and enjoy live music with friends and family! Jessica also loves to travel to the likes of Spain, Sicily and Poland with Rome and New York being on the top of her bucket list. Her friends and family are very important to her and she particularly loves spending time with her parents, six-year-old sister, Violet, and adorable Staffie, Clyde.
