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The Cottage

3.0 star property
The peaceful shores of this lakeside haven offer a stress-free travel experience with convenient express services and thoughtful amenities

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The Cottage sits by the lake providing a serene escape for travelers. Guests enjoy free English breakfast and in-room WiFi that keeps them connected. The property features practical conveniences including express check-in, luggage storage, and an on-site restaurant.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room (Room1)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room (Room2) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (Room2)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room (Room3) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room (Room3)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (Room4)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room (Room5 Attic)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Bathtub (Room6 Attic) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Bathtub (Room6 Attic)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room (Room8 Ground Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room (Room7 Ground Floor) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (Room7 Ground Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room (Room 10) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (Room 10)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room (Room 9 Twin) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room (Room 9 Twin)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Windermere, The Cottage is on a lake. Lake Windermere and Yorkshire Dales National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Holehird Gardens and Treetop Trek. Raw War Paintball and Rydal Hall Labyrinth are also worth visiting. Visit our Windermere travel guide
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Elleray Road, Windermere, England, LA23 1AG

What's nearby

  • The vast expanse of Lake Windermere shown from above the village of Ambleside in the British Lake District.
    Lake Windermere
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • World of Beatrix Potter
    World of Beatrix Potter
    6 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Orrest Head
    14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
    6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Bowness Pier
    6 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station
    4 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN)
    89 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Westmorland Inn
    2 min drive
  • Brown Sugar
    2 min walk
  • Trattoria
    3 min drive
  • Toast
    2 min walk
  • The Crafty Baa
    2 min walk

About this property

The Cottage

Guesthouse near Lake Windermere
The Cottage provides a restaurant and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at The Cottage include amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 6 are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Cottage?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage located?

Situated on a lake, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Orrest Head and Lake Windermere. Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories and World of Beatrix Potter are also within 1 mi (2 km). Windermere Station is only a 4-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Cottage Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 148 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

J A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Access from the station was easy and well-placed for buses and the local shops and eating places. Good breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and room amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Max Garner Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff extremely friendly and helpful with their knowledge of the area. Very good facilities and easy to park.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic

Absolutely fantastic stay . Very clean and comfortable room . The staff are smazing nothing is too much trouble
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Excellent bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

leigh

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in. Great breakfast and showers
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed in room 6 on the top floor for a romantic weekend away with the Mrs. The room was lovely and the bath was a really nice added extra. We had a slight issue with one of the radiators not heating which caused the room to be cold, however I called one of the provided numbers and an electric heater was provided within literally 5 minutes by a lovely girl working there. Breakfast was really nice and the staff were super accommodating. I would definitely recommend considering a stay here and room 6 was a lovely room for a romantic night away.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely

We have just returned from a lovely stay in the lakes, problem with room on arrival but was sorted straight away. Breakfast was good and lady serving breakfast was lovely made sure you left full. Hotel was closing for 6 weeks to do some renovation and updating which is good overall would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice and friendly love the loo....

I had to ring to find out room number but was fine after that rather small room but well decorated and handy plugs and a light thing, charger which didn't work. I loved the Japanese loo thing. And fab bathroom. Great welcome at breakfast, quick and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

A trip of two halves.

We booked for 4 nights but had to change rooms after the 2nd night. The mattress in room 5 was stained and smelly. The room had a beam across the bed (with lots of wires behind it!) and we both banged our head on the beam. Not sure why such a small room had a three seater sofa in it. The new room, room 10, was much nicer and fresher. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SAU YIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe & Comfortable stay. Lots of dining options nearby. Close to train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room, very clean and convenient. Staff was very friendly and helpful - a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd stay at the cottage superb as always 👌
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely people, very clean, breakfast lovely. Enjoyed our short stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful guesthouse!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Trina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really beautiful room, excellent amenities, bed comfortable and water hot, good breakfast with lots of options
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Mei Ching

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice staff , nice place and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place in a beautiful town, you won't be disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short break

Excellent all round will definitely try and stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our anniversary getaway 💕

We would happily go there again. The breakfast was so plentiful, that we didn't have any lunch for the 3 days that we stayed!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Holiday way day

Great place and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Phil&SueParnell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

lovely room right in the heart of windermere

Stayed in room 3 with a REALLY comfy 4 poster bed. The breakfasts are to die for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely property with warm, welcoming and attentive staff. Easy to park and come and go as you please. Breakfast options great and this place offers great value in the middle of Windermere and for accessing The Lakes.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A gem of a place

Fabulous stay. Everything about the cottage was perfect. Amazing friendly service & the breakfast was particularly fantastic. Will 100% be coming back to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The cottage Windermere

Very clean and bedrooms really up to date and modern, Great location for shops pubs bars and restaurants. Just a short drive to the lake . Great stay I would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023