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The Sanctuary

3.5 star property
Cottage with kitchen, near Lake Windermere

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Located close to Lake Windermere, The Sanctuary has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Sanctuary

Cottage with kitchen, near Lake Windermere
This smoke-free cottage features free self parking and free WiFi in public areas. The cottage features free WiFi and a washing machine, plus a kitchen with a refrigerator and a dishwasher. An electric kettle and a shower are among the other amenities available to guests. Housekeeping is not available.
Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Windermere cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Accommodations at this 3.5-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include showers.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Shower

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • No housekeeping service

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

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

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Property grounds

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  • Parking included
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and debit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property is also known as

The Sanctuary Cottage
The Sanctuary Windermere
The Sanctuary Cottage Windermere

About the neighborhood

Map
Windermere, England

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Orrest Head - 15 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Bowness Pier - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 5 min walk
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 129 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Homeground - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beresfords Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Italia - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Crafty Baa - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sanctuary pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Sanctuary?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sanctuary?

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

What time is check-out at The Sanctuary?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Sanctuary located?

Situated in Windermere, this cottage 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 2 mi (3 km). Windermere Station is 5 minutes by foot.

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