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In the heart of Windermere Village, The Cottage offers charming 4-star accommodation in the Lake District. Built in the 1800s, it is the oldest house in Windermere. With a feature bed included in most rooms, the guest house mixes modern with traditional features. Each room has an en suite shower room and a TV and DVD player. Breakfast with a wide choice of cold and cooked items, including vegetarian options, are served in the traditional dining room. Guests can enjoy evening meals in Windermere’s range of pubs and restaurants, which are on the doorstep. For travel, Windermere Train and Bus stations are just a 2-minute walk away. The town of Bowness-on-Windermere and its World of Beatrix Potter attraction is a few minutes’ drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ryan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great price. Location was brilliant. 5 minute walk from the train station and a minute walk to the centre. Very easy to find. I was given an upgraded room at no extra cost. The room was clean and kitted out well. The bed was comfy. The breakfast...
  • Warren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    In the centre of Windermere, car park, lovely and clean, massive Tv, massive 🛀
  • Gerard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was lovely. Location was great for everything we needed
  • Kirsten
    Australia Australia
    The place was cute and cosy and the bed was very comfortable. The host was very friendly.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was perfect. The lady who served us breakfast each morning was very kind and friendly.
  • Lucy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Charming little cottage located on one of the main streets in town, within walking distance to local shops and restaurants, with easy access and convenient parking. Our room was warm and cosy, and we especially enjoyed the delicious breakfast and...
  • Martin
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Good location in Windermere and a nice cosy place to stay
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was great. Great service and very friendly
  • Jean
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely guest house,close to Bowness. Next to everything you need, nice restaurants, cafe's and shops. The staff were lovely and so helpful. Brilliant stay and I will be staying again.
  • Chantel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It felt very secure, which was important as a solo traveller. The bathroom was lovely, nice shower, heated toilet, everything was really warm. The staff were lovely, it was very close to shops and the town centre. I left my phone charger in my...

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
The Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 6 years are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 08:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The Cottage will contact you by email if any further check-in detail is needed.

Please inform The Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

FAQs about The Cottage

  • Room options at The Cottage include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin
  • The Cottage is 400 yards from the centre of Windermere. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at The Cottage can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go
  • The prices at The Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at The Cottage is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):