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The Cottage

3.0 star property

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A building with a white exterior, a wooden door, and a hanging flower basket with purple and pink flowers.
A dining table with a laptop, a small plant, and a lamp.
A room with a floral wallpaper, a brown sofa, a brown armchair, a chandelier, and a window with blinds.
A bed with a wooden headboard, white and brown pillows, and a lamp on a bedside table.
A stone wall with a wicker table and chairs, and flower planters in front.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Elleray Road, Windermere, England, LA23 1AG
  • Place, Orrest Head
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern bathroom with a toilet, a glass shower enclosure, and a towel rack.

Single Room (Room1)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room (Room2)

A bedroom with a bed, a bench, a radiator, and a window.

Double Room (Room2)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room (Room3)

A four-poster bed with a wooden headboard, a wooden bench, and a television mounted on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room (Room3)

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

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A neatly arranged hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a television.

Double Room (Room4)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room (Room5 Attic)

Double Room (Room5 Attic)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Bathtub (Room6 Attic)

A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a sofa, and a framed picture on the wall.

Double Room, Bathtub (Room6 Attic)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room (Room8 Ground Floor)

Double Room (Room8 Ground Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room (Room7 Ground Floor)

A neatly made bed with pillows and folded towels, a bedside table with a lamp, a window with blinds, and a tufted sofa.

Double Room (Room7 Ground Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room (Room 10)

A neatly made bed with white and blue bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Double Room (Room 10)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Twin Room (Room 9 Twin)

A hotel room with two beds, a houndstooth-patterned wall, a wooden nightstand, and a hanging light fixture.

Twin Room (Room 9 Twin)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Windermere

At The Cottage you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Lake Windermere and Orrest Head. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-in and express check-out. Additionally, you'll find luggage storage. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Windermere guest house, attractions include World of Beatrix Potter and Ullswater.
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What's nearby

  • Orrest Head - 14 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake Windermere - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Bowness Pier - 6 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Opa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Manor Hotel and Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Base - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Cottage

There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Cottage also features express check-in and express check-out. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Windermere guest house is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Cottage offers 10 accommodations with an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. This Windermere guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 6 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Cottage Guesthouse Windermere
Cottage Windermere
The Cottage Guesthouse
The Cottage Windermere
The Cottage Guesthouse Windermere

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Cottage?

The Cottage offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Cottage?

Yep, The Cottage has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Cottage?

No, The Cottage does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Cottage?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Cottage's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Cottage?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

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

Verified traveller

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd stay at the cottage superb as always đź‘Ś
Stayed 2 nights in May 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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Excellent bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Our anniversary getaway đź’•

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time we stayed here, definitely won’t be the last! Brilliant from start to finish- staff were extremely friendly and polite, room was fabulous, area was super! What more could we ask for!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Hollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing! Couldn’t have asked for a better location and such a lovely room with everything we could need. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

P

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

Our Easter break

Our second visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023