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The Cottage

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near Lake Windermere

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Elleray Road, Windermere, England, LA23 1AG
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bowness Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬

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

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

Double Room (Room2)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (Room4)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Room5 Attic) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (Room5 Attic)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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Double Room (Room8 Ground Floor) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (Room8 Ground Floor)

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

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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

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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

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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

About the neighborhood

Windermere

On lake.You'll find Lake Windermere and Orrest Head within 2 miles (3 km) of this guesthouse. Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories and World of Beatrix Potter are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Bowness Pier - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Homeground - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Tilly Bar & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Crafty Baa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beresfords Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Cottage

3-star guest house near Lake Windermere
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. 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 guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Cottage offers 10 accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. This Windermere guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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 parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant

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

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

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.

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
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.

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

How close is The Cottage to the airport?

The Cottage is 88.7 mi (89-min drive) away from the Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Cottage.

Does The Cottage offer free breakfast?

The Cottage offers free English breakfast every day from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Cottage?

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

Is there free parking at The Cottage?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does The Cottage have a pool?

The Cottage does not have a pool.

Does The Cottage have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Cottage to downtown Windermere?

The Cottage is 0.1 mi away from Windermere.

Reviews

The Cottage Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 147 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

RAYMOND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Excellent bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ebbygail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd stay at the cottage superb as always 👌
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

shaun

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and room amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Norzehan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iver

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

Stylish

Room was not very big, but stylish and with facilities such as wireless chargers, multi-colored led lights, shower toilet etc. Breakfast options were a bit limited, but service has great. Only issue was the traffic outside which was quite noisy, combined with heat forcing us to keep windows.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Trina, Golden

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No faults very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023