Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 3 min drive
Bowness Pier - 3 min drive
Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 4 min drive
Getting around
Manchester Airport (MAN) - 89 min drive
Windermere Station - 4 min walk
Staveley Station - 6 min drive
Burneside Station - 12 min drive
Restaurants
Homeground - 4 min walk
Brown Sugar - 2 min walk
Base Pizza - 2 min drive
The Tilly Bar & Kitchen - 3 min walk
The Coffee Bean - 3 min drive
About this property
The Cottage
The Cottage offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Lake Windermere. Free perks include WiFi, self-parking and English breakfast daily between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age – 15
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 15
Children
Children (6 years old and younger) are not allowed
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
On-site parking is limited (max. 1 space per unit)
On-site parking includes off-street options
Free off-site parking nearby
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free English breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Services
Luggage storage
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
The Cottage Guesthouse
The Cottage Windermere
The Cottage Guesthouse Windermere
Frequently asked questions
Does The Cottage offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Cottage does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Cottage?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Cottage?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Cottage?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
Are there restaurants at or near The Cottage?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The Cottage like?
The Cottage is a short 4-minute walk from Windermere Station and 14 minutes' walk from Lake Windermere.
The Cottage Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
30 August 2024
Jay
Jay, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 February 2024
Very friendly staff and room amazing
Neil
Neil, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
1 January 2024
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.
Emma
Emma, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 September 2023
Easy check in. Great breakfast and showers
leigh
leigh, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
22 September 2023
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.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 September 2023
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.
Nick
Nick, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 August 2023
Norzehan
Norzehan, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 July 2023
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.
Iver
Iver, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 June 2023
Amazing! Couldn’t have asked for a better location and such a lovely room with everything we could need. We will be back!
Hollie
Hollie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 June 2023
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!
Mohammad
Mohammad, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 June 2023
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.
Michael
Michael, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 May 2023
Really beautiful room, excellent amenities, bed comfortable and water hot, good breakfast with lots of options
Trina
Trina, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
20 May 2023
Robert
Robert, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 April 2023
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 April 2023
No faults very nice
Ross
Ross, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 April 2023
A lovely place in a beautiful town, you won't be disappointed
Kirsten
Kirsten, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 April 2023
Our Easter break
Our second visit.
P
P, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 April 2023
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 March 2023
Ian
Ian, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 March 2023
Lovely all round!
Lovely staff, lovely place, well situated, lovely breakfast and a decent price. Thank you and thanks for the use of your drill to fix my car! 🙏
Glen
Glen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 March 2023
Great stopover accomodation. Loved the place
On arrival to the big yellow house you have mixed feelings but dont listen to them. The house is 200 years old and a little dark inside keep going. First check out the room to find any dist there isnt any. Check the loo and shower... spotless. Give yourself 30 mins to settle in and you will love the place. Yes it could of been painted white inside but it was painted for charactor. Go stay a night its a great place. Breakfast also gets a 10 for food and service. Well done and thank you
Derrick
Derrick, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 November 2022
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 November 2022
Marion
Marion, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
28 October 2022
Verified traveller
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 October 2022
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!