Free English breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
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
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Towels provided
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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
Pets not 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
We should mention
Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted 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
Is The Cottage pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Cottage?
Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
What time is check-in at The Cottage?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Cottage?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Cottage located?
Situated on a lake, this guesthouse 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 1 mi (2 km). Windermere Station is only a 4-minute walk.
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The Cottage Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 141 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 141 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 141 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 141 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 141 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
2nd stay at the cottage superb as always 👌
Richard
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10
Staff extremely friendly and helpful with their knowledge of the area. Very good facilities and easy to park.
Max Garner Patrick
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10
Very friendly staff and room amazing
Neil
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
8/10
Lovely people, very clean, breakfast lovely. Enjoyed our short stay
Lynn
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
10/10
Such a wonderful guesthouse!
Alexa
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
10/10
Really beautiful room, excellent amenities, bed comfortable and water hot, good breakfast with lots of options
Trina
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
8/10
Nice staff , nice place and convenient
Mei Ching
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10
A lovely place in a beautiful town, you won't be disappointed
Kirsten
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
10/10
Easy check in. Great breakfast and showers
leigh
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10
Excellent all round will definitely try and stay again
Mark
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10
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!
Paul
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10
Great place and friendly staff
Brian
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10
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.
John
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10
Fabulous stay. Everything about the cottage was perfect. Amazing friendly service & the breakfast was particularly fantastic. Will 100% be coming back to stay here.
Barry
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
10/10
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
10/10
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
10/10
Amazing! Couldn’t have asked for a better location and such a lovely room with everything we could need. We will be back!
Hollie
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10
Our second visit.
P
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
10/10
No faults very nice
Ross
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
8/10
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
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
6/10
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 traveler
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
10/10
Safe & Comfortable stay. Lots of dining options nearby. Close to train station.