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Traditional Grade 2 listed cottage. Quiet area of central Windermere. Log stove

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and fireplace

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Exterior
Dining
Smart TV, fireplace, books
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Outdoor dining
Santon Cottage, nestled in a secluded spot, is the perfect retreat for a relaxing getaway. With its log burning stove and smart TV, this cozy Lakeland cottage offers comfort and tranquility after exploring Windermere village or hiking in the surrounding hills.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Traditional Grade 2 listed cottage. Quiet area of central Windermere. Log stove

Santon Cottage is a Grade Two traditional Lakeland stone terraced cottage dating from 1840, located three minutes walk from Windermere train station and close to the village centre and its many amenities. It is in a very quiet secluded position.
Our cottage sleeps six comfortably (4 adults 2 children), and consists of three bedrooms.
Price includes bedding (all beds made up ready for your arrival), towels, electricity, central heating, pre and post cleaning, internet, Smart TV and use of a log burning stove.
The master bedroom has a large king size bed with ensuite (walk in shower, toilet and wash hand basin), wardrobe, dressing table and hairdryer and charging points.
The second bedroom has full size bunk beds, chest of drawers and mirror. A travel cot is stored under the bunk beds and a portable stair-gate is stored behind door.
The third bedroom, in the basement, has twin single beds accessed down characterful stone stairs. Open low beams add to the charm. There is a chest of drawers and charging points.
The bathroom has a bath with a shower, toilet and hand wash basin.
There is a cosy lounge, with a log burning stove, open beams, two and three seater settees, a smart TV and charging points.
The dining kitchen has original stone-flagged flooring and is well equipped with a rangemaster double oven cooker, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer and an oak table with 6 chairs.
As well as a smart TV and Infinity Wifi, there is a wide selection of books and board games to help you unwind after a day exploring the Lakes or walking in the hills.
To the rear of the cottage is a small enclosed courtyard with a patio table and chairs. In the shed is the washer/dryer machine. At the front is a small garden with rustic seating.
No pets permitted.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Garden
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

No same gender groups (eg. stag/hen parties). Multi-generational and/or family groups welcome.
This is a quiet neighbourhood. No anti-social noise after 23.00
No smoking indoor or outside the property. No pets allowed

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Traditional cottage. Quiet area of Windermere. Log stove Cottage

About the neighborhood

Map
Windermere, Cumbria, ENG

What's nearby

  • Orrest Head - 12 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lake Windermere - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Bowness Pier - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 4 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 3 min walk
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Homeground - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Beresfords Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Italia - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Crafty Baa - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional Grade 2 listed cottage. Quiet area of central Windermere. Log stove pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Traditional Grade 2 listed cottage. Quiet area of central Windermere. Log stove?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional Grade 2 listed cottage. Quiet area of central Windermere. Log stove?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traditional Grade 2 listed cottage. Quiet area of central Windermere. Log stove located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage 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 3-minute walk.

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Traditional Grade 2 listed cottage. Quiet area of central Windermere. Log stove Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 154 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simon and Jean have thought of everything so be reassured you’ll have everything you need in a cosy character cottage, perfectly placed with plentiful eateries in and around Windermere, on the doorstep of the beautiful lakes. Ideal for walks up Helvellyn, Rydal caves/Loughrigg Fell and Helm Craig. Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous cottage

Perfectly suited our needsAccurately described and perfectly locatedWill visit again and would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location and property

I would stay there again!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verena K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

Lovely cottage in central Windermere. The cottage is very close to the train station and central to all the shops and restaurants in Windermere. The cottage is very well appointed with lots of books and brochures about the area. We found this super helpful! Everything was super clean, the beds very comfortable and the kitchen well-stocked. The hosts were very responsive with any questions we had. We highly recommend this cottage for your vacation stay and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place to stay!

This is a truly amazing place to stay. The lake district is wonderful anyway but being in this cottage made it even better. It has everything you will need and loads to do right on the doorstep.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Christmas Retreat

Our family of 5 truly enjoyed our 6 day stay here for a Christmas gathering - easy to walk to many pubs and easy to access routes to wonderful walks.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

Beautiful cottage in a perfect location to walk or drive and explore the Lake District.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxation in the lakes.

A wonderful location in Windermere. Accessible to all points in and out of the Lake District. A cozy place with excellent amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage!

We really liked staying at this cottage. It was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cottage

Lovely clean cottage. Perfect location. Had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

marilyn w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very chatming

Very comfy. Convenient to everything loved the kitchen bedrooms were very comfortable in the bathrooms were ver good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Beverley J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Windermere stay

Great position to explore Lake District, clean and comfortable facilities, very well situated in the High Street for shopping or eating out. The range stove is amazing. We were lucky to get a park each night on the street nearby, otherwise would not have been so convenient for parking
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah Downes M.

Perfect

We had a lovely weekend break in the cottage. It has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Perfectly located near the centre of Windermere and still has the feeling of a cosy quiet cottage. We will be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little cottage for a Lakes stay

What a wonderful holiday cottage! Perfectly located just a few minutes from Windermere station and the supermarket, with bus links to Ambleside, Bowness, Kendal, Grasmere and Keswick, this is a great place to stay for easy access to lots of beautiful locations and all that the local area has to offer. The cottage is very clean and well-equipped, with everything we needed and more. Lovely comfy beds in all three rooms, plenty of bedding and spares, heating, towels and so on. The kitchen is so well stocked with crockery, cutlery, drinkware and extra, plus there's a fridge freezer, huge oven/stove, dishwasher and big table for everyone to eat at. There's a washer drier in the shed and plenty of places to dry clothes. The hosts were very quick to respond and very friendly, and overall it was just the perfect experience! Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ian D., Newcastle, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Half term October

We could not have been happier with our stay at Santon Cottage, the location was perfect right on the edge of Windermere town. The cottage was well appointed and well presented, our communication with Simon when we arrived early was prompt and he was very helpful. Parking was a bit awkward as you are not able to park directly by the cottage, this is listed in the advert and the parking on the roads was exactly as described and we found spaces quite easily. We would love to return in the summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ginny B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location!

Such a lovely little cottage which was very well equipped. We were up for the Great North Swim and a party of two families with teenagers. The games were a great touch and the equipment in the kitchen was perfect. There was a bit of a strange smell in the kitchen hence that was the only non 5 star rated area for us. The beds and bedrooms were very comfortable and the showers we powerful and hot. You couldn’t have been closer to everything whilst being in a quiet spot too. Just the job.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Perfect!

Our stay in the Lake District was magical. This was the prettiest place we have ever explored, and we intend to come back when we can spend more time on the fells and lakes. Lovely Santon Cottage was absolutely perfect. Located in the heart of Windermere, yet nestled quietly behind the Lamplighter’s hotel, Santon is much lovelier in person. My husband and our 3 kids (18,16,12) had plenty of room to spread out. The beds were wonderfully comfortable; we never ran out of hot water in the showers, and biscuits and milk were waiting for us upon arrival. Simon and Jean thought of everything. Parking was not an issue. We unloaded our luggage and then followed directions to free parking…a very short walk away. In the evenings, we took a short walk (less than 5 minutes) to the local grocery store and then cooked dinner on the Hob. Please explore this beautiful area. (Brochures and maps are in a drawer in the kitchen.) Go to Orrest Head and then follow the public paths into the fells. We were in heaven and did not want to leave. Also, we went to a lovely art gallery called Cook House gallery. It has lovely art of the area, and the staff was so kind and friendly. You will love Windermere, and Santon Cottage will exceed all your expectations .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

sally g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

Lovely, well equipped cottage. We don't drive and arrived by train so it was well placed for train and buses. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Very satisfied
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Megan

Really nice cottage. If coming up the same area, would defo book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quintessentially English.

An amazing, cute, but spacious, little cottage. Warm and well equiped. A Perfect location for exploring the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juha V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay!

The location of the property is superb, and it made a great base from which we could explore and hike around the Lake District. We loved staying there so much that a part of us really did not want to leave at the end our holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay April 2025

Super stay great place
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Fabulous cottage, great location, would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little cottage

We stayed here over the August Bank Holiday (4 adults) and had a lovely time. The cottage was conveniently located in a side street in the centre of Windermere with plenty of free parking nearby. The kitchen was well equipped with everything you could need and nearby there were shops pubs and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024