The Cottage - Room Only

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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.5

In the heart of Windermere Village, The Cottage - Room Only offers charming 4-star accommodations in the Lake District. Built in the 1800s, it is the oldest house in Windermere. With a feature bed included in most rooms, the guest house mixes modern with traditional features. Each room has an en suite shower room and a TV and DVD player. Guests can enjoy evening meals in Windermere’s range of pubs and restaurants, which are on the doorstep. For travel, Windermere Train and Bus stations are just a 2-minute walk away. The town of Bowness-on-Windermere and its World of Beatrix Potter attraction is a few minutes’ drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was great once I found it .The sat nav took me to a nearby street . Traditional lakes property”
Rukia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“- Location was great, right next to the train station and in the city center. - Room was clean, cosy and included everything we needed (great shower, toiletries, fridge, great tv that you can connect to, comfy mattress - Tissue rolls were...”
Kathleen
United States United States
“Centrally located and the staff was lovely. Breakfast host was so sweet, talked to us about the area and made us feel so welcomed.”
Almudena
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Muriel was an excellent hostess, very friendly and welcoming. She looked after us superbly. The room was very comfortable and clean.”
Tony
United States United States
“Quaint guest house with very friendly morning breakfast staff.”
Trevor
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were so accommodating and such lovely people to be around (when having breakfast etc). The location of the property is perfect for the centre of Windermere and a lovely walk down to the lake. The rooms where spotlessly clean and big...”
Rebecca
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was close the local shops and restaurants/ bars and around a mile and a half away from lake Windermere. It was very clean. Free parking and breakfast included was a bonus.”
Alan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very homely,cosy feel to the place. Breakfast was gorgeous with plenty of choice. Very helpful friendly staff at breakfast. Room 8 ground floor was lovely,small but cosy with huge bed! 2min walk to shops,bars & 20min walk to Bowness. Loved our...”
Amy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very cute place with comfortable room and nice breakfast! Location was great, walking distance to lots of cafes/restaurants etc.”
Steven
Australia Australia
“Lovely staff very friendly and full of advice on what was available.”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.4Based on 860 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

The Cottage is a charming 19th‑century guesthouse dating back to 1847, making it one of the oldest houses in Windermere, The Cottage Guest House is a careful blend of the modern with the traditional. We have retained many of the original features built into the guest house, whilst still providing our guests with modern day comforts. It benefits from a superb position being only a two minute walk from the mainline train and bus stations and with many pubs and restaurants on the doorstep, yet still retains a quiet position.. Whether you’re here for walking, sightseeing, or a quiet getaway, The Cottage offers a warm and welcoming retreat.

Neighborhood info

The Cottage is ideally located in the centre of Windermere, one of the Lake District’s most loved villages. Guests enjoy being within easy reach of independent shops, cafés, and restaurants, as well as Windermere Station for effortless travel. Lake Windermere is just a short stroll or bus ride away, offering boat trips, lakeside walks, and stunning viewpoints. Popular attractions such as Bowness‑on‑Windermere, Orrest Head, and Brockhole are all close by, making this an excellent base for exploring the national park.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Cottage - Room Only

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £260 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 4 are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The Cottage will contact you by email if any further check-in detail is needed.

Please inform The Cottage - Room Only of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 08:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £260 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

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