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Orrest Head Cottage, located on the footpath to the famous Orrest Head walk. Perfect for dog walks.

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A spacious living room with a large window, a wooden coffee table, and a sofa set.
A neatly made bed with a headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a plaid curtain on the left.
A patio with outdoor seating, a stone wall, and a view of distant mountains.
A wooden dining table with colorful chairs, a vase with flowers, and a 'CAFE' sign on the wall.
A compact kitchen with a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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Windermere, Cumbria
  • Place, Orrest Head
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪6 min drive‬

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
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About the neighborhood

Windermere

With a stay at this cottage in Windermere, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Orrest Head. .This cottage is 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Ullswater.
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What's nearby

  • Orrest Head - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lyth Valley - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 4 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Albert - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brown Sugar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Magic Roundabout - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Orrest Head Cottage, located on the footpath to the famous Orrest Head walk. Perfect for dog walks.

Orrest Head Cottage, sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms. The property features: A lovely sun-filled lounge with contemporary leather sofas, an acoustic panelled feature wall with a recessed Smart TV. Downstairs toilet and shower room. Kitchen with dining area. Master bedroom with Lake views, super-king bed and extra single day bed. Family bathroom with shower over bath. Single bedroom with views over fields. Twin bedroom.

Orrest Head Cottage has parking for numerous cars plus a sun patio. The property backs onto the path to Orrest Head House, no crossing roads, just straight up onto the pathway.

We are also a few moments walk away from Windermere village where you'll find lots of independent shops restaurants and bars.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a sofa bed.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 and a first aid kit
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

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Orrest Head Cottage, located on the footpath to the famous Orrest Head walk. Perfect for dog walks. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay

Had a comfortable stay here, very convenient to the town centre & had everything we needed for break in the lakes. Would recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay in Windermere

Ticked all my boxes in choosing a holiday cottage , comfortable, clean, well equipped, lovely grounds around cottage , good parking bonus of an abundance of wildlife great location , close to shops will happily return again
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great stay

We had a great break at the cottage and will definitely be back. The cottage itself was well appointed and the beds were very comfortable. Location was amazing, it felt like you were in the countryside but with only a 10 minute to the town. Definitely worth a visit
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely Stay

Cottage and stay as lovely as every year we have stayed, everything perfect as usual , everyone enjoyed
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Enjoyable stay

Great location with nice views, close to local amenities but remote enough to be quiet and relaxing.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A faultless property

We had a wonderful weekend at Orrest Head House and Cottage. The properties were really well appointed, clean, comfortable and the management was excellent. We were well informed about what to expect which enabled us to plan an easy stay. There was plenty of space inside and outside and the location was perfect. None of our guests had a bad word to say.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another great stay

Fabulous accom, warm and inviting and well equipped. Our second stay at Orrest Head and we will return. Fabulous.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Location

The location is great for access to the town of Windermere....10 minute stroll. The house and cottage are great for large parties and provide all facilities required.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location

The accommodation was superb very clean had everything we needed. Garden was a bonus for the kids to run about in. Close to great walks
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family break

This was the 3rd time I have stayed here and it never disappoints. The location is perfect for local shops and transport links to other locations in and around the Lake District. Very enjoyable stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our week away at Orrest Head. We had friends staying in Orrest Head House and found both properties to be beautiful. Extremely comfortable and in a perfect location. Everything about Orrest Head Cottage was perfect and we would definitely return!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Orrest Head Cottage

Had a great time staying at the cottage. The cottage itself is well equipped for any break. Located in a beautiful area woth lots of walks located nearby as well as Windermere.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family break

Had a lovely stay at the cottage , great location with the most amazing views that you could never tire of, everything you need provided and beds were very comfortable, a great stay !
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous location

Very nice and clean property in a great location. Easy to find and just a short walk to everything Windermere has to offer. Dogs had a great stay and loved all the walks Owner was lovely, and incredibly polite, she very kindly contacted us to let us know we had left a bag ‍♀️
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay in Windermere.

Great place to stay in Windermere because- Lovely cottage in lovely grounds. Lovely view of lake. Cottage warm and comfortable, well equipped, light.l, Great location, close to station, shops and village facilities. Orrest Head walk just next to the house.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Cottage in a stunning location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at a spotlessly clean, comfortable and peaceful cottage which was well equipped with everything we needed. It is in a great location with stunning views and shops, pubs and restaurants nearby. We had lovely walks to Orrest Head which is just behind the cottage and trips by car to other attractions in the Lakes. We will definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely house...

Lovely house, great experience from Liz the manager who was very helpful too. We had a wonderful stay at this house rental. The home was very clean, comfortable, and well maintained, with everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The location was excellent and quiet, and the house matched the description perfectly. The host was friendly, responsive, and made check-in and communication very easy. We would happily stay here again and highly recommend it to others. This was the 2nd time booking, love the location too. Thank you
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kitchen a little old fashioned

Loved this cottage my family stayed here after we moved to orrest head house the kitchen was functional but a little out dated
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Highly recommended.

Our first time at the cottage and we loved it, so much we’ve already booked again. Nice size for 4 adults, baby grandson and dog, very comfortable and clean. Good location minutes walk to the village but private garden with parking. Highly recommended.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Four night stay at Orrest Head Cottage

Great place to stay. Four adults and one child. Great to have two bathrooms. Lovely lounge. Great kitchen and dining table and well resourced; we would have found a dishwasher useful , but hey ho. Easy to walk down into Windermere for a bite to eat etc. and on a bus route too. Really enjoyed our stay, would definitely book again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A lovely stay with friends

We had a really nice stay at Orrest head cottage, the location was really good, the only downside was trying to get out with the car, due to having 2 blind corners & a very busy road. The cottage had everything we needed, a dishwasher would definitely have come in handy.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely cottage in great location

Great Cottage, well maintained 2 mins walk from Windermere shops etc and next to a lovely walk up to the viewing point of Orrest Head. Only improvements I would recommend are sharper knives, blankets downstairs and allow access to the private garden area immediately adjacent to the cottage or add some planting/pots to the area surrounding the cottage.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent value for money in a perfect location, will definitely be back!

We had such a great stay in Windermere at Orrest Head Cottage. The location is a couple of minutes' walk from Windermere itself, and a short drive (or local bus) from neighbouring towns. It had plenty of space for us and is a rare find having 3 large bedrooms in one property. We walked each morning up the Orrest Head trail which was perfect for our dogs. The walk up was about 20 minutes and a nice walk.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A peaceful family holiday

First time for us at Orrest Head cottage, The Cottage didn’t disappoint. It was comfortable, peaceful, very clean and well equipped. The location was spot-on for us as it was just a short walk out of the grounds and across the road to Windermere and Ambleside is just a10 minutes drive away. Plus Orrest Head walk which we have done on many occasions was just behind the cottage. We had a lovely stay and would definitely think of booking this cottage again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful cottage with stunning views

We have thoroughly enjoyed another stay in Orrest Head Cottage. The cottage has stunning views and is in a very good position for visiting the lovely locations within the Lake District and walking distance of Windermere and Bowness on Windermere and of course Orrest Head walk which starts just outside the gate. The cottage has everything you need for a very comfortable stay and our two pooches Doodles and Cooper loved the welcoming drinks stand. The cottage is spotlessly clean with every amenity you will need. We will be returning in the future.