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Cottage near Beatrix Potter's World with garden

Elegant Accommodation: Waterhead Cottage in Windermere offers a 5-star holiday home experience. Guests enjoy a beautiful garden and free WiFi throughout the property. Modern Amenities: The cottage features a fully equipped kitchen with a coffee machine, refrigerator, oven, and dishwasher. Additional amenities include a washing machine, dining area, and a comfortable seating area with a sofa. Convenient Location: Located 119 km from Leeds Bradford International Airport, Waterhead Cottage is close to attractions such as the World of Beatrix Potter (5 km), Derwentwater Lake (34 km), and Grizedale Forest (11 km). Boating and fishing are available in the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Free private parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

Sally
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location was brilliant, providing good access to many of the popular Lake District areas. Well equipped & the hosts / owners were on site and very helpful and welcoming. The private patio area was a great outdoor space, but the real bonus was the...
Margaret
Ireland Ireland
We absolutely oved everything about this property. The location was excellent for walking, trekking, and touring the many lakes nearby. The property owners thought of everything. It was home-from-home. All facilities for cooking were provided...
Allan
Australia Australia
The cottage is in a beautiful setting and fairly quiet, despite backing a busy road. It is really nicely furnished and very comfortable. Had the weather permitted it would have been lovely to sit outside for a BBQ. We enjoyed looking on to the...
Puglielli
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The location is simply strategic to visit the Lake district. The jetty within the property is magic!
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It was our 2nd time here, great location with access to Windermere just a short walk down the lane to your own private jetty with seating area.
Julie
Australia Australia
Waterhead Cottage was the highlight of our trip toEurope, Iceland and the UK. The Lake District is stunning and the cottage to match. It is well set up for a couple, beautifully decorated and comfortable and spacious. The kitchen was so well...
Kevin_walls
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The locale was perfect. It was a relaxing stay for my pregnant wife to unwind.
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Piece and quiet, lovely location and comfortable. The private lake access is a nice addition also.

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9Based on 92,649 reviews from 20816 properties
20816 managed properties

Company information

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property information

Waterhead Cottage is a superb, detached cottage boasting a lovely position in the heart of the Lake District, between the towns of Ambleside and Windermere. It plays host to a king-size double bedroom (zip/link can be twins on request) with en-suite bathroom, sleeping two people altogether. There is also an open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and sitting area, while the exterior boasts lockable bike storage, off-road parking for one car a private patio area adjacent to property, garden furniture and 5-acre grounds shared with owner's, offering another gas barbecue and picnic bench. Waterhead Cottage also boasts lakeshore access with a private jetty for launching boats, fishing or just simply enjoying the views. Waterhead Cottage is a wonderful property to be enjoyed the year-round. PLEASE NOTE: The owner does provide a BBQ at the property, there is also a gas BBQ down by the lakeside seating area that can also be used. Please be mindful that neither the cleaner or the owner are responsible for the cleanliness of the BBQ . Please ensure that it is cleaned after use for the benefit of future guests. Please note: The Tumble dryer and Freezer are shared and are stored in an NOTE: The owner does provide a BBQ at the property, there is also a gas BBQ down by the lakeside seating area that can also be used. Please be mindful that neither the cleaner or the owner are responsible for the cleanliness of the BBQ . Please ensure that it is cleaned after use for the benefit of future guests.

Neighbourhood information

The small village of Troutbeck Bridge lies between the towns of Windermere and Ambleside, close to the Kirkstone Pass, within the Lake District. It offers a popular local pub, serving real ales and fine food, while Windermere and Ambleside provide a range of amenities including shops, pubs and cafes. Lake Windermere boasts a selection of lakeside activities and you also have Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains all within easy reach.

Language spoken

English

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House rules

Waterhead Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 09:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.