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

Cottage with kitchen, near Lake Windermere

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Experience the charm of Orrest Head Cottage, set in a scenic location with views over Lake Windermere. Enjoy the comfort of a sun-filled lounge with leather sofas and Smart TV, or unwind on the patio surrounded by natural beauty. With ample parking for multiple cars, this cottage offers convenience and tranquility.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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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.

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.

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 11 square feet

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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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Windermere, Cumbria

What's nearby

  • Orrest Head - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake Windermere - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Bowness Pier - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 4 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Homeground - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Toast - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Crafty Baa - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Tilly Bar & Kitchen - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Orrest Head Cottage, located on the footpath to the famous Orrest Head walk. Perfect for dog walks. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Orrest Head Cottage, located on the footpath to the famous Orrest Head walk. Perfect for dog walks.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Orrest Head Cottage, located on the footpath to the famous Orrest Head walk. Perfect for dog walks.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated in Windermere, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Orrest Head and Lake Windermere. Lyth Valley and Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories are also within 2 mi (3 km). Windermere Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

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Location

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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.
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8/10 Good

David F.

Enjoyable stay

Great location with nice views, close to local amenities but remote enough to be quiet and relaxing.
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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 !
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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.
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10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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!
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10/10 Excellent

Colin H.

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.
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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.
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10/10 Excellent

Glen C.

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 ‍♀️
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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.

10/10 Excellent

Colin H.

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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
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10/10 Excellent

R P.

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.
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10/10 Excellent

JUDITH R.

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.
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8/10 Good

Katie R.

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.
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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
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8/10 Good

Lynne H.

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona L.

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.
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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.
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10/10 Excellent

Fantastic cottage in a great location

We recently stayed at Orrest Head Cottage with my 2 young children, their grandparents and dogs and really enjoyed our stay. The cottage was a good size for 6 people and the outside space was great to let the dogs run around. Location is brilliant with a short walk to shops and bars and also a nice walk up to Orrest Head through the back garden. Although the property is on a hill so the walk into Windermere & Bowness might be a struggle for someone that cannot walk far, the view makes up for this and it's only a short drive to some of the main attractions in the Lakes. We will definitely stay here again in the future and would recommend to all types of family wanting to enjoy Windermere and Bowness.
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

Lovely cottage in a great location

For a group of 5 adults the cottage was absolutely perfect. It was immaculately clean, well furnished and the owners have provided everything you need for self catering - plenty glasses, crockery etc in the kitchen and of good quality. There was a supply of tea, coffee, sugar as well as kitchen cleaning stuff. The beds were extremely comfy, good quality towels were provided, as well as loo roll and lovely hand-wash in the bathrooms. The location is fab, 2 minutes walk to the shops, bars, restaurants in Windermere. A short uphill walk to Orrest Head viewing point was absolutely gorgeous, especially as we were very lucky with the weather. We made use of the outdoor table and chairs at the front of the house for breakfast - only suggestion would be to make the back garden a bit more usable, maybe with some outdoor sofas, as it gets the evening sun which is lovely. Overall a fab weekend and hope to be back soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay in the cottage

We used the cottage along with the main house and it was perfect for providing the extra space we required for our party size. The cottage is set back from the main house so could be used as a separate booking. The cottage felt very peaceful providing gorgeous views of the lakes and fells. The bedrooms were perfectly set up to provide more than enough room for 6 guests. The only negative to note is that the kitchen felt very dated and did not seem to fit in with the rest of the house, but we did not need to use it as we had the main house and it was purely a decorative issue, all facilities were perfect. Thank you for a great stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful place for large groups

We had both properties for a 40th birthday celebration from work. They obviously attract and cater to large groups such as Hen Dos and birthdays and so I was worried the house might reflect this and be worn or shabby but it was beautiful and really clean. The location was great, near enough to walk to pubs and shops but far away enough that I didn't have to shout at my young colleagues to turn the music down. We found the 2 house set up great as 5 of us older ones or ones who need a break from large groups could go back to chill out or sleep. The large house was great for the main events with a pub room and a large kitchen for kitchen disco. All our interactions with the owners made us feel welcome. Would love to go back.