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Luxurious period house on the shores of Lake Windermere

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Wansfell Holme - luxury Lakeland Villa
Large half moon window with views of ancient woodlands
Perfect kitchen for cooking together
Gas hob and double NEFF oven
Spacious island to sit and have a cuppa

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 9320 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Windermere, England
  • Lake Windermere
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Ambleside Pier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Barrow-In-Furness (BWF-Walney Island)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bedroom 2 ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Luxurious period house on the shores of Lake Windermere

Built in 1837, the house has recently been refurbished to a very high standard. The lake is less than 50 metre from the property boundary, so there are lake views from many rooms and from the large gardens and meadow. We have 4 luxurious double bedrooms, all ensuite, there is a beautiful kitchen and dining room, and an elegant drawing room. Close to Ambleside (centre of the Lake District), with easy access to other villages, the lakes, and the fells. On site parking. As good as it gets!

Property manager

Gillian
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Travel cot available on request. High chair
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Events

Events allowed
No stags/hens. Single sex groupsby prior agreement
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Pets

Pets allowed
2 dogs allowed. Downstairs only. Not on beds
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: No stags/hens. Single sex groupsby prior agreement
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Windermere

Located in Windermere, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Travelling with kids? Consider Treetop Trek, or check out an event or a game at Ambleside Climbing Wall. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Windermere, England

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Wray Castle - 9 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 8 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ambleside Pier - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Lily Bar in Ambleside - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Waterhead Coffee Shop - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxurious period house on the shores of Lake Windermere pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxurious period house on the shores of Lake Windermere?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious period house on the shores of Lake Windermere?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious period house on the shores of Lake Windermere located?

This family-friendly Windermere holiday home is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Windermere and Ambleside Pier. Borrans Park and Ambleside Climbing Wall are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kay H.

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

Luxury on the lake

Fantastic home on the lake with gorgeous grounds and views. Plenty of rooms to spread out and have privacy yet also large family rooms for gathering together for meals and games. Hosts were excellent and very responsive with tips for local restaurants. Overall a magnificent property and we hope to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi B.

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

What a beautiful home!

I called this a home as this is how we felt staying there. The owners are lovely people who are there if you need but give you privacy. They made are Christmas. The views are stunning and the pictures are very accurate. We had from 2 to 9 adults and were great
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

james l.

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

Exceptional home

The property exceeded expectations. Such a beautiful home, surrounded by breath-taking scenery and fabulous location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge C.

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

Stunning property and very friendly hosts

We had a great time, albeit very short in a beautiful property, very functional but classy and with lots of space and stunning gardens. The hosts were very friendly and had great attention to detail. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

Lake Windermere Period Property

The house more than lived up to our expectations. We were a family comprising grandparents, two couples and three young children. Plenty of space for everyone and the garden was a beautiful bonus. The children enjoyed visits from Gillian’s two friendly, well trained collies!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Lovely stay for couples

We had three couples stay at Windemere and had an outstanding time. The grounds, property, bedrooms, and common areas were amazing! So clean and spacious! We enjoyed the big kitchen for group meals and took numerous hikes down to the village. It was the highlight of our trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Wow! Just wow.

Immaculate, beautiful, well appointed, dog friendly. Couldn’t fault it. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie F.

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

Stunning house!

This exceeded all our expectations, a stunningly beautiful period home, we all completely fell in love with it! Perfect location with stunning views from every window. Very well equipped & absolutley immaculate. Gillian & David were so welcoming! We honestly couldn’t have wished for a more wonderful stay, we already cannot wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne B., Uk

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

Birthday Getaway

Fantastic snowy weekend at the Lake House , beautiful location , friendly and helpful hosts . Extra little treats left for us. Would return in a heartbeat! Anne and Mike
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Family brake

Beyond all expectations, beautiful property, immaculate yet so, so comfortable. Fabulous kitchen / dinning room. Lounge with views to die for. Many many thanks, The Fenton family
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

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

Amazing stay !

We had a wonderful time this fabulous property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Parina W.

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

Beautiful House in a perfect location

This is a perfect holiday home. A stylishly decorated, spacious well equipped house with stunning, uninterrupted lake views. Gillian is a great host and answered any queries we had very quickly. We were made to feel very welcome. EV charging on site was really useful & it’s only a 10 minute walk into Ambleside. There are hill walks possible directly from the house. We loved it.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Brilliant stay

Very impressive property with everything you could want.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephen b.

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

Luxury house adjacent to Windermere

The house was amazing with enviable views across Windermere. Total luxury. We all really enjoyed the stay. Very close to Ambleside and local amenities. Can’t wait to rebook.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob A.

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

Simply spectacular home.

This is an amazing, historic, upscale home in a beautiful area with spectacular views over the lake. Don’t even bother looking at any other homes if this is available. The gardens are a delight and the home is perfect in every way. David and Gillian were lovely and were extremely responsive and helpful. Thank you for a wonderful stay. PS: A must hike if you like hiking is the trek up Wansfell Pike, then down the other side through Troutbeck, where tea and scones at the old Post Office are a must, then down Robin Lane as it meanders back to the home. It’s about a 4-5 hour hike and is quite steep going up to Wansfell Pike, but soft and easy after that. Pick it up in the center of Ambleside just to the right of the waterfalls. And, if you like vegetarian/vegan, Fellinis is as good as it gets. We hope you enjoy everything about this home and this area as we did. M Rob, Mindy and Family.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta B.

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

This is an amazing place for my family to spend our Easter weekend. We all thoroughly enjoyed it.

The property fulfilled all my requirements for space, amazing views, peace and tranquillity for a memorable Easter get together with eight members of my family members. The icing on the cake was that we had good weather throughout the Easter weekend, so we were able to enjoy the beautiful garden and walks in the surrounding areas, including a visit to the nearby National Trust park. We will most certainly come back to the property in the future. Gillian was a wonderful host and did everything possible to make us all feel welcome. I particularly commend her for her efforts to swiftly restore the internet connection when WiFi system went done Thx for your hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

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

Fabulous house, amazing views

This is an absolutely fantastic place to stay. House is absolutely beautiful, nicely furnished and with plenty of space. Fantastic views over the lake. Its also very quiet. Its in a great location by the lake and very easy to find. the owners provided good instructions ahead of arrival. Parking available for 3 to 4 cars. I wouldnt hesitate to book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol s.

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

Wonderful house in beautiful location

This property has wonderful views over lake Windemere with its ever changing landscape. Beautiful, clean accommodation with large rooms. The en-suites to every bedroom are great, along with a well equipped kitchen and large lounge and dining room for gatherings. The large garden is ideal for outdoor bbqs and admiring the views. Everything is provided in the house for you to enjoy an excellent stay. The hosts are lovely and in hand with lots of local information and tips. Local walks on hand. We would love to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

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

Perfect stay

This house was perfect for our family. It was a perfect location for great hikes and pubs…
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

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

Wansfell Holme

Fantastic property in an excellent location with friendly and helpful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stuart B.

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

Family stay in Wansfell Holme Lake House

We stayed here to celebrate a 60th birthday. The house was beautiful and set in a perfect location. The hosts were welcoming, attentive and even arranged for us to stay an additional night as we had enjoyed it so much. We will definitely be staying again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam P.

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

Beautiful place

The house and view were beautiful, the pictures don't do it justice. Had a great time here. Hosts were quite standoffish at the end but I think we were a more boisterous group than they were expecting.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

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

Lakeside Heaven

Couldn't recommend this place enough. Gillian and her partner are incredible. The property is beyong words, and tastefully decorated. Location is superb. Kitchen and Baths are all top notch. We spent a week here with friends whilst running the Lakeland 50, and will happily book here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

STELLA H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake District getaway

Lovely location with stunning views
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary B., Magnolia TX USA

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

Beautiful place

Very elegant, clean, lovely views, lush garden. Very spacious rooms. Just loved the place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gillian

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We live on site with our 2 border collie dogs (both very friendly). We have great local knowledge so feel free to ask us about walks, restaurants, dog friendly pubs and local attractions.

Why they chose this property

Our property is unique. We have amazing views over Lake Windermere and the fells. There’s free parking outside your front door and access to a large, private garden.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful location within walking distance of the ferry and shops and restaurants

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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