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5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10
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Windermere
- Place, Lake Windermere15 min walk
- Place, Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories2 min drive
- Place, World of Beatrix Potter2 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom
1 King Bed
Bedroom
1 King Bed
Bedroom
1 King Bed
Bedroom
1 King Bed
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
4 bathrooms
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Discover a beautiful holiday home in an unbeatable location.
Discover a beautiful holiday home in an unbeatable location. Step outside and stroll to Windermere’s vibrant town centre. Enjoy the short scenic walk to the iconic Orrest Head viewpoint, where breathtaking Lake District panoramas await.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 55" Freeview TV, French Doors Leading To Patio
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Aga, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge/Freezer, Wine Cooler, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine
Living room 2: 45" Freeview TV, Open Fire
Dining room 2: Electric Fire
Utility Room: Washing Machine
Separate Toilet 1.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request), Freeview TV Ensuite: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request), Freeview TV Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Zip And Link Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request), Freeview TV
Bedroom 4: Zip And Link Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request), Freeview TV
Bedroom 5: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Separate Toilet 2.. Gas central heating (underfloor in kitchen), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack.. Large, enclosed, lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and BBQ. Hot tub (private). 2 dogs welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times. Electric car charging point. Private parking for 5 cars. No smoking.. Orrest Howe is situated up the famous Orrest Head walk in Windermere, set in a beautiful woodland garden. You can enjoy sitting out on one of the many seating areas or end your day relaxing in the hot tub whilst taking in the local scenery.
This detached five bedroom property is a mixture of modern living combined with the period features of a Lakeland house, with two living rooms, plus plenty of room for dining, and a big modern fitted kitchen, including a large wine chiller, perfect for your party of up to ten. With three of the bedrooms en-suite, a family bathroom with a shower over the bath, plus an extra two separate toilets, your comfort levels are really catered for. There are views onto the front garden from four of the bedrooms which also look out over the tree tops onto Windermere.
With bars, restaurants and shops within an easy walk from the front door you will find your stay very relaxing. Alternatively just a few steps and you can head on up Orrest Head for a bracing walk and take in even more of what the Lake District has to show you! Shop, pub and restaurant 250 yards.
Free WiFi
Onwer will only accept maximum of 2 dogs- please do not ask the owner to accept more
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 55" Freeview TV, French Doors Leading To Patio
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Aga, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge/Freezer, Wine Cooler, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine
Living room 2: 45" Freeview TV, Open Fire
Dining room 2: Electric Fire
Utility Room: Washing Machine
Separate Toilet 1.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request), Freeview TV Ensuite: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request), Freeview TV Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Zip And Link Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request), Freeview TV
Bedroom 4: Zip And Link Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request), Freeview TV
Bedroom 5: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Separate Toilet 2.. Gas central heating (underfloor in kitchen), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack.. Large, enclosed, lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and BBQ. Hot tub (private). 2 dogs welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times. Electric car charging point. Private parking for 5 cars. No smoking.. Orrest Howe is situated up the famous Orrest Head walk in Windermere, set in a beautiful woodland garden. You can enjoy sitting out on one of the many seating areas or end your day relaxing in the hot tub whilst taking in the local scenery.
This detached five bedroom property is a mixture of modern living combined with the period features of a Lakeland house, with two living rooms, plus plenty of room for dining, and a big modern fitted kitchen, including a large wine chiller, perfect for your party of up to ten. With three of the bedrooms en-suite, a family bathroom with a shower over the bath, plus an extra two separate toilets, your comfort levels are really catered for. There are views onto the front garden from four of the bedrooms which also look out over the tree tops onto Windermere.
With bars, restaurants and shops within an easy walk from the front door you will find your stay very relaxing. Alternatively just a few steps and you can head on up Orrest Head for a bracing walk and take in even more of what the Lake District has to show you! Shop, pub and restaurant 250 yards.
Free WiFi
Onwer will only accept maximum of 2 dogs- please do not ask the owner to accept more
Suitable for up to 2 pets
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
About the area
Windermere
Windermere is home to this cottage. Townend and Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Yorkshire Dales National Park. Holehird Gardens and Treetop Trek are also worth visiting.

Windermere
What's nearby
- Orrest Head - 11 min walk - 0.8 km
- Lake Windermere - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
- World of Beatrix Potter - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
- Bowness Pier - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Homeground - 5 min walk
- The Westmorland Inn - 3 min drive
- Toast - 3 min walk
- The Crafty Baa - 3 min walk
- Brown Sugar - 4 min walk
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Reviews
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Exceptional
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2 May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Kerry Smith
10 July 2025
House great, position great.
Kerry Smith
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10/10 Excellent
Vincent Ganley
1 August 2025
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Vincent Ganley
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Beth
4 November 2025
Fantastic house, so big and beautiful and the hot tub was a great bonus.
Beth
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