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White Moss - a fabulous historic property with hot tub and cinema in a fantastic location.

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A classic Lakeland exterior.
12 seat cinema in the cellar with 75 inch Smart TV.
7 seat hot tub in the rear courtyard.
12 seat cinema with real cinema seats.
Outdoor are with hot tub, barbecue and seating.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2.

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3.

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4.

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 5.

4 Single Beds

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2.

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3.

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

White Moss - a fabulous historic property with hot tub and cinema in a fantastic location.

White Moss is a 4-star Gold awarded luxury Lake District cottage located in Windermere Village in the heart of the English Lake District. White Moss sleeps up to 12 guests in 5 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms. White Moss welcomes hen nights, family celebrations, anniversary parties and group holidays. We offer a choice of break lengths: 3-night weekends, great value mid-week deals and 7-night packages. White Moss is a fantastic choice for your large luxury cottage in Windermere.

White Moss features 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (plus a downstairs toilet). Both the lounge and dining rooms have wood-burning. The well-equipped kitchen has both an AGA and a gas/electric range cooker. We have parking for 6 cars. There is access to a fast EV charger located on the maintenance building adjacent to Boston House.

We welcome up to 4 dogs at the property. There is an additional charge per dog, which can be added at check-out.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the area

Windermere

Windermere is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Yorkshire Dales National Park, while Old Laundry Theatre and Armitt Museum and Library are cultural highlights. Holehird Gardens and Treetop Trek are also worth visiting.
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Windermere, Cumbria

What's nearby

  • Orrest Head - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lake Windermere - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Old Laundry Theatre - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 7 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 3 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brown Sugar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Toast - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Crafty Baa - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is White Moss - a fabulous historic property with hot tub and cinema in a fantastic location. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at White Moss - a fabulous historic property with hot tub and cinema in a fantastic location.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at White Moss - a fabulous historic property with hot tub and cinema in a fantastic location.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at White Moss - a fabulous historic property with hot tub and cinema in a fantastic location.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is White Moss - a fabulous historic property with hot tub and cinema in a fantastic location. located?

Situated in Windermere, this holiday home 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 miles (3 km). Windermere Station is only a 3-minute walk.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

Perfect house for family break.

Great house that accommodates a number of families. Facilities loved by adults and children alike. Everything is thought of to make your stay perfect.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 October 2025
Thank you for your lovely review, Maureen and we do hope to welcome you back to The Terrace again soon, Andy & Barbara (owners).
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A weekend at White Moss

Excellent facilities, well equipped throughout (including dining, glassware and cutlery); beautiful bath/shower rooms! Bedrooms clean, bright and roomy. A delight on all fronts.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 November 2025
Thank you for your delightful review, Alison! We hope to welcome you back to The Terrace again soon, Andy & Barbara (owners).
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gillian J.

A Home for 3 Generations

Brilliant weekend break for teenagers, 4 parents and 2 grandparents! 4 from Australia were particularly impressed by the “old” house style. Thanks so much! Jill
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Had a lovely week house was lovely and great value the whole place was great

Lovely place and great location family had a great time will definitely be back and would recommend to friends and family
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Decent stay as a group of 9 - WhiteMoss

A superb location in Windermere Shops, public transport, and walks on the doorstep. A good sized property great for large get togethers. Booked direct and communication from the owners was fantastic. We stayed in Whitemoss as a group of 9 there was plenty of space for us all and enough of everything for everyone staying. The property was generally clean and tidy. Carpets in the bathrooms was a bit off putting and probably needed replacing. The hot tub whilst a nice extra wasn’t very powerful jets were a bit lacklustre so, we only used it once. Some items in the kitchen need attention one kettle not working and only half the toaster worked during our stay. Overall a good base for a large group gathering but could use a little tlc in places.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 April 2026
Thanks for reviewing. It's great to hear you had a great time. We replaced the kettle and toaster as soon as we received this. Kettles break down regularly, which is why we have 2 in every property. The hot tub is a commercial design. Our external maintenance company has checked the jets, and all seem to be working normally. Thanks again, Andy (owner)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Lovely property

Great property, lovely area. We were 3 families and able to accommodate the sleeping arrangements sufficiently. A little tricky with a room for 3 and a room for 4, but we managed! Hot tub was a nice touch too. Thanks for a lovely stay
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2025
Thank you for your super review, Amy! We hope to welcome you back to The Terrace again soon, Andy & Barbara (owners)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

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

Family Getaway

Family coming together for a weekend in the Lakes Relaxing quality time at a great venue
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for celebration short breaks

Had great time at White Moss - perfect venue for family celebrations. Fab location for walks and shopping! Would highly recommend The Terrace properties.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Claire C.

Five Star

Fantastic location, fantastic group accommodation, fantastic communication. Highly recommend and would definitely revisit.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 April 2025
Thanks for this fabulous review Claire. We hope to welcome you back to The Terrace again soon, Andy and Barbara (owners)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay at white moss

Amazing stay. Such a beautiful setting and a real treat. A perfect space for our hen do. We loved it and will be back again.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 November 2023
Thank you for this lovely review, Lisa. We look forward to welcoming you to The Terrace again soon, Andy and Barbara (owners)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Windermere cottage

Lovely cottage, well equipped and great location. Kids loved cinema room and hot tub. Enjoyed our stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 November 2023
Thanks so much for this review Jordana, I'm so glad the hot tub and cinema were a hit with your kids. We look forward to welcoming you to The Terrace again soon, Andy and Barbara (owners)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

annastasia C.

Family party

Second time staying here and for family party celebration Highly recommend especially great if large number of guests rent more than one property Houses have everything you need and more Cinema room and hot tub great extras
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great weekend

We had a fantastic weekend at White Moss. Andy and Barbara were incredibly helpful on the run up by answering all of the questions we had as we were booking for a large group (26) across two houses. The house had everything we could have needed and the outdoor space was perfect for enjoying the sun. The location was perfect and was only a short walk away from shops, restaurants and the lake. We would definitely return and would recommend this property to anyone looking to host a family gathering or weekend away with friends.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2025
This is fabulous to read, thank you so much for your kind words. I'm so glad the break went well. We hope to welcome you back again soon, Andy (owner)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Boys trip

Beautiful house in a brilliant setting, thoroughly enjoyed our time at white moss. Booking very easy and always at hand to answer any questions
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Louise W.

A wonderful location to explore Windermere from…

We had THE BEST time at White Moss. The facilities were just perfect for our group. Can’t fault it at all. Would definitely recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

James M.

An excellent little holiday

The houses were spotless when we arrived (we booked two, White Moss and Number One). Both were warm and welcoming. It was our third stay there and we loved it.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 January 2024
Thank you so much for this lovely review Jimmy. It's always lovely to see you and your lovely family at Christmas. We look forward to seeing you for your 4th stay in December 2025! Andy and Barbara (owners)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay over weekend

Very comfortable and clean house. The standard of everything is excellent. We had excellent time with our friends. Highly recommended
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2023
Thanks so much, Nicolai, your lovely review is really appreciated. We hope to welcome you back to The Terrace again soon, Andy and Barbara (owners)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

Great house

Perfect accommodation for all our family, children and grandchildren. This house has everything you need and is in a great location for exploring the Lake District. My only gripe would be that the bed pillows were not comfortable, very flat, but this did not impact our enjoyment of the house and the area.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 November 2024
Thanks for this lovely review. We'll take a look at the pillows, we have an ongoing replacement process for those types of things. We hope to welcome you back to The Terrace again soon, Andy (owner)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Weekend break.

Fantastic house. Second time I have stayed in one of The Terrace houses and can’t wait to go back. Everything is brilliant and couldn’t pick a single fault.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2024
Wow! What a compliment. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Terrace again soon, Andy and Barbara (owners)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay in Windermere

Had a really enjoyable stay. House was ideal for a party of 12 - a mix of adults and children (who loved the space in the house). Owners were friendly and helpful. Well positioned for the amenities in Windermere, the only slight negative was getting out onto the main road (particularly if you’re turning right!). Other than that, a great place to enjoy the Lakes.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2023
Thanks for this lovely review Steve. We're so glad you had a great time at White Moss. We hope to welcome you again soon to The Terrace. Andy and Barbara (owners)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very good place for big group

The whole property was clean. 6 car parking slot. And very well equipped. Kitchen was full stocked with utensils. We will definitely come back and recommend anyone who wants to spend time in lakeside.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A brilliant base for a group walking weekend in Windermere, The Lake District

Fantastically located and equipped house, ideal for a group trip to the Lakes. Andrew was a brilliant communicator and all the information was provided in a clear way in advance of our stay, he was incredibly helpful throughout the booking process and responsive to any questions we had. The house itself had everything needed and was spotless on arrival. The hot tub was an extra special treat after a day in the fells. The location was perfect, within easy walking distance to Windermere and access to the South Lakes and beyond. It's also only a 2 minute walk from Windermere train station for those travelling without cars. I highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a great place to stay for large groups in The Lake District.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic place, fantastic value

I honestly worried that White Moss (on The Terrace, Windermere) would be too good to be true. We got a fantastic price for a midweek stay for 7 people, and found the place absolutely spotless. The hot tub was great, the kitchen, dining room and living space are all ideal, and the bedrooms are mostly quite spacious. The location is unparalleled, right next to Windermere station, so easy access to both trains and buses (including to nearby Bowness and Ambleside). The team were responsive and helpful throughout our stay. Overall, White Moss was fantastically good value and we would be thrilled to stay there again, or to recommend it to others.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Wife's birthday.

Great stay, couple of niggly easily sorted things, ie broken shelf in one of the fridges, seal on hot tub lid. Absolutely brilliant for family get together and great price.would recommend to all. Also everyone in the other four properties on the terrace spoke to each other.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 April 2024
Thanks Peter, I'm glad you had a great stay. little things happen every week, we try to keep on top of them but it is a never-ending process. We'd love to welcome you back to The Terrace soon, Andy (owner)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A lovely winter stay

The cottage was so homely, it was clean on arrival. Details before checking were great didn’t need to contact anyone for anything. Hot tub was checked in the mornings. Town with lovely pubs was just a short walk away and we managed a lovely walk up orrest head in the snow! Andy the owner was lovely and contacted us on regards to the snow which was highly appreciated! All in all would definitely recommend as a place to stay in any season! We will definitely be returning!
Response from VrboOwner on 29 December 2023
Thanks Natalie, I'm so glad you had a lovely stay. The snowstorm added an extra special bonus in the run-up to Christmas. We hope to welcome you to The Terrace again soon, Andy and Barbara (owners)

About the host

Hosted by Andy and Barbara Cheetham

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Andrew and Barbara Cheetham purchased White Moss in 2010 completing their collection of 5 properties on The Terrace in Windermere. This is the first time all of the properties have been under one ownership in their 170 year (plus) history.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the Terrace when we purchased Alice Howe in 2006. It wasn't long before we embarked on a journey to acquire all 5 houses on The Terrace. Our vision is to create a space where our guests can come together to create memories, we do everything we can to make that happen.

What makes this property unique

White Moss has a 7-seat hot tub in the rear courtyard and a 12-seat cinema in the cellar complete with 75 inch Smart Tv. Simply login into your Netflix or Prime accounts, break out the popcorn and go to the cinema in the comfort of your holiday home.

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