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Mill Cottage with Lake access.

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A wooden door with a window, a bench, and a view of trees and a fence.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a window with curtains, and a mirror on the wall.
A room with a wooden table, a chair, a radiator, and a window with curtains.
A stone building with a sign reading "Mill Cottage."
A living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table. There is a dining table and chairs in the background.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
This vacation home offers space for 4 guests with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It features pet-friendly accommodations, making it suitable for families traveling with pets. Enjoy hiking and biking in the area, along with visits to Lake Windermere and Hill Top Farm.

Highlights

  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Dryer
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Cunsey, Cumbria
  • Place, Raw War Paintball
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪17 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

About this property

Mill Cottage with Lake access.

• Cosy cottage a stones throw away from Lake Windermere
• Shared garden with BBQ area
• 10 minute drive from Hawkshead with a choice of Pubs and cafes.
• Semi detached with next door – why not book both and have space for 10 family members.
• 1 x King bedroom, 1 x Twin Bedroom
• Access to the Estate’s shared Swimming pool (Bookable)

Further estate facilities include a shop, Childrens Play area and Games room (Located at Home Farm Courtyard) 10 Minute drive away.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Property # 11411698
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ambleside

Ambleside is home to this holiday home. Old Laundry Theatre and Stott Park Bobbin Mill are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Windermere Ferry and Windermere Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Lakes Aqaurium, or check out an event or a game at Parkside Road. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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What's nearby

  • Raw War Paintball - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lake Windermere - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Bowness Pier - 16 min drive - 5.7 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 17 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 24 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Burneside Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Albert - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Trattoria - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Mill Cottage with Lake access. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Mill Cottage with Lake access.?

As of 23 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mill Cottage with Lake access. on 24 September 2027 start from NZ$1,765, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Mill Cottage with Lake access. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mill Cottage with Lake access.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mill Cottage with Lake access.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mill Cottage with Lake access. located?

This family-friendly Ambleside holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Windermere, Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore and Hill Top Farm. Windermere Ferry is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely setting

Lovely setting , easy access and comfortable. Swimming pool and facilities need a really good clean or refurb
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the setting, easy access and comfort of the property. We’re sorry you felt the pool facilities needed more attention. While we don’t feel the pool requires refurbishment, we will speak with our housekeeping team about putting some additional checks in place. This can be challenging during the summer when bookings are back-to-back and the pool is in constant use, but we will see what more we can do during our available maintenance periods. Thank you again for your feedback.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely Cottage

We both really enjoyed staying here, great location and secluded. Our only downside was the cream carpet right outside the main door, being a stay with a dog was quite fiddly.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2026
Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and the peaceful, secluded location. We appreciate your comments regarding the carpet outside the entrance. As this area has been recently refurbished, the carpet is relatively new, but we understand it may have been a little less practical when staying with a dog. We hope to welcome you back again in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mill Cottage - The Lap May 26

We stayed here as it was walking distance to The Lap race and also amazing location by the lake. Such a great location to properly get away from it all and chill. Loved it
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful

Had a lovely stay, great walks and so close to the water which is perfect for water loving dogs. Will definitely come back.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and we'd love to welcome you back in the future.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Back to mill cottage

In such a beautiful location this cottage is just perfect for a get away, you can join the rest of the world in bowness, lakeside etc or take the less trodden tracks and escape !! The house itself is very well equipped , the new shower is amazing, would love black out curtains for the front bedroom as the dawn chorus is loud and bright but maybe we shouldn’t waste the time while here! We’ll be back (again) next year x
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review and for returning to stay with us once again. We're delighted that you enjoyed the cottage, its beautiful surroundings, and the recently refurbished bathroom. Thank you also for your suggestion regarding blackout curtains in the front bedroom—we'll certainly keep this in mind. We look forward to welcoming you back again next year. x
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Such a great house in a beautiful spot

This was more than we would normally spend on a week in the lakes but so worth it the cottage was so comfortable with everything you could need but the beauty of it was in 3 mins you could walk to the lakeside of Windermere you’re own little piece of tranquility - just such a treat
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Back to Mill Cottage

Firstly a big shout this year to the housekeeping team who are amazing. Thank you! Also a thanks to Sarah. This is our second trip to Mill Cottage and it's a firm family favourite. We as a family really enjoy the estate, and are always on or by the water,or up a hill. The Merlin Bird App has also provided some entertainment this year with a book and some binos. Can recommend the boat trip to see the Osprey's from Esthwaite. A trip past Rawlinson Nab in the evening is one of our favourite things to do. It's a magical place. Noticeably, we saw more wildlife on the estate this year compared to our previous trip. A Roe Deer, Osprey's, rabbits and something swimming in the water that was maybe otter like! Morning sunrises and moonlight lakes make for some great photo opportunities.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A quiet location perfect to get away from it all

A charming cottage, tucked away in a quiet off-the-road area and 2 minutes walk from the lake shore. Clean and comfortable throughout.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another wonderful stay

We returned to Mill Cottage for fifth or sixth time to find a lovely new bathroom. A slight pity that the cottage no longer has a bath but with two grown up children, the shower was probably a better option. The view from the front door is spectacular and the short walk down to Windermere is perfect for the dog. The cottage is not massive but is clean and comfortable. There’s plenty of hot water and although we didn’t need the heating this time we know that the radiators are efficient and heat the house in minutes. The location next to to an abandoned saw mill (well protected from curious children) is picturesque and attracts a range of wildlife: over the years we’ve seen owls , buzzards, red deer, weasels, dippers and even a kingfisher. The east side of the lake is quiet even in the summer months and the cottage is walkable from the centre of Bowness if you use the ferry. Tip: apply in advance for a book of 20 ferry vouchers from the council offices in Kendal; it works out much cheaper.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Enjoyable escape

Whilst perhaps lacking the wow factor when we arrived, the house served our purposes really well and we enjoyed our stay very much. Warm, decent kitchen, near the lake, great base for exploring. And we were allowed bring our 3 dogs who loved their stay! Great base for GraythWaite adventures.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Location

We have stayed in many holiday homes in the UK and this one is a favourite. The location is fantastic. Just a few minutes walk from the Lake itself where on sunny days you can watch the boats go by all day. The location is remote, which took a while to get used to. We had excellent customer service from Sarah & Paul.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely cottage in a spectacular location. Easy access to Lake Windermere to start some fantastic walks.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Wonderful cosy cottage

Loved our stay at Mill cottage. The cottage is tucked away down a private road with the river running through the garden and the lake a few hundred yards away. There are lovely, if muddy, walks from the doorstep which is just what we needed. The cottage has everything you will need and the view from the main bedroom is beautiful.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Thank you

A wonderful stay, made even more fabulous from the access to the Lake below the house, so hours spent on the kayak and the children exploring their own Island!….and a truly memorable walk up to Old Man Coniston !!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful setting

Beautiful setting just a short walk from the shores of Windermere. First visit this year to another of Graythwaite’s charming property’s. A well equipped comfortable cottage highly recommended for walking round the local area. If you’re lucky enough to be there when the pop-up camp site is open, which is just a short walk along the lake, you definitely need to pop along and join the friendly staff around the fire pits for toasted marshmallows and a drink from the converted horse box.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Autumn Stay

We had a lovely stay at Mill Cottage. A couple of things that could be improved, little things like the hand wash, fairy liquid etc all ran out during our stay, so we had to buy extra, these could be full at the start of the week so you don’t run out. There were also quite a lot of cars doing work/visiting the barns whilst we were there which wasn’t ideal with a dog and a toddler. Overall though it is a lovely cottage in a great location and perfect for visiting places in the surrounding areas ☺️
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Spacious cottage right on the Lake

Well located (for the Lake) and very spacious cottage with powerful heating and shower. Excellent for wild swimming and SUP. Which we needed during a very wet August week and storm which did take down a power line leading to a six hour power cut. With seven blown lights, a dead TV remote, mould in the washing machine, the odd cobweb and a few other things the property could have been a bit better prepared but maintenance fixed most of these. We found the beds pretty hard.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Mill Cottage

There was no provision for the replacement/change of bedding and towels. Not sure who was responsible for this but a 12 night stay in the same bedding and use of the same towels is not acceptable. I would recommend the property but with a warning to establish arrangements for above.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very peaceful stay in a beautiful setting

The Mill Cottage and surrounding property is absolutely beautiful. Truly like living in a fairly tale. The cottage was just as described, but the photos just can’t do it justice. On our first day the ferry was closed which which was a real inconvenience for our plans to visit Windermere and Bowness. That turned out to be a blessing in disguise since we were able to explore the Graythwaite property and the quaint town of Hawkshead. If you enjoy walking as much as we do you will love this area. We also rented e-bikes which I highly recommend to tour this side of the lake. Do NOT venture into Windermere, Bowness, or Ambleside on a bike. Those are not bike or pedestrian friendly places. Look both ways before sprinting across the roads.

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