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Bijou 17th Century Cottage

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A white building with a door leading to a room.
A cozy living area with a fireplace, seating, and a kitchen with white cabinets and a large bowl on the counter.
A window with a view of a rural landscape, including houses and trees.
A bedroom with a bed, a window with a view, a bedside table, and a lamp.
A compact kitchen with a washing machine, a dining table with chairs, and a sofa with a blanket.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Windermere

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Windermere, ENG
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Orrest Head
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Windermere

Located in Windermere, this cottage is near theme parks and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Holehird Gardens and Treetop Trek are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
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Map
Windermere, ENG

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Holehird Gardens - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 1 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Treetop Trek - 1 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Orrest Head - 10 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 3 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brown Sugar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Base - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bijou 17th Century Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Bijou 17th Century Cottage?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bijou 17th Century Cottage on 10 November 2026 start from NZ$840, 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.

How much is parking at Bijou 17th Century Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bijou 17th Century Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bijou 17th Century Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bijou 17th Century Cottage located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Holehird Gardens and Lake Windermere. Treetop Trek and Orrest Head are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 241 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful little well-equipped cottage in an excellent quiet location, perfect for our visit to the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely clean cottage. Cold at night but burner helped.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay, very clean property and comfortable and ideally situated. Although we found the property chilly and the heating and appliances frustrating to use.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cottage, handy to have buses on doorstep so no real need for the car. Perfect for one or a couple.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 April 2026
So glad you enjoyed your stay 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place to stay ,ideal location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As we saw in description. We enjoyed
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Great location and a lovely cottage, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage

Lovely cottage. Good location two different places.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for lakes

Quiet and peaceful location short drive or walk to Windermere Lovely walks Good value
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely small cottage

Lovely stay very cosy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2024
Thanks glad you enjoyed your stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage in a wonderful location

Really lovely little cottage in a beautiful location with easy access to some really lovely walks
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Just as it said on the tin Nice house great location, buses great and easy to use
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Loved it

Loved the stay at this cottage! Very cosy and perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A lovely property which served perfect for what we needed! A central location in the Lakes and was not far from anywhere. Brilliant
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely little cottage

Lovely accommodation. Good location. Very comfy night sleep and helpful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cottage

We had a lovely stay at the cottage! Such a convenient spot for access to hikes and places of beauty in the Lake District.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint little cottage

Gorgeous little cottage. Well positioned with good walks and places to eat. Lots to do in the area. Safe allocated parking and good bus service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2024
Thank you for the lovely review we are so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely, cosy cottage.

We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful cottage. It's in a great location and is the perfect place to cosy up by the fire and to use as a base to explore the Lakes. This was our second visit and we'll defnitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

New Year Getaway

Beautiful cottage in perfect location to explore the lakes. Bus stop at the end of the road making it very easy to get around. Had a very lovely stay and would return.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not so much bijou as tiny. The stairs kept us 76 year olds fit! Had everything we needed.Recommend the pub at the end of the street
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Cottage

A compact historic cottage. Just the place to get away to the Lakes for some time with your partner. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

A great cottage. Very quaint and cosy. 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quaint cottage

A good spot to explore the Lakes District. Quiet area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cottage in beautiful location

We had a fantastic week. There is so much to see and do in the area. We walked and rode our motor bike to unique places with beautiful views.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect cosy retreat.

Beautiful cosy cottage, ideally situated for exploring Windermere, Ambleside Grassmere. Comfortable with everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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