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Charlottes Cottage, Windermere

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4.7
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Guest Rating
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4.7
out of 5
Cumbria » Windermere
Sleeps up to 4
Bedrooms: 3

Charlottes Cottage is a traditional three-bedroom cottage in Windermere that combines Laura Ashley furnishings with Farrow & Ball colours. Located in the heart of the Lake District, this property sits within walking distance of Windermere village centre and both bus and train stations.

The area offers direct access to shops, galleries and cafes. Bowness-on-Windermere lies just 2 miles away. Orrest Head provides excellent walking opportunities right from your doorstep. The location makes exploring the Lakes straightforward.

The cottage sleeps four across three bedrooms. The first floor has a king-size bedroom and a double bedroom. An occasional use twin bedroom sits in the basement. The bathroom features a shower over bath with basin and WC.

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About Charlottes Cottage

Charlottes Cottage is a traditional three-bedroom cottage in Windermere that combines Laura Ashley furnishings with Farrow & Ball colours. Located in the heart of the Lake District, this property sits within walking distance of Windermere village centre and both bus and train stations.

The area offers direct access to shops, galleries and cafes. Bowness-on-Windermere lies just 2 miles away. Orrest Head provides excellent walking opportunities right from your doorstep. The location makes exploring the Lakes straightforward.

The cottage sleeps four across three bedrooms. The first floor has a king-size bedroom and a double bedroom. An occasional use twin bedroom sits in the basement. The bathroom features a shower over bath with basin and WC. The kitchen includes a double electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. Gas central heating and a woodburning stove keep things warm.

Windermere village centre (walking distance), Bowness-on-Windermere (2 miles, 8 minutes), Ambleside (5 miles, 15 minutes) and Grasmere (10 miles, 25 minutes) are all nearby.

Families and groups wanting easy access to Lake District attractions will appreciate this location. The enclosed patio with furniture adds outdoor space. Charlottes Cottage works well as a base for exploring Cumbria.

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Charlottes Cottage Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Charlottes Cottage during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Cumbria's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

Orrest Head
Distance: 0.7 miles (4 min drive)
LA23 1AP
Ice house
Distance: 6.6 miles (16 min drive)
LA22 9LX
Lakes Aquarium
Distance: 10 miles (19 min drive)
LA12 8AS
Birthwaite Garden
Distance: 0.2 miles (4 min walk)
LA23 1DP
School Knott
Distance: 1.3 miles (5 min drive)
LA23 2DS
Dales Way
Distance: 1.4 miles (6 min drive)
Moore & Co
Distance: 0.1 miles (2 min walk)
LA23 1DT
Impressarum
Distance: 0.1 miles (2 min walk)
LA23 1ED
Booths
Distance: 0.3 miles (6 min walk)
LA23 1QA
Windermere Station
Distance: 0.3 miles (6 min walk)
LA23 1AH
Kendal Bus Station
Distance: 8.3 miles (13 min drive)
LA9 4BT
Windermere Jetty (Museum)
Distance: 1.4 miles (4 min drive)
LA23 3DS
Orrest Head
Distance: 0.7 miles (4 min drive)
LA23 1AP
Ice house
Distance: 6.6 miles (16 min drive)
LA22 9LX
Lakes Aquarium
Distance: 10 miles (19 min drive)
LA12 8AS
Birthwaite Garden
Distance: 0.2 miles (4 min walk)
LA23 1DP
School Knott
Distance: 1.3 miles (5 min drive)
LA23 2DS
Dales Way
Distance: 1.4 miles (6 min drive)
Moore & Co
Distance: 0.1 miles (2 min walk)
LA23 1DT
Impressarum
Distance: 0.1 miles (2 min walk)
LA23 1ED
Booths
Distance: 0.3 miles (6 min walk)
LA23 1QA
Windermere Station
Distance: 0.3 miles (6 min walk)
LA23 1AH
Kendal Bus Station
Distance: 8.3 miles (13 min drive)
LA9 4BT
Windermere Jetty (Museum)
Distance: 1.4 miles (4 min drive)
LA23 3DS

Is Charlottes Cottage Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
The cottage has a Playstation 2 for entertainment and a cot and highchair are available on request. The enclosed patio provides safe outdoor space for children. Windermere village offers easy access to family attractions including The World of Beatrix Potter (2 miles) and lake cruises. The basement twin bedroom works well for older children.
For Couples
The king-size bedroom and cosy woodburning stove create a romantic atmosphere. The enclosed patio offers private outdoor space for morning coffee together. Walking distance to village restaurants and cafes makes evenings out easy. The traditional Laura Ashley furnishings and Farrow & Ball colours add character. Orrest Head provides stunning sunset walks just half a mile away.
Pet Friendly
Charlottes Cottage does not accept pets. The property operates a strict no-pets policy for all bookings. If you're travelling with dogs, you'll need to find alternative accommodation in the Windermere area that welcomes animals. Many other Lake District cottages do accept pets, but this particular property is not suitable for those travelling with animals.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Charlottes Cottage

The Crafty Baa

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1AF

Francine's Windermere

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1AE

The Lamplighter Dining Rooms

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1AF

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Charlottes Cottage

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, Charlottes Cottage does not have a hot tub. The property does have an enclosed patio with outdoor furniture for relaxing outside.
Is it pet friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at Charlottes Cottage. The property operates a strict no-pets policy for all guests.
How many people does the cottage sleep?
The cottage sleeps four people across three bedrooms. There's a king-size bedroom and double bedroom on the first floor, plus an occasional use twin bedroom in the basement.
What parking is available?
The cottage provides permit parking for one car on the local street. Permits are provided for convenient on-street parking near the property.
How far is it from Windermere village centre?
Charlottes Cottage is within easy walking distance of Windermere village centre. You can reach shops, cafes, galleries and both bus and train stations on foot.
What heating does the cottage have?
The property has gas central heating throughout. There's also a woodburning stove in the living area for additional warmth and atmosphere during your stay.
What kitchen appliances are provided?
The kitchen includes a double electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. There's also a dining area and TV with Playstation 2 for entertainment.
Is linen and towels included?
Yes, all linen and towels are included in your rental. A Good Housekeeping bond of £200 is required but refunded after your stay subject to property condition.

Charlottes Cottage Reviews

Andrew
Lovely place to stay from the 1st night to the last night
Frances
Beautiful, clean, well cared for cottage with a homely feel. Terrific location within the heart of Windermere.
Richard
A lovely place in the perfect location. Ideal for a 10 second walk into the centre but tucked away from any noise at the same time. Very cosy and comfortable. We really enjoyed our time and will look to book again later this year
Shower head needs some attention not very stable
Philip
A very comfortable cottage within easy walking distance of Windermere centre and the bus and train stations for venturing further afield. The only negative was that the shower head didn't sit in it's cradle properly so kept twisting and pointing down so making it difficult to shower. We would be quite happy to book Charlottes Cottage for future breaks in the Lake District.
Sharon
Lovely cottage in a prime location for Windermere town Parking on road which is really helpful. Full facilities in cottage which was very comfortable. Only slight issue was shower could do with better fixing Overall great place to stay.
Caitlyn
Hot water didnt work during our stay, it worked for 1 shower per day and then went off. Cottage was lovely, spacious and clean. Plenty of information about the area and in a perfect position.
Christian
The gas heating shut itself off frequently, so it had to be restarted manually. Otherwise, everything was fine.
Vivienne
Lovely cottage with a homely feel , everything you need with extra touches, a little problem with the TV but after contacting Sykes cottages was sorted by maintenance chaps within an hour , that's what I call service , thank you everyone, I will definitely recommend to friends and family and would like to return sometime in the future .
Nichola
Charlotte cottage was convenient to get out and about. Lots of places to eat close by too. The cottage itself was really nice and had everything we needed as a family of 4. It was rustic and cosy.. I would 100 go back to this cottage. The only down side was the washing machine which just kept washing our clothes and not ending the cycle
Daniel
Great cottage lovey and clean very comfortable and perfect location
Cheryl
Amazing property, felt so homely. Had everything to hand what we needed and great location.
Another lovely stay in this beautiful cottage. We have stayed here several times before it is so convenient to get around from here and some lovely walks nearby. The cottage is immaculate and supplies everything you might need loving the new suite in the cosy lounge. We will definitely be returning. Thank you.
Our stay at Charlottes Cottage was as always, so lovely. This is our 4th stay in this cottage & my parents love everything about it. We loved the new reclining sofa & chair which is a wonderful addition. Looking forward to coming back again next year.
Anthony
Our second stay at Charlottes Cottage for 4 nights this time and a fantastic stay, lovely central location, permit for parking is a huge bonus, we parked the car on arrival and used public transport for the duration of our stay. Some reviews have mentioned about the front door being a challenge to open, seems to have been fixed as we had no problems whatsoever and there seems to be a new sofa and chair with electric recliners. Shower head could possibly do with replacing though as it does tend to dribble a bit. Small welcome pack with teabags, bin bags, sachets of milk, and a small washing up liquid on arrival was a nice touch, looking to rebook next year again
Hannah
Gorgeous property, with all the amenities that we needed. It was the perfect location for us with shops and cafs aplenty. The property was exactly as described, clean, welcoming and homely, we felt very comfortable here during our stay.
We had an amazing time at Charlotte's Cottage. Can't understand why some reviews were negative and picky. It was so clean and comfortable,had everything we needed,the quality was of a high standard and the Xmas decorations were lovely.Its a great location,walked everywhere so didn't need to move our car.Weve stayed in lots of cottages in Cumbria but this is up there with the best. We hope to return in the future.
Kathleen
Only thing missing was a snow shovel . ..ha ha we had a lot of snow
Carlynne
Its a lovely Cottage. Ive stayed here three times over the years and appreciate the extra homey touches the Owners provide. It is a bit annoying though that someone who works close shows up several times during the week with her Beamer and takes parking space in front of these Cottages. But thats her rudeness. Not the Owners
Andrew
We had a fantastic holiday in the lakes staying at Charlottes Cottage. The cottage was perfectly adequate for a small size family in a great location close to everything we needed. Great standards and facilities in the cottage, and the cleanliness was immaculate. Many thanks
Lovely cottage everything you need provided good location had a lovely stay .
Daniel
Enjoyed our stay and the cottage fulfilled our needs. Cottage was clean. Excellent location in the centre of Windermere and near the train station bus stop for easy access to Bowness Ambleside. Can walk to Bowness also. Limited parking on the street with permit as it's central, but permit allows you to park on other streets within the zone.
A lovely cottage in the heart of Windermere. Very comfortable and clean. Only slight issue was parking even with permit provided but that was expected with it being a popular area. Would be very happy to return
Adrienne
My friend and I booked to stay here and although the cottage was comfortable and in an exceptionally good location there were a few niggles. The main one was actually getting into the cottage in the first instance. Im in my mid 60s and have stayed in many locations but this front door had us stumped. After a phone call to Sykes and some fiddling around we managed to get in. By this time both ourselves and our cases were soaking wet. We decided on a cup of tea before we went to Booths for supplies. We were both disappointed and a little surprised that there was no hospitality tray. No milk, tea, coffee, bread. There were two old looking teabags in a tin and some dried up coffee. The next challenge came trying to get out of the cottage. Difficult when there is no handle on the inside. We worked it out eventually but our first night was spent worrying about accessexiting. All of this could have been alleviated if wed been given instructions. As I said the cottage is in a great location and ideal for the bars and restaurants. We didnt need the fire which was fortunate as no wood was supplied. Plenty of hot water and comfy beds. As this property is a holiday let Id take out all the family photos as that was a bit weird. Id recommend a stay here but take my comments into consideration.
Jacqueline
Had a lovely time in a beautiful cosy cottage. Would recommend to friends as it was in a great location close to all shops and pubs. Would definitely book again.
Belinda
Very cosy and comfortable. Great location in Windermere, not far to walk from the trainbus station, restaurants and cafe's on the doorstep, yet it was a very quiet location. Kitchen fully equipped, fast wifi, helpful staff who showed us the trick to opening the front door pull door towards you and turn the key to the left at the same time and who quickly organised for the shower to be fixed when we requested it be looked at. A few easy walks around the area e.g. Orrest Head, and down to the lake. Buses available to other areas of the Lake District were also close by. My friends and I really enjoyed out stay. Had some trouble paying online via Booking.com which made me panic a bit, but found the phone number given for the Sykes Cottages and they sorted it straight away. I would advise to book through Sykes Cottages site instead!
The cottage is beautiful, and ideally located in the center ideal for pubs and great food. A few things would make it even better. A better welcome pack, more information, a hairdryer would be great, more than 1 toile roll. Recommendations for food & drink would be helpful. We would defiantly come back x
Amelia
Perfect cottage for our break in the Lake District. Centrally located in Windemere with amenities just a few steps away. Our only issue was struggling to park close to the cottage over the bank holiday. It was just very busy.
Lovely comfortable cosy cottage with everything you need in an ideal place for ... Lovely comfortable cosy cottage with everything you need in an ideal place for all amenities and central for visiting other places
Cosy, clean, comfortable property, in a perfect location for visiting all af the Lake District. Lots of activities and places to visit. Great fun had by all the family.
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