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Deer Thwaite, Windermere

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4.6
out of 5
Cumbria » Windermere
Sleeps up to 6
Bedrooms: 3

Deer Thwaite is a three-bedroom cottage located in Ecclerigg near Troutbeck Bridge in Cumbria. This property sits within the Lake District National Park and offers a peaceful base just 0. 3 miles from Lake Windermere. Part of the Lakelovers Collection, it provides private parking for three cars and access to shared lawn areas perfect for wildlife watching.

The area offers direct access to walking trails and water sports on Windermere. Ambleside lies 5 miles away while Kendal is 8. 7 miles distant. The cottage features gas central heating and modern appliances throughout.

The accommodation sleeps six guests across three bedrooms. Bedroom one has a king-size bed with en-suite walk-in shower. Bedroom two contains a king-size bed.

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About Deer Thwaite

Deer Thwaite is a three-bedroom cottage located in Ecclerigg near Troutbeck Bridge in Cumbria. This property sits within the Lake District National Park and offers a peaceful base just 0.3 miles from Lake Windermere. Part of the Lakelovers Collection, it provides private parking for three cars and access to shared lawn areas perfect for wildlife watching.

The area offers direct access to walking trails and water sports on Windermere. Ambleside lies 5 miles away while Kendal is 8.7 miles distant. The cottage features gas central heating and modern appliances throughout.

The accommodation sleeps six guests across three bedrooms. Bedroom one has a king-size bed with en-suite walk-in shower. Bedroom two contains a king-size bed. Bedroom three features two small double beds and a TV. There's a main bathroom with bath and shower plus a ground-floor cloakroom.

The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction sits nearby in Bowness-on-Windermere (2 miles, 8 minutes). Brockhole Visitor Centre is 1.5 miles away (5 minutes). Grizedale Forest Park offers mountain biking trails 8 miles south (18 minutes). Windermere Jetty Museum showcases maritime history 2.3 miles away (7 minutes).

Deer Thwaite suits families and groups wanting Lake District exploration with comfortable accommodation and excellent wildlife viewing opportunities from the rear garden.

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Deer Thwaite Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Deer Thwaite 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.

The World of Beatrix Potter
Distance: 2 miles
LA23 3BX
Windermere Jetty Museum
Distance: 2.3 miles
LA23 1BN
Brockhole Visitor Centre
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 1LJ
Orrest Head Viewpoint
Distance: 2.4 miles
LA23 1LA
Troutbeck Valley Walk
Distance: 1.8 miles
LA23 1PG
Lake Windermere Shore Path
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA23 1LF
Windermere Village Shops
Distance: 2 miles
LA23 1AF
Booths Supermarket Windermere
Distance: 2.2 miles
LA23 1BA
Ambleside Town Centre
Distance: 5 miles
LA22 9BS
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 2.1 miles
LA23 1AB
Windermere Golf Club
Distance: 1.4 miles
LA23 3NB
Troutbeck Bridge Village
Distance: 0.8 miles
LA23 1HU
The World of Beatrix Potter
Distance: 2 miles
LA23 3BX
Windermere Jetty Museum
Distance: 2.3 miles
LA23 1BN
Brockhole Visitor Centre
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 1LJ
Orrest Head Viewpoint
Distance: 2.4 miles
LA23 1LA
Troutbeck Valley Walk
Distance: 1.8 miles
LA23 1PG
Lake Windermere Shore Path
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA23 1LF
Windermere Village Shops
Distance: 2 miles
LA23 1AF
Booths Supermarket Windermere
Distance: 2.2 miles
LA23 1BA
Ambleside Town Centre
Distance: 5 miles
LA22 9BS
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 2.1 miles
LA23 1AB
Windermere Golf Club
Distance: 1.4 miles
LA23 3NB
Troutbeck Bridge Village
Distance: 0.8 miles
LA23 1HU

Is Deer Thwaite Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Children love watching red squirrels and birds from the rear garden at Deer Thwaite. The twin bedroom has two small double beds and its own TV. Lake Windermere sits 0.3 miles away for paddling and beach activities. The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction is 2 miles distant while Brockhole Visitor Centre offers adventure playgrounds 1.5 miles away. The shared lawn provides safe outdoor space for games.
For Couples
Deer Thwaite offers couples a peaceful Lake District retreat with a king-size bedroom featuring en-suite facilities. The private rear garden provides quiet wildlife watching opportunities throughout the day. Lake Windermere lies just 0.3 miles away for romantic lakeside walks. However, the three-bedroom layout and family-focused facilities make this property better suited to groups rather than intimate couple getaways.
Pet Friendly
Deer Thwaite does not accept pets under any circumstances. The property operates a strict no-pets policy for all bookings. If you're travelling with dogs, you'll need to find alternative Lake District accommodation that welcomes animals. Many other properties in the Lakelovers Collection do accept pets, so contact them directly to discuss pet-friendly alternatives in the Windermere area.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Deer Thwaite

The Mortal Man Inn

Located 2.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1PL

The Queen's Head Troutbeck

Located 1.9 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1PW

Hooked Windermere

Located 2.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1AF

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Deer Thwaite

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, Deer Thwaite does not have a hot tub. The property focuses on comfortable indoor accommodation and outdoor wildlife watching from the garden instead.
Is it pet friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at Deer Thwaite. The property operates a strict no-pets policy for all guests.
How many people does Deer Thwaite sleep?
The cottage sleeps six guests across three bedrooms. Bedroom one and two have king-size beds while bedroom three contains two small double beds.
What parking is available?
Private parking for three cars is provided at the property. This makes it ideal for families or groups travelling in multiple vehicles.
How far is Lake Windermere?
Lake Windermere is just 0.3 miles from the cottage. You can walk to the lake shore in under 10 minutes from the front door.
What kitchen facilities are included?
The kitchen has a double electric oven and gas hob plus microwave and dishwasher. A fridge/freezer and washing machine are also provided for longer stays.
Are bed linen and towels provided?
Yes, all bed linen and towels are included in your rental. You don't need to bring your own or pay extra for these essentials.
What time is check-in and check-out?
Check-in is from 4pm on your arrival day. Check-out is at 10am on your departure day to allow cleaning time between guests.

Deer Thwaite Reviews

Bethan
We had a stunning stay here Deer Thwaite was beautiful and extremely spacious, with everything we needed provided. The location was absolutely perfect. Thank you!
Pamela
We had a very enjoyable, relaxing break at Deer Thwaite. We especially loved watching the birds and squirrels at the rear of the property. The accommodation was spacious and very comfortable. I would highly recommend this place to family and friends.
Fabulously comfortable house with new bathrooms and a properly equipped kitchen. Very tastefully decorated. Convenient for the ferry and other attractions at Brockhole Visitor Centre, over the road. Nice, cushioned garden furniture which is a rarity. Between Windermere and Ambleside so plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. Would rebook, which isnt often the case.
Been to Deer Thwaite many times, excellent location, very comfortable and having a super grassed area in which we could observe the many varieties of birds and squirrels as long as you buy the nuts etc!
We would just like to thank the owners. This was our second stay at Deer Thwaite this year, and feels very much a home from home and the best property we have stayed at on the Merewood estate. Plenty of space, bright and three large, comfortable bedrooms. Good location for public transport and handy for a stroll round Brockhole. Best of all is just watching the birds and squirrels on the feeders in the back garden area.
Christopher
This was our first stay at Deer Thwaite, paying a little more than our usual budget, but so glad we did. This property was a pleasant surprise. Five of us were staying at the property for a week, and we all commented on how spacious Deer Thwaite is. When returning at the end of the day, everyone could spread out and relax, and the bonus was having the outside arealawn. It is a shared area, but was never crowded at least when we were staying there and is a big bonus with teenagers! The facilities were plentiful our only small suggestion is possibly to have a couple more towels in the bathrooms for those with long hair after a shower, and the long mirrors would be easier to use if located on the walls instead of inside the wardrobe doors, but these are very minor suggestions. Fingers crossed we'll be able to visit again, and we'd highly recommend to anyone to book this property.
We asked for extra hand towels the first day, although promised they never arrived. Brown towels were very heavy with a harsh fringe. We have been many times to Deer Thwaite, excellent upgrades on the bathroomsshowers. No potato peeler!! Apart from these relatively minor points, an excellent holiday venue.
We were very pleasantly surprised by how lovely our cottage was. Our daughter was getting married at the Merewood Country Hotel and it was perfectly placed for this. The cottage was situated in a beautiful quiet setting and centrally positioned within easy reach of Keswick, Kendal and Ambleside with lake Windermere across the road. We had the perfect week there.
Kirsty
Lovely warm, comfortable and spacious cottage in a very convenient location to explore the Lakes, thank you very much! A little of the gloss taken off by some technical issues with the TV and the dishwasher stopping working, but luckily the cottage was very well equipped and had plenty of games too. New bathrooms excellent!
Spent 2 days without Internet and TV with maintenance unable to help. Central heating only worked for 24 hours in what was a cold house. Car parking was a nightmare. Would never consider returning. Also although we complied I think it is unfair to insist the guests dispose of their rubbish in the skips provided. Isn't that what cleaners are for. Sykes customer services were hopeless.
The boiler didnt work. There was no heating ever and no hot water after 24 hours. When I reported this, some maintenance guys came round and set the immersion heater so we had hot water and a certain amount of mud traipsed through the property which we cleared up. They said theyd get a proper boiler engineer in but she didnt come during our stay. Apart from that the cottage is lovely, so lovely that it cries out to have soap and shampoo provided.
Debbie
A great stay, great location, really comfortable, quiet, spacious, comfortable beds & lots of hot water. Well equipped kitchen. We were very happy. The only disappointment was the level of cleanliness. The property had been cleaned but not deep cleaned LOTS of cobwebs in the kitchen & lots of long term dust on skirting boards & bathroom towel rails, oven door not cleaned etc. Thought the property would have had a deep clean at start of session. However everything else was great so did not stop us enjoying our stay. We would return Thank you.
Michael
A lovely cottage with a beautiful garden area. Quiet but with easy access to Ambleside and Windermere, plus walks from the door. Very well equipped and comfortable cottage. We would hope to return. Thank you.
A nice, well equiped and comfortable cottage. Stayed in March so it was good to come back to a lovely warm cottage after our many walks on the fells. Small problem over the lack of toilet rolls when we arrived but one phone call to Lakelovers solved this and more toilet rolls were delivered in an hour well done to all concerned.
We have stayed at Deer Thwaite twice before so I think the fact that we went back again says it all.
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