About Giddy Goose

Giddy Goose is a beautifully appointed stone cottage in the heart of Windermere, Cumbria. This four-bedroom property sleeps seven guests and sits within walking distance of shops, restaurants and transport links. The cottage belongs to the Lakelovers collection.

Windermere offers immediate access to England's largest lake and the surrounding fells. The town centre sits just two minutes away on foot. Bowness lies 20 minutes' walk from the property. Grizedale Forest Park and Lake Windermere provide outdoor activities throughout the year.

The accommodation features a king-size double bedroom with en-suite shower room on the ground floor. The first floor holds a small double bedroom. Two further bedrooms occupy the second floor: a double and a large twin. A family bathroom includes a shower over the bath. The well-equipped kitchen overlooks the patio and includes a dishwasher and washing machine. The lounge features a large bay window and coal effect gas fire.

The property accepts one well-behaved dog. Allocated off-road parking comes with an on-road permit.

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Need To Know

✓Electric oven, halogen hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
✓ Gas central heating with coal effect gas fire
✓ TVs
✓ WiFi
✓ Selection of books and games
✓ Fuel/power included in rent
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓ One allocated off road parking space in shared yard and a permit for on road parking
✓ Enclosed garden/patio with a variety of furniture
✓ One well behaved dog welcome
✓ Sorry, no smoking
✓ Shop and pub 2 mins walk
✓ Bus and train station 5 mins walk

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Giddy Goose Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Giddy Goose 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.

World of Beatrix Potter

Distance: 1.2 miles

LA23 3BX

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 1.1 miles

LA23 3HQ

Orrest Head Viewpoint

Distance: 0.8 miles

LA23 1LA

Orrest Head Walk

Distance: 0.8 miles

LA23 1LA

Brant Fell

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA23 3AE

Queen Adelaide's Hill

Distance: 1.3 miles

LA23 1AF

Booths Windermere

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA23 1DX

Windermere Outdoor Market

Distance: 0.2 miles

LA23 1AF

Lakeland Ltd

Distance: 0.4 miles

LA23 1BQ

Windermere Bus Station

Distance: 0.2 miles

LA23 1BA

Windermere Railway Station

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA23 1QH

Windermere Library

Distance: 0.2 miles

LA23 2EG

World of Beatrix Potter

Distance: 1.2 miles

LA23 3BX

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 1.1 miles

LA23 3HQ

Orrest Head Viewpoint

Distance: 0.8 miles

LA23 1LA

Orrest Head Walk

Distance: 0.8 miles

LA23 1LA

Brant Fell

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA23 3AE

Queen Adelaide's Hill

Distance: 1.3 miles

LA23 1AF

Booths Windermere

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA23 1DX

Windermere Outdoor Market

Distance: 0.2 miles

LA23 1AF

Lakeland Ltd

Distance: 0.4 miles

LA23 1BQ

Windermere Bus Station

Distance: 0.2 miles

LA23 1BA

Windermere Railway Station

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA23 1QH

Windermere Library

Distance: 0.2 miles

LA23 2EG

Is Giddy Goose Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Children have access to a community field behind the property for outdoor play. The cottage provides books and games for entertainment. Windermere town sits two minutes away with shops and cafes. The World of Beatrix Potter attraction lies 1.2 miles away (5 minutes by car). Lake cruises depart from Bowness, a 20-minute walk. Grizedale Forest Park offers adventure playgrounds and cycling trails.

For Couples

The ground floor king-size bedroom features an en-suite shower room providing privacy. The lounge has a coal effect gas fire and bay window for cosy evenings. The enclosed patio offers outdoor seating for two. Windermere's restaurants sit within two minutes' walk. Lake Windermere lies nearby for romantic walks and boat trips. The central location means you can explore without needing a car.

Pet Friendly

One well-behaved dog is welcome at Giddy Goose. The property has an enclosed garden and patio area where your dog can relax safely. A community field behind the cottage provides additional outdoor space. Windermere offers excellent walking routes including Orrest Head (0.8 miles) and paths around Lake Windermere. The central location means easy access to pet-friendly pubs and cafes.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Giddy Goose

The Crafty Baa

Located 0.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1AF

Francine's Windermere

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1DX

The Queen's Head

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1AF

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Giddy Goose

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

No, Giddy Goose does not have a hot tub. The property does have an enclosed garden and patio area with outdoor furniture for relaxing outside.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, one well-behaved dog is welcome at Giddy Goose. The property has access to a community field behind the cottage and sits near excellent walking routes around Windermere.

How many guests does Giddy Goose sleep?

The cottage sleeps seven guests across four bedrooms: one king-size double with en-suite, one small double, one standard double and one large twin. Two bathrooms serve the property including the en-suite shower room.

What parking is available?

The property has one allocated off-road parking space in a shared yard. An additional on-road parking permit is provided for a second vehicle.

How far is it to Windermere town centre?

Windermere town centre sits just two minutes' walk from the cottage. Restaurants, shops, the bus station and train station are all within five minutes on foot.

What kitchen facilities are included?

The kitchen includes an electric oven, halogen hob, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. All standard cooking equipment and utensils are provided for self-catering.

Is the property suitable for families?

Yes, the four-bedroom layout works well for families with the ground floor king-size bedroom featuring an en-suite. Books and games are provided and a community field sits behind the property.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Bed linen and towels are included in your stay.

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Giddy Goose Reviews

Lovely cottage located in the heart of Windermere, perfect for our family getaway. Very spacious, dog friendly, cosy fire in the living room. Overall a relaxing stay.

Sithabile

Lovely cottage, spacious and very clean. Location excellent. Its a shame TV wasnt working when we checked in, reported it but no one came to see it during our 3 days stay as we had been promised. Otherwise a great cottage.

We had a great week in Windermere lots of walking & even the weather was kind to us ! Giddy goose is in a great location in the village with walks from the front door & with easy access to nearby towns & villages . Parking was great for 2 cars . The cottage is very spacious & great size for 6 adults . We had everything we needed however the cottage is a little tired in places & is in need of some attention with regards to cleaning . The bed linen was lovely however the towels do need replacing . Overall we had a great stay .

Much enjoyed staying at this property. The quality and quantity of the facilities were outstanding and we would highly recommend staying here.Happy Holiday! Thr parking may appear difficult, but should not be a problem and there is a parking pass for zone A. A zone A street is just approx 50 metres away. Overall we found nothing lacking. The location is excellent for for shopping and eatingdrinking. Happy Holidaing! Jack

Great property in a great location. Very quiet but convenient for the town centre 1 min walk.

Steven

We stayed at the Giddy Goose in Windermere for a week in August this year and had a wonderful experience. The house is centrally located in Windermere, and having stayed in several nearby cottages, this one stands out as the best. Pros Excellent Location Walking distance to restaurants, shops, and Bowness about 20 minutes. The bus and railway stations are also nearby, making it easy to explore the area without a car. Great for Dog Walks Convenient access to fantastic dog walks near Orrest, either up the hill or along scenic paths. Spacious and Comfortable Plenty of space for our family of four. Our kids ages 10 and 12 enjoyed having their own rooms. The house stays cool even on hot days, which was perfect for us and our dog. Comfortable Beds Everyone found the beds very comfortable. WellEquipped Plenty of toilets and showers, a lovely garden where we enjoyed a BBQ Cons Minor and did not impact our stay Paint TouchUps Needed Some areas of the house could use a bit of fresh paint. Microwave Instructions The microwave requires you to set the clock before use, which is different from most microwaves. Some instructions on this would be helpful. Parking Space The parking space is a bit tight. We managed to fit our Freelander, but larger vehicles might need to use the parking permit, which could mean a short walk to the cottage. Light Switch Issue The light switch in the living room didnt work as expected you have to pull it out each time you press it. This might need fixing. Kitchen Supplies The kitchen could use a couple more knives and a meat thermometer. Overall, We had a lovely and relaxing stay at the Giddy Goose and would highly recommend it. We would definitely stay here again.

Upon arrival on Friday we found a packet of Dill in the fridge and the freezer was filthy. The kitchen sink was also blocked. There was an insulin syringe in a bedroom drawer. Then throughout the week the hive stopped controlling the boiler ,the kitchen sink blocked up twice through no fault of ours as it was not cleaned properly by maintenance, the microwave didnt work and wasnt repaired until second call out. Other things we didnt report until the last day were the shower over the bath kept going hot and cold, the bathroom pop up plug failed to stay down so baths couldnt be taken and the milk compartment on the fridge door didnt stay on the door causing the contents to fall on the floor so couldnt be used. We didnt report these last three faults as after three visits by maintenance we didnt want them in the property again during our stay there. The positives were the size and location of the property. Its a shame everything else was so tired .

Joshua

For starters what a superb location in Windermere! Everything you could need on your doorstep. Ideal for arriving by train as it was only a few minutes away! The parking situation was fine no issues parking out on the allocated roads. Kitchen had everything we needed. Plenty of space for us all and a nice cosy living room to retire to in the evening. Bedroom situation fine too. Overall I genuinely have no negative feedback, excellent value money. Would consider coming back for sure!

A lovely property, very spacious,warm and comfortable right In the heart of Windermere. Parking at the side of the kitchen areagate is room enough for 2 small cars which was perfect. Plenty of room for our party of 7 and everyone was very happy. Would definitely recommend. Our only tip would be to provide a door mat at the kitchen door as all the mud and rain gets brought in on the floor. Otherwise everything was spot on.

We all had great time we loved the house my wife said she would have liked a long brush for sweeping the floor . Otherwise fantastic you have a great home.

Beautiful, cosy & spotlessly clean cottage within walking distance of bars, restaurants, cafes & shops. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here, highly recommended

Yvonne

Fabulous house, loved our stay here. Lovely decor, very cosy, Great location, would definitely stay again.

Giddy Goose is a wonderful holiday rental situated in lovely Windermere. I had never visited the area before and it was a perfect location for visiting the local sites. The house is as described and would be great for a larger group we were only three and it was well supplied with dishes, pots, pans and everything necessary for a holiday. Sheets and towels were nice and the beds were comfortable. We had no issues with parking and I wonder if the few negative reviews were not parking on the right street. Hint dont park by the front gate but the side one. We did have difficulty with two things the heat we didnt figure out that the thermostat in the dining room controls the heat as well as the unit in the kitchen and the water temperature in the ensuite bathroom the left side turns on the water while the right side controls the temperature and I think the button needs to be depressed. A page in the house manual could have cleared this up. Thanks for a lovely time.

Lovely stay. Great house. Parking quite difficult due to many cars using the tiny yard.

Really lovely property providing a home from home. Fantastic location and we loved our stay here. Would absolutely recommend and will definitely be back! Only slight negative is getting in and out of the property with a car can be tricky due to how parking is allocated to the other cottages in the road, meaning that sometimes we had to ask people to move their vehicles to access our parking space. If said people are out then you cant park your car in the space provided. Would also love for check in to be moved to 3pm as 4pm does seem a bit late especially as you have to vacate the property by 10am. These are only minor inconveniences though and we we would absolutely recommend this place to anyone to stay!

Rebecca

We had a wonderful time in Giddy Goose. A great place to explore the Lakes our kids loved climbing Gummers How, Orrest Head and Brant Fell, watersports at Fell Foot Park, adventures at Brockhole and visits to Lakeside Aquarium and Wray Castle all within easy reach of the cottage. There are also lovely places to eat and drink right on the doorstep. The cottage felt like a wellloved and looked after home, and was equipped with everything we needed, meaning we could switch off and relax. Thankyou for a wonderful stay!

Anthony

Amazing holiday home, big, spacious and homely. Will definitely want to return

Stephanie

Great property with plenty of room

Lovely well kept property with everything we could need to be comfortable for our 2 night stay. Perfect location about 30 steps to windermere itself and walkable to Bowness or 4 minute bus ride. We would really recommend staying in the Giddy Goose!

Nathan

A beautiful, well presented and all round amazing property. We stayed here the week of our wedding and as a rule, we only stay In a place once, so we can experience as many new locations as possible, however in this case we would happily return again and again. Keep up the great work and thank you for providing everything we needed for a wonderful week and for the amazing g experience. All the best for the future.

Elizabeth

A lovely property in an excellent location. We were very comfortable and warm. The neighbours were very helpful with parking and as we hadn't planned on using cars during our stay the tight parking situation didn't bother us.

Rebecca

We rent a cottage in the lakes every year and have done for the past 10 years. This is by far the best we have ever been to. My family of five plus our dog absolutely loved Giddy Goose. I would like to thank the owners for providing such a comfortable and beautiful home for us. It was so homely too. Not one fault. Loved it and wanted to stay another week as we were so settled. Thank you to Sykes for listing and maintaining such a wonderful property. Hope to return. Take care

Cottage was as expected, location in the centre was excellent. The cottage is advertised with private parking, it does have private parking but accessing the space and getting out of the back alleyway is virtually impossible. The other cottages that share the back lane parking area block in the space allocated for this cottage. We ended up having to ask people to move cars so we could get in out, after being stuck for a day as the people next door had gone out blocking us in we gave up and opted for street parking. There is a parking permit for the property but best of luck finding a space. We ended up parking circa 1 mile from the property as the street and paid parking were always full. Advertising this with a private parking space is a real stretch, had we known the situation with the parking we would have booked another cottage. If you don't need parking then the cottage is fine, if you do need parking that is accessible at all times, i would recommend thinking twice.

Muriel

We had a lovely holiday at Giddy Goose, the house is spacious and comfortable and the kitchen very well equipped Having the community field behind, was a great bonus for the youngsters! What we did miss having was a toilet on the ground floor, but we realise that the design of the house doesnt lend itself easily to that and there are 3 on the other floors Many thanks

Louise

We had a lovely week at Giddy Goose, definitely not the cleanest property weve stayed in but completely understand if its a property which allows dogs its going to be difficult to deep clean between each visitor. Surface cleaning and initial presentation was good but maybe needs a non rental week for deep clean of kitchen units, paintwork etc. Hoover needs replacing dreadful smell throughout house when we used it the night before leaving morning to tidy up. Everything that we needed as a family of 5 was available and the washing machine was a great addition the only thing I missed was a clothes airer clothes horse to put up indoors for the wet weather days to dry the clothes just washed when we couldnt hang them out.

Enjoyable stay at the giddy goose. Really liked the location & overall the cottage met expectations. I really feel like the 5pm check in is to much though. There is no way it takes this long to thoroughly clean a property of this size.

Fabulous time in Giddy Goose Cottage great location great accommodation would recommend a stay in the lovely cottage. Helen Watkin

Bernice

Boiler was off and property really cold on arrival suspected leaking radiator too. Fortunately I knew where Sykes office was and it was just before 5pm bonkers that check in is 5pm by the way so ran round before they shut. Fortunately the maintenance team were available and they called round REALLY quickly and fixed us up pleasant men by the way. They commented that the settings on the boiler had been cranked up to max so that would make it switch off. So it may be useful to restrict people from doing that or at least someone check the property on the day someone is due to arrive it wasn't obvious whether it had been occupied recently so the leak might have gone unnoticed for a while.

A lovely very conveniently situated spacious cottage in the heart of Windermere. Beautifully clean bathrooms and very well equipped. We were worried that the cottage wouldnt be warm enough but we were never cold. Excellent!

Patricia

Lounge very comfortable tv had Netflix etc, spacious kitchen well equipped even had shoe polish kit, sewing kit & first aid box. En suite bedroom, comfortable mattress , good shower and tv. Near supermarket and restaurants, even a post office! Good outside space.

Catherine

The Giddy Goose property is lovely, it has everything you need and is in a great location to explore the whole area as well as being able to walk to plenty of shops and restaurants. I really enjoyed my stay. The only issue that I have had is with the service post stay, I left 2 tops in the property which of course was my silly fault, especially as one was brand new that i'd bought whilst on holiday. After multiple phonecalls to Sykes I eventually had it confirmed that they had been found by the housekeeper. This took a number of calls and quite a bit of time chasing as it has to go between Sykes, the local branch Lakes holidays and the housekeeper. By the end of October though I had it confirmed that the tops had been taken to the local branch and I paid the 15 fee for return. It is now mid December and I still have not received them and again after multiple calls the only answer I get is that they must have been lost in the post. Even though I paid for return apparently they are not sent recorded and no proof of postage is taken. I appreciate entirely that it is my own fault for forgetting the tops, but it is frustrating that it has taken so much chasing and that after having them found and paying for the return that you don't send them as recorded or take any proof of postage or anything at all to help a safe return. This would be helpful for the future perhaps or at least if I could speak to Lakes holidays directly to have sorted this. I would have paid for the recorded post as am gutted that I cannot get the new top back especially.

Loved how central the property was and that every need was well catered for. Would recommend.

As detailed on the phone, on the day we arrived the house Giddy Goose was not as clean as we would expect. The main and most obvious problem was lack of proper vacuuming all carpets and rugs looked as though they havent been properly vacuumed for a while one bedroom even has a muddy smear that had been left. Telltale bits of debris, cotton, threads, fluff etc were in every room. This is impossible to photograph now I was not asked to take photos when I rang on the day we arrived. We tried vacuuming the next day and the smell it created was so revolting we had to spray freshener and open windows the bag was full which might explain the poor vacuuming? I requested a new bag but we werent given one. There were other signs of poor cleaning. Cobwebs, dust and debris on window sills, a long black hair still stuck to the bathroom wall, broken glass just under one of the sofas. Ive photographed all that I can. A cleaner was organised to come on the Saturday at 1030am, we were given no choice of time. Unfortunately all of our kids were still in bed after a long day the day before, so we chatted to the cleaner and apologised and offered to clean the house ourselves. We did try vacuuming as explained. The last thing you want when you pay to stay somewhere is the disappointment of it being dirty, having to phone and make arrangements and being asked to vacate the property on the first morning so it can then be cleaned properly. All holiday lets are priced to cover the cost of cleaning. In our case that cleaning was simply not sufficient.

Fantastic Location. Great Facilities. Lots of Space.

William Goldsmith

We had a brilliant 4 nights, could have done with longer, excellent cottage 2 minuets from the main street. One slight complaint trees around the gates could do with a trim as after any rain they are a bit of a challenge to get through without getting soaked.

The accommodation was great and the position in Windermere superb. The property was really well equipped and spacious. My only criticism would be the standard of cleaning. There were cobwebs on ceilings and the rug in the lounge had not been cleaned as there was a cable tie under the table and bits all over it. The previous occupants had obviously never recycled as the bins were full of the wrong rubbish and stunk as they hadnt been put out to be emptied for a while. We had to move them to the bottom of the garden the smell was so bad. We managed to get one emptied when it was bin day but I feel this should have been addressed by the cleaners. Hopefully SykesLakes will now act upon this. Despite this we would definitely return and fully recommend a stay here.

Kelley

This was our second time staying at the Giddy Goose cottage. It is ideally situated, spacious, homely and perfect for our family. It has great facilities, just like home from home. Would definitely recommend.

A lovely property in a stunning location. This was our second visit to this property. Just needed a clothes horse as there wasn't one in the cellar cupboard. I would truly recommended this property.

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Giddy Goose, Windermere

About Giddy Goose

Need To Know

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Giddy Goose Attractions & Days Out

Is Giddy Goose Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Crafty Baa

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