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Tizzie Whizie Cottage, Windermere

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4.3
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Guest Rating
Rating
4.3
out of 5
Cumbria » Windermere
Sleeps up to 4
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 2

Tizzie Whizie Cottage is a traditional Lakeland cottage in Windermere village, right in the heart of the Lake District. This cosy two-bedroom property sleeps four guests and features natural colours with leather furnishings throughout. The cottage sits in a perfect central location with shops and restaurants on your doorstep.

Windermere offers direct access to England's largest lake. You can walk to Bowness in 30 minutes. The area provides excellent walking routes and mountain scenery. Local buses connect you to Ambleside (5 miles) and other Lake District destinations.

The cottage has one double bedroom and one twin bedroom sharing a bathroom with roll top bath upstairs. A ground floor shower room adds convenience.

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About Tizzie Whizie Cottage

Tizzie Whizie Cottage is a traditional Lakeland cottage in Windermere village, right in the heart of the Lake District. This cosy two-bedroom property sleeps four guests and features natural colours with leather furnishings throughout. The cottage sits in a perfect central location with shops and restaurants on your doorstep.

Windermere offers direct access to England's largest lake. You can walk to Bowness in 30 minutes. The area provides excellent walking routes and mountain scenery. Local buses connect you to Ambleside (5 miles) and other Lake District destinations.

The cottage has one double bedroom and one twin bedroom sharing a bathroom with roll top bath upstairs. A ground floor shower room adds convenience. The lounge opens into a dining kitchen with Belling dual fuel range. Outside there's a small private yard with seating.

World of Beatrix Potter (1.5 miles, 8 minutes) entertains families. Grizedale Forest Park (8 miles, 20 minutes) offers trails and activities. Ambleside (5 miles, 15 minutes) provides shops and lake access. Kendal (8.7 miles, 20 minutes) features historic streets and museums.

Tizzie Whizie Cottage suits couples and families wanting a traditional base for Lake District exploration with everything within walking distance.

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Tizzie Whizie Cottage Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Tizzie Whizie 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: 0.8 miles (4 min drive)
LA23 1AP
Ice house
Distance: 6.7 miles (17 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: 1.3 miles (6 min drive)
The Butcher & The Baker
Distance: 0.1 miles (2 min walk)
LA23 1EN
National Park Print Shop
Distance: 0.1 miles (2 min walk)
LA23 1BJ
Booths
Distance: 0.4 miles (8 min walk)
LA23 1QA
Windermere Station
Distance: 0.4 miles (8 min walk)
LA23 1AH
Kendal Bus Station
Distance: 8.5 miles (14 min drive)
LA9 4BT
Windermere Jetty (Museum)
Distance: 1.4 miles (4 min drive)
LA23 3DS
Orrest Head
Distance: 0.8 miles (4 min drive)
LA23 1AP
Ice house
Distance: 6.7 miles (17 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: 1.3 miles (6 min drive)
The Butcher & The Baker
Distance: 0.1 miles (2 min walk)
LA23 1EN
National Park Print Shop
Distance: 0.1 miles (2 min walk)
LA23 1BJ
Booths
Distance: 0.4 miles (8 min walk)
LA23 1QA
Windermere Station
Distance: 0.4 miles (8 min walk)
LA23 1AH
Kendal Bus Station
Distance: 8.5 miles (14 min drive)
LA9 4BT
Windermere Jetty (Museum)
Distance: 1.4 miles (4 min drive)
LA23 3DS

Is Tizzie Whizie Cottage Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Kids enjoy the Nintendo Wii with Wii Fit games console and selection of DVDs and games provided. World of Beatrix Potter is 8 minutes drive away in Bowness. The cottage provides a cot and highchair for younger children. Grizedale Forest Park offers adventure playgrounds and Go Ape activities. Lake Windermere provides boat trips and watersports. The secure yard gives children a safe outdoor space.
For Couples
Couples appreciate the cosy leather furnishings and intimate lounge with electric fire. Welcome fizz and chocolates greet you on arrival. The roll top bath upstairs creates a relaxing space after mountain walks. Central Windermere location puts restaurants and pubs steps away. Lake views are a 30-minute romantic stroll through Bowness. The quiet village setting provides peaceful evenings while staying close to activities.
Pet Friendly
Two dogs are welcome at Tizzie Whizie Cottage with no additional charge. The small private yard with rattan furniture gives dogs their own secure outdoor space. Secure bike storage keeps leads and equipment organised. Lake Windermere offers excellent dog walking routes 30 minutes away. Grizedale Forest provides miles of dog-friendly trails. Local shops and pubs in Windermere welcome four-legged guests.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Tizzie Whizie Cottage

The Crafty Baa

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1AF

Francine's Restaurant

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1DX

The Lamplighter Dining Rooms

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1AE

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Tizzie Whizie Cottage

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, Tizzie Whizie Cottage does not have a hot tub. The property features a bathroom with roll top bath and shower attachment upstairs plus a separate ground floor shower room.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, the cottage welcomes up to two dogs. The small private yard provides a secure outdoor space for pets and there's a secure bike store on site.
How many people does Tizzie Whizie Cottage sleep?
The cottage sleeps four guests across two bedrooms. There's one double bedroom and one twin bedroom, both located upstairs sharing the main bathroom.
What parking is available at the property?
One on-street parking permit is provided with the cottage. The permit must be returned at checkout to avoid a fine of £150.
How far is the cottage from Lake Windermere?
Lake Windermere at Bowness is a 30-minute walk from the cottage. Windermere village centre is just 0.5 miles from the lake with regular bus connections available.
What kitchen facilities are included?
The dining kitchen has a Belling dual fuel range, microwave, fridge and freezer and washing machine. Everything you need for self-catering is provided in this well-equipped space.
Are there steep stairs in the cottage?
Yes, the cottage has steep stairs across three floors. The shower room is in the lower ground level and bedrooms are upstairs, which may be difficult for guests with mobility issues.
What entertainment is provided at the cottage?
The cottage has a Smart TV with Netflix, Nintendo Wii with Wii Fit, plus books, DVDs and games. Broadband WiFi is available throughout the property for streaming and staying connected.

Tizzie Whizie Cottage Reviews

Patrick
Fabulous cottage in a superb location. Will definitely book again
A comfortable cottage , very clean and well appointed. Dog friendly with a secure yard. Close to the centre of Windermere.
Donald
A nice house situated in a reasonable place
Very clean and comfortable. Cant fault it. It would be nice to have a shelf above the sink in the bathroom for placing everyones toiletries. Easy access to bus and train links. Plenty shops and eateries very close by.
A wonderful second stay and we will definitely be back again. Such a cosy comfortable cottage!
Had a lovely stay at Tizzie whizzie cottage. Very close to the shops, bars and restaurants in Windermere and a nice leisurely 30 minute walk down to Bowness on Windermere and the lake. A great base to enjoy the Lake district. Also a nice bottle of fizz and chocolates from the owners on arrival was a lovely touch. Would definitely stay again.
We had a lovely stay over new year very cozy and clean and not too far from the lake. Thank you for the welcome gifts we certainly felt at home and it was great to be inside on such a wet weekend. We plan to return many thanks. Pete
What a lovely stay in your cottage during our holiday in your country. Such a cozy lovely place and it had everything we needed and even more. The area, the lake such a lovely place. We can highly recommend.
Had a fabulous week travelling around the Lakes. Leaving the car and taking the bus the cottage perfectly placed for Windermere and walking to the lake itself. We will certainly be up again, thanks for everything.
A lovely, comfortable cottage. Excellent location. Would highly recommend
Cottage was comfortable and well equipped for our stay, extra bonus with having back yard for dog. Centrally located for supermarkets, train station and restaurants near by.
The cottage was perfect for us, however it's worth mentioning that the double room was the smallest room we've ever slept in. The outside space was perfect as a dog area, but I wouldn't want to sit out of an evening ie eat out there. Some people have said the basement shower was an issues, but none of tgese are reasons not to book location is brilliant, as was kitchen & lounge. We just used the cottage as a base to see the wonderful lake district and had a great break!
Vanessa
Lovely place so won't dwell on all the positives. Feedback. Needs a mirror over basement hand basin. A long mirror would be good somewhere. The bedrooms were tight due to bed steads high bases. Unable to sit on twin bed bottom to use dressing table a simple divan base would have made all the difference. Otherwise beautifully done out, great location would go again.
Elaine
Cosy cottage in an excellent location, close to amenities but very quiet. Well decorated and comfotably furnished. Just a few very small niggles some of the doors bedroom and bathroom do not close easily, space is quite tight in front bedroom and the basement is rather cold so not the best after a shower! Stairs are steep so could be difficult for those with mobility issues. Overall, we had a lovely time in the lake district and will definitely be returning to explore further afield.
Lovely holiday cottage. Perfect location for visiting Windermere and surrounding areas. Beds a little too soft for our liking, but that is personal preference. Facilities really good and well equipped.
Alison
The cottage was in a great location and very clean throughout. We welcomed the message from the owners to say we could access the property earlier than 4pm. The owners had also kindly left a bottle of wine and essentials for our arrival. Accommodation I dont think the pictures truly reflect the property as they make it seem a little bigger. If you have mobility issues you would struggle with this cottage as the stairs were steep and see comments below. Kitchen nice and as reflected in the pictures. Living room comfortable and cosy room Upstairs the rooms felt quite small and the furniture not well placed. You have to squeeze past furniture to get to mirrors etc, past hot radiator to get to the other side of the double bed so it all very tight. The bathroom was lovely but we would have preferred the shower to be in here, instead the shower was a tiny cubicle in the basement that would not work for tall people. Garden furniture was different to photos and is now a rattan suite but was covered in bird mess. Would be nice for this area to have some plant pots to soften it. Despite this we enjoyed our stay. With a few adjustments the cottage could be fantastic.
A lovely, cosy base for exploring the lakes. Clean and welcoming with everything you could possibly need. Highly recommended!
Disappointed that we were not informed before arrival that the shower was awaiting repair. This did cause some inconvenience to all of us, due to health conditions. My husband also found a used cotton bud under the bed in the double room.
Sharon
Charming cottage in the heart of Windermere! ! Close to all restaurants and pubs and perfect location for exploring the lakes. The kitchen had everything we needed, the bedrooms were super comfy with plenty of storage for clothes etc. The outside area was perfect for our golden retriever and for sitting with a glass of wine in the evening! I can't wait to return here next year!!
The cottage was as advertised, was very clean and in a great location close to the town centre and amenities. A really good base for a family holiday. In terms of minor points of feedback, the shower in the basement was fine as long as you were not taller then 5ft 10 might have been better in main bathroom with plenty of height. There was a sign on the toilet to flush twice if water kept running again not a major issue but slightly annoying if kids are up in the night and forget to fiddle with it easier to just fix it. The main bedroom is also a bit tight on space.
Brilliant location, in the middle of town. Cottage has everything you need.
Kathryn
Great location in middle of Windermere. Cottage very comfortable.Parking a challenge at times!
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