The Old Post House

We spent a wonderful 2 weeks in The Old Post Office.

We had a party of 4 adults (family group) and 1 dog the cottage was perfect. The huge open kitchen was a great space to spend evenings playing games or relaxing and reading on the comfy settee. The living room was cosy and the TV had almost anything you could wish to watch. The garden is enclosed and a lovely space to enjoy a relaxing drink, meal or barbecue. The village is quiet and there is a private drive and room on the road to park. The local pub was friendly and welcoming and this was a brilliant base to explore the area. Communication from owners was helpful and the welcome hamper was a lovely touch. We loved our time here and cannot wait to go back. Highly recommended and couldn't ask for more in a holiday cottage.

We had the most amazing stay at The Old Post House with my partner and our dogs Lexi and Luka.

From the moment we arrived, everything was perfect. The cottage itself was absolutely beautiful, spotless, cosy and had every facility you could possibly need for a relaxing break away. The welcome pack was by far one of the best we’ve ever received and the little touches throughout the cottage really made our stay feel extra special. We especially enjoyed the fizz and beer waiting for us on arrival in the welcome basket, such a lovely gesture, Thankyou!! The weather was fabulous during our stay which made exploring the stunning Lake District even better, and it was wonderful to stay somewhere so dog friendly for Lexi and Luka too. We honestly couldn’t fault a thing and would highly recommend The Old Post House to anyone looking for a relaxing, comfortable and thoughtful place to stay. We can’t wait to return!

Upon arrival, we were immediately blown away by the beautiful accommodation.

The lovely wisteria surrounding the porch created a wonderful first impression, and stepping inside revealed a charming open-plan kitchen and dining area. The lounge and bedrooms were all freshly carpeted, and the entire property was immaculate throughout. There are quite a few stairs within the property, which wasn’t an issue for us at all and only added to its character. The garden offers several different seating areas to enjoy, although our dog did manage to find a few potential escape routes through the bushes at the side and over the garage roof. We ended up purchasing some wire fencing to keep her secure, which allowed us to relax and fully enjoy the garden without worry. It was fantastic to have direct access from the back garden to the footpath leading onto the rocky common, and we’d highly recommend hiking up Whitbarrow Scar, which is easily walkable from the property. Overall, it truly felt like a home away from home, and we would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful and scenic place to stay. Thanks again!

We had a fabulous time at The Old Post House.

It is exceptionally comfortable and has everything that you would need. It is ideal if you have a dog as you have direct access from the garden to a Common of several acres at the back of the house. There were no sheep there which was a plus for us. Witherslack is a lovely village and there are some great restaurants/pubs in the area. The A590 is only 5 minutes away which provides great road access to the South Lakes.

Thanks so much for our lovely stay.

We absolutely loved the little touches- the cosy kids room, the fantastically equipped kitchen, the paper and pens, and games, the quirky layout, the hot water bottles and the fire for roasting marshmallows. We adored the kitchen- so so cosy and spent all my time reading on the small sofa there. We will be back! Dog well catered for with treats and her own towel. Bathroom beautiful. Beds were comfy, linen and towels were top hotel quality,

We had a great stay here, it is in a great location for exploring the South Lakes.

Lovely welcome hamper and helpful host. Kitchen is very well equipped and we enjoyed making use of it. The house was perfect for two adults but feel it may be on the small side for a larger group particularly in the living area and only one bathroom.

The Old Post House is far and away the best holiday accommodation we have experienced.

The very peaceful, quiet location of Witherslack is perfect for exploring the Lakes. The house itself is warm, well maintained, spacious, and well-appointed; providing pretty much everything required for a week away.

We had a wonderful 7 nights at the Old Post House with everything you could wish for a holiday home.

The house was immaculate throughout and beautifully furnished. Very kind gift hamper on arrival. The kitchen was fantastic with everything you could possibly need. The beds were so comfortable, 7 great nights sleep were had. Very well situated to explore large areas of The Lake District. We will definitely visit again. Steve, Cath & Stephanie - February 2026

Warm and welcoming for our Christmas stay with Christmas trees indoors and out and lovely festive touches throughout.

Kitchen very well equipped for proper cooking. The welcome hamper was really nice. We were a group of 5 adults and a baby, so snug, but it worked. There is one low beam which we hung a towel over. As a reminder to duck! It’s in a great location with lots to do in the area.

An immaculate cottage, in a lovely part of England.

Highly recommended. Comfortable and classy with every facility you might need. A large, well equipped kitchen/dining area, cosy living room with wide screen, wall mounted tv, all streaming platforms including complete Sky package available . Games, guide books and novels are also provided . Lighting and decor are restful. A super, rather luxurious welcome hamper surprised and delighted us. Sadly we chose a wet week in November and were unable to take full advantage of the beautiful garden, but hope to return in summer.

We had a super stay here with the family.

The property had everything you could possibly need and more! Great base for days out walking.

Beautiful cottage with outstanding hospitality, the fantastic welcome hamper was a treat as were the luxury’s like Emma Bridgwater crockery, Susie Watson furnishings just so beautiful.

Even digs are spoilt with a blanket balls and treats Hospitality at its best

Lovely comfortable house with everything you want and more to make your stay a home from home.

A wonderful stay at the Old Post House.

Extremely confortable house, great bedding, super well equipped kitchen, beautiful and cosy decor. On top of that, the owner left a wonderfully generous welcome hamper. Thank you, we will be back!

Lovely stay at The Old Post House.

It’s so cosy and quirky. The garden is beautiful. We didn’t want to leave.

Probably our fourth time at the old post house, it’s a charming and well equipped cottage and is placed conveniently for access to the South Lakes area.

Our first summer time visit, and the garden was looking lovely, we had a few evenings soaking up the last of the day’s sunshine. Hopefully we will get back again next year.

Lovely holiday accommodation, with a nice garden and in a great location for exploring the Southern Lakes region.

Beautiful house in a beautiful setting.

Really well equipped and comfortable especially the kitchen. Really good welcome pack. Standard of towels and linens were great as well. Although the split level nature of the single room was on the listing, it would have been better marketed as a child's room. It was not really suitable for my adult daughter but would be a fabulous room for a child.and it seemed to have been decorated as such. Maybe a photo on the listing would help. Really appreciated the contact from the owner on arrival. We would definitely return here.

I loved this cottage, and it's quirks!

It's set in a friendly village, and is beautiful inside and out. It is well equipped, clean, tastefully decorated and full of modern conveniences. The mattresses are amazing, the sky glass was great for the wet weather and the walks onto rocky common from the garden was so handy with the dog (though be careful the common is full of ticks!). I love higgidly piggidly characterful cottages, so I loved the many steps and different levels and beams, but I can appreciate it might not be for everyone. The only major nuisance is all adults need to duck under a beam running across the hallway and two steps from two bedrooms down to the single bathroom. We all banged our head at one moment or another. Apart from that one major quirk, we loved it and will return!

Beautiful cottage with everything you could possibly need, various areas to sit inside and out.

Owners Mike and Gilly were so helpful and kind allowing to us,cannot recommend this cottage and them enough. Sharon

This was the best kept cottage we have stayed in by far.

Clearly you are staying in someone’s home rather than just a holiday let. The attention to detail and the way the house is furnished tells you everything. Great base at the bottom of the lakes and somewhere I definitely want to return to.

A fabulous cottage, warm and comfortable.

Very clean with excellent facilities. A wonderful welcome hamper greeted us on arrival. Loads of extras in the kitchen which was the heart of the property. The large kitchen table was ideal for family board games. Although we didn't use the garden because it was winter, it looked beautiful and well established. We would definitely recommend this gorgeous cottage.

Excellent property and such a wonderful place to stay.

I have come home and recommended to friends and family who may vacate in this area in the future. I have never been to such a clean and well appointed property and made the stay all the better. The beds were really comfy and the shower was great, lovely and hot after a cold walk across the fields and around the lakes.

Our week at this beautiful cottage was awesome very well equipped beautiful garden for the dogs.

A lovely hamper on arrival beds extremely comfortable would certainly recommend this cottage one of the best I’ve stayed in

Beautiful very well equipped home the owners have thought of everything.

Very clean and lovely enclosed garden great for our dog. Some good walks nearby. We visited kendal and Arnside beach which was nice. Went on the steam train and hired a boat at Bowness all in all a great stay with some warm weather which was a bonus. Would highly recommend staying here good communication from owners. Would definitely stay again.

Such a lovely cottage, the kitchen was very well equiped.

We would highley recommend this cottage, We gues in winter it is very cosy once the log burner is lit. Only one small suggestion would be to update the cottages folder with bin/recycling days?? We also could not locate any recycling box's at the cottage? But the folder suggested there were some and on speaking with a neighbour she thought the cottage had some? We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

We loved everything about staying at The Old Post House which is the perfect location for exploring the South Lakes.

The cottage is beautifully furnished and really well equipped with everything we needed. We loved having access to walks from the garden and was perfect for our dog too. We were sad to leave and would definitely love to return.

Our third time at the old post house and hopefully not our last.

It really does feel as if you are visiting someone’s home rather than a holiday let, the quality of the furnishings and appliances is much higher than a typical holiday cottage and all the little extras are really appreciated. The location at Witherslack is great for access to the south side of the lakes and also convenient for the north Lancashire coast. Communication from Mike is excellent and he really makes us feel welcome. I’m really looking forward to another visit!

A perfect property in a great location.

Great communication, a gorgeous cottage so I highly recommend a stay here. I would go back tomorrow if I could!

This cottage is truly amazing, For starters the welcome basket is wonderful, well done owners on spoiling us with scrumptious treats, didn’t even forget to leave treats for our dog as well.

The entire cottage is decorated beautifully and very clean, the beds are comfortable and the linens are of very good quality, I can’t think of anything that we would’ve needed that wasn’t provided. Overall probably one of the nicest cottages we have ever stayed in. Love love loved it.

The Old Post House is beautifully furnished and decorated, making it feel like you are a guest in the owner's own home and not in a rented holiday cottage.

Every comfort has been thought about. We were especially delighted to find the owner had recently installed an EV charger, which took pressure off us having to find fast public chargers, which are still hard to come by. We also appreciated the upgraded TV entertainment package. The garden is a lovely peaceful space and safe for dogs, with access directly to some lovely short walks. The location is an ideal base to visit the many local attractions but away from the hussle and bustle of mass tourism. There are many local eateries and a pub within walking distance. What more could one ask for!

Absolutely fantastic stay.

The house is beautiful, the beds are comfortable and the kitchen is well equipped a real slice of paradise staying at the old post office.

A charming, beautiful cottage, very clean and well equipped - a home from home.

Lovely local hamper stocked with goodies plus a welcome pack and visitors book with many recommendations for pubs and walks. Great location and the owners were super helpful and lovely despite us lighting the fake candles!

Superbly equipped cottage.

Probably the best we have stayed in. Ideal for our dog with the safe enclosed large garden. Access from the garden directly to the ‘Rocky common’ ideal for early morning and late walks. Michael the owner was extremely helpful with his update information after we had settled in. The welcome hamper was stocked full of local produce and most welcome as was the treats for our dog. Ideal location for exploring this end of the lakes. Excellent local pub and community shop within walking distance.

There are so many superlatives that I could use to describe this beautiful house.

The decor is stunning, it's very welcoming and a real home from home with a superbly equiped kitchen. The owners Mike and Gilly have clearly given thought to our every need. Witherslack itself is a lovely village and unlike the busier, central Lakes villages, is quiet and a haven to retreat to at the end of a day's walking. There are some good walks from the village if you don't want to drive further afield. There's a community shop and the pub is just how a pub should be. We have loved our stay at The Old Post House. Can't recommend it enough. Thank you Mike and Gilly for sharing it. Sharon.

We had a lovely stay at the old post house and we’re greeted with an incredible welcome hamper filled with local delights which was so lovely!

The cottage was the most equipped property we have ever stayed in and had a real homely charm, very quiet and the log burner was amazing! Based in a good location to explore the lakes we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would definitely recommend to anyone!

Fantastic weather meant we didn’t spend enough time in such a well appointed tastefully furnished house.

Our second visit, and will not be our last! Thanks again to Mike and Gilly for great communication and for letting people share such a lovely home.

We absolutely loved our stay here.

I really don’t know what else to say….

Absolutely perfect cottage - exceeding all expectations and even more beautiful than the pictures.

Also so stocked with every implement, spice or vessel you could need. And the welcome hamper of your dreams. Such a comfortable and effortless stay. The village is also lovely with a very nice pub - great for a pint. Highly recommended - perfection

Very luxurious cottage with a very high Standard of fixtures and fittings.

Nice quiet location and a good base for getting out and about

this is probably our 5th or 6th stay in the cottage.

We like it as it is the perfect place for exploring the lakes , visitors should not leave without a look round Arnside and Silverdale . ..the lounge area has been much improved and now with the new owners very comfortable. The decor is very nice and kitchen very well equipped ( apart from a freezer that we understand is being addressed). The garden is a very nice place to relax in with views across the small valley.

Definitely recommend.

Beautiful cottage and garden. Everything excelled our expectations. The welcome hamper was delicious and very well received. We would love to return one day.

Probably the best, well equipped, and most comfortable cottage we have ever booked through Sykes.

The location is ideal for exploring the southern lakes, and the secure garden and access to ‘Rocky Common’ through the back gate is a boon for dog owners. The kitchen is so well equipped it was like a home from home, but the local pub had good food and a great pint of local ale for those evenings when we didn’t want to cook. The only slight niggle was that there is no freezer or ice compartment in the fridge, so a quiet drink in the lovely garden was a warm G&T! However I can understand that it would we difficult to retro fit a freezer without spoiling the charm of the kitchen. We are definitely planning to come back again.

We were very impressed with this house.

It had everything we needed and was extremely comfortable. As we were staying here to visit family members, it was an ideal place to stay for Grange over Sands. We would certainly recommend it to other people and would definitely choose to stay here again. Colin and Celia

A beautiful ‘home from home’ with ample facilities.

The arrival hamper was a lovely special touch! The cottage was clean, warm and so well equipped. Beautiful local walks and access to the rocky common from the garden was ideal for a quick dog walk. Sunny aspects in the garden were enjoyed between the rain. Hopefully we’ll be back soon and order some settled weather

Thank you for our stay, the house was lovely, everything was perfect.

We loved the welcome pack, books etc. There are only two comments not for publishing we would make, the first I think on the listing it should be clearer that there is not a freezer, and the second is that it should be noted that the owners have a cat, simply due to the fact that there were some cat hairs, and we were considering inviting a friend who would have been unable to stay due to allergies. This does not take from the fact the house was lovely. Thank you!!

We had a lovely relaxing stay at The Old Post House.

A real home from home. Comfy beds and fab shower. The kitchen has everything you need. Having the rocky common walk on the doorstep was great for our dog Bess. The garden is lovely to sit in when the sun is out. We would definitely stay again.

The Old Post House was absolutely perfect, the owners have thought of everything to make you feel at home and comfortable.

We had such a fantastic week and didn’t want to leave, little touches like the hamper made all the difference. Everywhere was clean and the décor beautiful. Within driving distance of Windermere, Ambleside, Grasmere and many more. Would highly recommend The Old Post House and will definitely be back. Missing our home from home already, thank you!!

The house is beautifully presented, incredibly well equipped, comfortable and a pleasure to stay in.

The garden is lovely, even in the winter. It would have been nice to spend more time in it, if only the weather had been a little warmer and the sun appeared for longer. The owners are very attentive and considerate, having thought of everything anyone might want or need. The welcome hamper is a particularly nice touch.

I thought the cottage was lovely and homely.

There were such nice touches like you thought of everything that would be needed!

The house was really beautiful with a lovely hamper waiting for us when we arrived.

There were even some dog treats! The kitchen was fantastic and had everything we needed. The bedrooms were great with quality beds, pillows and duvets. The whole house was clean. The owners had thought of everything and it felt like staying in a real home. I wouldn't hesitate to book again, it's a lovely house. The house is also in a great location, too. It was around a 30 minute drive to Windermere and around 20 minutes to Kendal. We also visited Lancaster and Penrith which are easy to get to.

The property exceeded our expectations in every way.

Warm in very cold weather conditions -8 degrees, well equipped and a lovely welcome pack for us on arrival. The location is also ideal for exploring the Lake District.

Fantastic cottage in a great location.

Very well presented with lovely decor. Quite a few stairs here and there and some low beams but all adds to the experience. Nice garden and access to Rocky common which goes for on for a long way, great for the dog. Would recommend.

The Old Post Office more than met our expectations.

A quirky, but charming propoerty due to its former uses. The enclosed garden was great for the dog and a gate which backs onto Rocky common for the morning walk. The OPH is in a great location in the spreadout village of Witherslack and very close to the A590 for access to the rest of the lakes. The village is quiet and has a smashing pub, the Derby Arms. A proper pub, but more gems are on your doorstep: The Hare & Hounds in Levens, The Strickland Arms near Sizergh Castle which also has a great farm shop. Witherslack is also striking distance for many of the Lakes attractions, Windermere, Bowness, Ullswater & Coniston were the destinations we went to but don't overlook more local attractions Levens Deer Park and the Arnside Knott. A great week's holiday.

This was a great cottage in a good location and we enjoyed our stay.

A small freezer compartment in the fridge for ice cubes/ice creams would have been useful, but this is very minor. We found the comments of previous guests very helpful in deciding where to visit/eat.

This is such a beautiful holiday cottage.

Far, far prettier than the pictures!! The furnishings are beautiful and of an extremely high quality. Everything was immaculate when we arrived, the owners provided everything we could possibly need. We were surprised to find a dog treat jar and even dog towels, blankets and food bowls. We were a family group of 5 adults getting together from various places around the world and found the accommodation was cosy and homely, the kitchen is definitely a great space to spend time with a cosy aga and eye catching details. The large farmhouse table was our meeting point for breakfast and evening card card games. The surrounding area is beautiful with rolling hills sheep and cows. The village is small and peaceful with a shop and pub which we used a few times. The pub was very welcoming and served delicious well priced food. It’s superbly located for days out to Windermere, Cartmel, Grasmere. We had fantastic meals wherever we went and the local lamb is delicious. We highly recommend The Old Post House.

a comfortable and very well equipped cottage in beautiful surroundings.

The owners were very helpful too with any queries. Absolutely loved it and would definitely stay there again.

A wonderful stay at this lovely cottage.

Perfect location for adventure:)

Great place to stay, decor is lovely and is very clean.

The garden is great for dogs and there are walks on the doorstep and in such easy access to the Lake District. Facilities are great. Loved the whole stay and will definitely return in future.

We have had an absolutely fabulous holiday in this cottage.

It is beautiful. The thoughtful welcome hamper and dog treats for our dog were most welcome and throughly enjoyed. The information on the house appliances, where to eat and walks locally were all added in the information booklet. The attention to detail was outstanding. We would not recommend this house if you have very small children due to the amount of steep stairs inside and outside of the property. If you are looking for somewhere very comfortable, homely and away from everything then this is the place for you! We loved it!

Wonderful cozy cottage.

The photos do not do it justice.. would recommend updating the photos.. The kitchen is wonderful, with more facilities than expected of most holiday cottages. The lounge is lovely, however the sofa, whilst stunning is not entirely comfy, the sofa in the kitchen is extremely comfortable and it’s a shame it doesn’t fit in the lounge area. That said we didn’t spend any time in the lounge as we don’t watch TV, we played the vast array of games provided instead. The cottage is a perfect retreat for adults and potentially older children, I would not recommend it for families with young children, because of the many stairs in the cottage, and with the garden tucked away out of view. The bedrooms and bathroom are beautifully furnished with comfortable mattresses and soft furnishings. The shower is excellent. The location is perfect with lots of walks right from The door, as well as easy access to the lakes and beyond a shirt drive away. The local pub is nice and friendly and a 15 min easy walk. Would highly recommend this lovely quirky little cottage and we shall definitely be returning. Thank you!

This is a delightful cottage, beautifully furnished in a quiet South Lakes village.

It was well equipped with great wi-fi connection. There is even an HDMI cable to connect a laptop to the TV. Within a short distance there are plenty of dog friendly places to eat or visit. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The turn into the short driveway is tight and reversing out is tricky as you can’t see traffic but luckily the road outside is not busy. We had a dog with us and it was a bit stressful trying to keep everything clean as the cottage has very light carpet and furnishings but the owners provide helpful extras such as dog towels and throws.

A gorgeous Lakeland cottage in a perfect location.

Beautifully presented, cosy and comfortable. We stayed as a family and found the dog walks on the doorstep and friendly village pub a delight. Just a short drive from all amenities and the perfect base for exploring the Lake District. We will most definitely be back!