Old Village House | Windermere | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.8★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

26 Customer Review(s)

Neil
October 2024

“Great property, parking for two and plenty of spaces either on the road opposite the house or pay & displays nearby.”

Beautifully decorated property and lots of room for 6 adults, the en suites were generous in size, very deceptive and spacious. Didn’t attempt to carry a suitcase up the spiral staircase, left that to the youngsters. The house was very well equipped although it did take a while to find the hidden cutlery draw, if only I’d read the cottage information sheet first ☺️We had a great time and were able to find places to eat and drink with our dog within a few minutes walk. Our dog wasn’t ...

Beautifully decorated property and lots of room for 6 adults, the en suites were generous in size, very deceptive and spacious. Didn’t attempt to carry a suitcase up the spiral staircase, left that to the youngsters. The house was very well equipped although it did take a while to find the hidden cutlery draw, if only I’d read the cottage information sheet first ☺️We had a great time and were able to find places to eat and drink with our dog within a few minutes walk. Our dog wasn’t really keen on toileting in the courtyard but we found a grassy area not far from the house. We loved our time here and would definitely book again. Two of the most senior adults fell up the kitchen steps and down but no harm done. We were warned

- Neil, October 2024

Thank you for taking the time to write about your time at the house… and so glad you enjoyed your time there and in the village itself… and good to hear there were no injuries tripping up/down the kitchen steps !! Thank you again!! Property Owner
Graeme September 2024

“Old Village House is a beautifully presented property.”

It was very well equipped with everything we needed and was very clean on arrival. Parking for two cars was really helpful as we had our children and their partners staying with us for most of our time there. The location is ideal for Windermere centre with plenty of places to eat and local shops to explore. A 25 minute walk down to Bowness is a nice way to start the day or you can just jump on the bus service which is reliable, clean and fairly priced. We will return.

- Graeme, September 2024

Thank you for taking time to review your stay at the house! So very pleased you were able to relax and enjoy your time there, and the local area, with your family. Property Owner
Kevin September 2024

“A great house with access to local facilities in Windermere.”

Old Villiage House was exceptionally clean and well presented. Repeat with good facilities and thoughtful touches, we had a great time there.

- Kevin, September 2024

Thank you so much for taking time to review your stay! And for the lovely comments about the house; so glad you enjoyed your time there and in Windermere itself. The housekeeping team that prepare the house for ‘guest arrival’ really are outstanding and so I’m always pleased when guests remark on cleanliness at the house. Thank you As an aside… a pair of specs were found at the house. If these belong to you or anyone in your party, the housekeeping team have left them at the Lakelovers office. Property Owner
Arjun July 2024

“The Old Village House is amazing, confortable and beautiful property to stay.”

The kitchen is equiped with so much of cutlery and utensils that you dont have to care about washing them twice in a day. The rooms are cozy, they smell nice and there is so much for people of all age to do in the house. Recommend it and will stay again.

- Arjun, July 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment on your stay at Old Village House. Much appreciated Really pleased you were comfortable there and were able to enjoy your holiday… Property Owner
Amanda June 2024

“A lovely cottage in a great location although being in the centre of the town it was quite noisy some nights.”

It was well equipped with everything we needed, and clean on arrival. The spiral staircase to the top floor is narrow and wobbly and I don’t think this is emphasised enough in the listing.. not great for elderly/ young children etc.

- Amanda, June 2024

Thanks for taking the time to review your stay. Property Owner
Gillian June 2024

“Fantastic accommodation!”

The owners said they have spent 4 years renovating the house and it is certainly evident in the standards that they have achieved; it has been so tastefully done. Perfect location in the centre of Windermere. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend.

- Gillian, June 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay, and for the lovely comments about the house. Really pleased you enjoyed your holiday, the house itself and the town too. Property Owner
Jill June 2024

“We had a wonderful week at this lovely cottage, we met up with our adult children and their partners so were delighted to have 3 large bedrooms and bathrooms available to us (plus an extra shower room downstairs).”

Everything was provided at this cosy cottage if you wanted to eat in and plenty of restaurants around and about if you chose to dine out. The cottage is in a great location and we could walk down to Bowness, we were also only a short drive from Kendal, Ambleside and Grasmere.

- Jill, June 2024

Thank you so much for taking time to review your stay at Old Village House. Really pleased you enjoyed your time at the house and also the surrounding area…and great to hear the house hosted a family get together ! Thank you again Property Owner
Lisa May 2024

“We enjoyed a lovely week at Old Village House, 2 adults, 3 children ages 2, 12 and 14 and a dog (age 15).”

The location is fantastic for exploring the Lakes, near the train station, Booth's supermarket and lots of cafes, pubs and restaurants. The house was the cleanest holiday home I have stayed in, and the owners have left things in the property to make the visit easier – air fryer, washing maiden, dish washing liquid and tablets, tea and coffee etc. A highchair and cot bed were available under one of the beds, though the house may not be suitable for all infants as there are steps down to the kitchen and one of the ensuite bathrooms. The spiral stairs to the top floor may also be tricky for young children or the elderly but my 12 and 14 year old loved the attic room. The different levels add to the character of the property, it's quite an interesting old house, and the description does advise to take care on the steps, so we were aware of this before arrival. The house would also be great for 3 couples holidaying together as the bedrooms are all like master bedrooms with king size bed and ensuite bathrooms. There are lots of activities to do near by too, Brockholes, Beatrix Potter World, boat trips, steam train ride, aquarium and motor museum. We didn’t have time to do everything and if we decide to visit the area again, I would love to stay in the Old Village House.

- Lisa, May 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to give such great feedback. And I will definitely pass on your comments to the cleaning team, as I agree with you totally; they are outstanding . So pleased to hear that you enjoyed the house and the local area… and I think you did enjoy a bit of decent weather, which is always a bonus Thank you again for your lovely comments. Property Owner
Darren May 2024

“Lovely clean house.”

Can’t wait to rebook. Great position, very close to shops and booths right behind was perfect.

- Darren, May 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay! Really appreciate the lovely feedback and so pleased you enjoyed your time at the house and the area.. Property Owner
Jamie March 2024

“Nice property in a great location.”

Plenty of space for a family of four. As with previous customers, the heating is a bit erratic. The towel rails were problematic. They were red hot at the bottom and cold at the top (need bleeding?) and made very loud clanking sounds at certain times until we turned the dial down. We turned them off in the end as they woke us up several times. Bedrooms need blackout blinds too as they only have basic slat blinds. Loads to do nearby and well placed for buses and trains too. Overall recommended, but please do get the heating issues sorted.

- Jamie, March 2024

Thanks for taking the time to comment on the house, and letting us know about the towel rails. Apologies about that. The whole heating system is new and just required bleeding, which has now been done. Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the week otherwise. Property Owner
Jacqueline March 2024

“Stunning property in great location with bonus of designated parking.”

Well equipped and very comfortable. Having visited the Lakes for the past 15 years, this is definitely the best property I have stayed in. Looking forward to staying there again.

- Jacqueline, March 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay and for your lovely comments - absolutely thrilled that you enjoyed your time in the house and the surrounding area. Property Owner
Sarah March 2024

“We loved our stay , and really appreciated the renovation and the quality of the home .”

Lots of room to dry our damp coats and ample bathrooms to accommodate us all . We found the heating a bit challenging - either upstairs was cold and downstairs hot, but dining room cold. Also, occasionally there’s a loud sort of rumble - a bit like the sound of a macerator - we think from water use in the adjacent properties ? It worried us first , but we got used to it . All in all a great place - would recommend .

- Sarah, March 2024

Thank you for your feedback, and your update on the heating. The whole system is new and just needed bleeding which has now been done. Glad you enjoyed your stay! Property Owner
Nicola February 2024

“Truly amazing cottage, location just brilliant everything in walking distance and cottage itself was just gorgeous!”

The cottage has so much space, is well equipped and the facilities were top quality! We will definitely be back!

- Nicola, February 2024

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. Really pleased you enjoyed your time in and around the house. Property Owner
Rachel October 2023

“Absolutely stunning property, in a fab location.”

. everything on your doorstep. We will definitely be back.

- Rachel, October 2023

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, and so very glad you enjoyed the house and the area Property Owner
Damian August 2023

“Really well located in the town with Booths supermarket behind and lots of places to eat close by.”

A very high standard of accommodation and well equipped too. Parking on the driveway out front is a bonus. Would definitely stay again and was sorry not to be there for a second week. Point to note is that the top bedroom is up a very steep and narrow spiral staircase so would not suit everyone. The only improvements I would make (and these are very minor, which goes to show how fantastic the property is) are locks on the bathrooms and a less annoying cutlery drawer (you'll know what I mean if you stay).

- Damian, August 2023

Thanks for your comments, and so pleased you enjoyed the week at Old Village House and the town itself! Hopefully the quirky, double sided 'vacant/occupied' bathroom door signs allowed for privacy in the bathrooms, as intended Property Owner
Richard July 2023

“The property is one of the cleanest we have ever stayed at.”

The facilities are excellent, and we had a fabulous stay. The property is perfectly placed with all the local shops, bars and take aways close by. The train station is also very close by which allowed us to have some days out and leave the car at home. We could not find fault with anything and are looking forwards to a return visit. The property is decorated and furnished to a high standard. You will not be disappointed if you book and stay here.

- Richard, July 2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to write about your time at Old Village House; and so very pleased you enjoyed your stay and were lucky enough to have some decent weather. Property Owner
Lynn June 2023

“The shower in the front bedroom could do with a non slip mat.”

We found the heating system confusing and difficult to manage, especially as the temperature dropped during our stay. The property is lovely and very well equipped. It's such a shame it is next to a takeaway. On the one occasion we could sit out in the late afternoon, we had to come in because of the smell. Very central and had a fabulous stay. Ages ranged from 17 to 78.

- Lynn, June 2023

Thanks for taking the time to comment on the house...The 'nest' system was supposed to make the heating system easier to manage, so a shame that it created an issue for you. Apologies for that, but glad you enjoyed your stay nonetheless. Property Owner
Paul June 2023

“The house is in a perfect location for exploring the Windermere region.”

However, the fabulous accessibility to all the amenities in Windermere means that you may have road noise from quite early in the morning. The house was well presented and very well equipped. There are a lot of quirky stairs to encounter when moving from room to room but they are mentioned by the owner on the website. Would definitely return and recommend

- Paul, June 2023

Thank you so much for your recommendation… and so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Stephen June 2023

“Loved the cottage and the location, we had an excellent week and hope to be back soon!”

- Stephen, June 2023

Thanks for your lovely comments… so glad you enjoyed your time in the house, and hopefully, your time there coincided with some of the fabulous weather too☀️☀️☀️ Property Owner
Michelle May 2023

“Fantastic location right in the heart of Windermere.”

Cottage was beautiful, spacious and spotlessly clean. I will definitely be returning.

- Michelle, May 2023

Thank you so much for your lovely comments, and so very pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at Old Village House Property Owner
Daniel April 2023

“The property it’s self met expectations for the price charged.”

However with regards to the heating the Nest control was locked and could only be accessed via a pin. The heating was set at 16, however I was able to increase to 21 on occasions other times I couldn’t because it’s controlled by the owners using their App. Living in Singapore for the last 17 years I am used to the heat and at times (to many) the house was cold ! Luckily I had the log fire

- Daniel, April 2023

Thanks for your feedback, and apologies the heating created an issue for you during your stay, but glad you are able to utilise the log burner! The house is so well insulated, that when the plumber set the system up, and input the baseline temps, he was certain they would be sufficient. And as you say there is the flexibility to increase the temperature in the two 'zones' if needed. Thanks again. Property Owner
Alison April 2023

“The Old Village House was in a great location in Windermere.”

A really lovely , comfortable and clean property with everything you could need for a stay. There were 3 couples in our group and there was plenty of room in the house and all the bedrooms were spacious and all had great en-suites. I would recommend and would stay here again.

- Alison, April 2023

Thank you so much for your lovely comments....so very glad you enjoyed your stay Property Owner
Brendan April 2023

“The Old Village House is fantastic.”

It’s very well situated, making getting out and about easy. The House itself is beautiful - couldn’t really ask for more. It has been furnished to a very high standard and is extremely clean. Would I go back there? Definitely!

- Brendan, April 2023

Thank you so much - really pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay Property Owner
Stephen February 2023

“Great cottage, very clean, couldn’t ask for more in terms of preparation for our stay.”

Great location if you want to eat out most nights after a big day of walking. Some traffic noise but nothing major. Would definitely stay again.

- Stephen, February 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed every the property and all the area has to provide. Property Owner
Ian October 2022

“We had an extremely enjoyable stay at the Old Village House.”

It’s very comfortable, very clean and convenient for the lovely town of Windermere.

- Ian, October 2022
Graeme October 2022

“This cottage has been renovated to a very high standard and very comfortable.”

Whoever designed the renovation has made very impressive use of the space. We all loved it. Really central to Windermere town and having parking for 2 cars is really handy. Although just off the main road, it is well sound proofed - we never noticed traffic noise. I suppose it's worth pointing out that the spiral staircase to the attic bedroom is quite tight - although I'm 59 years old and had no problems getting up and down. Highly recommended - no negatives to report.

- Graeme, October 2022

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Summary

Set over three floors
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x second-floor king-size with freestanding bath and en-suite basin and WC, 1 x king size with en-suite freestanding, roll-top bath walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Kitchen/diner
Dining room
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher
3 x king size beds
4 x TVs, FreeView and WiFi
Fuel, power and starter for woodburning stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for 2 cars
Enclosed rear courtyard with furniture
1 well behaved dog is welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Note: There are a few steps leading up to the property, please take care
Note: Please take care on the stairs down to the kitchen, the patterned tiles make them difficult to see
Note: The stairs down to the en-suite king are steep and narrow, please take care
Note: Please take care on the spiral staircase leading to the second-floor

The property

Old Village House is situated in the Lake District National Park in the renowned town of Windermere.

This three-story cottage that is beautifully renovated and furnished accommodates up to six guests in three bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom.

The property also features off-street parking, a rarity in this busy town, making it ideal for three couples or families seeking a Lake District getaway. Enter your home-away-from-home and unwind in the spacious living room while the television plays and the woodburning stove crackles, creating a welcoming environment; allow the designated chef to locate the kitchen, which is equipped with a variety of appliances to prepare delicious meals for the entire group.

These can then be savoured in the dining room, where you can reminisce about the day's adventures, a shower room completes this floor.

Enjoy a glass of wine in the enclosed, private courtyard before retiring to one of the three bedrooms; the first floor has 2 kings with ample storage, and the second floor has another king with sloping ceilings.

Be sure to get some well-deserved rest before another day of lakeside fun.

Old Village House is located in the heart of Windermere, within walking distance of all that the village has to offer - the train station, Booths supermarket, other delightful shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants - you couldn't ask for a better location!

Just down the road is the smallest pub in the Lake District, the Pie and Pint, as well as the Crafty Bar, voted the best pub in England by the AA.

Due to the abundance of watersports available on Lake Windermere and the ample supply of nearby walking and hiking trails, outdoor enthusiasts will feel at home in the town.

Ambleside, a charming town with an abundance of attractions, is also nearby; The Stock Ghyll Force waterfall and Rydal Cave, one of the longest caves in England, are must-sees.

Ambleside is also home to the well-preserved Ambleside Roman Fort, which provides a fascinating glimpse into the region's past.

Or visit Kendal, a charming market town that is home to the Kendal Museum, the Quaker Tapestry Museum, and the Lakeland Museum, among others.

In addition, there are numerous restaurants and bars, such as the Brewery Arts and the Ye Olde Fleece Inn.

Choose Old Village House as your next Lake District base of operations.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

WINDERMERE

Ambleside 5 miles; Kendal 8.7 miles.

The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the additional attraction of a boat ride to Bowness, the Lakeside Aquarium and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top House' at Sawrey. Grizedale Forest Park is within easy driving distance and is home to a range of activities including many good walks, mountain biking and the 'Go Ape' adventure park. The region also boasts many National Trust properties as well as a variety of water sports for those who prefer a more adrenaline-fuelled trip. Children will enjoy a trip to the 'World of Beatrix Potter' in Bowness whilst the villages of Grasmere, Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains are all within easy reach.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Great property, parking for two and plenty of spaces either on the road opposite the house or pay & displays nearby.”

“Old Village House is a beautifully presented property.”

“A great house with access to local facilities in Windermere.”

“The Old Village House is amazing, confortable and beautiful property to stay.”

“A lovely cottage in a great location although being in the centre of the town it was quite noisy some nights.”

“Fantastic accommodation!”

“We had a wonderful week at this lovely cottage, we met up with our adult children and their partners so were delighted to have 3 large bedrooms and bathrooms available to us (plus an extra shower room downstairs).”

“We enjoyed a lovely week at Old Village House, 2 adults, 3 children ages 2, 12 and 14 and a dog (age 15).”

“Lovely clean house.”

“Nice property in a great location.”

“Stunning property in great location with bonus of designated parking.”

“We loved our stay , and really appreciated the renovation and the quality of the home .”

“Truly amazing cottage, location just brilliant everything in walking distance and cottage itself was just gorgeous!”

“Absolutely stunning property, in a fab location.”

“Really well located in the town with Booths supermarket behind and lots of places to eat close by.”

“The property is one of the cleanest we have ever stayed at.”

“The shower in the front bedroom could do with a non slip mat.”

“The house is in a perfect location for exploring the Windermere region.”

“Loved the cottage and the location, we had an excellent week and hope to be back soon!”

“Fantastic location right in the heart of Windermere.”

“The property it’s self met expectations for the price charged.”

“The Old Village House was in a great location in Windermere.”

“The Old Village House is fantastic.”

“Great cottage, very clean, couldn’t ask for more in terms of preparation for our stay.”

“We had an extremely enjoyable stay at the Old Village House.”

“This cottage has been renovated to a very high standard and very comfortable.”

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The property

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About the location

WINDERMERE