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Lilac Cottage

Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1077537)

Customer rating

4.9★

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  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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36 Customer Review(s)

  • Frances

    “Wonderful bungalow in a good position.”

    However in October we needed the heating on to warm the place especially early morning. We couldn't find anything to make the radiators heat up. They only switched on, on our final day. I presume this was to make the cottage feel very cosy for the next guests. The carpet in the main bedroom was quite badly stained and needs a good clean. Someone used the wheelie bin at the bottom of the drive to dispose of their dog waste on a daily basis instead of taking it home or up to the little park at ...

    However in October we needed the heating on to warm the place especially early morning. We couldn't find anything to make the radiators heat up. They only switched on, on our final day. I presume this was to make the cottage feel very cosy for the next guests. The carpet in the main bedroom was quite badly stained and needs a good clean. Someone used the wheelie bin at the bottom of the drive to dispose of their dog waste on a daily basis instead of taking it home or up to the little park at the start of the road to the bungalow.

    - Frances, October 2025

    We are sorry your stay at Lilac cottage was not as enjoyable as we would have hoped. We would like to provide clarification regarding the heating issue you highlighted. As detailed in the welcome folder, guests can adjust the central heating by the controller located in the hallway. Comments regarding the carpet has been noted and will be addressed. I hope these issues do not deter you from returning in the future. Property Owner

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Summary

  • This property welcomes check ins on a Friday and Monday only
  • You are welcome to book from a Friday for 3 nights, Monday for 4 nights and 7 nights from a Friday only
  • One floor
  • Two bedrooms: 1 x king size bed with en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin
  • Family bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Living room with electric fireplace
  • There is no washing machine at this property.
  • Gas central heating with electric fire
  • Electric oven and electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, Smart TV
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Private driveway for two cars
  • 2 well behaved medium sized dogs welcome (not permitted to be allowed in the bedrooms or left alone in the property)
  • Enclosed garden with patio, lawn and furniture
  • Sorry no smoking or vaping allowed in the property
  • No stag and hen parties, couples and family bookings only
  • There is no washing machine at this property, there is a launderette in Windermere
  • Shop 0.2 miles
  • Pub 0.2 miles

The property

Lilac Cottage is a charming detached bungalow settled in Windermere, Cumbria.

Sleeping up to four guests, Lilac Cottage is the ideal setting for your next holiday to the Lake District, enjoying a great location near to Lake Windermere and plenty of peaks and fells to explore.

Upon arrival you will find in-demand off-road parking spots, along with a private front garden where you can sit down on the bench after a day of excursions.

As you enter the property, the corridor contains a helpful spot for you to leave your shoes and coats.

Head into the sitting room to and find sofas and armchairs for you and the family to relax on by the fire, while watching a film on the Smart TV.

Moving through the property, you will find the master double bedroom with spacious fitted wardrobes and views of the back garden, alongside an en-suite shower room with a walk-in shower, along with a further bedroom, a tastefully decorated twin bedroom.

Heading back up the corridor to come across the family bathroom, featuring a spacious shower over bath for feeling refreshed after a busy day.

Towards the front of the bungalow, the kitchen/diner has all the necessities to make you feel at home - including a double oven and breakfast bar, so you can enjoy a big breakfast together before heading out for a day in the Lakes.

Outside, the enclosed back garden is beautifully landscaped, including outdoor seating for you to have a morning coffee or an evening summer meal.

Being near the centre of Windermere means you have several restaurants and shops on your doorstep, including a local pub, The Pig, just a short stroll away.

Windermere is home to a fantastic selection of outdoor activities for you and your family to do, check out Lake District Adventuring and Windermere Adventure Centre to book onto some great family days out.

If you're looking for local attractions, Windermere has its own Jetty Museum to explore, while the town of Ambleside which sits at the northern end of Lake Windermere is home to Ambleside Roman Fort.

The Lakes present extensive opportunities for walking, cycling and watersports, with gorgeous natural beauty spots like Whitbarrow National Nature Reserve to see the local wildlife, and epic peaks and fells to challenge your hiking abilities, with plenty of easy walking routes to suit families too.

Adventurous types can get out on Lake Windermere for some wild swimming, paddle-boarding, kayaking and canoeing and plenty more!

To see The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction and take a ferry across Windermere lake, be sure to take a trip down to Windermere's twin town of Bowness-on-Windermere.

For the ideal getaway to the likes with fun for all of the family, choose Lilac Cottage.

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.

This property welcomes check ins on a Friday and Monday only. You are welcome to book from a Friday for 3 nights, Monday for 4 nights and 7 nights from a Friday only.

No stag and hen parties, couples and family bookings only.
Two well behaved dogs allowed but dogs are not permitted to be left alone in the property.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season

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