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Traditional Grade 2 listed cottage. Quiet area of central Windermere. Log stove

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, books
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

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Windermere, Cumbria, ENG
  • Place, Orrest Head
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Traditional Grade 2 listed cottage. Quiet area of central Windermere. Log stove

Santon Cottage is a Grade Two traditional Lakeland stone terraced cottage dating from 1840, located three minutes walk from Windermere train station and close to the village centre and its many amenities. It is in a very quiet secluded position.
Our cottage sleeps six comfortably (4 adults 2 children), and consists of three bedrooms.
Price includes bedding (all beds made up ready for your arrival), towels, electricity, central heating, pre and post cleaning, internet, Smart TV and use of a log burning stove.
The master bedroom has a large king size bed with ensuite (walk in shower, toilet and wash hand basin), wardrobe, dressing table and hairdryer and charging points.
The second bedroom has full size bunk beds, chest of drawers and mirror. A portable stair-gate is stored behind door.
The third bedroom, in the basement, has twin single beds accessed down characterful stone stairs. Open low beams add to the charm. There is a chest of drawers and charging points.
The bathroom has a bath with a shower, toilet and hand wash basin.
There is a cosy lounge, with a log burning stove, open beams, two and three seater settees, a smart TV and charging points.
The dining kitchen has original stone-flagged flooring and is well equipped with a rangemaster double oven cooker, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer and an oak table with 6 chairs.
As well as a smart TV and Infinity Wifi, there is a wide selection of books and board games to help you unwind after a day exploring the Lakes or walking in the hills.
To the rear of the cottage is a small enclosed courtyard with a patio table and chairs. In the shed is the washer/dryer machine. At the front is a small garden with rustic seating.
No pets permitted.
This cottage's walkable location gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Windermere. Features include laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Lake Windermere and a few minutes from Orrest Head
As a guest of Traditional Grade 2 listed cottage. Quiet area of central Windermere. Log stove, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Windermere cottage is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Garden
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No pets, no smoking, no noise please.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Traditional cottage. Quiet area of Windermere. Log stove Cottage

Traditional Grade 2 listed cottage. Quiet area of central Windermere. Log stove Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 165 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic cottage, warm, well equipped. Exactly as advertised. Highly recommended if you want to be in centre of Windermere.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Niamh J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was lovely, hosts instructions were clear and all the amenities were perfect. Great location for exploring
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hollis W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage ideally located in centre of Windermere town, very clean with all required amenities for a comfortable stay. Parking a bit tricky, otherwise perfect.
A route to Old Man Coniston
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parking worked out ok. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location and property

I would stay there again!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juha V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay!

The location of the property is superb, and it made a great base from which we could explore and hike around the Lake District. We loved staying there so much that a part of us really did not want to leave at the end our holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Millicent K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such a cute little spot in Windermere. Loved the little fireplace. Made it so cozy and warm. Super close to shops and pubs. And lovely drives all around. Nice and clean. Bedrooms have stairs up and down, but for our group it was fine. Having two bathrooms was nice! Enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous cottage

Perfectly suited our needsAccurately described and perfectly locatedWill visit again and would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay April 2025

Super stay great place
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage in superb location.

Had a fantastic stay. Excellent location with easy local parking. Cottage was lovely and clean and a pleasure to stay in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Fabulous cottage, great location, would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sally g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

Lovely, well equipped cottage. We don't drive and arrived by train so it was well placed for train and buses. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mauritz K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay in Windermere

Property was comfortable and nicely located. Lots of room for our family to spread out and the heated towel rack was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place to stay!

This is a truly amazing place to stay. The lake district is wonderful anyway but being in this cottage made it even better. It has everything you will need and loads to do right on the doorstep.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy weekend spot

Lovely house, convenient location - was perfect for a cozy weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing cozy cottage perfect for our family Christmas get away

The cottage is not only beautiful but has everything you need and the hosts were so friendly and helpful we want to book for next Christmas xx
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Christmas Retreat

Our family of 5 truly enjoyed our 6 day stay here for a Christmas gathering - easy to walk to many pubs and easy to access routes to wonderful walks.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable cottage in quiet central location

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sandon Cottage. Great location - central but quiet. Comfortable beds and wonderful shower. Kitchen facilities excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quintessentially English.

An amazing, cute, but spacious, little cottage. Warm and well equiped. A Perfect location for exploring the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Megan

Really nice cottage. If coming up the same area, would defo book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely convenient & comfortable

Everything we needed , perfect lovely cottage, would stay again…
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

Beautiful cottage in a perfect location to walk or drive and explore the Lake District.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent cottage

Lovely cottage, clean, spacious, great location close to the pubs, shops and yet very quiet etc. Really great short break in the lakes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage!

We really liked staying at this cottage. It was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place, great location

We had a lovely time here. The cottage is lovely cosy but more than bog enough for 3 adults a teen and a child. It has lots of home comforts and is In a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023