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Bijou 17th Century Cottage

Cottage with kitchen, near Lake Windermere

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TV, fireplace
TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Exterior detail
Nestled in a picturesque setting, this charming Grade 2 listed cottage boasts original features such as panelled wood doors and Stuart beams. With a log burner, beautifully dressed windows, and exposed oak beams, guests can unwind after exploring the nearby lakes on foot.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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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.

Bijou 17th Century Cottage

This unique, characterful property has been thoughtfully designed to make the best use of space available and is Grade 2 listed. It lies in a picturesque setting and results in a charming cottage with a wealth of interesting and original features – panelled wood doors and wardrobe and Stuart beams. The holiday home boasts a reading/dressing room, a log burner, beautifully dressed windows with stylish fabrics and accessories. Original Lakeland slate flooring and exposed oak beams, with contemporary oak flooring upstairs. The view of local fells can be seen from the southern kitchen and bedroom windows, tempting for walkers. Guests can simply park up for the week and enjoy the lakes on foot. The cottage has walks straight from the door, along with breathtaking lake and mountain scenery. This cosy village cottage is designed for two. Note: No children allowed, including infants or smoking, but dogs may be considered. Shop (Spar), ATM, garage and gastro pub 50 metres away.

The cottage was built by 1690 and was originally part of the Coaching House, now Traditional Grade II Listed, and stables on the main Windermere route.

Outstanding, circular walk from the cottage to Troutbeck; after a visit to the National Trust Townend Hall, have a drink at The Mortal Man then follow old tracks and footpaths up to the top of Wansfell, for outstanding views over Windermere and Ambleside.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Note from host: Please make a request for a pet from the owner.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Boutique 17th Century
Boutique 17th Century Cottage Cottage
Boutique 17th Century Cottage Windermere
Boutique 17th Century Cottage Cottage Windermere

About the area

Map
Windermere, ENG

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Orrest Head - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Bowness Pier - 4 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 3 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Homeground - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beresfords Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Italia - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Crafty Baa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Tilly Bar & Kitchen - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bijou 17th Century Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Bijou 17th Century Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bijou 17th Century Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bijou 17th Century Cottage located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Holehird Gardens and Lake Windermere. Treetop Trek and Orrest Head are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Bijou 17th Century Cottage Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 230 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ella M.

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

Wonderful stay

Great location and a lovely cottage, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor P.

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

Lovely cottage in a wonderful location

Really lovely little cottage in a beautiful location with easy access to some really lovely walks
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Lucy F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, cosy cottage.

We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful cottage. It's in a great location and is the perfect place to cosy up by the fire and to use as a base to explore the Lakes. This was our second visit and we'll defnitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

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

Lovely Cottage

A compact historic cottage. Just the place to get away to the Lakes for some time with your partner. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

David M.

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

Cozy, compact cottage

We had a pleasant few days at Rosebud Cottage. The cottage was cozy, well equipped and perfect for exploring the surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

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

Perfect cosy retreat.

Beautiful cosy cottage, ideally situated for exploring Windermere, Ambleside Grassmere. Comfortable with everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria E.

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

Perfect location for visit to the Lakes District

Well-located charming cottage. Pub/restaurant and convenience store steps away. Windermere center is about a 30 minute walk. Several nice hikes up to Troutbeck right outside the door.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

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

Lovely break

Had a lovely weekend break enjoying the countryside with the dog! Cottage had everything you could need.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ed B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Charming cottage

Everything was lovely but isolated. Fortunately the bus service was wonderful. Be warned, there are steep narrow stairs to access the bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra M.

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

Rosebud cottage

The cottage was a small and quirky, steep stairs, comfortable bed. Lovely area, lots to do good pubs, walks etc not far from Windermere a good base for trips out and walking.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louis C.

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

Cosy Cottage

Brilliantly located near pub and petrol station (which had all the basic things we needed)! Felt nice and isolated and it was great for our excursions! Shower was great temperature and the bedroom warmed up very quickly when heating on! Small kitchen but had everything we needed and added to the cosiness! Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Charlotte C.

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

Lovely stay

Cute little cottage in a good location with everything you would need. Stairs are typical of the age of the cottage, after a day out in the hills they became a challenge in themselves! Overall lovely couple days away. Thanks! Spar across the road had everything you would need including logs and kindling.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

sara p.

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

Wonderful cottage

This cottage is wonderful. It is exact to the pictures with everything you need. It is very clean and comfortable. The location is excellent and we went for a beautiful hike right from the footpath by the cottage. Many thanks to Lorraine and Chris!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janice C.

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

Rosebud cottage

Good. Would recommend it
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eamonn C.

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

Ambleside

The property is undoubtedly small. It was very clean and comfortable - a perfect base for exploring this wonderful area. Plenty of grocery stores and pubs/restaurants in surrounding area. A very steep narrow staircase leading to the second level of the property. I note this has been mentioned in other reviews too. Overall, my wife and I were very satisfied with the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justine D.

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

Smashing little hideaway

We arrived to find the most Gorgeous little house. It took me back 50 years to my stays with my grandmother. Everything we needed was provided and only a 45 minute walk or 5 minute drive to Windermere. The bed is super comfortable, the bathroom is modern and roomy. The reading room with day bed an absolute joy! The kitchen is kitted out with all that we needed. The sitting area was perfect for relaxing after a day out in the lakes. The log burning stove just topped the experience off. Parking for 1 car or 2 motorcycles just down the lane is out of view of the main road. Highly recommend this house if you are looking for a quiky simple stay. Great price too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Rosemary H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice area , overall unclean

The location of the property is brilliant if you enjoy walking. The major downside to this cottage it the cleanliness. Really let’s the place down. It smells a lot of cigarettes . There is a lot of pet hair , I don’t mind a little in a dog friendly cottage but this was ridiculous. I had to clean for an hour before we could relax. Such a shame as the owner was very helpful on the phone and it is a lovely place . Hopefully just a case of getting a new cleaner .
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

james h.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming location that allowed exploring the lake district without a car. Frequent buses at the stop nearby. Loved the old stone walls with the slate floors. We have an old house with narrow stairs, so they felt like home. (Hang onto the railing). We arrived in a downpour, and had some trouble locating #14 (overgrown). Thank goodness for SPAR at the gas station for hot coffee and food basics. Go hiking out the back, up the field, around the sheep for some incredible views
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicky C.

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

Great cottage

Lovely cottage. Good location two different places.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not so much bijou as tiny. The stairs kept us 76 year olds fit! Had everything we needed.Recommend the pub at the end of the street
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mirain

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A lovely property which served perfect for what we needed! A central location in the Lakes and was not far from anywhere. Brilliant
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth P.

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

Rosebud Cottage Windermere

Lovely cottage full of character Some tlc required: oven graphics worn away; bedside table loose from the wall; kitchen tap wobbly! Otherwise, great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan I.

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

Beautiful cottage in Troutbeck Bridge

We loved our stay in this cottage. The owners have put such thought into the items and I loved the textiles and pictures. It was super comfy and a real treat to stay at the cottage. Although easy access via a main road and spar garage for goodies, the cottage itself is in a private road and set back. We were able to walk from the cottage to the most glorious walks. A great treat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Nova S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disappointed

We love the Lake District but we were very disappointed and dismayed at the level of cleanliness and state of the property. Yes it’s very old and there is no doubt it has charm and history, but it wasn’t clean and it isn’t looked after. It was very cold downstairs, even with the heating on, and damp with wet patches on the floor. It definitely wasn’t worth the money.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

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

Weekend in the Lakes

Three stunning days in and around Windermere, lots of exploring and walking. Picture perfect. Cottage is delightful for a couple, beautifully maintained and equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024