Wysteria Cottage in Windermere | Stunning Cumbria Group Cottage

About Wysteria Cottage

Wysteria Cottage is a stone-fronted dormer bungalow in Windermere that sleeps eight guests. This Lake District property works brilliantly for group breaks. Off-road parking for three cars means everyone can arrive easily. The open-plan ground floor creates a sociable space where groups can gather.

Windermere sits in the heart of the Lake District. Booths supermarket is next door. The town centre is a few minutes walk away. Bus and rail stations are around the corner.

Four bedrooms include two ground floor rooms: one double and one twin. Upstairs you'll find another double and twin bedroom. Two bathrooms serve the group - a ground floor bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC, plus a first floor shower room with double basin and WC. The kitchen features an electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and Nespresso machine. The open-plan living area includes a woodburning stove and Smart TV.

Bowness lies 1.5 miles downhill (25 minutes walk). Lake cruises depart from there. Orrest Head viewpoint is 25 minutes walk away. Wray Castle sits 6 miles north (15 minutes drive). Grasmere and Ambleside are both within 20 minutes by car.

Modern, spacious accommodation in an excellent location makes Wysteria Cottage perfect for families and friend groups exploring the Lakes together.

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Need To Know

✓Gas central heating, woodburning stove
✓Electric oven and hob, microwave, under counter fridge, additional full height fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dyer, nespresso machine
✓Smart tv, wifi, snug with second tv, selection of books and games
✓Towels and linen inc in rent
✓Travel cot and highchair available (please be aware you will need to assemble travel cot and own bedding)
✓Off-road parking for 3 cars
✓Rear enclosed gravel area with furniture
✓Sorry, no smoking and no pets
✓Shop and pub 5 mins walk
✓Check in 5pm and check out 10am

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Wysteria Cottage

Prime Windermere Location

Just minutes from Windermere centre with Booths supermarket next door and bus and rail stations around the corner for easy access.

Spacious Open-Plan Living

The generous ground floor space with kitchen, dining and sitting areas means eight guests never feel cramped or on top of each other.

Well-Equipped Modern Kitchen

Dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer and Nespresso machine alongside all cooking essentials make self-catering simple for larger groups.

Flexible Bedroom Layout

Two ground floor bedrooms and two upstairs provide options for guests with different mobility needs across four well-appointed sleeping spaces.

Cosy Woodburning Stove

The woodburning stove in the sitting area creates a warm focal point where everyone gathers after days exploring the Lakes.

Convenient Off-Road Parking

Space for three cars on site eliminates parking stress in busy Windermere and means groups can arrive in multiple vehicles.

Getting To Wysteria Cottage

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Wysteria Cottage by car, take the A591 into Windermere and follow signs towards the town centre. Turn onto Ellerthwaite Road where the cottage is located. You'll have off-road parking for three cars upon arrival.

By Train

Windermere railway station is just around the corner from the cottage, making this an excellent choice for groups travelling by rail. The station is the terminus of the branch line from Oxenholme on the West Coast Main Line.

Off-road parking for three cars

Windermere station (0.2 miles)

Easily accessible from the A591

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Orrest Head

Distance: 0.6 miles (3 min drive)

LA23 1AP

Ice house

Distance: 6.4 miles (16 min drive)

LA22 9LX

Lakes Aquarium

Distance: 10.2 miles (19 min drive)

LA12 8AS

Brockhole on Windermere

Distance: 2.3 miles (5 min drive)

LA23 1LJ

Dales Way

Distance: 1.6 miles (6 min drive)

School Knott

Distance: 1.5 miles (6 min drive)

LA23 2DS

Booths

Distance: 0.2 miles (4 min walk)

LA23 1QA

Moore & Co

Distance: 0.3 miles (6 min walk)

LA23 1DT

One-Art

Distance: 0.3 miles (6 min walk)

LA23 1AB

Windermere Station

Distance: 0.3 miles (6 min walk)

LA23 1AH

Kendal Bus Station

Distance: 8.3 miles (13 min drive)

LA9 4BT

Windermere Jetty (Museum)

Distance: 1.6 miles (4 min drive)

LA23 3DS

Orrest Head

Distance: 0.6 miles (3 min drive)

LA23 1AP

Ice house

Distance: 6.4 miles (16 min drive)

LA22 9LX

Lakes Aquarium

Distance: 10.2 miles (19 min drive)

LA12 8AS

Brockhole on Windermere

Distance: 2.3 miles (5 min drive)

LA23 1LJ

Dales Way

Distance: 1.6 miles (6 min drive)

School Knott

Distance: 1.5 miles (6 min drive)

LA23 2DS

Booths

Distance: 0.2 miles (4 min walk)

LA23 1QA

Moore & Co

Distance: 0.3 miles (6 min walk)

LA23 1DT

One-Art

Distance: 0.3 miles (6 min walk)

LA23 1AB

Windermere Station

Distance: 0.3 miles (6 min walk)

LA23 1AH

Kendal Bus Station

Distance: 8.3 miles (13 min drive)

LA9 4BT

Windermere Jetty (Museum)

Distance: 1.6 miles (4 min drive)

LA23 3DS

Is Wysteria Cottage Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

Children will love the books and games collection inside plus the small enclosed gravel area outside for play. The cottage provides both a cot and highchair for younger guests. Bowness is 1.5 miles away where lake cruises and boat trips operate. Wray Castle sits 6 miles north with grounds to explore. The Windermere Steamboat Museum and World of Beatrix Potter are both nearby attractions that appeal to families.

Groups Will Love...

The open-plan ground floor creates the perfect social hub for eight guests. The kitchen flows into dining and sitting areas where everyone can cook, eat and relax together. A woodburning stove provides a cosy focal point on cooler evenings. The Smart TV and selection of books and games keep groups entertained. With ample seating and a well-equipped kitchen including dishwasher and washing machine, this space handles group living brilliantly.

Pet Friendly

Wysteria Cottage does not accept pets. The property operates a strict no-pets policy so you'll need to arrange alternative care for your animals. This keeps the accommodation suitable for guests with allergies. Many other properties in the Lake District do welcome pets if you need dog-friendly accommodation for your group break.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Wysteria Cottage

The Crafty Baa

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1AF

The Lamplighter Dining Rooms

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1AF

Francine's Windermere

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1DX

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Wysteria Cottage

Is Wysteria Cottage pet friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. You'll need to make alternative arrangements for your four-legged companions during your stay.

How many people does the cottage sleep?

The property sleeps eight guests across four bedrooms - two doubles and two twins. Two bathrooms serve the group with one on each floor.

What parking is available?

Off-road parking for three cars is provided at the property. This works well for groups arriving in multiple vehicles in busy Windermere.

Is there a ground floor bedroom?

Yes, there are two ground floor bedrooms - one double and one twin. The ground floor also has a bathroom with shower over bath.

What kitchen facilities are provided?

The kitchen includes electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, table-top freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer and Nespresso machine. All cooking essentials and utensils are supplied.

How far is it to Windermere centre?

Windermere centre is just a few minutes walk from the cottage. Booths supermarket is right next door and the bus and rail stations are around the corner.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 5pm and check-out is by 10am. Towels and linen are included in your rental.

Is the cottage suitable for children?

Yes, the property welcomes children and provides a cot and highchair. There's a small enclosed gravel area outside and books and games inside for entertainment.

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Bowness-on-Windermere

Wysteria Cottage Reviews

Fantastic detached bungalow perfectly placed, 3 minutes from Wnderemre buss station, 3 minutes from the pubs, resturants and shops. Welcome pack with biscuits, tea and coffee plus milk was very well appretiated and we would definitly stay agian, one very minor thing is the bushes around the property need a little trim.

Excellent family holiday cottage. Well appointed in super location. Recommended for a relaxing stay.

Andrew

Beautiful cottage, we were 6 friends not seen each other in a while so just a get together four of the group were mid to late 60's and the cottage was perfect for that audience. The only down fall which can't be put on the cottage as you can't help your neighbours, two of us were peacefully sitting out back having a chat when neighbours appeared on a roof terrace next door, they proceed to ask where we were from then threw a parasol on to a garage shed roof between the properties they said they worked near by at the Angel and were asking if we used cocaine I'd personally avoid Angel if this is the mentality of the staff The sheer abruptness and aggression left me feeling concerned for the more aged among us, we couldn't leave windows open as their behaviour was sporadic and erratic I basically just done our best to avoid any further communication, real shame as it's the perfect tranquil cottage to unwind and relax. Maybe we hit extremely unlucky maybe not. I must add they didn't come to the cottage despite potential concerns but that unfortunately didn't help me sleep easy seeing the potential violent risks outside left me feeling very uneasy.

Malcolm

Had a great week property as described very good

Josephine

We all adored this property, the area and everything, it was perfect for a last little something before we all go off to uni in a few weeks! Thank you so much for facilitating such a gorgeous place to stay! Also, we think we mightve not logged out of all our accounts on the tv, hope that can be sorted if possible! Again, thanks so much for the brilliant holiday!

A lovely cottage in the heart of the Lakes. Very comfortable and well equipped close to all the local amenities in Windermere.

Sanjay

The property is well located and comfortable Parking was adequate for our needs A bit pricey but okay for Windermere and good location The kitchen was well equipped and the bedrooms were suitable for our group We would like to suggest having shower and hand gel available please. Also more toilet rolls, please. Recycling was not clear so we had to take it home to recycle. Providing two sets of keys would be good for a property such as this

Sandra

A beautiful light, airy spacious property. We were a party of 5 but ample room for 8 with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Nb. few steps up to front door. Good parking. Good location only a few minutes walk from bus and rail stations, with Booths supermarket next door. Also few minutes walk to Windermere centre. 1.5 mile walk downhill to Bowness for lake cruises, with regular bus services back up for those who dont wish to walk. Small outside area with table and seating. We also made use of it as a boules pitch! Kitchen well equipped, including cleaning products. Just a few suggestions for owner dustpan please for cleaning cupboard, a larger chopping board or two and a better freezer. A comfortable stay.

Megan Leanne

Gorgeous house Even better than in real life, pictures online dont do it ... Gorgeous house Even better than in real life, pictures online dont do it justice Modern, spacious, clean, perfect location would recommend

George F

A lovely property in an excellent location for shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Good size accommodation and great to have off street parking for our cars in such a busy town.

Property very dusty. Bathroom skirting board tops especially. Mould in shower tile grouting. Bath towel holed and thin. Stainedmarked pulldown blind and wall near bin. Kitchen unit doors markedstreaky not cleaned. Kitchen dustbin lid inside rusty and dirty. Dead flies in lampshade. All windows needed a clean. No terestial tv chanels on main tv. Cleaning lacked care? Having booked several cottages in the past this was dissapointing for price paid.

George

A lovely property in an excellent location for shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Good size accommodation and great to have off street parking for our cars in such a busy town.

Lovely accommodation. Easy access from road, and good parking for three. Nice and clean and thoughtfully filled with almost everything we might have needed. Great location for quick access to train and bus as well as pubs and restaurants. Only small complaint is that a nonstick frying pan would have been very useful.

Lovely property in a good location a short walk from Windermere and about a 25 minute walk to Bowness. Very quiet but in easy reach of buses and railway station. Lovely walk to Orress Head nearby too. Only criticisms was that there were 6 adults and 2 children plus a baby sharing. Neither of the double rooms with single beds had any hanging space for clothes. Also there was only a very small under the counter fridge in the kitchen and a very tiny freezer in the snug area. We have stayed at properties for 8 elsewhere and there has always been a large fridge freezer. We did as advised and ordered an online shop but really struggled to find space to store chilled and frozen food. That said we all enjoyed our stay and went on some beautiful walks, including Aria falls, Tarn How and Wray castle, plus Grasmere, Ambleside and taking the boat and steam train trips with the children.

It's a nice, recently modernised place in a good, quiet location close to Windermere's shops and restaurants, and only a shortish walk from Bowness and the lake. I don't know how it would feel for eight people but for a couple it was a lot of lovely space. A couple of quibbles most places at this price point have a welcome basket milk in the fridge, but all we got was a some washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, and a disposable dishcloth and scourer some nonstick pans would not go amiss in the kitchen But these are just quibbles. We had a good time here, and would book it again.

Perfectly situated for travel by car, walking or using public transport. The house was not our first choice but due to a cancellation on our original choice this seemed to fit our requirements. On arrival it became clear that it was better than we had expected, the property was very clean and one of the best equipped kitchens we've ever had. The space for 4 adults was generous but even at full occupancy I expect it would still feel like there was plenty space. The only slightly less satisfactory thing was the lack of a non slip mat on the bathroom but that's just probably my age and the lack of a darkblackout curtain in the main bedroom but these are inconsequential when stacked against the positives. Would highly recommend a stay at this property.

Steven

The cottage was modern, clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The location was perfect as quietly tucked away but still close to the town centre as well as easy access to the main road. If in need of a cottage when we next return to the Lakeswe would certainly stay here again and would recommend this property to friends and family.

Christine

Lovely spacious cottage for 8 adults. Really enjoyed our stay, very clean and everything in it you needed. Home from home feel, only a short walk into village up hill.

Frances

As 6 individual adults we were surprised at how roomy the cottage is we never felt on top of each other, lovely, clean and modern and very comfortable beds. We struck lucky choosing this property, it's literally around the corner from the town, very well situated and peaceful. We would definitely recommend this property for a group or family.

Michael

Had a really nice time in a fantastic cottage. Clean and well looked after. Very well positioned in Windermere.

We have just returned from a wonderful holiday in the Lake District. Wysteria Cottage was an excellent place to stay. It looked inviting as we walked in and proved to be very comfortable, clean, well equipped and well situated to walk into Windermere and travel further afield in the area. The only thing we could have done with was a broom. One white oven dish developed deeper cracks as it was being used and now is not really safe to use.

Graham

Well equipped with all needed can't find any fault

Stella

It is lovely place to stay. We had a lovely Christmas and even managed to cook a 6.5kg turkey in the oven. The cottage is in a very convenient spot and the upstairs shower is awesome.

Very short notice but staff at Windermere were excellent in locating us The cottage was great and we enjoyed our stay

Sophie

We had a beautiful weekend stay at Wysteria cottage. It is the perfect location and has everything you need for the weekend. Comfortable bedrooms and living space with plenty of room. It was gorgeous. We will definitely be returning

Kathryn

I had to ring on the Friday night as we arrived we then had to Hoover down stairs as the floor was filthy there was a used plaster stuck to the bin, pubic hair on the Mattress protector very unimpressed as we had to check in an hour later than originally advertised due to extra covid cleaning, they sent me a link with a reference to this but heard nothing since please can you chase this up ? Thanks Kath

We love Wysteria Cottage, lovely location, very modern and comfortable. everything you need is provided for in the cottage, lots of pots, pans etc. It was also very clean on arrival.

Eveline

Excellent cottage within walking distance of Windermere.

Perfect location, a short walk to Lake Windermere. 5min walk to shops, 30 min walk to Bowness which is amazing. Property clean, kitchen fully equipped. Would highly recommend and we would definitely stay again. Thank you

Samantha

Melanie

Wysteria Cottage gave the whole family a fantastic base from which to discover the delights of Windermere. Amazing property, will be returning soon.

Fantastic Cottage. Clean, modern and well located. I would thoroughly recommend Wysteria for a family holiday.

Joanne

The house was beautiful It was so lovely to go back to after a long wet day walking! The house was well equipped & spotlessly clean I couldnt fault it at all I had a lovely stay.

This is the second time we have stayed at this wonderful property. Its in a great location and very central for many activities. Definitely recommend booking for a short getaway or a long trip. We stayed for 5 nights and it was like a home away from home. We cant wait to book and stay again.

The holiday home was fabulous, would definitely recommend to others.

Once again, the cottage came up trumps and allowed us to enjoy a fabulous holiday.

Christopher

Fantastic week spent at the lakes. The cottage was immaculate with great location, couldnot fault in anway

Dennis

Great location for amenities and for further travel around the Lake District. Only downside was there was only a small freezer compartment within the fridge. Not really big enough for a family intent on self catering.

Gabriella

Beautiful place, very comfortable and ideal location to be close to shops and restaurants and definitely worth a walk up to Orrest view, only about 25min walk away, which was stunning. We would suggest as an improvement, a welcome pack of at least tea and coffee for on arrival. We also felt the cleanliness could be improved slightly, with better attention to detail. Overall very happy with the house and simplicity of the booking process.

A great place to stay!

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Wysteria Cottage, Windermere

About Wysteria Cottage

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Prime Windermere Location

Spacious Open-Plan Living

Well-Equipped Modern Kitchen

Flexible Bedroom Layout

Cosy Woodburning Stove

Convenient Off-Road Parking

Getting To Wysteria Cottage

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Wysteria Cottage Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Crafty Baa

The Lamplighter Dining Rooms

Francine's Windermere

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Wysteria Cottage Reviews