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Hilltop - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

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A room with a large window overlooking a garden path and trees.
A two-story stone house with a white exterior, a sloped roof, and a visible chimney.
A patio with wooden benches, a hot tub, and a view of a lake and trees.
A stone building with a wooden door, a gravel pathway, and a garden with yellow flowers.
A dining area with a wooden table set for four, surrounded by chairs. There are two windows with curtains, a door with a wooden frame, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Windermere
Sleeps 4•2 bedrooms•2 beds

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Cunsey, Cumbria
  • Place, Raw War Paintball
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

About this property

Hilltop - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

Hilltop is a comfortable home-from-home, with a cosy living space and open-plan kitchen/dining area. Upstairs you will find the bedrooms and a sizeable bathroom.

The property is a 15-minute walk to the shores of the Lake and three miles from the central Home Farm Courtyard with our own home farm shop and shared swimming pool available for guests of Hilltop to book. Additionally, the property is but a 5-minute drive from the Far Sawrey/ Bowness ferry, giving you a plenitude of options for your daily activities during your stay. Get in touch for more information on Hilltop and how to book. We would be delighted to welcome you to such a stunning little slice of the Lakes here on the Graythwaite Estate.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11411702
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

About the area

Ambleside

Ambleside is home to this holiday home. Windermere Ferry and Windermere Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Windermere and Bardsea Country Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Lakes Aqaurium and Holehird Gardens. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Raw War Paintball - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake Windermere - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bowness Pier - 17 min drive - 6.1 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 17 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 25 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Albert - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Royal Oak Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Monties Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Hilltop - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Hilltop - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hilltop - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hilltop - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hilltop - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?

This family-friendly Ambleside holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Windermere, Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore and Hill Top Farm. Windermere Ferry and Bowness Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Andrei S.

Lovely cottage near the lake

We spend 5 wonderful days in the hilltop cottage. It was very spacious for 2 adults and two tweens. It was very well equipped. The hot tub was a treat. Nearby a lot of sights by car.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2026
Thank you for your lovely review. We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Hilltop Cottage, especially the hot tub, and had the opportunity to explore the local area. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely weekend stay

Stayed at Hilltop to do The Lap - absolutely perfect for this - very short walk to the start line, comfy beds, marvellous shower, and comfy sofas to relax in the next day. Very well maintained and really relaxing surroundings. Was worried it would be hard to find but very well sign posted and excellent communication from booking office. Would definitely stay again as didn’t have time to do additional activities which sounded lovely!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

lynwen D.

Hilltop

Hilltop is a secret forest hide away, perfect for walking and being by the lake, Hilltop is looking tired and could do with being cleaner ie under and behind furniture. Could do with new ironing board or cover.Lawns needed mowing and drive weeding, It’s really just little things but when you’re paying strong money they should be done!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Alex K.

Comfortable cottage in a great location

This is a very comfortable cottage with good size rooms. It is in a quiet location with easy access to the lakeside path on Windermere.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Very happy. Great service and great location

We were very glad to have booked Hilltop. Excellent service from start to finish. The location is perfect for a secluded and private getaway. The house is very well maintained and has well appointed dining, kitchen, living and sleeping areas. Nice wood fired hot tub too.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful

A very peaceful stay in a beautiful location with the only neighbours being young deer and pheasants.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

June at Hilltop

Another fabulous week at Hilltop . It is a great cottage and there are plenty of walks from the front door .
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hilltop Cottage

The cottage was lovely and cosy we enjoyed spending time there aswell as going out. The swimming pool was just the right size and we had it to ourselves for each booking. We found the farm shop to be extremely pricey. Would definitely book a cottage on the Graythewaite Estate again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

lynwen D.

Stay

Our stay is always wonderful, we never tire of this cottage but a few things need to be updated now, the patio has a couple of broken slaps which could be dangerous, the window pains need mending and painting and we feel if just a little bit of money was spent on this property it would be perfect.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Dyeze M.

Nearly a Great Cottage

Fab stay. Great location with space to park and near many excellent walks on the estate. Tho need a short walk to get a view of the Lake. Cottage had a nice feel in sunny weather and plenty of room. Probably needs updating to get a top rating and cleaning could do with bit more effort in places (like shower plug ! ). Thick walls means, without heating, on its pretty cool inside even in warm weather. Would stay again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A lovely family stay at Hilltop

We had a lovely stay at Hilltop with our young family. The location is beautiful, private and very peaceful. The accommodation was extensive, well equipped for a family and clean. Our only recommendation for the property would be to have a smart TV, as parents who stay in on an evening and children who enjoy kids tv on a morning and bedtime it comes in handy. We definitely want to come back and stay. The hot tub is a great special feature and is easy to use, we had a great view from ours.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Secluded and private cottage in a fantastic location, home away from home.

This was my 6th time staying on the Graythwaite Estate and the 2nd time in this wonderful cottage. The location is fantastic with glimpses of Lake Windermere from the lounge and main bedroom windows. The garden is private, not overlooked and has a hot tub which is a delight. Being log fire heated it takes a while to warm up on first use but then, as long as you close the lid after using, stays warm for a long time with just a few extra logs needed to get it to the optimum temperature. The cottage itself is well equipped, clean and spacious. It's less than a 2 mile walk to the car / passenger ferry to Bowness if you fancy travelling a bit further afield but fancy a car free day. The Cuckoo Brow Inn is about a mile walk away, it is very welcoming and has a pleasant menu.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

alison l.

Lovely break

We spent a week in Hilltop and had a lovely time. It is remote but that's what we wanted. However a short drive away you can get the ferry across to Bowness. We tended to park at this side and go over by foot. You are also a short walk away from the shores of Lake Windermere. The cottage was clean and comfortable, had everything we needed. The garden was private (but not fully enclosed). Hot tub was welcome at the end of the day and we used the pool 3 times (the pool is a 10 min drive away). Would definitely recommend.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Great potential

Hilltop was a great cottage that was nice and private with no passing traffic or people. It was a great base to explore the surrounding areas. Everything in the property worked and was ok but it's all a little bit tired and in need of some tlc. I appreciate it is an old cottage but things like the outdoor furniture was broken so unuseable, patio slabs were loose. There is a lovely view of lake windermere but it's blocked by overgrown bushes. The grass wa to overgrown for the kids to play in. It's also all a bit damp inside property. We really enjoyed our stay and would return but it would need some work first or a reduced price. Graythwaite adventure was amazing, the staff here were fantastic and I couldn't recommend them enough. We will definitely be coming back to the estate to use them again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Family stay.

The house is in a fantastic location, close to the ferry across to Bowness as well as National Trust properties - Hilltop, Wray Castle and Claife viewing station, all worth a visit. Hawkshead and Ambleside are not far by car, and both worth a visit. Great walks and views also close. The hot tub was a great asset and easy to use; matches and fire wood were provided, but it would have been great to have some kindling too. The garden was large and private with partial views of the lake through the tree tops. The house was spacious and comfortable and adequately equipped. however the interior was quite dated (we knew this when we booked - but it was disappointing to see the standard of some maintenance, for example some of the grouting in the shower was very discoloured/mouldy. Window frames also needed some maintenance). As such the house didn’t really feel value for money. During our stay we used the pool on the estate. The booking system was well organised and you have exclusive use. The pool was a good size for an indoor pool and heated well, but again the standard of maintenance let it down, so we only used it once. All that said, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the location was perfect.

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