A beautiful family holiday cottage with lots of character in an idyllic village
Situated in a quieter part of the Lake District with easy access to the south and western Lakes and Solway Coast, this cottage is an ideal family holiday cottage at any time of year with a garden for relaxing in on sunny days and a cosy open fire for winter evenings. The picturesque village of Great Urswick is awash with history from the hill fort to the ancient village church. The village tarn provides the perfect place for lazy days spent picnicking or fishing. Walks over Birkrigg common are accessible from the village and will reward you with panoramic views over the Furness Peninsula, Morecombe Bay and the fells of the nearby Lake District. Just three miles from the village is the traditional market town of Ulverston, famed for its diverse range of festivals throughout the year. The pretty cobbled streets are littered with specialist shops, cosy pubs, traditional markets and cultured hotspots. South Lakes Wild Animal Park is only a short drive from Oronsay, here you can hand feed giraffes and walk amongst wallabies, kangaroos and lemurs.
Oronsay has been delightfully refurbished, blending modern design with the irreplaceable charm of old exposed beams, pretty latched doors and traditional fireplaces. Cosy nights can be spent dining in front of the open fire or in the warmer months enjoy a glass of wine alfresco in the quaint garden.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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Please treat the house with respect as you would your own. All damages must be paid for.
Please use the back door as there's a shoe rack as you go in. We ask that people take their shoes off when they go in as we have new carpets.
There is an instruction booklet on the table but incase you miss it... or previous guests have moved it
The ensuite bathroom has a macerator in, this means that it can only take human waste and thin toilet tissue. Wipes and other things will block it up. Any blockages must be paid for.
The heating is controlled by a wireless controller on the sideboard. It is set to a constant 16 degrees, but it can be easily adjusted by the up and down buttons and it heats up.
Please only use the log fire in the lounge. The chimney where the wood burner is needs sweeping so we've put a lock on.
In the morning if you could put the ashes in a bag and pop in the grey bin.
Finally could we ask that you put the bins out on the road when you leave, the bin collection is on Thursday. very early. To bin men won't come up the path.
GUEST NUMBERS
Under no circumstances may more than the maximum number of persons occupy the Cottage. Admittance
may be refused if this condition is not observed. The Owners also reserve the right to refuse or revoke
bookings from parties which may in its opinion prove unsuitable as a result of their behaviour or otherwise
for/in/at the Holiday Cottage. All payments/charges will be refundable in full on a daily basis, less, if
applicable, the full cost of all repairs or replacements of any item in or to the Cottage.
CARE OF THE PROPERTY
You and the members of your party are responsible for taking care of the property during your stay.
All equipment and contents must be left clean and tidy on departure (except linen/robes to be
laundered). Any damages or breakages in the property are the joint responsibility of you and the
member/s of your party that have caused the damage or breakage. The cost is payable upon demand
and, subject to any incurred losses, not limited to loss of rental, interest, and other consequential
charges as may be incurred by us. Minor breakages are not usually charged forbeing reasonable wear and
tear but the hirer must report any damage before departure. We operates a non-smoking policy throughout.
In the event of any member of the party breaching the smoking policy we will make a charge for additional
cleaning and damage caused as a result. A £50 charge will be levied if keys are taken from the property on
departure this is for replacements and inconvenience.
Important information
You need to know
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Ulverston
Located in Ulverston, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Laurel and Hardy Museum and The Dock Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ulverston Leisure Centre and Dalton Leisure Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Park Leisure Centre, or check out an event or a game at Holker Street Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre - 10 min drive - 7.3 km
Lake Windermere - 23 min drive - 25.8 km
Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing - 23 min drive - 25.5 km
Lancaster University - 57 min drive - 83.1 km
Getting around
Ulverston Station - 8 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 5 min drive
The Farmers Arms - 8 min drive
Dragon Chinese - 8 min drive
Amigos - 7 min drive
Rainbow Chinese Takeaway - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is A beautiful family holiday cottage with lots of character in an idyllic village pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at A beautiful family holiday cottage with lots of character in an idyllic village?
As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A beautiful family holiday cottage with lots of character in an idyllic village on 18 July 2026 start from AU$366, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at A beautiful family holiday cottage with lots of character in an idyllic village?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at A beautiful family holiday cottage with lots of character in an idyllic village?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at A beautiful family holiday cottage with lots of character in an idyllic village?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is A beautiful family holiday cottage with lots of character in an idyllic village located?
This family-friendly Ulverston cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Cruises, Ulverston Leisure Centre and Dalton Leisure Centre. Bardsea Country Park and Laurel and Hardy Museum 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.
Great location for exploring all the Lake District. Internet access was the only challenge but the cottage was clean and well cared for with a well stocked kitchen for cooking. Off the street so very quiet and the hostess sent out a comprehensive list of places to go and things to see. We would definitely stay there again if available.
This cottage is perfect for a relaxing break or holiday close to the Lakes. Very well maintained with a private and pretty garden. Linen and bedding are a bit tired, perhaps the owners would consider renewing them at some point. Although toilet rolls and handwash were supposed to be supplied, there was none, which we assumed was an oversight. However, I would recommend this accommodation and I would stay tere again if I needed to stay in the area.
Elizabeth U.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Laura J.
4 Dec 2022
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Don't stay here
Communication with the host was problematic, frustrating & frankly futile. The host was disorganised, seemingly confusing our booking with another prior to our arrival and failed to update me as promised prior to our arrival. But the biggest issue was that the property was not cleaned prior to our arrival after the last guests left the same day we arrived. You can't contact anyone there as there is no phone signal but the cleaning company arrived the day after we did. I was told by the host the error was the cleaning company's, but it was the hosts response which has been appalling. She acknowledged it was a mistake and that it had happened before and offered to pay compensation to remedy this. Despite this promise she has failed to do so. I would not recommend this place because of our experience, nor would I recommend Vrbo who have been worse than useless in trying to resolve this matter. Both parties lack any integrity and neither care in the slightest about the customer's experience. I will never use Vrbo again, read the reviews out there before booking with them.
When presented cottage in Urswick. Lovely cottage in lovely village by Urswick tarn. Ideal basis to explore south lakes. Excellent communications by Rachel. Will definitely be back. Thank you.
Lovely cottage with easy access to the lakes. Great host and really easy booking process and communication throughout. Really helpful when having to change the dates for our stay too! Thank you!
Easy access, lovely peaceful location, well equipped cottage. Lovely place for a family holiday.
Louise C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shaun T.
9 Sept 2018
Excellent, great location
A lovely cottage in a great location. Our group of 8 loves it. The house was clean, tidy and very spacious. Owners very helpful throughout booking. The 2 local pubs are fantastic and the locals very welcoming . Thanks for having us
Shaun
Shaun T.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Deborah K.
21 Aug 2018
Lovely well-equipped cottage
This is a really lovely cottage with the best-equipped kitchen I've seen in a rental place! It was lovely and clean and any problems that arose were quickly dealt with by the owner who swiftly responded via text. It's an old cottage so there are a few little things that are a bit quirky (for example, the old doors and latches can be tricky to get the hang of) but they just lead to its charm and it's been modernised exceptionally well. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting a quiet getaway that is ideally situated for exploring the Southern Lakes. We were attending a Buddhist Festival at the nearby Temple and it was just perfect for us!
Deborah K.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Richard I.
28 June 2018
cosy cottage in delightful location
We found the cottage to be well equipped, and situated in the heart of a lovely Lakes village location. It also happens to be a stone's throw ( well, not quite - 3.5 miles !) from the Manjushri Buddhist temple which we were attending for their spring festival.
We hope to be back again soon. Also, many thanks for the extensive information pack giving details about the area.
Richard I.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
josephine b.
16 May 2018
We loved our stay
We had a lovely weekend at this cottage. The beds were very comfortable, and the house had everything we needed. We sat out in the garden and the kids also really enjoyed playing out in the garden. We enjoyed cooking together (first time we used a slow cooker!), sitting around the dining room table having lengthy meals and using the sitting room at night to hang out in. Very conducive to a relaxing break. Excellent value for money. Would definitely book this cottage again. The owner is also very friendly and helpful.
josephine b.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
James S.
21 Apr 2018
Amazing
Wonderful family get together at this beautiful, comfortable and well equipped cottage. Ideally situated for pleasant walks. We enjoyed a morning at the Stan Laurel museum. Log fire was amazing and enjoyed ourselves emensly. Would recommend a stay here. Owner was helpful and efficient, and knowledgeable of the area. Can’t wait to stay again. Thank you.
James S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Archival
6/10 Okay
Ann N.
19 Nov 2017
Chilled out three days
We had a lovely stay with our family but there are three issues I'd like to bring to your attention.
Firstly one of the single beds had slats missing on the bed base, this made the mattress sag through the gap during the night (uncomfortable) When my granddaughter first sad on the bed when we arrived she near went straight through it.
Secondly the pillow cases on the bed in the en-suite bedroom smelt on our first night they we clearly not clean pillowcases they smelt of sweaty head and dirty hair, I had to wash them.
Thirdly I think you should forewarn your guest of the noise the macerator toilet makes in the en-suite. It woke us up several times throughout the night.
Ann
Ann N.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Hi Ann,
Thank you for your response it's always good to get feedback, we rely on a maintenance company as we live well over 100 miles away but I'll forward this on. I believe it was children jumping on the beds which broke the slats this had since been rectified and the guests were deducted the money to fix this from their deposit.the pillows is s concern but will bring this up. The macerator is a necessity as the main water pipe is at the other end of the property it should only go off if people use the facilities in the ensuite.
I hope you had a lovely stay despite this.
Kind regards
Rachel
Archival
10/10 Excellent
pascal a.
14 July 2017
lovely place located in an idyllic village
the cottage is decorated with taste. Very helpful tips from Rachel regarding restaurants and walks.
pascal a.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Sue D.
6 Nov 2016
Delightful homely cottage
We had a relaxing, delightful stay at Oronsay cottage. It had all the creature comforts and made one feel at home. It's situated in a beautiful part of the lakes with good access to the rest of the lakes district
Rachel was a superb host and dealt with a glitch we had with the boiler immediately and generously. Would definitely recommend Oronsay
Sue D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016
Archival
8/10 Good
Natalie L.
23 Oct 2016
Quaint country living
Charming cottage in a pleasant village just outside Ulverston. The cottage was very comfortable and accommodated our family of six adults and two children. The amenities at the cottage were great especially in the kitchen which had everything we needed to cook, even a roast dinner. We would definitely consider staying here again. Rachel (the owner) provides lots of local information prior to arrival and answered all of my questions when asked.
Natalie L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016
About the host
Hosted by Rachel Hunter
I am a young professional currently living in Liverpool and working as as Senior Designer in one of the UK’s biggest online retailers. I love the country, walking, running, arts and culture. I am married with a 4 year old daughter and I have a twin sister.
Why they chose this property
My late mother bought the property when I was 6, my sister and I had an amazing childhood in the cottage and village. 3 years ago sadly we lost our mother, and we wanted to keep the property on so we spent a year and lots of money renovating it to the standard it is today.
What makes this property unique
It has beautiful views of the tarn and is in an idyllic village which is steeped in history. It is 16th Century and used to be an old wash house. It was merged into the cottage in-front originally, then it was made into 3 cottages, now, we have merged 2. Only through renovation work it has a couple of straight walls, all of the others are crooked! It has beams that have come from viking ships. My mother did a lot of travelling, the house is named after the SS Oronsay, a ship which she sailed to Australia on. She visited many countries and you can see artefacts from her travels on the walls.