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

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and fireplace

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Santon Cottage
Kitchen / Dining room
Kitchen / Dining Room
Lounge
Lounge

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Windermere, Cumbria, ENG
  • Place, Orrest Head
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
    ‪19 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Basement twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bunk bed room

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom with Ensuite

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Ensuite shower room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Main bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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 travel cot is stored under the bunk beds and 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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No pets, no smoking, no noise please.

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Windermere

Located in Windermere, this cottage is in the mountains and on a lake. Lake Windermere and Yorkshire Dales National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Treetop Trek and Holehird Gardens. Raw War Paintball and Kendal Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Windermere, Cumbria, ENG

What's nearby

  • Orrest Head - 12 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lake Windermere - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Bowness Pier - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 3 min walk
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Homeground - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Tilly Bar & Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Crafty Baa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Beresfords Restaurant - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional Grade 2 listed cottage. Quiet area of central Windermere. Log stove pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Traditional Grade 2 listed cottage. Quiet area of central Windermere. Log stove?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Traditional Grade 2 listed cottage. Quiet area of central Windermere. Log stove?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional Grade 2 listed cottage. Quiet area of central Windermere. Log stove?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traditional Grade 2 listed cottage. Quiet area of central Windermere. Log stove located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Orrest Head and Lake Windermere. Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories and World of Beatrix Potter are also within 1 mile (2 km). Windermere Station is only a 3-minute walk.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 158 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Neil M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful property, fully equipped with everything needed. Very comfortable beds, basement room a little chilly but heaters available. Good location to access lakes and trails. Only downside was the parking as it said parking available on the initial information. This, however, meant on road parking which meant clock watching in order to move the car, as only hour slots close by unless you were lucky enough to find a road doing all day parking. However saying this we loved the cottage and would recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simon and Jean have thought of everything so be reassured you’ll have everything you need in a cosy character cottage, perfectly placed with plentiful eateries in and around Windermere, on the doorstep of the beautiful lakes. Ideal for walks up Helvellyn, Rydal caves/Loughrigg Fell and Helm Craig. Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Review

Very satisfied
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verena K.

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

Great Stay!

Lovely cottage in central Windermere. The cottage is very close to the train station and central to all the shops and restaurants in Windermere. The cottage is very well appointed with lots of books and brochures about the area. We found this super helpful! Everything was super clean, the beds very comfortable and the kitchen well-stocked. The hosts were very responsive with any questions we had. We highly recommend this cottage for your vacation stay and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Isabel T.

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

Cute Cottage

Lovely cottage in the centre of town.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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

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

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Simon and Jean

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Hello Lake District lovers.
Simon and Jean welcome you to our Windermere Cottage. We live in the Isle of Man but spend time walking in the Lakes as often as we can. We hope you too will enjoy the many recreational opportunities that the area offers using Santon Cottage as a wonderful base. Old rustic charm with modern amenities for your comfortable and memorable stay.

Why they chose this property

Secluded & quiet, but in the heart of Windermere with its many restaurants, cafes, pubs and shops. Many other local facilities and excellent transport links (3 minutes from rail & bus stations).

What makes this property unique

Grade 2 listed 1840s Lakeland stone cottage.

Languages:

English

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