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About this break
4 nights from 30/08/2025 to 03/09/2025
Croft House Cottage
Windermere, Lake District
- Sleeps 6
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 2
- Dogs welcome Yes
Summary
- Three storeys
- Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin, 1 x second-floor king-size with en-suite shower room with walk-in shower, basin, towel rail and WC
- Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, towel rail and WC
- Kitchen/diner
- Sitting room with woodburning stove
- Gas central heating with woodburning stove
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
- Wifi, smart TV
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Travel cot and highchair available on request, but please bring your own bedding for the travel cot
- Off-road parking for 2 cars
- Front patio garden with bistro table and chairs and enclosed rear courtyard with patio furniture and bike storage
- One well-behaved dog welcome, please bring additional blankets for their comfort
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 mile
- Please note: The stairs up to the attic bedroom are very steep and may not be suitable for those with limited mobility
- Please note: Only 7-night bookings are accepted between July 19th and August 30th 2025.
The Property
Acorn Cottage is a lovely holiday home located in the heart of Windermere.
Within walking distance of countless amenities and Lake Windermere, this property is ideal for a family holiday or small gathering of family and friends.
Furry friends are welcome too!
Step into your new home away from home to find a homely sitting room with ample seating, a Smart TV and an attractive woodburning stove which takes centre stage, helping to create a relaxing ambience.
When it’s time to eat, the kitchen/diner has everything needed to produce hearty food for the whole family with a rustic dining table and chairs, the perfect spot to pull up a chair and tuck in.
Should the sun be shining, the rear patio garden is ideal for sitting out and soaking up the sunshine.
This is the beauty of Acorn Cottage: it’s a holiday home for all weathers whether it’s curling up in front of the woodburner in the winter or enjoying the sunshine in the courtyard in the summer.
When it’s time for bed, guests can choose from a twin and a king-size on the first floor with a fabulous second-floor king-size which has a gorgeous roof light where you can watch the stars from the comfort of your bed.
In the morning after a healthy breakfast, you’re ready to get out and about exploring.
Take a stroll into bustling Windermere and have a browse, or why not hop on a boat for a tour of Lake Windermere?
Don’t forget your camera for some stunning views along the way.
The Beatrix Potter Experience is well worth a visit for any younger guests and other attractions worth visiting include Wray Castle, Blackwell Arts and Crafts House, Lakes Aquarium and Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway.
Walks, hikes and bike trails aplenty can be found in Grizedale Forest with Fell Foot Park and Scott Park ideal for some fresh air.
Acorn Cottage offers immaculately-presented accommodation close to a fantastic selection of activities and attractions, making for what promises to be an unforgettable holiday.
The Location
WINDERMERE
Ambleside 5 miles; Kendal 8.7 miles.
The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the additional attraction of a boat ride to Bowness, the Lakeside Aquarium and Beatrix Potter’s ‘Hill Top House’ at Sawrey. Grizedale Forest Park is within easy driving distance and is home to a range of activities including many good walks, mountain biking and the ‘Go Ape’ adventure park. The region also boasts many National Trust properties as well as a variety of water sports for those who prefer a more adrenaline-fuelled trip. Children will enjoy a trip to the ‘World of Beatrix Potter’ in Bowness whilst the villages of Grasmere, Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains are all within easy reach.
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