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Bijou 17th Century Cottage

Cottage near Lake Windermere in Windermere

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Exterior detail
TV, fireplace
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior detail
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Windermere, ENG
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Orrest Head
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the area

Windermere

In Windermere .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Windermere cottage, you'll find Lake Windermere and Holehird Gardens. Treetop Trek and Orrest Head are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Holehird Gardens - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 1 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Treetop Trek - 1 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Orrest Head - 10 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 3 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Joey's Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Brown Sugar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Toast - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Crafty Baa - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bijou 17th Century Cottage

This unique, characterful property has been thoughtfully designed to make the best use of space available and is Grade 2 listed. It lies in a picturesque setting and results in a charming cottage with a wealth of interesting and original features – panelled wood doors and wardrobe and Stuart beams. The holiday home boasts a reading/dressing room, a log burner, beautifully dressed windows with stylish fabrics and accessories. Original Lakeland slate flooring and exposed oak beams, with contemporary oak flooring upstairs. The view of local fells can be seen from the southern kitchen and bedroom windows, tempting for walkers. Guests can simply park up for the week and enjoy the lakes on foot. The cottage has walks straight from the door, along with breathtaking lake and mountain scenery. This cosy village cottage is designed for two. Note: No children allowed, including infants or smoking, but dogs may be considered. Shop (Spar), ATM, garage and gastro pub 50 metres away.

The cottage was built by 1690 and was originally part of the Coaching House, now Traditional Grade II Listed, and stables on the main Windermere route.

Outstanding, circular walk from the cottage to Troutbeck; after a visit to the National Trust Townend Hall, have a drink at The Mortal Man then follow old tracks and footpaths up to the top of Wansfell, for outstanding views over Windermere and Ambleside.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Please make a request for a pet from the owner.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Boutique 17th Century

Boutique 17th Century Cottage Cottage

Boutique 17th Century Cottage Windermere

Boutique 17th Century Cottage Cottage Windermere

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bijou 17th Century Cottage to the airport?

This cottage is 89.9 mi (100-min drive) away from the Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bijou 17th Century Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

Does Bijou 17th Century Cottage offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bijou 17th Century Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Bijou 17th Century Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bijou 17th Century Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Bijou 17th Century Cottage have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Bijou 17th Century Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Bijou 17th Century Cottage to downtown Windermere?

This cottage is 0.1 mi away from Troutbeck Bridge.

Bijou 17th Century Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 234 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 234 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 234 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 234 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 234 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warren P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place to stay ,ideal location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Prabin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As we saw in description. We enjoyed
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicky C.

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

Great cottage

Lovely cottage. Good location two different places.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ella M.

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

Wonderful stay

Great location and a lovely cottage, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mirain

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A lovely property which served perfect for what we needed! A central location in the Lakes and was not far from anywhere. Brilliant
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not so much bijou as tiny. The stairs kept us 76 year olds fit! Had everything we needed.Recommend the pub at the end of the street
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen A.

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

Lovely small cottage

Lovely stay very cosy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy O.

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

Great place for lakes

Quiet and peaceful location short drive or walk to Windermere Lovely walks Good value
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor P.

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

Lovely cottage in a wonderful location

Really lovely little cottage in a beautiful location with easy access to some really lovely walks
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas K.

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

Great place

Just as it said on the tin Nice house great location, buses great and easy to use
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

joe c.

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

Loved it

Loved the stay at this cottage! Very cosy and perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine A.

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

Quaint little cottage

Gorgeous little cottage. Well positioned with good walks and places to eat. Lots to do in the area. Safe allocated parking and good bus service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Diane M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
It wasn’t what I was expecting.Rather disappointed.Outdated inside and the outside needs tidying up, didn’t give a good first impression of the cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James B.

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

Lovely little cottage

Lovely accommodation. Good location. Very comfy night sleep and helpful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie H.

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

Cute cottage

We had a lovely stay at the cottage! Such a convenient spot for access to hikes and places of beauty in the Lake District.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

James L.

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

Quaint cottage

A good spot to explore the Lakes District. Quiet area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lucy F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, cosy cottage.

We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful cottage. It's in a great location and is the perfect place to cosy up by the fire and to use as a base to explore the Lakes. This was our second visit and we'll defnitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

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

New Year Getaway

Beautiful cottage in perfect location to explore the lakes. Bus stop at the end of the road making it very easy to get around. Had a very lovely stay and would return.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james h.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming location that allowed exploring the lake district without a car. Frequent buses at the stop nearby. Loved the old stone walls with the slate floors. We have an old house with narrow stairs, so they felt like home. (Hang onto the railing). We arrived in a downpour, and had some trouble locating #14 (overgrown). Thank goodness for SPAR at the gas station for hot coffee and food basics. Go hiking out the back, up the field, around the sheep for some incredible views
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

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

Wonderful stay

A great cottage. Very quaint and cosy. 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

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

Lovely Cottage

A compact historic cottage. Just the place to get away to the Lakes for some time with your partner. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

David M.

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

Cozy, compact cottage

We had a pleasant few days at Rosebud Cottage. The cottage was cozy, well equipped and perfect for exploring the surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica W.

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

Wonderful cottage in beautiful location

We had a fantastic week. There is so much to see and do in the area. We walked and rode our motor bike to unique places with beautiful views.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angus B.

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

Lovely little cottage

We really enjoyed our short stay here. The cottage was full of character but cleverly modernised with a well- equipped kitchen squeezed in at the foot of the stairs. The bathroom had a great shower. The cottage is in a great location with walks from the door but just near the town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

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

Weekend in the Lakes

Three stunning days in and around Windermere, lots of exploring and walking. Picture perfect. Cottage is delightful for a couple, beautifully maintained and equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024