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Myrtle Cottage

(Ref. 1152377)

Windermere, Lake District Show on map

Customer rating 4.5

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A property's star rating is the average of the star ratings received from guests that wish for their review to be published

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and maintenance
  • All reviews
  • great (11)
  • location (10)
  • cottage (9)
  • stay (8)
  • lovely (7)
  • again (7)

15 Customer Reviews

  • "My family and I loved it from the moment we walked in the door."

    My daughter said it is such a beautiful and cute cottage. It was the small things that made the difference, such as the firewood, the flyer board, the utensils and the utility room. These are lovely touches. It seems as though everything was thought of to make our stay as homely as possible. The location is great (although I had parking, if you don't get a spot, you will have to find it elsewhere). We were two mins by car from the lake, so we got to swim every evening and for us, that was important. We also had fantastic access to local towns, such as Bowness and were able to get to the mountains very easily. The beds were great, the living room was cozy and the kitchen was perfect for family meals. Great job! Highly recommend it to anyone who wants to explore the lake district.

    Reviewed by Jay5.0★Aug 2026

  • "This is a lovely cottage."

    It is more spacious than the photos suggest. Comfortable and in a great location. We found it very quiet. Parking was easy. The kitchen was well stocked but it the absence of toiletries was a bit odd and it would have been nice to know before hand. Will certainly stay again.

    Reviewed by William5.0★May 2026

  • "Lovely clean property, great location, clear instructions."

    We had a lovely few days here that were very needed. Perfect for two couples with two master bedrooms each with their own en suite.

    Reviewed by Pam4.0★Apr 2026

  • "Great cottage , good location , will book again Jeff"

    Reviewed by Sylvia5.0★Dec 2025

  • "Lovely cottage."

    Everything you need. Perfect location. Just needs a bit of TLC in areas. The fridge needs some attention. The door would not close fully when door shelves in use. Super comfy bed. We would stay here again.

    Reviewed by Maxine4.0★Sep 2025

  • "Great location for exploring Windermere and the surrounding location, handy to have the parking permit."

    Facilities are fairly basic, wifi average at best, but house was clean and comfortable.

    Reviewed by Nandeepak5.0★Aug 2025

  • "A lovely cottage in a great location."

    We thought a welcome pack would have been useful,bread milk etc . Minor cleanliness and maintenance isues need to be addressed,marks on the walls,kitchen window leaks, a proper kitchen table,a towel to dry hands in kitchen .Suggest they move table there outside and enhance the area wuth nice pot plants etc . The showers are compact and need a little shelf for shampoo,razor etc as items fell out of the basket .Just minor issues that we thought can be easily remedied. However on the whole we enjoyed our stay,we were very grateful for all the information on the local attractions walks etc.The town was very nice,everybody we met helpful and friendly. Bowness is a short walk away to enjoy the lake.The bus service from the train station to other locations was excellent value for money. We would return to this cottage in future should we visit again.

    Reviewed by Christopher4.0★May 2025

  • "We loved Myrtle cottage and its central position."

    Love the photos that had been printed on canvas in the lounge area. Great having two enquires. Will come back again but please sort out the list below. Bad points: the cleaning 1. the utility floor was filthy. 2. The oven and grill was dirty too. 3. the toilet brushes were dirty and soaking in two inches of sewage water. 4. On leaving, when stripping the bed there was several spots of blood staining on the undercover/mattress protector. 5. The back yard, I ended up sweeping the leaves and dirt up, so that we could use it. 6. we had to buy a small wok as there were not enough pans to cook a meal.

    Reviewed by Don4.0★May 2025

  • "It's a great location and a comfortable house."

    The broadband is incredibly slow. The pots/ pans need an update. Leave a single basket of logs in winter - even if you have to add a tenner to the cost of a stay. Leave more than one loo roll in each toilet. Maybe leave some basics like cooking oil, salt and pepper. Some tea bags and a pint of milk would have been a nice touch.

    Reviewed by Owen3.0★Nov 2024

  • "Lovely cosy cottage."

    Clean and well appointed. Close to local amenities in Windermere would definitely stay here again.

    Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Nov 2024

  • "We have a fantastic stay,close to all shops and lovely places to eat."

    The cottage was lovely,comfy beds and very clean.kitchen well equiped and of course doggie friendly ! The only draw back,which spoilt our evenings,as the weather was amazing! Was the back yard area.very scruffy..rusty chairs, old wooden table,a large garden box outside back door?? Shrubs overgrown.old bbq rusted and full of water. And a string of lights just thrown on the wall. We understand that as its dog friendly,the back needs to be hosed down.. but really ?

    Reviewed by Christine5.0★Sep 2024

  • "Great property in a really central location , would definitely book again"

    Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Aug 2024

  • "Great location and house."

    We had a great time. Got to take your own toiletries, coffee, milk etc which is a shame but understandable.

    Thank you for your feedback. We take all comments on board. As the property is self catering, such items as toiletries, coffee and milk are not always provided. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Jul 2024

  • "Really great stay."

    Reviewed by Brian Malcolm5.0★May 2024

  • "Overall the cottage was as described, however the front room smelt of wet dog and dampness."

    Although we had a dog, the weather was warm & dry and our dog did not get wet so the smell was not from us. Not very pleasant. The back yard was untidy & dirty and the chairs were full of bird excrement. We found 9 large nails in the yard, so we did not let our dog go out there and neither did we. The extractor fan did not work on the cooker but as the weather was nice we could leave the back door open.

    Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. We are sorry to hear of the issue that you experienced with the smell of dog. We will look into the comments raised. We take all comments on board, and we will be looking into them. Thank you- The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Suzanne4.0★May 2024

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This property is part of the Lakelovers collection.
We have properties to suit every occasion throughout the southern and central Lake District including; Ambleside Cottages, Bowness Cottages, Coniston Cottages, Grasmere Cottages, Hawkshead Cottages, Lakeside Cottages, Langdale Cottages, Troutbeck Cottages, Ulswater Cottages, Windermere Cottages and smaller hamlets between, which although seldom heard of are none the less equally wonderful. With hundreds of properties available, Lakelovers are sure to have a property to meet your needs.

Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, en-suite shower room with shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size with en-suite shower room with shower, basin and WC
  • Sitting room
  • Utility
  • Kitchen/diner.
  • Wood burning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge
  • TV and Fibru Fast Broadband. Power and fuel inc in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Enclosed patio area with furniture
  • Parking permit for on-street parking (first come first served basis)
  • Two well-behaved pets are welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop and pub 0.1 miles
  • Note: Stairs are steep and may not be suitable for small children & those with mobility difficulties
  • Note: Wood and kindling for the woodburner can be purchased locally

The property

Myrtle Cottage is a traditional Lakes slate cottage dating back to the 1870’s located in Windermere, Cumbria.

Touches of this history can be found throughout the property, for example the wonderful stone fireplace and working woodburning stove.

When you are not out enjoying the various Windermere pubs and restaurants all within easy walking distance, spend your evening keeping up to date with all your favourite shows and enjoy quality time in the lovely lounge area, with its two leather sofas and wood burning stove.

Furnished to a high-standard, this kitchen will inspire you to dust off those cookbooks and indulge in all the modern appliances at hand.

With a convenient dining area seating four people, it's the perfect spot to enjoy a home-cooked meal together.

The first floor is home to two bedrooms, both with king-size beds.

Both conveniently feature their own en-suite shower room and ample storage space for all your personal belongings.

Outside is a rear patio area with furniture provided - sit out and enjoy this enclosed space with a refreshing drink.

Whilst you stay in the area of Windermere, why not explore everything the town has to offer?

With an abundance of local pubs and restaurants for fine dining, there are also plenty of shops you can splurge in and treat yourself to something new.

Find and explore The World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness-on-Windermere, which features displays about the famous writer herself.

Or venture towards Cook House gallery, with exhibitions of modern arts and crafts.

With so much to do in the area, you will be spoilt for choice.

Myrtle Cottage is the ideal cottage for exploring the Lake District.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

Where you’ll be staying

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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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This property offers the following short breaks:

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  • Christmas
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