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The Postmasters House

(Ref. 1027107)

Windermere, Lake District Show on map

Customer rating 4.8

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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

  • 5 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: No

Features

  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance
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  • house (13)
  • location (10)
  • stay (10)
  • great (9)
  • home (8)
  • windermere (8)

21 Customer Reviews

  • "Lovely cottage - a real home from home."

    Lots of thoughtful touches and calm, laid back decor. Location was fantastic too, right in the heart of Windermere village.

    Reviewed by Kath5.0★Jul 2026

  • "Fantastic cottage."

    Wonderful location and we had a great holiday. 2nd time and will visit again.

    Reviewed by Helen5.0★Aug 2025

  • "We had a brilliant stay at Postmasters House, made all the better by the glorious weather that we had."

    The property oused character, was decorated very tastefully, and was everything we wanted from a holiday cottage. The bed was really comfy, although the pillows were on the flat side. We loved the seating area out the front, the sun shone down on it in the mornings. We enjoyed watering the pots there too. Would certainly stay again.

    Reviewed by Jason5.0★May 2025

  • "Great cottage."

    Fantastic stay and would definitely recommend and return .

    Reviewed by Paula4.0★Mar 2025

  • "We had the most fantastic time!"

    The location of house is perfect everything on your doorstep! The house layout is great, the shower was invigorating after long days walking. The house has every comfort you need and more! We had the best week of weather and I can say hand on heart that this was one of the Best holiday experiences we have had!

    Reviewed by Jonathan5.0★Sep 2024

  • "We recently spent a week at the property and loved it."

    We found the description was accurate and enjoyed the fact that it was in the town. Had everything we expected and our daughter enjoyed playing with some of the games that were available. The beds were very comfortable, although we did find the duvets much too heavy for summer! We had a wonderful stay and would happily return. As for a few points and suggestions, We found the front door slightly tricky to unlock. Also, because of the age of the property and the uneven floors, an extra door stop would be handy, particularly for the dining room door. There was no hand soap in the kitchen or bathroom so although we came prepared for most things, we did have to buy hand wash for both sinks. The parking at the front of the house was a little frustrating due to being used by a lot of blue badge holders who sometimes blocked access to the small parking space. Overall though, a wonderful cottage and great location.

    Reviewed by Faye5.0★Jul 2024

  • "A beautiful property, clean and cozy, and right on the doorstep to Windermere town centre."

    A comfortable, bright and well decorated space with extremely good beds/mattresses, great wifi and smart tv. An excellent, convenient spot for those who rise very early and come home to relax after a long day out exploring the Lakes. We found no issues with the house, apart from not being able to fill the bath with hot water as it ran tepid throughout. All other taps and shower were perfect. Bear in mind that 'practical' provisions are very, very sparse - we had to purchase our own kitchen foil, I don't think there was a radio or a hairdryer. The attic bedroom is lovely, although bear in mind there are two solid low set beams running just above the beds. If you are looking for a quiet cottage I would give this some thought as delivery vans, taxi's and visitors fill up the road only a few feet from the door through much of the week, and our stay was only in the low season. This can create a lot of noise and impact throughout the morning and afternoon. We booked it because we thought there would be a back bedroom, but it is on the side facing a very busy square and resident's car park with a lot of revving under the window as cars try to exit a narrow space. If you love the sound of hustle and bustle and don't mind some road noise this is a very lovely house which is very peaceful in the evening and through the night!

    Thank you for your feedback. I have had a look at the property listing and found that the descriptions are accurate. We always recommend that guests enquire to the suitability of the property prior to booking. We are glad that you enjoyed the property, it's amenities and proximity to the town centre. Lakelovers Owner Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Louise3.0★Feb 2024

  • "The postmasters house was perfect accommodation."

    The layout of the house was excellent and the furnishings were all heavy oak (which made our stay so much more comfortable as we weren't worried about our toddler pulling furniture on himself while he cruised about). The beds were so comfortable and my wee girl just loved the attic bedroom, she is still talking about it! We had car trouble during our stay and Sykes cottages were extremely accommodating arranging an extra night's stay. It's just a lovely house in an ideal location. It might be my favourite holiday accommodation ever.

    Reviewed by Laura5.0★Oct 2023

  • "Overall a really nice comfortable property, very close to the centre without being noisy."

    Parking for a mid sized SUV was difficult in the space at the property and we were nearly blocked in once, and it would have been good to know where Zone A was. Just a few niggling things - there was a strong smell of damp downstairs so we had to keep the windows open, there were very few consumables - no additional bin bags, no soaps, three dishwasher tablets with no rinse aid and sadly no welcome hamper which we have had in other Sykes properties.

    Thank you for your feedback. We take all comments on board. As the property is self catering, a welcome pack is not always provided. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Eric4.0★Sep 2023

  • "The Postmasters House is absolutely beautiful."

    The owners have taken a lot of care with the property and everything you need for your stay is there - a home from home! Location could not have been better... everything is on the doorstep!! We had a fantastic week - thank you!

    Reviewed by Claire5.0★Aug 2023

  • "Absolutely beautiful holiday home."

    Beautifully presented and spotlessly clean. Perfect location right in the centre of Windermere with bonus of own parking space. Would definitely recommend

    Reviewed by Gail5.0★Mar 2023

  • "We loved our stay at The Postmasters House."

    It was exactly as described and was a home from home. So quiet even though it was a just a min walk from Windermere Main Street. Our two little ones loved their stay too! We will definitely be back.

    Reviewed by Laura5.0★Oct 2022

  • "Had a fantastic holiday staying in this beautiful house."

    It is spacious, comfortable and everything is on the door step. A real home from home. Would highly recommend this property to anyone wanting a relaxing stay in Windermere.

    Reviewed by Lynn5.0★Jul 2022

  • "We had a wonderful stay."

    Thank you for providing such a lovely home to share. Would definitely stay again.

    Reviewed by Pauline5.0★Jun 2022

  • "Lovely home, beautifully, tastefully and lovingly decorated to a high standard!"

    The kitchen trash had not been emptied on arrival which was noted but not a big deal. Wonderful and quiet location. We appreciated the parking very much.

    Reviewed by Anna5.0★Mar 2022

  • "What an amazing gem The Postmasters house has been for our first family break for a couple of years."

    It’s in such a perfect location - being able to step out of the front door into the hustle and bustle of Windermere or take a drive to drink in all the breathtaking views to be had! We will definitely be returning - hopefully when the weather decides to be kinder x

    Reviewed by Louise5.0★Feb 2022

  • "Great house and perfectly placed to walk around Windermere town."

    Roomy and well presented, with parking ! Would happily recommend and stay at The Postmaster’s again.

    Reviewed by Alex5.0★Dec 2021

  • "A gorgeous cottage, right in the heart of Windermere."

    Beautifully furnished, with great finishing touches such as booked, games and Netflix. Couldn’t fault it. We had such a great time. Thanks you.

    Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Nov 2021

  • "Great house and location."

    We would recommend that more crockery is provided to make economical use of the dishwasher. Would definitely recommend the property.

    Reviewed by Mandy5.0★Oct 2021

  • "Lovely house pity it hadn’t been cleaned before we arrived shower head black ..."

    Lovely house pity it hadn’t been cleaned before we arrived shower head black with mold plus all the floors full of bust plus bin collection didn’t turn up

    We can confirm that the property was cleaned prior to your arrival, had you been disatisfied with the standards of cleanliness we would have been more than happy to rectify this for you had it been raised upon your arrival. Bins are collected on a Thursday. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Chris5.0★Sep 2021

  • "Had a brilliant time in The Lakes."

    Everything about the booking was smooth. The Postmasters House was a great find and have already recommended Sykes Cottages. Lovely holiday for the first time in nearly two years.

    Reviewed by Donna5.0★Sep 2021

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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

  • Over three floors
  • Three bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twins on request please note this must be requested prior to arrival), 1 x King-size, 1 x second-floor single
  • Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Kitchen/diner with gas fire
  • Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer
  • Sitting room with electric fire
  • On street parking permit available for 1 car
  • Gas central heating with underfloor heating, gas fire
  • Smart TV and WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot and highchair provided
  • Off-road parking for 1 small/medium sized car outside the property
  • Front patio with furniture
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop and pub 0.1 miles

The property

This stone and slated, three storey property lies in a desirable part of central Windermere, just paces from a range of shops, pubs and restaurants.

Feel right at home as you begin your holiday adventure at The Postmasters House, boasting a pleasant interior and characterful features.

Enter through the front door and discover the kitchen/diner, retaining that traditional feel with original wooden pine flooring and sash windows, along with a wealth of appliances to ensure you are fully catered throughout your stay.

Serve hearty meals at the dining table, toasting to a long-awaited Lakeland getaway.

Carry the conversation into the lounge, where two sumptuous settees and a Smart TV are perfect for an evening’s entertainment, while the coal effect electric fire offers a gentle warmth.

The staircase from the entrance hall leads to the first floor landing; breaking off to one side is the master bedroom, boasting a lavish king-size bed and bay window, while to the other lies the double bedroom, with Super-king sized/ Zip and ink bed and a lovely bathroom, complete with bath and walk-in shower.

Up a final set of stairs bring you to a single room, built into the eaves of the roof with exposed beams, ideal for children.

Each of the bedrooms are wonderfully presented with fresh white bed linen and oak storage.

To the exterior of this Windermere cottage is a paved area with feature gate and bench, where you can sit out with a morning coffee as you contemplate how to spend the day.

When you’re ready to explore, just a gentle stroll away lies the town thoroughfare, where you can expect to find a wealth of amenities, including shops, supermarkets, friendly pubs, restaurants and cafés, sure to keep you well stocked and fed.

The town is also home to the World of Beatrix Potter attractions, and the glistening waters of Lake Windermere, where you can enjoy a leisurely cruise on board on the old steamer, test your hand a range of watersports, go fishing or hire a kayak and explore the scene at your own pace.

Within the surrounding area there is plenty more to tick off your to-do list; see the fascinating boating history of the Lakelands at Windermere Jetty Museum, visit the National Trust owned Hill Top and explore the former home of Beatrix Potter, uncover years of history at Wray Castle or climb the mighty Loughrigg Fell, perfect for those seeking adventure.

For a memorable Cumbrian getaway with friends and family, consider The Postmasters House.

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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