Old Village House

34 Customer Reviews

• "Excellent location in the centre of Windermere, and having dedicated parking spaces made it so much easier."

  Plenty of places to eat out nearby. Property is nicely decorated throughout and well equipped, and exceptionally clean. We were aware of the steep staircase to the 2nd floor bedroom but didn’t intend to use it so was not a problem for us.

  Thank you so much for making time to review your stay. So pleased you enjoyed your time at the house and the surrounding area. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Barbara5.0★May 2025

• "2nd time staying at this property."

  Sad to see it up for sale. Thanks for thoughtful welcoming gift, ie coffee etc.

  Thank you, again, for choosing Old Village House as your Lakeland bolt hole.. and so pleased to hear you had a good stay…glad you enjoyed the coffee, tea and shortbread.. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Mar 2025

• "Was hard to find a property with 3 double rooms as spacious as this one for 3 adult couples, beautifully decorated and tastefully designed."

  Spiral staircase to the top floor is tight and may not be suitable for everyone. Parking for two cars is a big plus in Windermere and the location is excellent for the train station, pubs, eateries and a pleasant walk down to Bowness. Would definitely stay here again.

  So very pleased you enjoyed the house, and the local area. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment on your stay Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Feb 2025

• "Excellent accommodation and would def stay again."

  Few issues to highlight that would help though….the cleanliness was overall very good however the cooker hood extractors/filters are badly needing deep cleaned or replaced. The shower in the en-suite above lounge has a loose connection as was difficult to stop the shower dripping. Overall though a great stay though, very good location and modern house…….perhaps a starter pack for the wood burner would help guests for the first night.

  Thank you for taking the time to review your stay, and for highlighting the extractor and the shower. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lee4.1★Feb 2025

• "Old Village Cottage is in a central location with a great choice of quaint shops, restaurants, bars & supermarkets within walking distance."

  The off street parking was so helpful. The property is really well equipped with lots of space yet feels so cosy & homely. The layout for perfect for us with all bedrooms having an en-suite bathroom as we were holidaying with grown up children. I would definitely stay here again and would highly recommend.

  Ah, thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay at the house… So pleased you had a great stay…and were able to enjoy some dry weather too, I think… Thanks again Property Owner

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Feb 2025

• "Overall we were very happy with our stay."

  Great to be in the town, near shops etc with on site parking. 3 comfortable bedrooms with good quality bedlinen & excellent bathrooms. Plenty of hot water & the property was cleaned well. 3 comfy sofas in the lounge too. However there were some minor problems. Some issues were easily rectified: there were no egg cups, or a tray in the kitchen. A tray is vital when you have to carry food up steps from the kitchen, & through the lounge to get to the dining room. There were no basins or bowls for cooking in the kitchen. We like to have scrambled eggs for Christmas Day breakfast but there was nothing to mix them in. I was able to purchase all the missing items from a local hardware store. I left these when we ended our stay. The property description said a starter pack for the log burner would be provided - it wasn't. Again we bought kindling, logs & firelighters locally. Unfortunately there was an issue with lack of heating in the dining room, despite adjusting the thermostat. This meant that it was decidedly chilly in the room, uncomfortable when you are eating meals, especially your Christmas lunch! We did contact Lakelovers who sent someone to check the heating but he just confirmed the radiators didn't need bleeding & we would need a plumber, which he would arrange. As we were leaving the next day, I don't know if the matter was resolved. A note about the spiral stairs: although the property description was accurate, the stairs are extremely narrow and there are areas in the bedroom it leads to where it's easy to bang your head (despite one beam being padded!)

  Thanks for taking time to write such a comprehensive review, and glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. I note the kitchen items that you mention, and apologies about those. I’m unsure what has become of the tray and the mixing bowls, but those items were definitely in the kitchen cupboards, so perhaps they had been broken or damaged at some time and I was not informed. So sorry about that; I will definitely check what’s what at the next opportunity. And thanks for the heads up about the dining room radiator. A plumber was called to resolve the matter. Thanks again Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ruth4.4★Dec 2024

• "Lovely property and perfect location for Windermere and a walk into bowness"

  Thank you so much… glad you enjoyed your stay Property Owner

  Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Dec 2024

• "It was a really lovely cottage, very clean and exactly as described."

  We had a great stay there despite some awful weather and would definitely recommend it.

  Thank you so much for taking the time to comment on your stay at Old Village House.. so pleased you enjoyed it, as you say, despite the weather! Thanks again Property Owner

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Nov 2024

• "Great property, parking for two and plenty of spaces either on the road opposite the house or pay & displays nearby."

  Beautifully decorated property and lots of room for 6 adults, the en suites were generous in size, very deceptive and spacious. Didn’t attempt to carry a suitcase up the spiral staircase, left that to the youngsters. The house was very well equipped although it did take a while to find the hidden cutlery draw, if only I’d read the cottage information sheet first ☺️We had a great time and were able to find places to eat and drink with our dog within a few minutes walk. Our dog wasn’t really keen on toileting in the courtyard but we found a grassy area not far from the house. We loved our time here and would definitely book again. Two of the most senior adults fell up the kitchen steps and down but no harm done. We were warned

  Thank you for taking the time to write about your time at the house… and so glad you enjoyed your time there and in the village itself… and good to hear there were no injuries tripping up/down the kitchen steps !! Thank you again!! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Neil5.0★Oct 2024

• "Old Village House is a beautifully presented property."

  It was very well equipped with everything we needed and was very clean on arrival. Parking for two cars was really helpful as we had our children and their partners staying with us for most of our time there. The location is ideal for Windermere centre with plenty of places to eat and local shops to explore. A 25 minute walk down to Bowness is a nice way to start the day or you can just jump on the bus service which is reliable, clean and fairly priced. We will return.

  Thank you for taking time to review your stay at the house! So very pleased you were able to relax and enjoy your time there, and the local area, with your family. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Graeme5.0★Sep 2024

• "A great house with access to local facilities in Windermere."

  Old Villiage House was exceptionally clean and well presented. Repeat with good facilities and thoughtful touches, we had a great time there.

  Thank you so much for taking time to review your stay! And for the lovely comments about the house; so glad you enjoyed your time there and in Windermere itself. The housekeeping team that prepare the house for ‘guest arrival’ really are outstanding and so I’m always pleased when guests remark on cleanliness at the house. Thank you As an aside… a pair of specs were found at the house. If these belong to you or anyone in your party, the housekeeping team have left them at the Lakelovers office. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Sep 2024

• "The Old Village House is amazing, confortable and beautiful property to stay."

  The kitchen is equiped with so much of cutlery and utensils that you dont have to care about washing them twice in a day. The rooms are cozy, they smell nice and there is so much for people of all age to do in the house. Recommend it and will stay again.

  Thank you so much for taking the time to comment on your stay at Old Village House. Much appreciated Really pleased you were comfortable there and were able to enjoy your holiday… Property Owner

  Reviewed by Arjun5.0★Jul 2024

• "A lovely cottage in a great location although being in the centre of the town it was quite noisy some nights."

  It was well equipped with everything we needed, and clean on arrival. The spiral staircase to the top floor is narrow and wobbly and I don’t think this is emphasised enough in the listing.. not great for elderly/ young children etc.

  Thanks for taking the time to review your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Amanda3.8★Jun 2024

• "Fantastic accommodation!"

  The owners said they have spent 4 years renovating the house and it is certainly evident in the standards that they have achieved; it has been so tastefully done. Perfect location in the centre of Windermere. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend.

  Thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay, and for the lovely comments about the house. Really pleased you enjoyed your holiday, the house itself and the town too. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Jun 2024

• "We had a wonderful week at this lovely cottage, we met up with our adult children and their partners so were delighted to have 3 large bedrooms and bathrooms available to us (plus an extra shower room downstairs)."

  Everything was provided at this cosy cottage if you wanted to eat in and plenty of restaurants around and about if you chose to dine out. The cottage is in a great location and we could walk down to Bowness, we were also only a short drive from Kendal, Ambleside and Grasmere.

  Thank you so much for taking time to review your stay at Old Village House. Really pleased you enjoyed your time at the house and also the surrounding area…and great to hear the house hosted a family get together ! Thank you again Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jill5.0★Jun 2024

• "We enjoyed a lovely week at Old Village House, 2 adults, 3 children ages 2, 12 and 14 and a dog (age 15)."

  The location is fantastic for exploring the Lakes, near the train station, Booth's supermarket and lots of cafes, pubs and restaurants. The house was the cleanest holiday home I have stayed in, and the owners have left things in the property to make the visit easier – air fryer, washing maiden, dish washing liquid and tablets, tea and coffee etc. A highchair and cot bed were available under one of the beds, though the house may not be suitable for all infants as there are steps down to the kitchen and one of the ensuite bathrooms. The spiral stairs to the top floor may also be tricky for young children or the elderly but my 12 and 14 year old loved the attic room. The different levels add to the character of the property, it's quite an interesting old house, and the description does advise to take care on the steps, so we were aware of this before arrival. The house would also be great for 3 couples holidaying together as the bedrooms are all like master bedrooms with king size bed and ensuite bathrooms. There are lots of activities to do near by too, Brockholes, Beatrix Potter World, boat trips, steam train ride, aquarium and motor museum. We didn’t have time to do everything and if we decide to visit the area again, I would love to stay in the Old Village House.

  Thank you so much for taking the time to give such great feedback. And I will definitely pass on your comments to the cleaning team, as I agree with you totally; they are outstanding . So pleased to hear that you enjoyed the house and the local area… and I think you did enjoy a bit of decent weather, which is always a bonus Thank you again for your lovely comments. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lisa5.0★May 2024

• "Lovely clean house."

  Can’t wait to rebook. Great position, very close to shops and booths right behind was perfect.

  Thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay! Really appreciate the lovely feedback and so pleased you enjoyed your time at the house and the area.. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Darren5.0★May 2024

• "Nice property in a great location."

  Plenty of space for a family of four. As with previous customers, the heating is a bit erratic. The towel rails were problematic. They were red hot at the bottom and cold at the top (need bleeding?) and made very loud clanking sounds at certain times until we turned the dial down. We turned them off in the end as they woke us up several times. Bedrooms need blackout blinds too as they only have basic slat blinds. Loads to do nearby and well placed for buses and trains too. Overall recommended, but please do get the heating issues sorted.

  Thanks for taking the time to comment on the house, and letting us know about the towel rails. Apologies about that. The whole heating system is new and just required bleeding, which has now been done. Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the week otherwise. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jamie4.1★Mar 2024

• "Stunning property in great location with bonus of designated parking."

  Well equipped and very comfortable. Having visited the Lakes for the past 15 years, this is definitely the best property I have stayed in. Looking forward to staying there again.

  Thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay and for your lovely comments - absolutely thrilled that you enjoyed your time in the house and the surrounding area. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Mar 2024

• "We loved our stay , and really appreciated the renovation and the quality of the home ."

  Lots of room to dry our damp coats and ample bathrooms to accommodate us all . We found the heating a bit challenging - either upstairs was cold and downstairs hot, but dining room cold. Also, occasionally there’s a loud sort of rumble - a bit like the sound of a macerator - we think from water use in the adjacent properties ? It worried us first , but we got used to it . All in all a great place - would recommend .

  Thank you for your feedback, and your update on the heating. The whole system is new and just needed bleeding which has now been done. Glad you enjoyed your stay! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sarah4.7★Mar 2024

• "Truly amazing cottage, location just brilliant everything in walking distance and cottage itself was just gorgeous!"

  The cottage has so much space, is well equipped and the facilities were top quality! We will definitely be back!

  Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. Really pleased you enjoyed your time in and around the house. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Feb 2024

• "Absolutely stunning property, in a fab location."

  . everything on your doorstep. We will definitely be back.

  Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, and so very glad you enjoyed the house and the area Property Owner

  Reviewed by Rachel5.0★Oct 2023

• "Really well located in the town with Booths supermarket behind and lots of places to eat close by."

  A very high standard of accommodation and well equipped too. Parking on the driveway out front is a bonus. Would definitely stay again and was sorry not to be there for a second week. Point to note is that the top bedroom is up a very steep and narrow spiral staircase so would not suit everyone. The only improvements I would make (and these are very minor, which goes to show how fantastic the property is) are locks on the bathrooms and a less annoying cutlery drawer (you'll know what I mean if you stay).

  Thanks for your comments, and so pleased you enjoyed the week at Old Village House and the town itself! Hopefully the quirky, double sided 'vacant/occupied' bathroom door signs allowed for privacy in the bathrooms, as intended Property Owner

  Reviewed by Damian5.0★Aug 2023

• "The property is one of the cleanest we have ever stayed at."

  The facilities are excellent, and we had a fabulous stay. The property is perfectly placed with all the local shops, bars and take aways close by. The train station is also very close by which allowed us to have some days out and leave the car at home. We could not find fault with anything and are looking forwards to a return visit. The property is decorated and furnished to a high standard. You will not be disappointed if you book and stay here.

  Thank you so much for taking the time to write about your time at Old Village House; and so very pleased you enjoyed your stay and were lucky enough to have some decent weather. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Jul 2023

• "The shower in the front bedroom could do with a non slip mat."

  We found the heating system confusing and difficult to manage, especially as the temperature dropped during our stay. The property is lovely and very well equipped. It's such a shame it is next to a takeaway. On the one occasion we could sit out in the late afternoon, we had to come in because of the smell. Very central and had a fabulous stay. Ages ranged from 17 to 78.

  Thanks for taking the time to comment on the house...The 'nest' system was supposed to make the heating system easier to manage, so a shame that it created an issue for you. Apologies for that, but glad you enjoyed your stay nonetheless. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lynn4.1★Jun 2023

• "The house is in a perfect location for exploring the Windermere region."

  However, the fabulous accessibility to all the amenities in Windermere means that you may have road noise from quite early in the morning. The house was well presented and very well equipped. There are a lot of quirky stairs to encounter when moving from room to room but they are mentioned by the owner on the website. Would definitely return and recommend

  Thank you so much for your recommendation… and so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Jun 2023

• "Loved the cottage and the location, we had an excellent week and hope to be back soon!"

  Thanks for your lovely comments… so glad you enjoyed your time in the house, and hopefully, your time there coincided with some of the fabulous weather too☀️☀️☀️ Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Jun 2023

• "Fantastic location right in the heart of Windermere."

  Cottage was beautiful, spacious and spotlessly clean. I will definitely be returning.

  Thank you so much for your lovely comments, and so very pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at Old Village House Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michelle5.0★May 2023

• "The property it’s self met expectations for the price charged."

  However with regards to the heating the Nest control was locked and could only be accessed via a pin. The heating was set at 16, however I was able to increase to 21 on occasions other times I couldn’t because it’s controlled by the owners using their App. Living in Singapore for the last 17 years I am used to the heat and at times (to many) the house was cold ! Luckily I had the log fire

  Thanks for your feedback, and apologies the heating created an issue for you during your stay, but glad you are able to utilise the log burner! The house is so well insulated, that when the plumber set the system up, and input the baseline temps, he was certain they would be sufficient. And as you say there is the flexibility to increase the temperature in the two 'zones' if needed. Thanks again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Daniel4.7★Apr 2023

• "The Old Village House was in a great location in Windermere."

  A really lovely , comfortable and clean property with everything you could need for a stay. There were 3 couples in our group and there was plenty of room in the house and all the bedrooms were spacious and all had great en-suites. I would recommend and would stay here again.

  Thank you so much for your lovely comments....so very glad you enjoyed your stay Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★Apr 2023

• "The Old Village House is fantastic."

  It’s very well situated, making getting out and about easy. The House itself is beautiful - couldn’t really ask for more. It has been furnished to a very high standard and is extremely clean. Would I go back there? Definitely!

  Thank you so much - really pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay Property Owner

  Reviewed by Brendan5.0★Apr 2023

• "Great cottage, very clean, couldn’t ask for more in terms of preparation for our stay."

  Great location if you want to eat out most nights after a big day of walking. Some traffic noise but nothing major. Would definitely stay again.

  Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed every the property and all the area has to provide. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stephen4.7★Feb 2023

• "We had an extremely enjoyable stay at the Old Village House."

  It’s very comfortable, very clean and convenient for the lovely town of Windermere.

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Oct 2022

• "This cottage has been renovated to a very high standard and very comfortable."

  Whoever designed the renovation has made very impressive use of the space. We all loved it. Really central to Windermere town and having parking for 2 cars is really handy. Although just off the main road, it is well sound proofed - we never noticed traffic noise. I suppose it's worth pointing out that the spiral staircase to the attic bedroom is quite tight - although I'm 59 years old and had no problems getting up and down. Highly recommended - no negatives to report.

  Reviewed by Graeme5.0★Oct 2022

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