Title: How Head Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # How Head Cottage Cottage with kitchen, near Lake Windermere ## Photo gallery for How Head Cottage ![Exterior - How Head Cottage (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89470000/89468800/89468734/72fe147b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Living area - How Head Cottage (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89470000/89468800/89468734/5262468b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, cookware/dishes/utensils - How Head Cottage (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89470000/89468800/89468734/a6bc509c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - How Head Cottage (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89470000/89468800/89468734/ecf832fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished - How Head Cottage (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89470000/89468800/89468734/01a81917.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Lake Windermere, How Head Cottage has plenty to offer. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### How Head Cottage Cottage with kitchen, near Lake Windermere The cottage features a kitchen, a fridge and a shower. Housekeeping is not available. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Kitchens offer fridges and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Shower ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service ### 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) ### General - Individual decor - Individual furnishings ## Similar properties ![Cottage | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65365100/65365055/0fcacd16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cobblestone Cottage Ambleside - Kitchen - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space £367 includes taxes & fees 18 Jan - 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Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi £376 includes taxes & fees 19 Jan - 20 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20&selected=114094947&PinnedHotelID=114094947&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property accepts credit cards and debit cards 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as How Head Cottage Cottage How Head Cottage Ambleside How Head Cottage Cottage Ambleside ## About the area Ambleside is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Treetop Trek and Grasmere Showground are also worth visiting. [Visit our Ambleside travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ambleside.dx4270) [View more Cottages in Ambleside](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ambleside-Cottages.d4270-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.43364%2C-2.96087&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KwfGaudb4HK8i2JzjcVzDGOQ5DE=) 2 How Head Chapel Hill, Ambleside, England, LA22 9EB ### What's nearby - Rothay Park \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Stock Ghyll Force \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Lake Windermere \- 2 min drive \- 0.9 miles - Ambleside Pier \- 3 min drive \- 1.1 miles - Rydal Mount \- 4 min drive \- 1.9 miles ### Getting around - Windermere Station - 13 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The White Lion - ‬4 min walk - ‪Zeffirellis - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Royal Oak - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Apple Pie - ‬3 min walk - ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is How Head Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at How Head Cottage? ### What time is check-in at How Head Cottage? ### What time is check-out at How Head Cottage? ### Where is How Head Cottage located? ## Have a question? 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