Title: Idle Mill 1 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=65365276&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Idle Mill 1 Cottage with free parking, near Lake Windermere ## Photo gallery for Idle Mill 1 ![Cottage | Exterior - Idle Mill 1 (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65365300/65365276/89b8a7f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi - Idle Mill 1 (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65365300/65365276/9fb5629e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Property grounds - Idle Mill 1 (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65365300/65365276/2f452f68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Living area | DVD player - Idle Mill 1 (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65365300/65365276/19dda454.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Dining - Idle Mill 1 (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65365300/65365276/8febf5d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Idle Mill 1 provides an adjacent golf course and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi £794 includes taxes & fees 21 Feb - 22 Feb ## 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. ### Idle Mill 1 Cottage with free parking, near Lake Windermere Free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas are available at this smoke-free cottage. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. A kitchen with a fridge and a dishwasher are available, and other amenities include a washing machine and 2 bathrooms. Housekeeping is not available. Guest accommodation at this cottage offers DVD players and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodation at this 3.5-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include a shower. This Ambleside cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - DVD player ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service ### Location highlights - Next to a golf course ### Things to do - Fishing 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) ### General - 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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 (service animals welcome) ### 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 Idle Mill 1 Cottage Idle Mill 1 Ambleside Idle Mill 1 Cottage Ambleside ## About the area Located in Ambleside, this cottage is next to a golf course. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Treetop Trek and Grasmere Showground are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. 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A beautiful sunny day in the English Lake District., Shutterstock ID 713135047, Purchase Order: SP-1896 , Order Number: SP-1896 Go Guides, Client/Licensee: Hot](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563222832/6c0c8576-0ab9-44a4-a3ef-e306bc5dc5ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Windermere 19 min walk \- 1.1 miles - ![Ambleside showing kayaking or canoeing, cruising and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635171373525/529c7003-109f-4368-b4fe-2b3432bd7ce0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ambleside Pier 3 min drive \- 1.3 miles - ![Rydal Mount which includes a garden and a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087985/80e37ab2-9e6a-4293-9304-fbfbf385813b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Rydal Mount 4 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Rothay Park 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Stock Ghyll Force 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles ### Getting around - Windermere Station 13 min drive ### Restaurants - Freshers’ Cafe 9 min walk - Zeffirellis 4 min walk - Rothay Manor Hotel 13 min walk - The Golden Rule 2 min walk - The Royal Oak 6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Idle Mill 1 pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Idle Mill 1? ### How much is parking at Idle Mill 1? ### What time is check-in at Idle Mill 1? ### What time is check-out at Idle Mill 1? ### Where is Idle Mill 1 located? ## Have a question? 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