Title: Idle Mill 2 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 # Idle Mill 2 Cottage with kitchen, near Lake Windermere ## Photo gallery for Idle Mill 2 ![Exterior - Idle Mill 2 (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65365500/65365449/8ced12de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![DVD player - Idle Mill 2 (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65365500/65365449/053a5f74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Idle Mill 2 (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65365500/65365449/abb1deb8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![DVD player - Idle Mill 2 (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65365500/65365449/0a00f486.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi - Idle Mill 2 (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65365500/65365449/924965b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Lake Windermere, Idle Mill 2 has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi £826 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 2 Cottage with kitchen, near Lake Windermere This smoke-free cottage features free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. 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. 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 - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### 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 ### 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 ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70410000/70400700/70400626/28a9afa5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 bedroom accommodation in Bowness on Windermere Bowness on Windermere - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23&selected=70400626&PinnedHotelID=70400626&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage | Living room | TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65365200/65365108/097e0eca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dovedale Keswick - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23&selected=65365108&PinnedHotelID=65365108&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage | Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/31000000/30998700/30998630/8c6a0096.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fells Cottage Sedbergh - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Parking included 10 Exceptional 2 reviews £320 includes taxes & fees 13 Feb - 14 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14&selected=30998630&PinnedHotelID=30998630&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23&selected=65365449&PinnedHotelID=65365449&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=65365449,70400626,65365108,30998630) ## 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 (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 2 Cottage Idle Mill 2 Ambleside Idle Mill 2 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. 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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 2 pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Idle Mill 2? ### How much is parking at Idle Mill 2? ### What time is check-in at Idle Mill 2? ### What time is check-out at Idle Mill 2? ### Where is Idle Mill 2 located? ## Have a question? 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