Title: Bijou 17th Century Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Bijou 17th Century Cottage ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33603000/33602917/f22b4824.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33603000/33602917/da20de7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33603000/33602917/85dd3026.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33603000/33602917/6020d760.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33603000/33602917/62434772.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in a picturesque setting, this charming Grade 2 listed cottage boasts original features such as panelled wood doors and Stuart beams. With a log burner, beautifully dressed windows, and exposed oak beams, guests can unwind after exploring the nearby lakes on foot. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - - Fireplace - Washer - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - 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. ### Bijou 17th Century Cottage This unique, characterful property has been thoughtfully designed to make the best use of space available and is Grade 2 listed. It lies in a picturesque setting and results in a charming cottage with a wealth of interesting and original features – panelled wood doors and wardrobe and Stuart beams. The holiday home boasts a reading/dressing room, a log burner, beautifully dressed windows with stylish fabrics and accessories. Original Lakeland slate flooring and exposed oak beams, with contemporary oak flooring upstairs. The view of local fells can be seen from the southern kitchen and bedroom windows, tempting for walkers. Guests can simply park up for the week and enjoy the lakes on foot. The cottage has walks straight from the door, along with breathtaking lake and mountain scenery. This cosy village cottage is designed for two. Note: No children allowed, including infants or smoking, but dogs may be considered. Shop (Spar), ATM, garage and gastro pub 50 metres away. The cottage was built by 1690 and was originally part of the Coaching House, now Traditional Grade II Listed, and stables on the main Windermere route. Outstanding, circular walk from the cottage to Troutbeck; after a visit to the National Trust Townend Hall, have a drink at The Mortal Man then follow old tracks and footpaths up to the top of Wansfell, for outstanding views over Windermere and Ambleside. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the mountains - Near the bay ### Things to do - Swimming nearby - Theme park 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) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 9 kg per pet) Note from host: Please make a request for a pet from the owner. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Boutique 17th Century Boutique 17th Century Cottage Cottage Boutique 17th Century Cottage Windermere Boutique 17th Century Cottage Cottage Windermere ## About the area ![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%7C54.39416%2C-2.91916&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=novMEO_um5DojiB2p-YPQpTu0vc=) Windermere, ENG #### What's nearby - Lake Windermere - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - Orrest Head - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles - Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles - World of Beatrix Potter - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles - Bowness Pier - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles #### Getting around - Windermere Station - 3 min drive - Manchester Airport (MAN) - 100 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Hooked - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Brew Room - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Tilly Bar & Kitchen - ‬3 min drive - ‪Opa - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Boathouse - ‬13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bijou 17th Century Cottage pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Bijou 17th Century Cottage? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Bijou 17th Century Cottage? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Bijou 17th Century Cottage located? > Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Holehird Gardens and Lake Windermere. Treetop Trek and Orrest Head are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bijou 17th Century Cottage Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 161 8 - Good 59 6 - Okay 6 4 - Poor 4 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 9.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8/10 Good #### Mirain 18 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication A lovely property which served perfect for what we needed! A central location in the Lakes and was not far from anywhere. Brilliant ##### Mirain Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ella M. 3 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay Great location and a lovely cottage, thank you! ##### Ella M. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Karen A. 4 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely small cottage Lovely stay very cosy ##### Karen A. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### joe c. 17 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it Loved the stay at this cottage! Very cosy and perfect location ##### joe c. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angus B. 5 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely little cottage We really enjoyed our short stay here. The cottage was full of character but cleverly modernised with a well- equipped kitchen squeezed in at the foot of the stairs. The bathroom had a great shower. The cottage is in a great location with walks from the door but just near the town. ##### Angus B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elaine A. 24 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quaint little cottage Gorgeous little cottage. Well positioned with good walks and places to eat. Lots to do in the area. Safe allocated parking and good bus service. ##### Elaine A. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### James L. 8 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quaint cottage A good spot to explore the Lakes District. Quiet area. ##### James L. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen S. 1 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend in the Lakes Three stunning days in and around Windermere, lots of exploring and walking. Picture perfect. Cottage is delightful for a couple, beautifully maintained and equipped. ##### Stephen S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eleanor P. 22 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage in a wonderful location Really lovely little cottage in a beautiful location with easy access to some really lovely walks ##### Eleanor P. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abby H. 18 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage! We had a lovely stay in this cottage for our Lake District holiday this year. The cottage is sweet and well equipped, and is a great base for exploring the area. It was lovely to return to the peaceful cottage after our wedding day on the Wednesday! Thank you. ##### Abby H. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Ed B. 25 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in #### Charming cottage Everything was lovely but isolated. Fortunately the bus service was wonderful. Be warned, there are steep narrow stairs to access the bedroom. ##### Ed B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Robert E. 30 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake district Good location and comfortable stay. Very good for us as we enjoy hiking ##### Robert E. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan I. 14 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful cottage in Troutbeck Bridge We loved our stay in this cottage. The owners have put such thought into the items and I loved the textiles and pictures. It was super comfy and a real treat to stay at the cottage. Although easy access via a main road and spar garage for goodies, the cottage itself is in a private road and set back. We were able to walk from the cottage to the most glorious walks. A great treat. ##### Susan I. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jackie H. 9 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute cottage We had a lovely stay at the cottage! Such a convenient spot for access to hikes and places of beauty in the Lake District. ##### Jackie H. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremy O. 3 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place for lakes Quiet and peaceful location short drive or walk to Windermere Lovely walks Good value ##### Jeremy O. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### James B. 1 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely little cottage Lovely accommodation. Good location. Very comfy night sleep and helpful host. ##### James B. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret C. 2 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### New Year Getaway Beautiful cottage in perfect location to explore the lakes. Bus stop at the end of the road making it very easy to get around. Had a very lovely stay and would return. ##### Margaret C. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eamonn C. 20 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ambleside The property is undoubtedly small. It was very clean and comfortable - a perfect base for exploring this wonderful area. Plenty of grocery stores and pubs/restaurants in surrounding area. A very steep narrow staircase leading to the second level of the property. I note this has been mentioned in other reviews too. Overall, my wife and I were very satisfied with the property. ##### Eamonn C. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Ruth P. 15 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rosebud Cottage Windermere Lovely cottage full of character Some tlc required: oven graphics worn away; bedside table loose from the wall; kitchen tap wobbly! Otherwise, great! ##### Ruth P. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie H. 5 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a wonderful cottage, just the right size and so comfortable. Near all the stops I was visiting Everything was superb ##### Julie H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicholas K. 11 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Just as it said on the tin Nice house great location, buses great and easy to use ##### Nicholas K. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria E. 2 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location for visit to the Lakes District Well-located charming cottage. Pub/restaurant and convenience store steps away. Windermere center is about a 30 minute walk. Several nice hikes up to Troutbeck right outside the door. ##### Maria E. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Lucy F. 24 Apr 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely, cosy cottage. We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful cottage. It's in a great location and is the perfect place to cosy up by the fire and to use as a base to explore the Lakes. This was our second visit and we'll defnitely be back! ##### Lucy F. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gillian S. 25 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent location for the villages around Windermere, cosy cottage with private parking Very easy to rent online and every detail for your stay is sent to you by email, no messing just straight forward ##### Gillian S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate H. 4 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect cosy retreat. Beautiful cosy cottage, ideally situated for exploring Windermere, Ambleside Grassmere. Comfortable with everything you need. ##### Kate H. 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