Title: Holly Cottages Guest House 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) # Holly Cottages Guest House Guesthouse in Windermere, a short walk to Lake Windermere ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41070000/41061300/41061233/e27d30c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Room 7 Large Double Room (2nd floor) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41070000/41061300/41061233/03e5748f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41070000/41061300/41061233/2aef81be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Room 7 Large Double Room (2nd floor) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41070000/41061300/41061233/9a61b96f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41070000/41061300/41061233/76765182.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Near Lake Windermere, Holly Cottages Guest House provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Housekeeping - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 3 - Oct 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-04&selected=41061233&PinnedHotelID=41061233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-04&selected=41061233&PinnedHotelID=41061233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 4 - Oct 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-04&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=41061233&PinnedHotelID=41061233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-04&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=41061233&PinnedHotelID=41061233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 3 - Oct 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=41061233&PinnedHotelID=41061233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=41061233&PinnedHotelID=41061233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 10 - Oct 12](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=41061233&PinnedHotelID=41061233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=41061233&PinnedHotelID=41061233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Room 4 Small Double Room (2nd Floor) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41070000/41061300/41061233/4b83585e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room 4 Small Double Room (2nd Floor) ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Fridge Dishwasher Flat-screen TV Renovated in 2021 Blackout curtains - 140 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Room 7 Large Double Room (2nd floor) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41070000/41061300/41061233/71ee2bb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room 7 Large Double Room (2nd floor) ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Fridge Dishwasher Flat-screen TV Renovated in 2021 Blackout curtains - 140 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Room 1 Large Double Room (1st floor) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41070000/41061300/41061233/e05efbdb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room 1 Large Double Room (1st floor) ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Fridge Dishwasher Flat-screen TV Renovated in 2021 Blackout curtains - 183 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Room 5 Standard Double Room (2nd Floor) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41070000/41061300/41061233/fba21192.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room 5 Standard Double Room (2nd Floor) ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Fridge Dishwasher Flat-screen TV Renovated in 2021 Private bathroom - 183 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Room 6. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FWindermere-Hotels-Holly-Cottages-Guest-House.h41061233.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FWindermere-Hotels-Holly-Cottages-Guest-House.h41061233.Hotel-Information) ## 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%7C54.36559%2C-2.91976&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=baYt3IXP4pD0u3PI_Y2PMZBOf6M=) 2 Holly Cottages, Rayrigg Road, Windermere, England, LA23 3BZ #### What's nearby - World of Beatrix Potter - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Lake Windermere - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Bowness Pier - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles - Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles #### Getting around - Windermere Station - 3 min drive - Manchester Airport (MAN) - 101 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Albert - ‬1 min walk - ‪Hole in t' Wall - ‬2 min walk - ‪Urban Food House - ‬4 min walk - ‪Bowness Tap Rooms - ‬2 min walk - ‪Bryson's Tea Rooms - ‬2 min walk ## About this property ### Holly Cottages Guest House Guest house remodelled in 2021 and located near Lake Windermere Holly Cottages Guest House provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - Luggage storage, multilingual staff and smoke-free property Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi. More amenities include: - Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers - Flat-screen TVs with streaming services and digital channels - Communal kitchens, fridges and dishwashers ## Similar properties ![Cottage | Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89470000/89468500/89468481/aba02eba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Writing Room Ambleside - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Parking included [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=89468481&PinnedHotelID=89468481&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32929700/32929689/a7a1fd20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ground floor apartment in a superb location above the village of Ambleside. Ambleside - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=32929689&PinnedHotelID=32929689&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Conveniences - Luggage storage - Shared microwave - Shared refrigerator ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Handrails in stairways - Upper floors accessible by stairs only ### More - 3 floors - Built in 1600 - Renovated entire property - November 2021 - Smoke-free property - Traditional architecture ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels - Streaming services ### Food and drink - Blender - Cleaning supplies - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Shared kitchen access - Toaster ### More - Electrical adapters - Heating - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Host will greet you, key retrieval ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 5.00 per pet, per night Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total pets Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 18 are welcome ## Important information ### Optional extras - Pet fee: GBP 5.00 per pet, per night - Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 only accepts cash Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed 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. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property ### Property is also known as Holly Cottages Windermere Holly Cottages Guest House Guesthouse Holly Cottages Guest House Windermere Holly Cottages Guest House Guesthouse Windermere ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Holly Cottages Guest House pet-friendly? > Yes, Holly Cottages Guest House allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 5.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. ### How much is parking at Holly Cottages Guest House? > Holly Cottages Guest House doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at Holly Cottages Guest House? > Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Holly Cottages Guest House? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Holly Cottages Guest House located? > Situated in Windermere, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Old Laundry Theatre and Lake Windermere. World of Beatrix Potter and Bowness Pier are also within 5 minutes. Windermere Station is 28 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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