Title: The Sanctuary Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk

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# The Sanctuary

## Photo gallery for The Sanctuary

![Cottage | Interior - The Sanctuary (Windermere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65364700/65364698/40cabf92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

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![Cottage | Interior - The Sanctuary (Windermere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65364700/65364698/7a41c06e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Located close to Lake Windermere, The Sanctuary has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 

### Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi

£734

includes taxes & fees

11 Apr - 12 Apr

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### The Sanctuary

This smoke-free cottage features free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The cottage features free WiFi and a washing machine, plus a kitchen with a fridge and a dishwasher. An electric kettle and a shower are among the other amenities available to guests. Housekeeping is not available. 

Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Windermere cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Accommodation at this 3.5-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include a shower. 

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Free self parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking
- Onsite parking includes off-street options

### Kitchen

- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator

### Bedrooms

- 2 bedrooms

### Bathroom

- 1 private bathroom
- Shower

### 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

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## 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

The Sanctuary Cottage

The Sanctuary Windermere

The Sanctuary Cottage Windermere

## About the area

Windermere is home to this cottage. Townend and Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Holehird Gardens and Treetop Trek. Raw War Paintball and Rydal Hall Labyrinth are also worth visiting. [Visit our Windermere travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windermere.dx5478)

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Windermere, England

### What's nearby

- ![Autumn at Lake Windermere, Cumbria, UK.  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  
10 min walk \- 0.6 miles
- ![World of Beatrix Potter](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087973/94e2d954-d771-492d-9fff-522e835f58d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
World of Beatrix Potter  
3 min drive \- 1.3 miles
- Orrest Head  
15 min walk \- 0.7 miles
- Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories  
19 min walk \- 1.0 mile
- Bowness Pier  
3 min drive \- 1.5 miles

### Getting around

- Windermere Station  
5 min walk
- Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)  
129 min drive

### Restaurants

- Homeground  
6 min walk
- The Westmorland Inn  
3 min drive
- Toast  
4 min walk
- Brown Sugar  
5 min walk
- The Crafty Baa  
4 min walk

## Frequently asked questions

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### How much is parking at The Sanctuary?

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## The Sanctuary Reviews

## Reviews

9.8

### Exceptional

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