Title: Woodside Cottage: A 4-bed boutique cottage in the heart of the Lake District! 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 # Woodside Cottage: A 4-bed boutique cottage in the heart of the Lake District! Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83720000/83715100/83715091/e0293c2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83720000/83715100/83715091/8c8fa7f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83720000/83715100/83715091/5d4abd4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83720000/83715100/83715091/3b48e0b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83720000/83715100/83715091/e184b135.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life at Woodside Cottage in Cartmel Fell, Lake District. Relax in the peaceful surroundings with a hot tub overlooking beautiful gardens and mountain views or unwind by the wood burning stove in our spacious lounge. Take advantage of nearby walks, wild swimming lakes, vibrant bars, restaurants and shops within easy reach. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 72000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Washer - Fireplace ## 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. ### Woodside Cottage: A 4-bed boutique cottage in the heart of the Lake District! Welcome to our beautiful Lake District home, Woodside Cottage, in Cartmel Fell. Our home is perfect for escaping the hectic nature of everyday life. Come and enjoy the most incredible hikes, wild swim in our fantastic lakes, or relax in the hot-tub overlooking our beautiful gardens and mountain views. You’ll be able to relax in the peace and calm of Cartmel Fell knowing that the vibrant Bars, Restaurants, shops and activities of Windermere and Bowness are at your fingertips. The choice is all yours! Woodside cottage offers: \-3x King sized bedrooms & 1 single bedroom \-3x bathrooms (one is en-suite) \-A spacious lounge with a wood burning stove and smart TV \-A cosy dining room with incredible views \-A fully fitted kitchen and utility fully stocked with free tea, coffee and pantry items! \-A massive garden with a fire pit, outdoor dining area and BBQ \-An oak, wood fired Hot Tub! The location couldn’t be more accessible to so many amazing areas within the Lake District. As mentioned above your nearest towns are Bowness & Windermere, however a little further up you have Ambleside, Keswick and Grasmere. One of our personal favourites after Windermere is Coniston Lake from which you are only a 20 minute drive. Pubs Just a stones throw away are three fabulous pubs which we have detailed below. They are all dog friendly and have great outdoor areas for when the sun in shining! Masons Arms at Strawberry Bank Hare & Hounds Brown Horse at Winster The Black Labrador Wheatsheaf Inn Brigsteer - just off the Sizarrgh Castle walk. Travel Drive - 20 minutes from the M6 at J36 Train - 30 minutes to Oxenholme station & 20 minutes to Windermere station Walks There are many lovely walks, hikes and cycle routes close by. The roads are quiet and just out of the front door within a few minutes you’ll find a number of public footpaths. Here a few specific walks near by: Gummers Howe Birch Fell Stavely Fell Whitbarrow Moor Howe Yewbarrow Restaurants & bars Fizzy Tarte (Bar & Restaurant) - Bowness L’enclume - (Fine Dining) - Cartmel Heft (Finer Dining) - High Newton Porto (Finer Dining) - Bowness Jintana (Thai restaurant) - Bowness Vinegar Jones (Fish & Chips) - Bowness Homeground - (Breakfast/Lunch) - Method - (Breakfast) - Kendal Levens Hall & Cafe - Levens Yew Tree Barn - (casual dining) - High Newton Spa’s Brimstone Ladore Falls Lowood Bay Lakeside Hotel The Swan at Newby Bridge ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Up to 23 kg per pet - Food and water bowls ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the bay - Near the marina - On a lake ### Things to do - Heated pool - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks 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 - Garden - Unit size: 2,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19420000/19416000/19415959/dbefd186.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning Lodge set in relaxing surrounding, sleeps 6/8, 3 en-suites, free WIFI Windermere - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.8 Exceptional 105 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=19415959&PinnedHotelID=19415959&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33220000/33212800/33212770/270-599e7d91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A beautiful Cabin on the 5 star White Cross Bay in a quiet area of the park - Windermere - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Parking available 10 Exceptional 166 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=33212770&PinnedHotelID=33212770&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39670000/39662600/39662503/d05c0a71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxurious period house on the shores of Lake Windermere Windermere - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 47 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=39662503&PinnedHotelID=39662503&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100490000/100480600/100480578/9b228334.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rockwood- Grasmere, family cottage with Hot tub! 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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 Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20 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 ## About the area Located in Windermere, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. Travelling with kids? Consider Lakes Aqaurium, or check out an event or a game at Parkside Road. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Windermere travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windermere.dx5478) [View more Cottages in Windermere](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windermere-Cottages.d5478-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C54.30325%2C-2.91354&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hD0tCMTNvNkdwOtkrfyJMg43OCQ=) Cartmel Fell, England ### What's nearby - Lake Windermere - 3 min drive - 3.0 miles - Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House - 5 min drive - 4.2 miles - Bowness Pier - 8 min drive - 5.8 miles - World of Beatrix Potter - 8 min drive - 6.0 miles - Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing - 13 min drive - 6.3 miles ### Getting around - Burneside Station - 12 min drive - Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 137 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Lake View Garden - ‬8 min drive - ‪Driftwood - ‬8 min drive - ‪Quayside Sports Bar - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Woodside Cottage: A 4-bed boutique cottage in the heart of the Lake District! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Woodside Cottage: A 4-bed boutique cottage in the heart of the Lake District!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Woodside Cottage: A 4-bed boutique cottage in the heart of the Lake District!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Woodside Cottage: A 4-bed boutique cottage in the heart of the Lake District! located? > This family-friendly Windermere cottage is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Winster Valley and Lyth Valley. Lake Windermere is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Woodside Cottage: A 4-bed boutique cottage in the heart of the Lake District! Reviews 10 ### 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 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark B. 13 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ruby Wedding Celebrations Lovely cottage, nice welcome pack. Fantastic viewsand tranquility :) ##### Mark B. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol M. 28 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay in the Lake District This home is extremely clean, well decorated and well equipped in every way. Hannah is very responsive and we had a fabulous stay. The view overlooking the garden while sitting in the hot tub is amazing. Highly recommend this beautiful home! ##### Carol M. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Penelope L. 16 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Easter stay We had a lovely time in this gorgeous cottage. We really felt at home and everything was at hand. We struggled a bit with the shower but soon worked it out. Even the sun shone which made it a perfect holiday. Thank you Hannah. ##### Penelope L. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mel s. 3 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect We stayed here on the way back from Cornwall and we only wished we had stayed longer. Not only dog friendly for our pooch but the cottage is just beautiful, lots of interesting fruit trees in the garden to keep our little one interested. Coming back and lighting the fire after a day on the fells was simply wonderful! ##### mel s. 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