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Luxurious period house on the shores of Lake Windermere

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 9320 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Luxurious period house on the shores of Lake Windermere

Built in 1837, the house has recently been refurbished to a very high standard. The lake is less than 50 metre from the property boundary, so there are lake views from many rooms and from the large gardens and meadow. We have 4 luxurious double bedrooms, all ensuite, there is a beautiful kitchen and dining room, and an elegant drawing room. Close to Ambleside (centre of the Lake District), with easy access to other villages, the lakes, and the fells. On site parking. As good as it gets!

Property manager

Gillian

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 3444 sq ft (320 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 2 dogs allowed. Downstairs only. Not on beds

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Travel cot available on request. High chair

Important information

You need to know

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 are allowed on site
Note from host: No stags/hens. Single sex groupsby prior agreement
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Lyxigt Periodhus vid Bredden av Sjön Windermere

About the neighborhood

Map
Windermere, England

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Wray Castle - 9 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 8 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ambleside Pier - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Lily Bar in Ambleside - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Waterhead Coffee Shop - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxurious period house on the shores of Lake Windermere pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxurious period house on the shores of Lake Windermere?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious period house on the shores of Lake Windermere?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious period house on the shores of Lake Windermere located?

This family-friendly Windermere vacation home is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Windermere and Ambleside Pier. Borrans Park and Ambleside Climbing Wall are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Luxurious period house on the shores of Lake Windermere Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

james l., Manchester

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional home
The property exceeded expectations. Such a beautiful home, surrounded by breath-taking scenery and fabulous location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning property and very friendly hosts
We had a great time, albeit very short in a beautiful property, very functional but classy and with lots of space and stunning gardens. The hosts were very friendly and had great attention to detail. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Windermere Period Property
The house more than lived up to our expectations. We were a family comprising grandparents, two couples and three young children. Plenty of space for everyone and the garden was a beautiful bonus. The children enjoyed visits from Gillian’s two friendly, well trained collies!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay for couples
We had three couples stay at Windemere and had an outstanding time. The grounds, property, bedrooms, and common areas were amazing! So clean and spacious! We enjoyed the big kitchen for group meals and took numerous hikes down to the village. It was the highlight of our trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow! Just wow.
Immaculate, beautiful, well appointed, dog friendly. Couldn’t fault it. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning house!
This exceeded all our expectations, a stunningly beautiful period home, we all completely fell in love with it! Perfect location with stunning views from every window. Very well equipped & absolutley immaculate. Gillian & David were so welcoming! We honestly couldn’t have wished for a more wonderful stay, we already cannot wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne B., Uk

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Getaway
Fantastic snowy weekend at the Lake House , beautiful location , friendly and helpful hosts . Extra little treats left for us. Would return in a heartbeat! Anne and Mike
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family brake
Beyond all expectations, beautiful property, immaculate yet so, so comfortable. Fabulous kitchen / dinning room. Lounge with views to die for. Many many thanks, The Fenton family
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay !
We had a wonderful time this fabulous property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Parina W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House in a perfect location
This is a perfect holiday home. A stylishly decorated, spacious well equipped house with stunning, uninterrupted lake views. Gillian is a great host and answered any queries we had very quickly. We were made to feel very welcome. EV charging on site was really useful & it’s only a 10 minute walk into Ambleside. There are hill walks possible directly from the house. We loved it.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant stay
Very impressive property with everything you could want.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephen b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Luxury house adjacent to Windermere
The house was amazing with enviable views across Windermere. Total luxury. We all really enjoyed the stay. Very close to Ambleside and local amenities. Can’t wait to rebook.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply spectacular home.
This is an amazing, historic, upscale home in a beautiful area with spectacular views over the lake. Don’t even bother looking at any other homes if this is available. The gardens are a delight and the home is perfect in every way. David and Gillian were lovely and were extremely responsive and helpful. Thank you for a wonderful stay. PS: A must hike if you like hiking is the trek up Wansfell Pike, then down the other side through Troutbeck, where tea and scones at the old Post Office are a must, then down Robin Lane as it meanders back to the home. It’s about a 4-5 hour hike and is quite steep going up to Wansfell Pike, but soft and easy after that. Pick it up in the center of Ambleside just to the right of the waterfalls. And, if you like vegetarian/vegan, Fellinis is as good as it gets. We hope you enjoy everything about this home and this area as we did. M Rob, Mindy and Family.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is an amazing place for my family to spend our Easter weekend. We all thoroughly enjoyed it.
The property fulfilled all my requirements for space, amazing views, peace and tranquillity for a memorable Easter get together with eight members of my family members. The icing on the cake was that we had good weather throughout the Easter weekend, so we were able to enjoy the beautiful garden and walks in the surrounding areas, including a visit to the nearby National Trust park. We will most certainly come back to the property in the future. Gillian was a wonderful host and did everything possible to make us all feel welcome. I particularly commend her for her efforts to swiftly restore the internet connection when WiFi system went done Thx for your hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous house, amazing views
This is an absolutely fantastic place to stay. House is absolutely beautiful, nicely furnished and with plenty of space. Fantastic views over the lake. Its also very quiet. Its in a great location by the lake and very easy to find. the owners provided good instructions ahead of arrival. Parking available for 3 to 4 cars. I wouldnt hesitate to book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house in beautiful location
This property has wonderful views over lake Windemere with its ever changing landscape. Beautiful, clean accommodation with large rooms. The en-suites to every bedroom are great, along with a well equipped kitchen and large lounge and dining room for gatherings. The large garden is ideal for outdoor bbqs and admiring the views. Everything is provided in the house for you to enjoy an excellent stay. The hosts are lovely and in hand with lots of local information and tips. Local walks on hand. We would love to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
This house was perfect for our family. It was a perfect location for great hikes and pubs…
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wansfell Holme
Fantastic property in an excellent location with friendly and helpful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stuart B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family stay in Wansfell Holme Lake House
We stayed here to celebrate a 60th birthday. The house was beautiful and set in a perfect location. The hosts were welcoming, attentive and even arranged for us to stay an additional night as we had enjoyed it so much. We will definitely be staying again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
The house and view were beautiful, the pictures don't do it justice. Had a great time here. Hosts were quite standoffish at the end but I think we were a more boisterous group than they were expecting.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakeside Heaven
Couldn't recommend this place enough. Gillian and her partner are incredible. The property is beyong words, and tastefully decorated. Location is superb. Kitchen and Baths are all top notch. We spent a week here with friends whilst running the Lakeland 50, and will happily book here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

STELLA H.

Lake District getaway
Lovely location with stunning views
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary B., Magnolia TX USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
Very elegant, clean, lovely views, lush garden. Very spacious rooms. Just loved the place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely amazing!!
Absolutely amazing week-end in fabulous accommodation and beautiful surroundings.. Gillian and David made us feel so welcome and provided a raft of information regarding activities and advise on local attractions and eating places. Nothing was too much trouble. The house was exactly as described but even more impressive in real life. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Wenfall House and would highly recommend !!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Lake House
Beautiful property and excellent location accommodating all our family of varying ages. Hosts very friendly and helpful. We would definitely love to return in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022