Bijou 17th Century Cottage

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9.3Outstanding
(230 Ratings)
Lovely cottage in ideal location for exploring the Lake District, well-equipped with cozy interior, charming decor, and peaceful surroundings.
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9.3 / 10.0
Outstanding(230 Ratings)

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2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

About this cottage rental

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.

Amenities at Bijou 17th Century Cottage

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.3 / 10.0
Outstanding(230 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
Lovely cottage in ideal location for exploring the Lake District, well-equipped with cozy interior, charming decor, and peaceful surroundings.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Dec 2025
As we saw in description. We enjoyed
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
Beautiful place to stay ,ideal location
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2025
Charming location that allowed exploring the lake district without a car. Frequent buses at the stop nearby. Loved the old stone walls with the slate floors. We have an old house with narrow stairs, so they felt like home. (Hang onto the railing). We arrived in a downpour, and had some trouble locating #14 (overgrown). Thank goodness for SPAR at the gas station for hot coffee and food basics. Go hiking out the back, up the field, around the sheep for some incredible views
6.0 / 10.0Average·Aug 2025
This is a very characterful cottage - the main living area is nicely furnished, and it has a good bathroom upstairs. The kitchen is tiny, which I was expecting. But the equipment in the kitchen is also very 'tired'. The oven is so old that the markings have worn off the knobs so it required complete guesswork to judge temperature, or the mode of the oven. I used it once and burnt what I was cooking. The interior of the oven is dirty and the door seal falling off. The switch on the kettle is also broken and fell off on my first night. The microwave oven is old, so more guesswork to judge the power settings. The kitchen as a whole wasn't that clean; I had to wash a few things when I arrived, including the cutlery tray in the drawer, which was grubby.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Bijou 17th Century Cottage. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Bijou 17th Century Cottage pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Bijou 17th Century Cottage?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.


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