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Orrest Head House, a majestic Lakeland property a moments walk from Windermere village.

Family-friendly holiday home in Windermere

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Nestled near Windermere village, Orrest Head House offers the perfect blend of natural beauty and luxurious comfort. Unwind in its expansive gardens, or explore the nearby Orrest Head walk. With 5 ensuite bedrooms and a spacious lounge seating 18, this house is ideal for gatherings.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

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

Orrest Head House, a majestic Lakeland property a moments walk from Windermere village.

Orrest Head is the perfect party house with it's own bar and private location. This 5 star house has direct access to the Orrest Head walk and large grounds for the kids to run wild in, yet is within a short walk of Windermere village where you'll find cafes, shops and bars galore.

The property features 5 ensuite bedrooms, 2 with in-bedroom baths that over look the extensive gardens. The lounge and dining room both seat 18, if you rent Orrest Head Cottage (to the rear) everyone can eat and socialise together. The kitchen in Orrest Head House is where everyone gathers, it's the perfect place for lazy breakfasts and relaxed evening meals. The beautiful gardens at Orrest Head House make a great playground. We have parking for a fleet of cars and a fast EV charger for those with electric vehicles.

We welcome up to 4 dogs at the property. There is an additional charge per dog, which can be added at check-out.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Safety features

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

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 11 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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

Property is also known as

89570

About the area

Map
Windermere, Cumbria

What's nearby

  • Orrest Head - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake Windermere - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Bowness Pier - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 5 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Homeground - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Toast - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Crafty Baa - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Brown Sugar - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Orrest Head House, a majestic Lakeland property a moments walk from Windermere village. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Orrest Head House, a majestic Lakeland property a moments walk from Windermere village.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Orrest Head House, a majestic Lakeland property a moments walk from Windermere village.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Orrest Head House, a majestic Lakeland property a moments walk from Windermere village.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Orrest Head House, a majestic Lakeland property a moments walk from Windermere village. located?

This family-friendly Windermere holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Orrest Head and Lake Windermere. Lyth Valley and Old Laundry Theatre are also within 2 miles (3 km). Windermere Station is 5 minutes by foot.

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Orrest Head House, a majestic Lakeland property a moments walk from Windermere village. Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Superb house for large family gathering

We absolutely loved our stay. 8 adults and 8 young children. Great space, great comfort, great facilities!
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10/10 Excellent

Pam G.

Birthday with family

Great location, good size of venue for all the family. Plenty of rooms to use. Plenty of parking spaces
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10/10 Excellent

A beautiful house for a special gathering

A beautiful house for a special gathering. Plenty of room inside and out. We'll equipped throughout. Only a short walk into the town or take the bus from the raikway station which is only 5 minutes away.
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10/10 Excellent

Short stay

Great place to stay, we had six adults and five grandkids there. The double room all with bathrooms and king size beds. The kitchen facilities are very good and the downstairs WC were excellent. The main living room is huge with lots of comfortable seating. The outdoor space is fantastic with a massive table and seating. The kids enjoyed playing in the large garden and everyone left happy

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning property with lots of space inside and out. Very close walk to Windermere (watch the busy road). Perfect for reunion catch ups (such as ours), multi party groups or just you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

An excellent place for family and friends gatherings

Excellent facilities, house well equipped, comfortable, and plenty of space within the house. Shops, cafes pubs and restaurants close by. Close to bus station to travel throughout the Lakes without using the car.
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10/10 Excellent

25th Wedding anniversary

We really loved this house. Very good size rooms and lovely ensuite showers. Had some great evenings in the bar. Great location. Would not hesitate to recommend this house to anyone.
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10/10 Excellent

Fantastic

A stunning house in a fabulous location. Ten of us stayed for a long weekend. All of our requirements were met without having to get in a car all weekend. We definitely be booking again.
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10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

Excellent stay- perfect for large groups

This was such a brilliant find. Great location, beautiful property and paired with the cottage next door was the perfect stay for our large group.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely family stay

Perfect location for visiting the lake district. The house had everything you need and was very comfortable. All the family loved it. Great touch having a little bar room. Rooms were really nice and spacious. Beds were comfortable. Would definitely stay again
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10/10 Excellent

Fab stay at this historical house

Wonderful stay at Orrest Head House. The house is spacious enough and well equipped for a large group, and in a perfect location for exploring the lake district. Would recommend this lovely house to anyone visiting the lake district and can't wait to go back.
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10/10 Excellent

4 day stay with family for half tern

Great place for children who enjoyed the garden and the many rooms in the house. The house is very central within walking distance of Windermere.
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay - highly recommend

We stayed here as three families. The house was absolutely perfect for us! So much space and such a well stocked house - had everything we needed! The grounds were also very beautiful. We will certainly be going back!
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10/10 Excellent

Fantastic weeks stay Orrest house great property and large gardens for the grandsons to play in

Lovely house maybe some door stops safer for heavy doors for kids and lighter summer quilts for beds
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10/10 Excellent

Superb

A lovely house in an area with beautiful scenery and lots to do. We had a great stay despite the poor weather. We have been coming away in January, as a group of 8, for many years and this is the best house we have stayed in!
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

Family break in the Lakes

Fantastic house in Windermere. 5 en-suite bedrooms beautifully presented, Dining kitchen perfect for our family. Bar was cozy with log burner blazing - perfect! Large garden area great for games. House private & just a short stroll to town centre.
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10/10 Excellent

Janet F.

Great holiday home

We had a fantastic week at Orrest Head to welcome in the New Year. The house has a really comfortable and welcoming ambiance. The in house pub was a great hit with all of us. Lovely power showers too. Would love to return in the summer at some point.
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy S.

Incredible stay

The house was perfect for my best friends hen do. It blew her away with the size, location and the luxury elements. Each room has its own bathroom, there’s multiple communal spaces and the driveway is huge. Would highly recommend to anyone.
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10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

A memorable holiday

We had a wonderful experience at Orrest Head House in Windermere! The cottage's perfect blend of old-world charm and modern comforts delighted us. The hosts warmly welcomed us and offered fantastic local recommendations. We enjoyed the breathtaking views. We highly recommend this for a memorable escape!
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10/10 Excellent

Fabulous House & cottage

Couldn't have picked a better Place! Beautiful comfortable period property, well equipped, warm, spacious & with its own "pub"! Cute cottage annex too. Short walk to Windermere. Just perfect, we will be Back!
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10/10 Excellent

Family Gathering

Had a wonderful family gathering at Orrest Head House. The house was perfect for our needs very spacious and well equipped for the number of guests. The house itself has interesting features and a great bar! Location is ideal , perfect for walks, transport links , Booths and Windermere. Wouldn’t hesitate to book again.
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10/10 Excellent

Great property

Booked this house for reunion of friends, comfortably held 9. BBQ provided which we utilised, huge fridges so could store drinks. Walking distance into Windermere, use of the garden for ball games. Just a great place will be coming back
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8/10 Good

Fantastic Property

A beautiful property with fantastic gardens. It was a delight to spend a week there, sat in the garden amongst the mature trees watching the wildlife go by. Out of the town but with regular, easy bus commutes from the train station a short walk away. I would recommend it to any large party.
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8/10 Good

Family gathering

We had a family party of 15 , so we hired the cottage as well as the house., The house was very spacious , we were celebrating our Golden Wedding . The bar was great, we did stock it up well too ! All in all we thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend ,as did my two little doggies .
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10/10 Excellent

A celebration of my 80th Birthday with all the Family

It was the ideal place for the whole family to gather to celebrate a big Birthday The catering for a Dinner Party on Saturday was a great success and the Company suggested by the owner could not have been better The location of the House was perfect for us to enjoy a boat trip on the Lake and the surrounding area for walking the dogs. We also enjoyed the Garden for a BBQ and playing lawn games that the whole family could join in