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

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Dining
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

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

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Windermere, Cumbria
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Windermere. Laundry facilities are available. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a car charging station
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 13 minutes by foot from Orrest Head and a 3-minute drive from Lake Windermere
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

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

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 welcome
  • Service animals 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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was in a superb location ,with Booths supermarket & pubs 5. minutes away.The property was exceptionally well maintained and was ideal for a family retirement .Would highly recommend this property & we will be back again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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