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

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A dining room with a long wooden table, chairs, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a large mirror.
A bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a bathtub, and a television on the wall.
An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, a stone wall, and a view of a green landscape.
Exterior
A spacious living room with leather sofas, a fireplace, and a television.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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Windermere, Cumbria
  • Place, Orrest Head
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪6 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 House, a majestic Lakeland property a moment's walk from Windermere village.
Orrest Head House is the perfect party house with its own bar and a 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 6 ensuite bedrooms, 2 with in-bedroom baths that overlook the extensive gardens. The lounge seats 16 and dining room seats 18 — and if you rent Orrest Head Cottage too, everyone can eat and socialise together.
The kitchen is where everyone gathers. It's the perfect place for lazy breakfasts and relaxed evening meals. Step outside onto the verandah — sheltered seating right on the front patio, whatever the weather's doing — before heading out into the beautiful gardens, a great playground for the kids.
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, with an additional charge per dog 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
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Lake Windermere and a few minutes from World of Beatrix Potter
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

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Food and drink

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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. 45 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

My birthday weekend with family

Stayed at orrest head house previously and was really happy to book a return visit. The house is amazing and the location is almost perfect. We felt relaxed and at ease throughout our stay and are looking forward to booking again later in the year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay

We had a great stay as a family celebrating a big birthday, plenty of room, well equipped thought of everything and a lovely touch with named dog bowls. We would definitely stay again and would recommend. Thanks for a lovely stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay at Orrest Head

We had a great time at Orrest Head, the house is beautiful with plenty of room for big families. The bedrooms were spacious and comfy, and the kitchen was equipped with everything you need for catering for large group size. The location was fantastic, we loved walking up Orrest Head with the dogs, Windermere was just a 5 minute walk away, and can walk, jump on a bus, or take the car to explore elsewhere too. The hosts are great, clear information and available to answer queries too- thank you, we had a great stay.
From a partner site

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!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

Wonderful Family Weekend

What an amazing place to stay. We travelled as a family, 7 adults and 3 children - together with our 4 dogs. We wanted somewhere where we could all be together to celebrate what would have been my late son’s 30th birthday. This place was literally perfect. The house has everything that you’ll need for a weekend away. Great social spaces including the lounge, amazing kitchen and quirky pub/bar. Perfect location in Windermere and a lovely walk down into Bowness. All the rooms are beautifully furnished, homely and comfortable. We truly had the loveliest weekend, sharing memories and creating new ones. Thank you.
From a partner site

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
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
Verified

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
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Bringing family together

Orrest Head house is an excellent property. Not only is it a lovely house, but many details have been thoughtfully prepared, likely through long experience of providing homes for visitors. It is these ‘extra touches’ that turn a good house into a comfortable home, in which each member of our extended family could find both private space and gather together as well. We highly recommend Orrest Head House both as a place to stay and from which to explore this beautiful region!
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

What a place!

Absolutely delightful weekend in Windermere for my sisters hen party. The house was absolutely beautiful. We have stayed in lots of cottages in the Lakes, but this feels more like a hotel with the standard of decor. The kitchen is well stocked, with everything you would need and plenty of fridge space. The property heads directly onto a walk up Orrest Head Hill which is an easy wander up to a lovely viewpoint. It is 2 minutes from Booths and into Windermere village, but the big garden still feels secluded and quiet- you couldn’t get a much better location. The big living room and dining room are brilliant for big groups. Also very reasonably priced for such brilliant value. The communication was very clear an we knew everything we needed to before arrival. We couldn’t have hoped for a better place to celebrate such a lovely weekend. 5 stars all round!
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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
From a partner site

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!
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.