A family-friendly stay in Ambleside awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be within a 10-minute walk of Lake Windermere and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore. Highlights at this holiday home include a washing machine. .With a stay at this Ambleside holiday home, you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Hill Top Farm and 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from Windermere Ferry.
Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 24 min drive - 11.7 km
Getting around
Burneside Station - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Lake View Garden - 13 min drive
The Albert - 14 min drive
The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - 13 min drive
Driftwood - 14 min drive
Trattoria - 14 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Mill Cottage with Lake access.
• Cosy cottage a stones throw away from Lake Windermere • Shared garden with BBQ area • 10 minute drive from Hawkshead with a choice of Pubs and cafes. • Semi detached with next door – why not book both and have space for 10 family members. • 1 x King bedroom, 1 x Twin Bedroom • Access to the Estate’s shared Swimming pool (Bookable)
Further estate facilities include a shop, Childrens Play area and Games room (Located at Home Farm Courtyard) 10 Minute drive away.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Recycling
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 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
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
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is also known as
577420
Frequently asked questions
Does Mill Cottage with Lake access. have a pool?
Mill Cottage with Lake access. has a pool and a communal pool.
Is Mill Cottage with Lake access. family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that Mill Cottage with Lake access. is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mill Cottage with Lake access.?
No, Mill Cottage with Lake access. does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Mill Cottage with Lake access.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Mill Cottage with Lake access. Reviews
Reviews
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Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 19 reviews
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Reviews
From a partner site
8/10 Good
15 Jun 2026
Lovely Cottage
We both really enjoyed staying here, great location and secluded. Our only downside was the cream carpet right outside the main door, being a stay with a dog was quite fiddly.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
18 May 2026
Mill Cottage - The Lap May 26
We stayed here as it was walking distance to The Lap race and also amazing location by the lake. Such a great location to properly get away from it all and chill. Loved it
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
6 Mar 2026
Beautiful
Had a lovely stay, great walks and so close to the water which is perfect for water loving dogs. Will definitely come back.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ruth M.
25 Jun 2024
A quiet location perfect to get away from it all
A charming cottage, tucked away in a quiet off-the-road area and 2 minutes walk from the lake shore. Clean and comfortable throughout.
Ruth M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rachel W.
5 Jun 2025
Such a great house in a beautiful spot
This was more than we would normally spend on a week in the lakes but so worth it the cottage was so comfortable with everything you could need but the beauty of it was in 3 mins you could walk to the lakeside of Windermere you’re own little piece of tranquility - just such a treat
Rachel W.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Rachel W.
31 May 2026
Back to mill cottage
In such a beautiful location this cottage is just perfect for a get away, you can join the rest of the world in bowness, lakeside etc or take the less trodden tracks and escape !!
The house itself is very well equipped , the new shower is amazing, would love black out curtains for the front bedroom as the dawn chorus is loud and bright but maybe we shouldn’t waste the time while here!
We’ll be back (again) next year x
Rachel W.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
26 Apr 2024
Enjoyable escape
Whilst perhaps lacking the wow factor when we arrived, the house served our purposes really well and we enjoyed our stay very much. Warm, decent kitchen, near the lake, great base for exploring. And we were allowed bring our 3 dogs who loved their stay! Great base for GraythWaite adventures.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Julie-Anne Hudson
17 Aug 2025
Amazing Location
We have stayed in many holiday homes in the UK and this one is a favourite. The location is fantastic. Just a few minutes walk from the Lake itself where on sunny days you can watch the boats go by all day. The location is remote, which took a while to get used to. We had excellent customer service from Sarah & Paul.
Julie-Anne Hudson
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
15 Jun 2024
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Lovely cottage in a spectacular location. Easy access to Lake Windermere to start some fantastic walks.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Sandra S.
27 Mar 2024
Wonderful cosy cottage
Loved our stay at Mill cottage. The cottage is tucked away down a private road with the river running through the garden and the lake a few hundred yards away. There are lovely, if muddy, walks from the doorstep which is just what we needed.
The cottage has everything you will need and the view from the main bedroom is beautiful.
Sandra S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
28 Oct 2023
Thank you
A wonderful stay, made even more fabulous from the access to the Lake below the house, so hours spent on the kayak and the children exploring their own Island!….and a truly memorable walk up to Old Man Coniston !!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
8 Jun 2024
Beautiful setting
Beautiful setting just a short walk from the shores of Windermere. First visit this year to another of Graythwaite’s charming property’s. A well equipped comfortable cottage highly recommended for walking round the local area.
If you’re lucky enough to be there when the pop-up camp site is open, which is just a short walk along the lake, you definitely need to pop along and join the friendly staff around the fire pits for toasted marshmallows and a drink from the converted horse box.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
2 Nov 2024
Autumn Stay
We had a lovely stay at Mill Cottage.
A couple of things that could be improved, little things like the hand wash, fairy liquid etc all ran out during our stay, so we had to buy extra, these could be full at the start of the week so you don’t run out.
There were also quite a lot of cars doing work/visiting the barns whilst we were there which wasn’t ideal with a dog and a toddler.
Overall though it is a lovely cottage in a great location and perfect for visiting places in the surrounding areas ☺️
From a partner site
8/10 Good
30 Aug 2024
Spacious cottage right on the Lake
Well located (for the Lake) and very spacious cottage with powerful heating and shower. Excellent for wild swimming and SUP. Which we needed during a very wet August week and storm which did take down a power line leading to a six hour power cut. With seven blown lights, a dead TV remote, mould in the washing machine, the odd cobweb and a few other things the property could have been a bit better prepared but maintenance fixed most of these. We found the beds pretty hard.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
13 Oct 2024
Mill Cottage
There was no provision for the replacement/change of bedding and towels.
Not sure who was responsible for this but a 12 night stay in the same bedding and use of the same towels is not acceptable.
I would recommend the property but with a warning to establish arrangements for above.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Michael B.
30 Sept 2024
Very peaceful stay in a beautiful setting
The Mill Cottage and surrounding property is absolutely beautiful. Truly like living in a fairly tale. The cottage was just as described, but the photos just can’t do it justice. On our first day the ferry was closed which which was a real inconvenience for our plans to visit Windermere and Bowness. That turned out to be a blessing in disguise since we were able to explore the Graythwaite property and the quaint town of Hawkshead. If you enjoy walking as much as we do you will love this area. We also rented e-bikes which I highly recommend to tour this side of the lake. Do NOT venture into Windermere, Bowness, or Ambleside on a bike. Those are not bike or pedestrian friendly places. Look both ways before sprinting across the roads.