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Orrest Head Cottage

Orrest Head Cottage

4.8
out of 5
Ratings from 19 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.9
Comfort
4.8
Condition
4.6
Location
4.9
Value
4.7
Customer
Service
4.8

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Orrest Head Cottage, sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms. The property is located in private grounds shared with Orrest Head House. Orrest Head Cottage is perfect for dog walkers with direct access to the Orrest Head walk.

Please note: We welcome up to 2 dogs at the property. There is an additional charge per dog, which can be added at check-out.

Highly recommended.

Review submitted on Wed, 06 Nov 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our first time at the cottage and we loved it, so much we’ve already booked again.
Nice size for 4 adults, baby grandson and dog, very comfortable and clean. Good location minutes walk to the village but private garden with parking.
Highly recommended.

Robert from Ilkley stayed at Orrest Head Cottage for 7 nights in October 2024


Family break

Review submitted on Sun, 27 Oct 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Had a lovely stay at the cottage , great location with the most amazing views that you could never tire of, everything you need provided and beds were very comfortable, a great stay !

Rachael from Wigan stayed at Orrest Head Cottage for 4 nights in October 2024


Andy (owner) replied 49 days ago
Thanks for this fabulous review Rachel we hope to welcome you back to Orrest Head Cottage again soon, Andy (owner)

Lovely cottage in great location

Review submitted on Mon, 26 Aug 2024
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Great Cottage, well maintained 2 mins walk from Windermere shops etc and next to a lovely walk up to the viewing point of Orrest Head.
Only improvements I would recommend are sharper knives, blankets downstairs and allow access to the private garden area immediately adjacent to the cottage or add some planting/pots to the area surrounding the cottage.

Katie from Newark stayed at Orrest Head Cottage for 11 nights in August 2024


Andy (owner) replied 87 days ago
Thanks for this lovely review, Katie. We have since put in place a monthly knife sharpening program! Unfortunately, the private garden doesn't belong to us so we can't allow our guests access. we hope to welcome you back to The Terrace again soon, Andy and Barbara (owners)

Four night stay at Orrest Head Cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 11 Aug 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Great place to stay. Four adults and one child. Great to have two bathrooms. Lovely lounge. Great kitchen and dining table and well resourced; we would have found a dishwasher useful , but hey ho.
Easy to walk down into Windermere for a bite to eat etc. and on a bus route too.
Really enjoyed our stay, would definitely book again.

Judith from Uttoxeter stayed at Orrest Head Cottage for 4 nights in August 2024


Andy (owner) replied 87 days ago
Thanks for this lovely review Chris, we hope to welcome you back to Orrest Head Cottage again soon, Andy and Barbara (owners)

Family break

Review submitted on Sun, 19 May 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This was the 3rd time I have stayed here and it never disappoints.
The location is perfect for local shops and transport links to other locations in and around the Lake District.
Very enjoyable stay.

Deborah from Sunderland stayed at Orrest Head Cottage for 4 nights in May 2024


Andy (owner) replied 216 days ago
Thank you for this lovely review. It's so nice to have such fabulous regular guests. WE look forward to welcoming you back again soon, Andy and Barbara (owners)

Wonderful place for large groups

Review submitted on Thu, 02 May 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had both properties for a 40th birthday celebration from work. They obviously attract and cater to large groups such as Hen Dos and birthdays and so I was worried the house might reflect this and be worn or shabby but it was beautiful and really clean. The location was great, near enough to walk to pubs and shops but far away enough that I didn't have to shout at my young colleagues to turn the music down. We found the 2 house set up great as 5 of us older ones or ones who need a break from large groups could go back to chill out or sleep. The large house was great for the main events with a pub room and a large kitchen for kitchen disco. All our interactions with the owners made us feel welcome. Would love to go back.

Catherine from SHEFFIELD stayed at Orrest Head Cottage for 3 nights in April 2024


Andy (owner) replied 221 days ago
Thanks so much for this we love it when guests take both houses and full advantage of everything Orrest Head House has to offer. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Terrace again soon, Andy and Barbara (owners)

Lovely stay in the cottage

Review submitted on Wed, 24 Apr 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We used the cottage along with the main house and it was perfect for providing the extra space we required for our party size.

The cottage is set back from the main house so could be used as a separate booking.

The cottage felt very peaceful providing gorgeous views of the lakes and fells. The bedrooms were perfectly set up to provide more than enough room for 6 guests.

The only negative to note is that the kitchen felt very dated and did not seem to fit in with the rest of the house, but we did not need to use it as we had the main house and it was purely a decorative issue, all facilities were perfect.

Thank you for a great stay!

Justine from Workington stayed at Orrest Head Cottage for 3 nights in April 2024


Andy (owner) replied 221 days ago
Thanks for the 5 star review. The kitchen in the cottage is older than in some of our other properties but we do advertise the propertyas 3 star and reflect that in the pricing. It works really well with the main house. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Terrace again soon, Andy and Barbara (owners)

A lovely stay with friends

Review submitted on Sun, 21 Apr 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a really nice stay at Orrest head cottage, the location was really good, the only downside was trying to get out with the car, due to having 2 blind corners & a very busy road. The cottage had everything we needed, a dishwasher would definitely have come in handy.

Lynne from Alexandria stayed at Orrest Head Cottage for 4 nights in April 2024


Andy (owner) replied 221 days ago
Thanks for the positive review Lynne. The road is something we can't do much about. It is a 30mph area so hopefully, it wasn't too much of a problem. We may look at adding a dishwasher in out next refurb. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Terrace again soon, Andy and Barbara (owners)

Great place to stay in Windermere.

Review submitted on Tue, 12 Mar 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Great place to stay in Windermere because-
Lovely cottage in lovely grounds.
Lovely view of lake.
Cottage warm and comfortable, well equipped, light.l,
Great location, close to station, shops and village facilities.
Orrest Head walk just next to the house.


Deborah from Southport stayed at Orrest Head Cottage for 4 nights in March 2024


Andy (owner) replied 284 days ago
Thanks for this lovely review, it is really appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back to Orrest Head Cottage again soon, Andy (owner)

A peaceful family holiday

Review submitted on Sun, 25 Feb 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
First time for us at Orrest Head cottage, The Cottage didn’t disappoint. It was comfortable, peaceful, very clean and well equipped. The location was spot-on for us as it was just a short walk out of the grounds and across the road to Windermere and Ambleside is just a10 minutes drive away. Plus Orrest Head walk which we have done on many occasions was just behind the cottage.
We had a lovely stay and would definitely think of booking this cottage again.

Natalie from LEEDS stayed at Orrest Head Cottage for 4 nights in February 2024


Andy (owner) replied 284 days ago
I'm so glad you had a great stay at Orrest Head Cottage. Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review. We look forward to welcoming you again soon, Andy (owner)

Fantastic cottage in a great location

Review submitted on Wed, 07 Feb 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We recently stayed at Orrest Head Cottage with my 2 young children, their grandparents and dogs and really enjoyed our stay. The cottage was a good size for 6 people and the outside space was great to let the dogs run around. Location is brilliant with a short walk to shops and bars and also a nice walk up to Orrest Head through the back garden. Although the property is on a hill so the walk into Windermere & Bowness might be a struggle for someone that cannot walk far, the view makes up for this and it's only a short drive to some of the main attractions in the Lakes.

We will definitely stay here again in the future and would recommend to all types of family wanting to enjoy Windermere and Bowness.

Alex from Up Holland stayed at Orrest Head Cottage for 3 nights in February 2024


Andy (owner) replied 306 days ago
Thanks Alex, I'm so glad you had a great stay. Orrest Head is in an ideal location for the Orrest Head walk and Windermere Village. We also offer plenty of parking for those who would prefer to drive. Thanks again, Andy and Barbara (owners)

Kitchen a little old fashioned

Review submitted on Tue, 09 Jan 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Loved this cottage my family stayed here after we moved to orrest head house the kitchen was functional but a little out dated

Karin from Blackpool stayed at Orrest Head Cottage for 4 nights in January 2024


Andy (owner) replied 346 days ago
Thanks Karen, we will update the kitchen in the future. We trust you had a great stay at Orrest Head House and hope to welcome you again soon. Andy (owner)

A beautiful stay

Review submitted on Mon, 06 Nov 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our week away at Orrest Head. We had friends staying in Orrest Head House and found both properties to be beautiful. Extremely comfortable and in a perfect location. Everything about Orrest Head Cottage was perfect and we would definitely return!

Guest from Huddersfield stayed at Orrest Head Cottage for 4 nights in October 2023


Andy (owner) replied more than 1 year ago
Thanks so much for staying at both properties Sarah. It makes our day when groups have such a great time at Orrest Head House and Cottage. We hope to see you again soon, Andy and Barbara (owners)

Excellent value for money in a perfect location, will definitely be back!

Review submitted on Sun, 22 Oct 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had such a great stay in Windermere at Orrest Head Cottage. The location is a couple of minutes' walk from Windermere itself, and a short drive (or local bus) from neighbouring towns. It had plenty of space for us and is a rare find having 3 large bedrooms in one property.
We walked each morning up the Orrest Head trail which was perfect for our dogs. The walk up was about 20 minutes and a nice walk.

Fiona from St Albans stayed at Orrest Head Cottage for 4 nights in October 2023


Andy (owner) replied more than 1 year ago
Thanks for this lovely review Fiona, every review is really appreciated. We hope to welcome you back to Orrest Head Cottage again soon, Andy (owner)

Orrest Head Cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 04 Sep 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Had a great time staying at the cottage. The cottage itself is well equipped for any break. Located in a beautiful area woth lots of walks located nearby as well as Windermere.

Sarah from WAKEFIELD stayed at Orrest Head Cottage for 4 nights in August 2023


Andy (owner) replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so much for this Sarah. We hope to welcome you again to Orrest Head House and Cottage soon, Andy and Barbara (owners)

Enjoyable stay

Review submitted on Sun, 03 Sep 2023
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Great location with nice views, close to local amenities but remote enough to be quiet and relaxing.

DAVID from LIVERPOOL stayed at Orrest Head Cottage for 4 nights in August 2023


Andy (owner) replied more than 1 year ago
Thanks for your review David. I noticed you gave a low score for service, I think that must be aimed at Cottages.com who you booked through. As owners we make a big effort to help our customers as much as possible, please get in touch with us directly if you'd like to stay again and will do our best to move that 3 to a 5! Thanks for staying with us, we look forward to welcoming you again at any of our properties, Andy and Barbara (owners)

Great location

Review submitted on Wed, 09 Aug 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The accommodation was superb very clean had everything we needed. Garden was a bonus for the kids to run about in. Close to great walks

Janet from EDINBURGH stayed at Orrest Head Cottage for 7 nights in July 2023


Andy (owner) replied more than 1 year ago
Thanks for the lovely review, Janet. We hope to see you back at Orrest Head Cottage again soon, Andy and Barbara (owners)

Fabulous location

Review submitted on Thu, 27 Jul 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Very nice and clean property in a great location.
Easy to find and just a short walk to everything Windermere has to offer. Dogs had a great stay and loved all the walks Owner was lovely, and incredibly polite, she very kindly contacted us to let us know we had left a bag ‍♀️


Glen from STRATHAVEN stayed at Orrest Head Cottage for 3 nights in July 2023


Andy (owner) replied more than 1 year ago
Thanks for the review Glen, I'm a little surprised by the condition being 3 out of 5 we have only just had a makeover - including a totally new lounge. In any holiday home, there are always little jobs that need attending to but we do try keep on top of things. If you drop us a note as to what needed attention we'll get onto it. We hope to see you again soon at Orrest Head Cottage, Andy (owner)

Excellent accomodation

Review submitted on Wed, 26 Jul 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
I have nothing but positive feedback with the following minor exceptions.
1. Instructions in cottage mentioned a dishwasher - unless it was invisible we could not find it.
2. problem with keysafe on leaving which meant we could not lock the front door properly and had to leave the key inside.
3. attempts to access the mobile number left in the property to alert someone about the problem were met with a voicemail request.

Barbara from SOUTHPORT stayed at Orrest Head Cottage for 3 nights in July 2023


Andy (owner) replied more than 1 year ago
Thanks for the lovely review. In response to the points. We've never had a dishwasher at Orrest Head Cottage. The mention must be on the exit check-list which is generic to all properties. I'll change that. Apologies for not responding to the keysafe issue, our manager would have been driving to work at that time and would have picked up the message on arriving at the property. We'd love to see you back at Orrest Head House again, Andy and Barbara (owners)