Title: Waterhead Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=5478&destination=Windermere%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=44509663&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waterhead Cottage ## Photo gallery for Waterhead Cottage ![Cottage | Property grounds - Waterhead Cottage (Windermere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44510000/44509700/44509663/a190d60a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Living area - Waterhead Cottage (Windermere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44510000/44509700/44509663/7b5c5402.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Living area - Waterhead Cottage (Windermere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44510000/44509700/44509663/526bb15f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi - Waterhead Cottage (Windermere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44510000/44509700/44509663/d7ff07c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Private kitchen | Dishwasher, cookware/dishes/utensils - Waterhead Cottage (Windermere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44510000/44509700/44509663/d39bfb12.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Waterhead Cottage provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Waterhead Cottage Along with a garden, this smoke-free cottage has a picnic area and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. The cottage features a kitchen, free WiFi, and a dishwasher. Housekeeping is not available. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Kitchens offer cookware/dishes/utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include showers. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Shower ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Picnic area ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service - Virtual front desk ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### Safety features - 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 - 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The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Treetop Trek and Holehird Gardens are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. 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