Luxurious period house on the shores of Lake Windermere

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Wansfell Holme luxury accommodation overlooking Lake Windermere and fells

The Kitchen Island , the dining room and double doors to the garden

9.9Outstanding

(47 Ratings)

"The experience exceeded our expectations. The rooms were larger, the views better and the hosts delightful. I hope it will not be my last time there and will be sharing info on the property with fri..."

Denzel M.

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9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(47 Ratings)

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9 guests · 4 bedrooms · 5 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

About this house rental

Built in 1837, the house has recently been refurbished to a very high standard. The lake is less than 50 metre from the property boundary, so there are lake views from many rooms and from the large gardens and meadow. We have 4 luxurious double bedrooms, all ensuite, there is a beautiful kitchen and dining room, and an elegant drawing room. Close to Ambleside (centre of the Lake District), with easy access to other villages, the lakes, and the fells. On site parking. As good as it gets!

Amenities at Luxurious period house on the shores of Lake Windermere

Pets allowed

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Nearby attractions

Bradgate Park

139.4 mi

Stratford Butterfly Farm

162.3 mi

King Power Stadium

144.7 mi

National Trust - Stowe

183.5 mi

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Top rated by guests

9.9Outstanding

(47 Ratings)

Denzel M.

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(47 Ratings)

House in England

9 guests · 4 bedrooms · 5 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

Map of England

Nearby attractions

Bradgate Park

139.4 mi

Stratford Butterfly Farm

162.3 mi

King Power Stadium

144.7 mi

National Trust - Stowe

183.5 mi

About this house rental

Amenities

Pets allowed

Ratings and reviews

9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(47 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

The experience exceeded our expectations. The rooms were larger, the views better and the hosts delightful. I hope it will not be my last time there and will be sharing info on the property with friends and encouraging them to stay there.

10.0 / 10.0

We had a wonderful birthday celebration with friends and family and we couldn't have picked a better location. Everything we could possibly need was in the house, the hosts are exceptionally helpful and very friendly and the views across lake Windermere were amazing. We can't recommend this proeprty highly enough and we're already saving up to come back!

10.0 / 10.0

This property is OUTSTANDING. Utterly beautiful, amazing location, a real show stopper. I booked this as a surprise for my family and they were blown away. The views were just amazing and the house itself is so grand. The garden is lovely to sit out in and enjoy. There's also a fantastic walk in the woods just at the back of the property so you can get stuck in straight away without having to worry about parking. We can't wait to visit again.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful home, decor, location and everything else. The owners were pleasant and informative. We loved the furnishings, cleanliness and amenities. This is an excellent, quiet location from which to explore the Lake District.

10.0 / 10.0

The house is beautiful and very spacious. The surrounding gardens are immaculate and provide stunning views of the lake. The house is very well appointed and the kitchen had everything we needed as a party of 8 adults and a baby. The location was perfect and we highly recommend Wansfell Holme for a large family stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Had a very enjoyable comfortable stay in this fabulous property.

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic home on the lake with gorgeous grounds and views. Plenty of rooms to spread out and have privacy yet also large family rooms for gathering together for meals and games. Hosts were excellent and very responsive with tips for local restaurants. Overall a magnificent property and we hope to return!

10.0 / 10.0

I called this a home as this is how we felt staying there. The owners are lovely people who are there if you need but give you privacy. They made are Christmas. The views are stunning and the pictures are very accurate. We had from 2 to 9 adults and were great

10.0 / 10.0

The property exceeded expectations. Such a beautiful home, surrounded by breath-taking scenery and fabulous location. Highly recommend.

10.0 / 10.0

We had a great time, albeit very short in a beautiful property, very functional but classy and with lots of space and stunning gardens. The hosts were very friendly and had great attention to detail. Highly recommended!

10.0 / 10.0

The house more than lived up to our expectations. We were a family comprising grandparents, two couples and three young children. Plenty of space for everyone and the garden was a beautiful bonus. The children enjoyed visits from Gillian’s two friendly, well trained collies!

10.0 / 10.0

We had three couples stay at Windemere and had an outstanding time. The grounds, property, bedrooms, and common areas were amazing! So clean and spacious! We enjoyed the big kitchen for group meals and took numerous hikes down to the village. It was the highlight of our trip!

10.0 / 10.0

Immaculate, beautiful, well appointed, dog friendly. Couldn’t fault it. Thank you.

10.0 / 10.0

This exceeded all our expectations, a stunningly beautiful period home, we all completely fell in love with it! Perfect location with stunning views from every window. Very well equipped & absolutley immaculate. Gillian & David were so welcoming! We honestly couldn’t have wished for a more wonderful stay, we already cannot wait to return!

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic snowy weekend at the Lake House , beautiful location , friendly and helpful hosts . Extra little treats left for us. Would return in a heartbeat! Anne and Mike

10.0 / 10.0

Beyond all expectations, beautiful property, immaculate yet so, so comfortable. Fabulous kitchen / dinning room. Lounge with views to die for. Many many thanks, The Fenton family

10.0 / 10.0

We had a wonderful time this fabulous property!

10.0 / 10.0

This is a perfect holiday home. A stylishly decorated, spacious well equipped house with stunning, uninterrupted lake views. Gillian is a great host and answered any queries we had very quickly. We were made to feel very welcome. EV charging on site was really useful & it’s only a 10 minute walk into Ambleside. There are hill walks possible directly from the house. We loved it.

10.0 / 10.0

Very impressive property with everything you could want.

10.0 / 10.0

The house was amazing with enviable views across Windermere. Total luxury. We all really enjoyed the stay. Very close to Ambleside and local amenities. Can’t wait to rebook.

10.0 / 10.0

This is an amazing, historic, upscale home in a beautiful area with spectacular views over the lake. Don’t even bother looking at any other homes if this is available. The gardens are a delight and the home is perfect in every way. David and Gillian were lovely and were extremely responsive and helpful. Thank you for a wonderful stay. PS: A must hike if you like hiking is the trek up Wansfell Pike, then down the other side through Troutbeck, where tea and scones at the old Post Office are a must, then down Robin Lane as it meanders back to the home. It’s about a 4-5 hour hike and is quite steep going up to Wansfell Pike, but soft and easy after that. Pick it up in the center of Ambleside just to the right of the waterfalls. And, if you like vegetarian/vegan, Fellinis is as good as it gets. We hope you enjoy everything about this home and this area as we did. M Rob, Mindy and Family.

10.0 / 10.0

The property fulfilled all my requirements for space, amazing views, peace and tranquillity for a memorable Easter get together with eight members of my family members. The icing on the cake was that we had good weather throughout the Easter weekend, so we were able to enjoy the beautiful garden and walks in the surrounding areas, including a visit to the nearby National Trust park. We will most certainly come back to the property in the future. Gillian was a wonderful host and did everything possible to make us all feel welcome. I particularly commend her for her efforts to swiftly restore the internet connection when WiFi system went done Thx for your hospitality.

10.0 / 10.0

This is an absolutely fantastic place to stay. House is absolutely beautiful, nicely furnished and with plenty of space. Fantastic views over the lake. Its also very quiet. Its in a great location by the lake and very easy to find. the owners provided good instructions ahead of arrival. Parking available for 3 to 4 cars. I wouldnt hesitate to book again.

10.0 / 10.0

This property has wonderful views over lake Windemere with its ever changing landscape. Beautiful, clean accommodation with large rooms. The en-suites to every bedroom are great, along with a well equipped kitchen and large lounge and dining room for gatherings. The large garden is ideal for outdoor bbqs and admiring the views. Everything is provided in the house for you to enjoy an excellent stay. The hosts are lovely and in hand with lots of local information and tips. Local walks on hand. We would love to return.

10.0 / 10.0

This house was perfect for our family. It was a perfect location for great hikes and pubs…

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic property in an excellent location with friendly and helpful hosts.

10.0 / 10.0

We stayed here to celebrate a 60th birthday. The house was beautiful and set in a perfect location. The hosts were welcoming, attentive and even arranged for us to stay an additional night as we had enjoyed it so much. We will definitely be staying again in the future.

10.0 / 10.0

The house and view were beautiful, the pictures don't do it justice. Had a great time here. Hosts were quite standoffish at the end but I think we were a more boisterous group than they were expecting.

10.0 / 10.0

Couldn't recommend this place enough. Gillian and her partner are incredible. The property is beyong words, and tastefully decorated. Location is superb. Kitchen and Baths are all top notch. We spent a week here with friends whilst running the Lakeland 50, and will happily book here again.

8.0 / 10.0

Lovely location with stunning views

10.0 / 10.0

Very elegant, clean, lovely views, lush garden. Very spacious rooms. Just loved the place!

10.0 / 10.0

Absolutely amazing week-end in fabulous accommodation and beautiful surroundings.. Gillian and David made us feel so welcome and provided a raft of information regarding activities and advise on local attractions and eating places. Nothing was too much trouble. The house was exactly as described but even more impressive in real life. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Wenfall House and would highly recommend !!

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful property and excellent location accommodating all our family of varying ages. Hosts very friendly and helpful. We would definitely love to return in the near future.

10.0 / 10.0

House is very comfortable and homely in a fantastic location. The hosts are extremely pleasant and very welcoming. Definitely another stay in the future.

10.0 / 10.0

We were looking for a 4x double-bedroom property all en-suite and this fitted our requirements perfectly. The property is large and immaculate and has a lovely terrace and garden overlooking Lake Windemere. We were very fortunate to have sunny spring days which always helps.

10.0 / 10.0

Fabulous property, great location. Easy check in and out. Would definitely visit again.

5.0 / 10.0

We had an excellent time in Cumbria , it was just a shame that the weather was so wet , however it did give us the opportunity to spend more time in this lovely house. Julian Munday

5.0 / 10.0

We booked this place for my Dads 80th Birthday and I actually felt emotional when I first walked in as It’s even better than the photos .The ceilings are so high there is a real sense of occasion The attention to detail is really great and you feel really pampered and relaxed The view is amazing Breakfast outside ( even in October) looking at the lake is never to be forgotten.We all had a brilliant weekend My teenage nieces didn’t want to leave! Gillian and David where great hosts. Just need to find an excuse to return soon !

5.0 / 10.0

This spacious property is every bit as good as the photos. The views of the lake were super from the living room / master bedroom & pretty good from bedroom two / the dining room. Good communication from the hosts before & during our stay inc useful recommendations for emergency shoe shopping and dinner out. We were happy to be just outside Ambleside & avoid the traffic / bustle. Easy to pop over the road and down to the lake for a swim and we’ll located for the walking we wanted.

5.0 / 10.0

Fantastic property for a family stay. The main positives: - Beautiful and spacious kitchen...and the front room looks out over the lake. - Great upstairs with four, large ensuite bedrooms. It only sleeps eight in beds but it's a very large house for eight people. - Garden is excellent. Mostly dog proof (need to keep half an eye on them), flat lawn for kids to play games, great views of the lake - Lake shore is fantastic. Large area with relatively little lake traffic. Only slight concern is the fast flowing road into Ambleside which you need to cross to get to the lake. (You can hear it from the house but you can't see it which is great!)

FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Luxurious period house on the shores of Lake Windermere. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Luxurious period house on the shores of Lake Windermere pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Luxurious period house on the shores of Lake Windermere?

We found 1 amenities for this rental. This includes , and pets allowed.

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Luxurious period house on the shores of Lake Windermere

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Nearby attractions

About this house rental

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Luxurious period house on the shores of Lake Windermere pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Luxurious period house on the shores of Lake Windermere?

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