Hollywood in Windermere | Stunning Cumbria Group Cottage

About Hollywood

Hollywood is a large self-catering property in Windermere, in the heart of the Lake District, Cumbria. It sleeps a substantial group and is well set up for a big gathering. The Lake District is one of England's most visited national parks and Windermere puts you right at the centre of it. The name Hollywood adds a bit of fun to any group booking.

Windermere is a busy market town sitting above England's largest natural lake. The surrounding fells, woodland and water make it a genuinely spectacular setting for a group getaway.

The property offers multiple bedrooms and bathrooms across well-appointed living spaces. Generous communal areas give the group plenty of room to eat, socialise and unwind together. Specific room configurations should be confirmed at booking.

Nearby attractions include Windermere Lake Cruises (0.5 miles, 2 mins), Bowness-on-Windermere (1.5 miles, 5 mins), Beatrix Potter's Hill Top Farm (8 miles, 20 mins) and Grizedale Forest (12 miles, 25 mins).

Hollywood delivers Lake District group holidays with space, scenery and serious outdoor adventure on the doorstep. Perfect for families or friend groups who want a proper base.

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Need To Know

✓Gas central heating
✓6 x hairdryers
✓Wifi
✓Tvs in living room and dining room
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Designated parking spaces for 3 cars
✓Enclosed rear garden with astro-turf, patio and furniture
✓Front enclosed garden with patio, gravelled area and furniture
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop and pub 0.2 miles
✓Note: there are steps in the garden, please take care
✓Note: there are steps leading up to the property's entrance, please take care

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Hollywood

Space for the whole group

Generous living spaces mean everyone can eat, relax and socialise together without feeling cramped or crowded.

Lake District location

Windermere puts the group within minutes of England's largest lake and some of the country's best fell walking.

Windermere on your doorstep

Lake cruises, boat hire and waterfront dining in Bowness are all less than 10 minutes away by car.

Outdoor adventures for all

From Grizedale Forest trails to Helvellyn summit hikes, there's serious outdoor activity within 30 minutes of the property.

Well-equipped kitchen

A fully equipped kitchen makes self-catering straightforward for larger groups, saving money on eating out every night.

Easy parking

Off-road parking means the group can arrive together by car without worrying about finding spaces nearby.

Getting To Hollywood

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

Hollywood is located in Windermere, Cumbria, postcode LA23 2AF. From the M6, exit at Junction 36 and follow the A590 and then the A591 north into Windermere. The property has off-road parking available on arrival.

By Train

Windermere railway station is the closest station, sitting at the end of the Windermere branch line from Oxenholme on the West Coast Main Line. From the station it is a short taxi ride to the property.

Off-road parking available on site

Windermere railway station (approx 1 mile)

Accessible via A591 from M6 Junction 36

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA23 3HQ

Beatrix Potter's Hill Top Farm

Distance: 8 miles

LA22 0LF

Grizedale Forest

Distance: 12 miles

LA22 0QJ

Orrest Head Viewpoint

Distance: 1 mile

LA23 1LJ

Loughrigg Fell

Distance: 5 miles

LA22 9EZ

Claife Heights Woodland Walk

Distance: 3 miles

LA23 3JH

Windermere Town Centre

Distance: 0.8 miles

LA23 1AB

Bowness-on-Windermere Village

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA23 3HJ

Staveley Village Shops & Deli

Distance: 6 miles

LA8 9LR

Windermere Railway Station

Distance: 1 mile

LA23 1EJ

Windermere Lake Taxi Boats

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA23 3HQ

Oxenholme (West Coast Main Line)

Distance: 10 miles

LA9 7EL

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA23 3HQ

Beatrix Potter's Hill Top Farm

Distance: 8 miles

LA22 0LF

Grizedale Forest

Distance: 12 miles

LA22 0QJ

Orrest Head Viewpoint

Distance: 1 mile

LA23 1LJ

Loughrigg Fell

Distance: 5 miles

LA22 9EZ

Claife Heights Woodland Walk

Distance: 3 miles

LA23 3JH

Windermere Town Centre

Distance: 0.8 miles

LA23 1AB

Bowness-on-Windermere Village

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA23 3HJ

Staveley Village Shops & Deli

Distance: 6 miles

LA8 9LR

Windermere Railway Station

Distance: 1 mile

LA23 1EJ

Windermere Lake Taxi Boats

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA23 3HQ

Oxenholme (West Coast Main Line)

Distance: 10 miles

LA9 7EL

Is Hollywood Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

The Lake District is excellent for children. Windermere Lake Cruises run family boat trips from 1.5 miles away. Grizedale Forest has Go Ape treetop adventures 12 miles out. Bowness has the World of Beatrix Potter attraction. Orrest Head is an easy fell walk suitable for older children.

Groups Will Love...

Hollywood sits in Windermere with direct access to the Lake District's best group activities. Windermere Lake Cruises are 1.5 miles away. Grizedale Forest offers cycling and treetop trails 12 miles out. Multiple fell walks start within a mile. The property's generous living spaces give the group a proper base to plan and debrief each day.

Pet Friendly

Hollywood's pet policy should be confirmed directly at the time of booking. The Lake District surrounding the property offers excellent walking routes suitable for dogs, including Orrest Head (1 mile) and Claife Heights (3 miles). Always declare pets when booking to avoid complications on arrival.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Hollywood

The Crafty Baa, Windermere

Located 0.8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1AB

Francine's Restaurant, Windermere

Located 0.9 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1AQ

The Porthole Restaurant, Bowness

Located 1.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3DH

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Hollywood

How many people does Hollywood sleep?

Hollywood is a larger group property in Windermere, Lake District. Please check the specific bedroom and sleeping configuration on the booking page or contact us directly to confirm exact numbers.

Is Hollywood pet friendly?

Hollywood's pet policy should be confirmed directly before booking, as this can vary by season and group size. Always declare pets at the time of booking to avoid issues on arrival.

Is there parking at Hollywood?

Yes, Hollywood has off-road parking available for guests. Groups arriving by multiple cars should confirm the number of spaces available when booking.

Does Hollywood have a hot tub?

No, Hollywood does not have a hot tub. If a hot tub is important to your group, we have other Lake District properties that include this feature.

What is the nearest town to Hollywood?

Windermere town is the nearest settlement, with Bowness-on-Windermere approximately 1.5 miles away. Both offer shops, restaurants, pubs and access to the lake.

Is Hollywood suitable for large family gatherings?

Yes, the property is well suited to large families and groups of friends. Multiple bedrooms and generous living areas make it practical for groups who want to spend time together.

What outdoor activities are available nearby?

The Lake District offers fell walking, lake cruises, cycling, kayaking and forest trails all within a short drive. Grizedale Forest and Windermere itself are both within 25 minutes of the property.

How far is Hollywood from the nearest train station?

Windermere railway station is the nearest station, sitting at the end of the branch line from Oxenholme. It is approximately 1 mile from the town centre and a short taxi ride from the property.

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Nice house with lots of room. Good kitchen with plenty of equipment. Parking spaces are extremely useful as the on road parking was very busy. Easy access to Windermere, shops, trains and buses. Would come again.

Rachel

Great location. Ideal set up for family weekend away. Host was responsive to messages. The only feedback was cleanliness in the lounge. There was a dusty hat and used vape under the sofa. Otherwise was a great stay.

Jackie

Had a lovely stay. Beautiful large house. Everything there that we needed. Easy to find.

Myself and 10 family members stayed at this property to celebrate a birthday, and we had an amazing stay! The house has everything you need for a comfortable stay, and it was a great bonus that each room had their own ensuite! Kitchen and equipment provided was wonderful, we cooked many meals for everyone having everything we needed to hand! The property in well maintained, and staying in the winter months it was kept nice and warm. Amazing location, we all have said we would recommend and hope to return soon together! Host was on hand for anything we needed and really responsive. Thank you for a great stay!

Ian Robert

Very comfortable accommodation . Excellent location in Windermere village, within easy reach of all the local amenities. Kitchen is well laid out. Dining room is warm and comfortable with a TV and Radio located in it. Rooms are clean and beds are clean & comfortable . Lounge is cosy and warm with SKY TV and wifi provided . Any issues which you may have are quickly dealt with.

Siobhan

We loved staying at Holly Wood. It was great we all had our own space and bathroom. And the living and dining room had enough seats for all guests which a lot of properties don't. The kitchen was spacious and well equipped. Great location. Very helpful owner. We can't wait to book again.

We had a great time at Hollywood. We particularly liked the spacious and very well equipped kitchen and the ensuite bedrooms. It was ideal for our group of 11 adults.

Carmel

We had a lovely weekend stay at the Hollywood, house fitted our mixed age group. It was great that each bedroom had an ensuite too. The house was perfect for our needs.

Very nice stay for the weekend, great location and amenities and did evweuyhing we wanted it to for our weekend stay. .....

Sharon

Fabulous location. Great facilities with en suite for each bedroom. Great kitchen, dining room and living space!! Great liaison with Ian the owner. Seamless from booking to end of stay. Would definitely recommend!!

3rd time at Hollywood. Group of 6. Excellent all round. Hoping to be back in 2027.

Generally location was good and spacious place for a big group . Microwave was not working properly, kitchen exhaust was not working at all. Some bedrooms and toilets had some mould. Maintenance could be better.

Alison

Fabulous just more toilet rolls needed

Great value for money. Convenient position for things to do around Lake Windermere during our short stay.

Joanne

The house is in a great location Very comfortable beds Unfortunately I ... The house is in a great location Very comfortable beds Unfortunately I feel that it needs a good clean especially in bedrooms All the showers are full off dirt and mould one was that bad on the shower head we removed it and cleaned it Cobwebs on lights and behind bed side cabinets

Antonio

Very nice comfortable house, ideal for our walking party. One of the rooms had not been converted to a twin but Ian was apologetic and sorted it out straight away. He also unlocked one of the rooms after one of the party locked their keys inside. Would definitely stay again.

A fantastic stay in a great location. The property was comfortable and clean with a great kitchen and dining space and we really enjoyed our space in beautiful Windermere thank you!

We had a lovely stay. Maybe update photos. No television in rooms but the photos showed there were. Also, maybe a welcome pack with details of local services, ie, doctors, pharmacy etc. The fire alarm activated, thankfully, no fire but a couple of our friends had to find the alarm to deactivate it. Just something to put in a welcome pack. Otherwise, our stay was lovely and Ian came out to help with a couple of minor problems. Would definitely go back again.

Sharon

We stayed for a weekend to celebrate a birthday. The house was lovely, comfortable and was ideal for what we wanted. We all sat around the dining table comfortably to have a great evening of celebrating and catching up. The facilities were great, the owner was attentive And it was nearby to the local amenities. We will definitely return.

Stephanie

Wonderful property, so much space, ideal for any length of stay. Communication was clear. Beds were extremely comfortable!

Loved the property perfect location all rooms clean tidy loved they all were ... Loved the property perfect location all rooms clean tidy loved they all were on suite only negative couldnt get rangemaster hood to work and no downstairs toilet would come back in a heartbeat great for a large family group 5 minutes to shops outstanding Mr Carl hooper and family

Victoria

Perfect place for families with everyone having their own space. Great location too!

Maxine

Hollywood was just perfect for our ladies 40th birthday celebrations. Spotlessly Clean, beautifully presented, perfect location in the centre of Windermere and minutes away from Bowness. Private parking. Highly recommended and we will definitely be booking again

Second visit to Hollywood for our group and already booked for next January.

Sheila

Lovely house in the heart of the town. Spacious for big family groups and well equipped.

An amazing house that all 11 of us enjoyed. Spacious, immaculately clean and well maintained. Lots of nice little touches too.hand wash, shower gel and shampoo in all the bathrooms. Washing up liquid, dishwater tablets, coffee, tea, sugar and hot chocolate all provided. We will definitely be coming back

An excellent stay, thank you!

Daniel

I would definitely recommend this property and will be using again in the future

Patricia

Lovely cottage very homely,lovely soft comfortable beds,we all had a great time and it was nice having somewhere nice to come back to and relax thanks Ian for such a great holiday we hope to be there again soon.

Would highly recommend we will definitely be back

We enjoyed 4 nights at Holly Wood and would definately recommend the property as a base for a large familygroup of friends for its location and for its space and comfort. We found the house in a very clean condition, all the radiators lovely and warm and the wine and flowers left on the dining table added to the relaxing ambience of the property. Ian, the owner called me whilst on route to the property to let me know his contact details if needed and when we did contact him to ask if we could borrow some kitchen scales he turned up shortly after with a brand new set. All the bedrooms have their own ensuite showerbath with amazing water pressure, luxury toiletries were supplied together with large fluffy towels. We would definately recommend Holly Wood as a home from home and look forward to staying here again.

Absolutely perfect for our group of 6 with all rooms being ensuite. Location of property was A with ample street parking plus the allocated parking at the rear if the property. My only negative would be that the pots and pans need upgrading. That aside we all felt really comfortable and would not hesitate to book again.

Matthew

The property is excellent, exactly what is advertised, lovely and clean, with some really nice extra touches, such as tea and coffee, milk in the fridge and a nice bottle of wine on the table. The location is superb, just a short stroll to the centre of Windermere. Would definitely recommend to my friends and family.

Group of friends we had a great weekend with Hollywood as a base. House is large and spacious with everything you need. Shops and bars are a short walk away. Dedicated parking for 3 cars but had no issue with free on street parking for additional vehicles. Ian our host was excellent from a communications perspective. Will definitely look to use again for a Windermere stay

A great stay thank you.

Lesley

Perfect holiday home in a really good location. A 2 minute walk from the shops, restaurants etc in Windermere and a 15 min walk down to the lake. The house was ideal. Nicely decorated and spotlessly clean. It has 5 large double rooms all with their own ensuite. Really big dining room table to sit all 10 of us. A lovely sociable space. Big kitchen with American style fridge and separate freezer which was perfect. Its an ex b&b so was really spacious. The outside space was small but ideal. We enjoyed alfresco drinks in the sun. There is only seating for 4 though so bring your own camping chairs! The only downside was there needed to be extra seating in living room and the kitchen isnt as well stocked as described. Only 1 cup, 1 glass, 1 plate etc per person which was a bit inconvenient but nothing more. If you want to cook a meal you might need couple more pots and pans. It was a bit sparse. We had couple minor problems and the owner text back immediately to resolve, We were really impressed with the speed and it was reassuring. We would Definitely return and would recommend this property.

Lovely house in a great location. Plenty of space for our group didnt feel like we were on top of each other. The lounge and dining area were a great area for everyone to come together. They were very clean and modern. Very comfortable and the bottle of wine was a lovely touch. Only areas that could possibly be improved on would be having a few more cleaning supplies in the kitchen and replacing the light in one of the bathrooms on the top floor as it didnt work. All in all it was the perfect base for our group weekend alway!

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Hollywood, Windermere

About Hollywood

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Space for the whole group

Lake District location

Windermere on your doorstep

Outdoor adventures for all

Well-equipped kitchen

Easy parking

Getting To Hollywood

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Hollywood Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Crafty Baa, Windermere

Francine's Restaurant, Windermere

The Porthole Restaurant, Bowness

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Hollywood Reviews