House in Old Windsor, Berkshire

Gorgeous Country Cottage, beside Windsor Great Park & overlooking Windsor Castle

Gorgeous Country Cottage, beside Windsor Great Park & overlooking Windsor Castle

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Overview of Gorgeous Country Cottage, beside Windsor Great Park & overlooking Windsor Castle

10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Old Windsor, Berkshire
  • Popular LocationWindsor Castle7 min drive
  • Popular LocationWindsor Great Park7 min drive
  • Popular LocationLEGOLAND® Windsor8 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LHR-Heathrow)26 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Gorgeous Country Cottage, beside Windsor Great Park & overlooking Windsor Castle

The Victorian Lodge (1876) is a charming and quintessentially English country cottage on a private estate once owned by King Henry 8th. It sits at the entrance of a long driveway leading to the Little Dower House (www.littledowerhouse.com) the enchanting home where Susie and Hamish the owners of the Lodge live.

I hope you will read the amazing reviews our lovely guests have written about their stays here in our Cottage :)

The Victorian Lodge with it's lovely garden and stunning views provides the perfect setting for a small intimate Wedding, whilst the romantic and enchanting gardens at Little Dower House also provide an ideal venue for larger weddings.

For larger families wishing to stay at the Lodge, there is also the opportunity to rent the Little Hideaway at Little Dower House, a beautifully furnished two story studio apartment, with a kitchen and shower room downstairs, and one large room upstairs which serves as both bedroom and sitting room. It sleeps two adults, and up to two children. The Little Hideaway is a secluded and super romantic retreat which makes for the perfect getaway.

The area is great for couples, families, country lovers, townies, food lovers, gardeners, riders, polo players, golfers and walkers too.

We can provide two road bicycles for free ( upon request ) for as long as you like. explore the beautiful local area, cycle through the 400 acre Windsor Great Park on the road trails through the heart of it, or explore the surrounding towns by country road

The Cottage is set on a quiet country road, directly opposite the magnificent Windsor Great Park, with spectacular views of Windsor Castle.

It's a super warm, super cosy cottage, with a lovely garden in a unique location, on a quiet and private estate of four houses. With private parking, polo ponies in the field opposite the Lodge, great walks, great pubs, Windsor, Thorpe Park and LEGOLAND just nearby, and central London only 35 minutes away by train and Heathrow airport 20 minutes away by car.

The Cottage is only 5 minutes away from the Bishops Gate entrance into the Great Park, where you can walk forever, bike ride, horse ride, or just sit by one of the enormous lakes and lap up some of the stunning views. Take a walk in the famous Valley or Savill Gardens, watch a few chukkas being played at Guards Polo ground, or take a ride in Windsor Great Park from a horse at Tally Ho stables 5 minutes away.


There is a traditional and excellent English pub only 5 minutes away, The Fox and Hounds in Englefield Green , situated by the Bishops Gate entrance into the Great Park , serving simply wonderful light bites, great pub food and smart restaurant food. It's the perfect place, and great for lunch, dinner, a snack or a BBQ, and a well earned rest after a walk in the Park.

The Lodge has everything you should need, with Sky+ HD satellite and all the Sky channels including Movies and Sports, and Smart Television with Netflix and Amazon Prime, high speed Wi-Fi internet, DVD, and a roaring log fire in the sitting room. A Queen size Master bedroom has an adjoining bathroom, a second bedroom with new large Super King size bed which can separate to form twin beds , a third bedroom with a double bed, and two travel cots and fold a out single beds if also needed. The second bathroom has a bath and power shower, and the utility room has a washing machine, dishwasher. microwave and tumble dryer.
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We live up the long driveway, so we're only 2 minutes away and here to help in any way at any time, whilst you are there or away, but we're always very respectful of your privacy.

Property manager

Hamish and Susie Macmillan
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Windsor

Located in Windsor, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Liquid Leisure and LEGOLAND® Windsor are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Windsor Royal Shopping Centre and Eton High Street Shopping. Travelling with kids? Consider Coworth Park Polo Centre, or check out an event or a game at Windsor Racecourse. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • Windsor Castle - 7 min drive
  • Windsor Great Park - 7 min drive
  • LEGOLAND® Windsor - 8 min drive
  • Windsor Racecourse - 10 min drive
  • Eton College - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Egham Station - 6 min drive
  • Station A Station - 13 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Savill Garden Visitor Centre - 4 min drive
  • Tempus Restaurant - 5 min drive
  • The Happy Man - 5 min drive
  • The Barley Mow - 4 min drive
  • The Packhorse - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Country Cottage, beside Windsor Great Park & overlooking Windsor Castle pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Country Cottage, beside Windsor Great Park & overlooking Windsor Castle?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Country Cottage, beside Windsor Great Park & overlooking Windsor Castle?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Country Cottage, beside Windsor Great Park & overlooking Windsor Castle located?

This family-friendly Windsor cottage is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Thames Path and Thames River. Windsor Castle is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas break 2023
Stayed at the lodge for a short break. Ideally located for Lapland UK and Windsor Castle. Hamish and Susie were great hosts, excellent communication and welcome when we arrived. The property is nice and cosy, well equipped and with a a good size garden if you have a 4 legged friend. Right on the doorstep of Windsor Great Park for walks. Hamish's stories of the Royals and a very famous 'Neighbour' were great, he had us enthralled from the moment we arrived. I must say also that the welcome pack was one of the best we have ever had, very generous thank you. Overall a very enjoyable stay and would highly recommend. Many thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
This cottage hits all the marks. It’s a nice quiet place to relax and enjoy nature around you but only an Uber ride into town, which was so easy and always available. Hamish and Susie were stellar host and always available if and when needed. The cottage felt like home immediately and you can’t beat that view of Windsor Castle. Hamish met us upon arrival, showed us around and went above and beyond to get us settled. Couldn’t have asked for a better place to be while on holiday.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominique A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour royal à Windsor
Belles balades dans la magnifique campagne anglaise, le parc de Windsor et des environs pleins de charme
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical Stay in Windsor
I hesitate to say too much about how amazing this property is because I want it to be available the next time we stay in Windsor! Hamish and Susan MacMillan were terrific hosts. The cottage is a real gem. It is charming, beautifully furnished and extremely clean. We were welcomed with fresh cut flowers and a well stocked and furnished kitchen. We were very grateful for the "Welcome Basket" complete with a bottle of wine, crackers, cheese, farm fresh eggs, chocolate, cookies, milk, etc. Everything you would need before you can make to the store. The location is perfect and the grounds have wonderful gardens and outstanding views of Windsor Castle across a flower filled Meadow. There are many good restaurants and pubs nearby, Hamish was very helpful with recommendations. I had better stop now or it will be fully booked when I want to come stay again which I hope will be very very soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!
We can't say enough about this lovely house & spectacular property! It is so relaxing with wonderful views - especially, but not limited to, of Windsor Castle! Hamish & Susie are very welcoming & provided a lot of local info. They were always quick to respond to texts & emails. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Hamish and Susie Macmillan

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We live up the long driveway, in an old house surrounded by a lovely garden,(www.littledowerhouse.com) with our son Oliver and our labrador Humphrey.

Hamish and I are here to help you with any questions you may have, at any time, but we are very respectful of your privacy.

Why they chose this property

Its super duper special, because it sits on this uniquely peaceful and tranquil estate, which makes a stay in the Cottage very relaxing and very good for the soul :)

It's location is perfect, only 10 minutes away from Windsor and the Castle, 20 minutes away from Legoland and Thorpe Park, and only one hour away from central London.

What makes this property unique

It's proximity to the stunning Windsor Great Park and the Deer Park.
It's amazing knock out view of Windsor Castle
It's a fully furnished quintessentially English country Cottage, with everything you'll need
It's cosiness and comfort
It's our second home which we love to share with guests as truly a Home from Home

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