Situated in Windermere, overlooking Queens Park, Laurel Cottage has stylish rooms which all come with an MP3 player, a DVD player and tea and coffee making facilities. Wi-Fi is free. The hotel is set in a small Victorian house built of local stone in the 1890s; it has been modernised to offer up-to-date comforts, but has retained its original character. It is 5 minutes away from Windermere rail and bus station and is an ideal base from which to explore the Lake District. It is also a short stroll from the village which has restaurants, cafés and shops.