Looking for a big house in Windermere that sleeps 14? We have four: Number One, Alice Howe and Boston House on the Terrace in Windermere village, and Orrest Head House just above it. Each sleeps 14 or more, plus two infants in travel cots, takes up to four dogs, and has its own parking. Mid-week breaks start from £1,100 for the whole house, and there are no booking fees when you book direct.
Fourteen is a good number. Big enough for the whole family or both sides of a friendship group. Small enough to fit round one table. The question is which house suits your fourteen. Here’s how they compare.
The four houses at a glance
| House | Sleeps | Bedrooms | Hot tub and cinema | Stand-out feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number One | 14 + 2 infants | 6 (4 bathrooms + downstairs WC) | Yes, 15-seat cinema | Dining table for 20 and a bar in the hallway |
| Alice Howe | 14 + 2 infants | 7 (7 bathrooms) | Yes, 15-seat cinema | Two four-posters and two kitchen areas |
| Boston House | 15 + 2 infants | 7 (7 bathrooms) | Yes, 15-seat cinema | Hot tub in its own walled courtyard |
| Orrest Head House | 14 + 2 infants | 6, all en-suite | No | Private bar, two acres of grounds |
Number One: for the big dinner
Number One is the flagship of the Terrace. If your weekend is built around one long meal, this is the house. The dining table seats 20, so there’s room for 14 with space to spare, and the lounge has Chesterfields for 20 for the speeches afterwards.
- Sleeps 14 plus two infants, in six bedrooms, with four bathrooms and a downstairs toilet
- A bright red 4-oven AGA and a range cooker
- A private bar in the hallway
- A 15-seat cellar cinema with a 75-inch screen
- A private 7-seat hot tub
- Parking for 6 cars, two minutes from Windermere station
Best for: milestone birthdays, Christmas, and company away-days where the cinema doubles as a meeting room.
Alice Howe: for a group of couples
Alice Howe has seven bedrooms with seven bathrooms, so nobody queues on the landing. Two of the bedrooms are king-size four-posters, which tend to go first.
- Sleeps 14 plus two infants, in seven bedrooms, with seven bathrooms
- Two kitchen areas, two fridge-freezers and two dishwashers
- An open fire in the lounge and a wood-burning stove in the kitchen
- A 15-seat cellar cinema
- A covered 7-seat hot tub in its own building
- Only two steps up to the front door, the fewest of any of our houses
Best for: friends travelling as couples, older groups, and mid-week breaks. Split seven ways, a mid-week break from £1,100 works out at around £157 each for four nights.
Boston House: for 14 with room to spare
Boston House sleeps 15, so a group of 14 has a spare bed for a late addition. Like Alice Howe, it has seven bedrooms with seven bathrooms.
- Sleeps 15 plus two infants, in seven bedrooms, with seven bathrooms
- A king, a four-poster double and a half-tester double on the first floor
- A kitchen island that seats 8 while the cooking’s going on
- A 15-seat cellar cinema
- A 7-seat hot tub in its own private walled courtyard
- Parking for 8 cars
Best for: family reunions with lots of separate households, and groups who want the hot tub tucked away.
Orrest Head House: for privacy and space
Orrest Head House is the one apart. It’s a Grade II listed house dating from 1672, in more than two acres of private grounds just above Windermere village. Every bedroom has its own bathroom, and since The Loft opened in 2026 there are six of them.
- Sleeps 14 plus two infants, in six bedrooms, all en-suite, including two with baths in the room and The Loft with a freestanding bath
- Josiah Brown’s, the house’s own private bar, with a wood-burning stove
- A dining room that seats 18, plus a kitchen table for 12
- Grounds with a gated area for children, and a sheltered verandah
- The Orrest Head walk starts at the gate
- Plenty of parking
One honest note: Orrest Head House has no hot tub and no cinema. If those matter, pick one of the Terrace houses.
Best for: grown-up groups, retreats, and families with young children who want room to run about. Add Orrest Head Cottage, which shares the grounds, and you can sleep 20.
Which one should you choose?
- The big dinner matters most: Number One.
- Everyone wants their own bathroom: Alice Howe, Boston House or Orrest Head House.
- Fewest steps: Alice Howe.
- Hot tub and cinema are a must: any of the three Terrace houses.
- Privacy, grounds and a bar: Orrest Head House.
- You might be 15: Boston House.
If you’re 12, White Moss is worth a look. If you’re more than 15, see our guide to houses that sleep 20 or more.
The practical bits
- Check-in is 4pm and check-out is 10am. Stays start on a Monday or a Friday.
- Each of these four houses also takes two infants, with two travel cots and two high chairs provided. Bring infant bedding. (Orrest Head Cottage has one of each.)
- Dogs are welcome: up to four per house, at £30 each.
- All bed linen and towels are included.
- None of our houses has a ground-floor bedroom.
- Booths supermarket is about 300m from the Terrace, and the big supermarkets all deliver.
Your questions about houses for 14, answered
Which holiday houses in Windermere sleep 14?
We have four: Number One (sleeps 14), Alice Howe (14), Orrest Head House (14) and Boston House (15), and each also takes two infants in travel cots. All four are in or just above Windermere village.
Which house is best for 14 guests?
It depends on your group. Number One is best for a big dinner, with a table for 20. Alice Howe and Boston House suit lots of couples, with 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms each. Orrest Head House suits groups who want privacy and grounds, with six en-suite bedrooms and its own bar.
Do the houses have hot tubs?
Number One, Alice Howe and Boston House each have a private 7-seat hot tub. Orrest Head House doesn’t have a hot tub or a cinema.
Which house has the most bathrooms?
Alice Howe and Boston House each have 7 bedrooms with 7 bathrooms. Every bedroom at Orrest Head House is en-suite.
Can we bring dogs?
Yes. Up to four dogs per house, at £30 per dog.
How much does a house for 14 cost?
Prices move with demand. Mid-week breaks (Monday to Friday, four nights) start from £1,100 for the whole house, which is under £20 per person per night for 14 people.
Are any of the houses accessible?
None of our houses has a ground-floor bedroom. Alice Howe has the fewest steps to the front door, with two. Call us on 0330 088 4086 and we’ll talk you through the layouts.
What if we’re more than 14?
Book two neighbouring Terrace houses. Number One and White Moss together sleep 26, and all five Terrace houses sleep 71.
How do we book?
Book direct at theterracewindermere.co.uk or call 0330 088 4086. There are no booking fees. A 25% non-refundable deposit secures the house, and the balance is due eight weeks before you arrive.
Fourteen of you, one front door. Enjoy the Lakes.
Andy and Barbara (owners)
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