Windermere is the largest natural lake in England and is one of the country's most popular places for holidays and summer homes.

The best known towns around Lake Windermere are Ambleside, a bustling town and a great starting point for many different walks, Windermere and Bowness. You will find a great selection of restaurants, cafes, and attractions.

Find a great selection of cottages and apartments in the Lake Windermere area.

Tottlebank - The Falls, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Tottlebank is a delightful, individually designed apartment on three levels overlooking Stockghyll, an area of pretty woodland and tumbling waterfalls cascading from Red Screes above to Ambleside Village and the lake below. This spacious apartment is... more

Marsh Cottage, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Marsh Cottage is situated in a quiet side street of Windermere, a popular town with excellent amenities and a super location from which to explore the South Lakes area. Built of local stone, the cottage is stylish yet practical, with the accommodatio... more

School Knott Cottage, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

The owners have thoughtfully refurbished the cottage to provide stylish, quality accommodation, using a base of neutral colours with clever splashes of colour throughout to create a most individual yet classic look. With a large screen television in ... more

Garden Flat - 7 Badgers Rake, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

The Garden Flat is a ground floor apartment at Badgers Rake. The superb apartments are perched in an enviable position above the village of Ambleside with magnificent views over Loughrigg and the Fairfield Horseshoe. The apartments are in an ideal po... more

Brantfell Cottage, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Tucked away in a peaceful, elevated position above Bowness Village at the start of the famous Dalesway, and with many local walks from the door, the cottage offers cosy, comfortable accommodation. It is in an ideal location, away from the crowds but ... more

Fireside Cottage, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Fireside Cottage sits just a stones throw from the centre of this popular village, close to numerous bars and restaurants and some interesting galleries and shops, ideal for that small momento of your trip to Lakeland. The village is mainly on the le... more

The Old Stables, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

This delightful, architectural award-winning Cumbrian stone cottage overlooking Mylnbeck sits in the heart of Windermere, within walking distance of the lake, restaurants, shops and all local amenities. The Old Stables has a wealth of modern ameniti... more

Pear Tree Barn, Kendal

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Pear Tree Barn really is a superb choice for couples looking for that romantic getaway and for spending precious time together in quality surroundings. Striking colours throughout of red and black have been cleverly married with quality and carefully... more

Hardcragg Hall, South Lakes

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Hardcragg Hall sleeps up to 14 in 7 bedrooms and has 6 bathrooms, with numerous seating areas and even a working bar, an excellent choice for those celebrating a special occasion, be it a birthday, anniversary or simply the annual family get togeth... more

Westmorland Lodge, Allithwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Blenkett Wood Lodge Park is an exclusive development set within acres of beautiful woodland, with rare trees and wildlife in abundance. The site, a short drive from the picture postcard village of Cartmel, is within a designated area of special scien... more

Fell View, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Centrally located in the ever popular village of Ambleside, Fell View is a luxury first and second floor apartment, created from a large former Lakeland stone house. Sympathetically and thoughtfully renovated, the apartment provides spacious accommod... more

Orrest Head Cottage, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Orrest Head Cottage is a detached house located in the grounds of Orrest Head House just above Windermere Village. The house is surrounded by National Trust Fields and looks out over a delightful vegetable garden to lake Windermere beyond. For the ke... more

Holy Waters, Staveley

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

One of four properties imaginatively created in this former place of worship, Holy Waters has been cleverly designed to make best use of the architectural details of the church. The setting of the house is delightful, the garden running alongside the... more

College Gate, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

College Gate is on third floor of this popular group of apartments in the heart of Windermere. Close to all local amenities and with the advantage of private parking, College Gate is ideally suited to those holidaymakers who wish to explore the town ... more

Tom Fold Cottage, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Tom Fold Cottage is a grade II listed property set in one of the oldest parts of Ambleside, just behind the ancient Bridge House and at the foot of the Kirkstone Pass, ideally placed for enjoying all that this popular village has to offer. The Golden... more