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.

Rose Lea, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

This spacious, three storey town house is situated in the conservation area in the heart of Ambleside. It is constructed from traditional local materials and has been decorated and furnished to the very highest standards. It is an ideal retreat for t... more

Sethera, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Taking its name from the local Westmorland dialect for the number 6, Sethera sits on the 2nd floor of this former gentlemans residence, built in the last century for the heir to the Cunard family. The setting, on the doorstep of Waterhead and Borrans... more

The Dove Cot, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Set in Clappersgate, within a small complex of properties, just off the road between Ambleside and Skelwith Bridge, Clappersgate is at the entrance to the Langdale Valley and literally on the doorstep of some of the most wonderful walking opportunit... more

14 Printers Croft, Kendal

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Printers Croft is a in the heart of the lively market town of Kendal, just minutes drive from the Lake District National Park and the M6 motorway. The town has a great deal to offer holidaymakers of all ages, with ancient castle ruins and narrow hist... more

Swallow Barn, Kendal

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Only 6 miles from Kirkby Lonsdale and within a 15 minute drive of the Lake District National Park, Old Hutton is a pretty, rural village well,placed for touring two of Englands most beautiful countries. The surrounding countryside is ideal for hikers... more

27 Beechwood Close, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Ever popular Bowness has a great deal to offer holidaymakers at any time of the year and will appeal to visitors of all ages due to its wide range of amenities and attractions. 27 Beechwood Close sits in an elevated position above the town and offers... more

Brantfell Retreat, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

On the first floor of this beautiful 200 year old building, Brantfell Retreat sits tucked away in a slightly elevated position above Lake Windermere. The lake and mountain views and the super location, close to Brantfell, from where there is direct ... more

Long Crag, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Ambleside is truly a destination for all seasons. Spring and summer bring wonderful lush green colour to the fells mirrored onto Lake Windermere below and is the time that the ancient village traditions of the Ambleside Sports and the Rushbearing tak... more

Auld Picture Hoose, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Windermere Village has a large variety of mouth watering restaurants, local shops and interesting retail outlets for the first time or returning visitor. The Auld Picture Hoose is in the centre of this popular village and numerous walks can be enjoye... more

Holborn House, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Tucked away up a quiet side road from the main thoroughfare of Bowness and only two minutes walk into this popular holiday resort, Holborn House is also located just a stones throw away from Biskey Howe with its spectacular views of Lake Windermere ... more

Cooks House, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Cooks House is a truly outstanding holiday home, offering unique and high quality accommodation. A detached period style property, dating back to the 17th Century, Cooks House is a most charming building both inside and out with numerous eye catchin... more

High Ridge, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

This bright and spacious 2nd floor apartment, all on one level, sits in the absolute heart of Ambleside, with free parking via a permit above Compston Road, and therefore has a wealth of shops, bars and restaurants right on the doorstep, or below to... more

The Nook, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

The Nook is a characterful country cottage in the very heart of Ambleside set on a quiet lane behind the main thoroughfare yet within a stones throw of a host of walks, attractions, shops and restaurants. Of course, when the weather is fine and dry, ... more

Cartmel Manse, Allithwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Just a mile from the medieval village of Cartmel and a half from the popular Victorian seaside resort of Grange Over Sands, Cartmel Manse offers a comfortable and contemporary retreat for one or two couples or a family of 3 or 4 and your pet at any t... more

Brackenbank, Backbarrow

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Perfectly situated to explore the Southern Lake District, Brackenbank has views over the steam railway towards the Crake Valley and the Furness fells. Newby Bridge and Lakeside are within easy walking distance as is Bigland Fell, and the pubs at Hav... more