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.

The Bowering - Cunsey, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

We are delighted to be able to offer our discerning guests the opportunity of experiencing The Bowering, a collection of 4 star GOLD luxury self catering apartments in the very heart of Windermere. The location is perfect, just off the main thoroughf... more

Loughrigg Holme, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Loughrigg Holme sits underneath the much loved fell of the same name and was once the home of Wordsworths daughter, Dora and her husband Edward Quillinan, Rich in literary history connections, visitors to Loughrigg Holme have included Charlotte Bron... more

Hillcrest, Allithwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Hillcrest is a delightful modern bungalow located in the village of Allithwaite, only 1 1/2 miles from Cartmel famous for its Race Meetings and Sticky Toffee Pudding. This lesser known area of the South Lakes is an ideal base from where to explore th... more

Westside, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

In the very heart of popular Ambleside, Westside is perfectly positioned for enjoying a vibrant village based holiday and sampling all of the excellent amenities and attractions on hand, most of which are a level stroll from this stylish apartment. A... more

Tilberthwaite, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Bowness, on the eastern shores of Windermere, is a hive of activity by day and by night, a host of shops, restaurants and cafe bars lining the main street as it winds down to the bay. Tilberthwaite and Elterwater are two ground floor apartments of ex... more

Thwaite Bridge House, Ulverston

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Traditional Lakeland Farmhouses dont come much prettier than this and Thwaite Bridge House would look perfectly at home on the front of a traditional box of Lakeland fudge or biscuits. Located in the Rusland Valley, Thwaite Bridge House is a mere 5 ... more

Helm Byre, Sedbergh

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

An ancient Celtic Kingdom deservedly known as The Jewel of the Dales, Dent is 16 miles east of Kendal in the south east corner of Cumbria, only 3 miles from Sedbergh and lies at the western edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and on the fringe... more

Borranside, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Borranside is at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, close to all lake amenities and only a 10 minute stroll into Ambleside. This south facing bungalow sits in a prime location across the road from Borrans Park where guests can enjoy direct access t... more

Beechwood Apartment, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

A super, contemporary style first floor apartment, Beechwood is in an elevated position above the bustling town of Bowness but only a short walk downhill to all the shops, restaurants and tourist attractions. Having undergone major refurbishment, the... more

Mulberry, Staveley

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

In the heart of what has successfully remained a typical Lakeland village, Mulberry is well placed for enjoying a holiday in a quiet location but with the busier resorts of Windermere and Ambleside only a short drive away, also accessible by the exce... more

Rattlebeck, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Enjoying superb and uninterrupted views of Lake Windermere, this 2nd floor apartment is an ideal base for your Lakeland holiday. The view changes with the seasons and the sight of the Langdale Pikes in the distance will beckon even the most novice of... more

Wansfell Heights, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Centrally situated in the ever popular village of Ambleside, Wansfell Heights offers stylish refurbished accommodation for two. On the second floor of this rather imposing Victorian building, the apartment enjoys views over neighbouring rooftops to t... more

The Tops, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Wansfell Tower Court was once a training school for clergy in the 1920s but has been carefully converted in recent times to create a handful of quality apartments whilst retaining the interesting architectural features of the building itself. A level... more

Esthwaite, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Esthwaite takes its name from the freshwater Lake near Hawkshead, famous for its trout fishing, one of a host of Lakeland waters available to holiday makers who enjoy the traditional sport, Esthwaite, the cottage, however, is in Windermere, tucked b... more

Lakeshore Boathouse, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Three words sum up Lakeshore Boathouse - location, location, location! We are thrilled to be able to offer our holidaymakers the opportunity to enjoy a right on Lake Windermere as this superb, semi detached boathouse sits literally on the water! Wit... more