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.

Wansfell Cottage, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Wansfell Cottage, in the very heart of Ambleside, presents as a rather typical Lakeland stone cottage from the exterior yet, once over the threshold, offers a contemporary designed interior that flows beautifully throughout, blending effortlessly wi... 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

Aarons Place, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Set in a conservation area just 200 yards from Lake Windermere and the promenade, Aarons Place is ideally situated for exploring numerous waterborne activities around Bowness Bay. The town has a wide range of restaurants offering cuisine from around... more

Dales View, Sedbergh

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Dales View occupies an enviable position on the fellside, enjoying uninterrupted vistas of this beautiful part of the world. A mere 1 mile from Sedbergh, just inside the Yorkshire Dales National Park and only 20 minutes drive from the Lake District N... more

Rosemount Cottage, Haverthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

This chocolate box cottage is perfectly placed, close to the South shores of Windermere in a secluded, peaceful setting with numerous walks from the door. However, all the attractions of the Lakes and the more popular resorts of Windermere, Bowness ... more

Cleabarrow Cottage, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Cleabarrow Cottage is a delightful, detached Lakeland residence set in a rural location close to Windermere Golf Club, yet only a short drive from the popular towns of Windermere and Bowness. Excellent walks can be enjoyed from the doorstep and a rou... more

Oaklands, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

This second floor apartment commands magnificent views over Wansfell and towards Helvellyn. Situated within a small development called Oaklands, close to the centre of Ambleside, within a short stroll from the many shops, restaurants, pubs and local ... more

Rose Cottage, Staveley

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Staveley is a rather quiet and laid back village, approximately 5 miles south of Windermere and an ideal location for both walkers, cyclists and families alike. The village sits at the foot of the Kentmere Valley so offers some superb scenery and a d... more

High House Barn, Sedgwick

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

High House Barn is a converted barn with imaginative upside down style layout to take advantage of the magnificent views and has been decorated, furnished and equipped to the highest standard. Retaining much of its original character with an abundanc... more

Yew Tree Cottage, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

This picture postcard cottage has the benefit of a truly stunning setting next to the beck at Bridgend, between Ullswater and Brotherswater, an ideal fell walking location close to the Helvellyn range in the heart of the Lake District. The cottage i... more

Renroc, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Just off Millionaires Row on the fringe of the tourist hot spot of Bowness sits Renroc, one of a handful of exclusive and modern apartments. Within a couple of minutes drive of Bowness, guests can explore all that this now rather cosmopolitan village... more

Brampton, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Set on the fringes of bustling Bowness, couples and families alike will appreciate the convenient location of Brampton enabling them to enjoy a host of activities and attractions, many within easy walking distance. Bowness Bay is alive with visitors ... more

Hideaway Cottage, Staveley

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

A super cottage in the middle of this popular Lakeland village, Hideaway is a fine example of the very best in self catering properties. The cottage ticks all the boxes in terms of character and charm, displayed in exposed beams and feature stonewor... more

Glenmore Cottage, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Glenmore Cottage is tucked away behind the main shopping area close to the park with its adventure playground and recreational areas. The furnishings and decor have a modern, contemporary feel, yet the owners have retained, to their credit, some of t... more

1 West View, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Centrally located in the ever popular village of Ambleside, 1 West View is a luxury ground and lower ground floor apartment, created from a large former Lakeland stone house. Sympathetically and thoughtfully renovated, the apartment provides spacious... more