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.

Lake View Apartment, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

As the name suggests, this modern apartment enjoys a wonderful view over Bowness to Lake Windermere and is in an ideal location for holidaymakers to sample all the delights that this popular tourist destination has to offer. A wealth of local attract... more

Ghyllside 3, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Stockghyll Park and Falls are popular with holidaymakers of all ages, being only a short uphill walk above the village and particularly fascinating in any season. Ghyllside is a spacious family home, which is situated in a very quiet and secluded cul... more

Mill Brow Apt, Kirkby Lonsdale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

The historic market town of Kirkby Lonsdale sits within the beautiful Lune Valley, between the Lakes and the Dales so enables visitors to sample two National Parks in one visit. John Ruskin was very fond of Kirkby Lonsdale and thought it to be one of... 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

Briarwood, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

This delightful apartment is situated on Helm Road, in an elevated position above the bustling town of Bowness. Briarwood has a balcony offering pleasant views towards Claife Heights and surrounding fells and has private parking ensuring that the ple... 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

Ghyll Rigg - Quarry Rigg, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Quarry Rigg apartments are ideal for those looking for a central location within walking distance of a variety of shops and a good choice of restaurants serving international cuisine close to hand. The location is ideal, within only a few minutes wal... more

The Old Coach House - Ambleside, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

The Old Coach House forms the larger portion of a conversion of a Lakeland stone property just out of the centre of this popular village. All the attractions of Ambleside are a level walk away and the shores of Windermere a mere 10 minute level strol... more

Cornerstones, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Ambleside is certainly a tourist hot spot due to its central Lakes location, enjoying a fantastic array of specialist shops and excellent facilities for dining out. Cornerstones is situated in the centre of the village, handy for all your holiday nee... more

Tulip Cottage, Kendal

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Just 5 miles to the North of the medieval market town of Kendal sits Low Jack Scar, a beautiful country house and estate on the banks of Bannisdale Beck and set in several acres of woodland. Guests at Tulip Cottage are welcome to meander through the ... more

Ryecroft, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Neatly tucked away from the main thoroughfare yet only a hop, skip and jump from all amenities and attractions, Ryecroft is perfectly placed for exploring the southern part of the Lake District. Food lovers will delight in the many local restaurants ... more

The Dovery, Sedbergh

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Sedbergh is set to the West of the Yorkshire Dales National Park but is also close to the eastern fells of the Lake District, only 30 minutes drive from Windermere and is therefore ideal for exploring both areas of unspoilt and protected countryside.... more

The Redbanks, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

The Redbanks sits in the very heart of this tourist hotspot so is an ideal base for sampling all the delights that Ambleside has to offer. The village has blossomed into a most cosmopolitan destination for holidaymakers of all ages; Ambleside has two... more

Derby Cottage, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Derby Cottage forms part of a terrace of similar and substantial stone built 3 storey properties in the very heart of Ambleside. Situated as it is, the shops, amenities and restaurants are quite literally a stones throw away from the cottage, making ... more

Otters Holt, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Otters Holt, a stone built, detached cottage in the very heart of Ambleside is blessed not only with the typical characterful features you would expect from such a building but also provides that all important private parking place. Formally the coac... more