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.

Bens Row Cottages, Backbarrow

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Backbarrow, 1 1/2 miles from the South of lake Windermere, was home to the Backbarrow Ironworks who produced domestic iron goods such as kettles and box irons but were also renowned for the manufacture of cannons and other armaments. The days of ind... more

Cobblestones House, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

We are delighted to be offered a property of this merit and location for holiday letting and are sure that those of you who are fortunate to holiday here will share our enthusiasm for this luxuriously appointed centrally heated and double glazed deta... more

The Old Telephone Exchange, Cartmel

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Cartmel has everything - the renowned Races, historic 12th century Priory and sticky toffee pudding! The village is very pretty with lots of characterful cottage dotted around the village square with ample eating opportunities to suit all pockets fr... more

Meadows End - Meadowcroft Cottages, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Meadows End is part of Meadowcroft Cottages, a small cluster of cottages located in a quiet area to make a relaxing holiday at any time of year. Nestling at the end of a leafy lane, the bustling town of Bowness is a mere 15 minutes level walk and the... more

Sandbed Cottage, Sedbergh

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Sandbed cottage sits in a superb, rural location at the foot of Harter Fell, close to Ravenstonedale, a picturesque village with two pubs serving restaurant and bar meals, there is a playground for younger children and some Gilbertine ruins in the gr... 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

Beech Meadows, Kirkby Lonsdale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

The Meadows development in the grounds of the Whoop Hall Inn is set in stunning surroundings within the beautiful Lune Valley and on the fringes of the popular market town of Kirkby Lonsdale which has an excellent choice of shops, restaurants and tra... more

5 The Maltings, Kirkby Lonsdale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Just 2 miles from the pretty market town of Kirkby Lonsdale, Whittington is a true village set in a triangle of three counties so ideal for exploring the delights of Cumbria, Yorkshire and Lancashire in one visit. Life in Whittington revolves around ... more

Fir Trees, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Fir Trees is a neat little property, an ideal hideaway for couples of all ages who want to be near enough to sample the wonderful shopping and restaurants that Bowness has to offer but who also want to be far enough away to enjoy some quiet, quality ... more

Rhubarb Cottage, Chapel Stile

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Rhubarb Cottage sits in a most enviable position in the small village of Chapel Stile in the very heart of the Langdale Valley. The cottage is just round the corner from the church and enjoys a 180 degree view of the surrounding fell range from most ... 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

The Bowering - Leven, 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

Granary Cottage, Troutbeck

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

A former granary to its neighbour, and dating back to 1650, this delightful and historic property is oozing with character and old world charm. Situated practically opposite the village Post Office in Troutbeck, regular visitors to the area will ofte... 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

Riverbank Cottage, Tebay

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Riverbank Cottage sits at the bottom of a valley in the middle of remote working farmland just 1 1/2 miles from Tebay. Panoramic views can be enjoyed from the cottage and its grounds towards Tebay Fell, The Howgills and Jeffreys Mount, the sheep dott... more