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.

Bramblebank, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

This delightful, modern property sits at the southern side of Ambleside and enjoys lovely views across the village to Loughrigg and the surrounding fell range. The ideal choice for a relaxed, sociable holiday in the very heart of the Lakes, Brambleba... more

6 Cark House, Cartmel

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Cark in Cartmel, at the southern tip of the Lake District and close to the shores of Morcambe Bay is today a charming, quiet village just a mile from Cartmel itself, home to the famous racecourse and priory. But Cark wasnt always so peaceful as it ... more

Staddlestones, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Staddlestones was built in the 1970s and totally extended and renovated in 2005 in a quiet, residential area of Bowness. Of unique design, the property is very light and spacious, the accommodation being surrounded by areas of woodland and lush green... 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

Whernside View, Sedbergh

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Whernside View occupies a most enviable position on the fellside and enjoys uniterrupted views of this beautiful part of the world. The cottage has been converted from a redundant farm building and now offers excellent, high quality facilities with m... more

Fisherbeck, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Fisherbeck is a traditional style cottage built to modern standards in a slightly elevated position above the village of Ambleside. Built in recent years, the property has been specifically designed to take every advantage of the wonderful views of A... more

Swiss Cottage, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Swiss Cottage sits in the heart of Ambleside in a slightly elevated position opposite the bowling green, so enjoys fine views over the parish church towards Loughrigg and the Fairfield Range. There are such a variety of activities to do in Ambleside... 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

The Roost, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

The Roost is perfectly placed for enjoying the surrounding fell ranges of Ambleside from the door, with tempting views of Loughrigg from the rear of the accommodation just beckoning even the most amateur of walkers. Set in the heart of the village, ... 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

High Cunsey Cottage, Coniston

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

High Cunsey Cottage was the former cow shed, yes cow shed, to High Cunsey Farm, a traditional Westmorland farmhouse in a delightful, quiet area of the Lakes. Beatrix Potter loved this part of Lakeland, the sheer beauty and tranquility that so greatl... more

Corner Cottage - Meadowcroft Cottages, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Corner Cottage 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 ... more

Ghyll Close, Staveley

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

A mere 3 miles to the south of Windermere, Ings is a great location for enjoying a relaxing trip to the Lakes; close enough to enjoy the more popular tourist hotspots of Bowness and Ambleside but far enough away to benefit from the peace and quiet of... more

Park 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

Hawes Bank, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Nestled in an area of outstanding beauty, close to Kendal and Windermere, Hawes Bank is the ideal base for exploring the Lake District, whatever your ambitions. With many of Wainwrights classic walks and some excellent gastropubs within easy reach, i... more