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.

Archway Cottage, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Archway Cottage is a very special love nest for two, tucked away from the hustle and bustle in the older conservation area of the village, yet only a stones throw from the very heart of Ambleside. This popular village is the perfect choice for the fi... more

Brocks Sett - 10 Badgers Rake, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Brocks Sett is a first floor apartment at Badgers Rake. The superb apartments are perched in an enviable position above the village of Ambleside with magnificent views over Loughrigg and the Fairfield Horseshoe. The apartments are in an ideal positio... more

Helmswood Farmhouse, 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 fringes ... 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

Dovestone Cottage, Kendal

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

The popular Yorkshire town of Kirkby Lonsdale is a short drive from Dovestone Cottage, a mere 3 miles, and offers a host of interesting outlets ranging from craft and antique shops to quaint tea rooms serving delicious homemade fayre. The medieval ma... more

The Clarks Cottage, Kirkby Lonsdale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

This delightful Grade II listed cottage dating back to the 1600s offers a wealth of charm and character and is amazingly spacious. The lounge provides the luxury of a living flame fire, with dining area tucked neatly off at an angle and giving access... more

Oakthwaite Lodge, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Oakthwaite Lodge is indeed a most unusual, yet stylish name and one that creates intrigue, as does this remarkable property, which is set midway between Windermere and Bowness. Accessed up a private drive, shared only with the neighbouring property,... more

Steam Train Cottage, Newby Bridge

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Situated at the southern tip of Lake Windermere in a semi rural location and very close to the Haverthwaite and Lakeside Steam Railway, Steam Train Cottage is within striking distance of a variety of activities and quaint Lakeland villages. The area ... more

Waterfall, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

A cosy, traditional 19th century stone built terrace cottage situated in a pleasant residential area of Windermere, adjacent to the Brookside Inn, which is popular with locals and holidaymakers alike. The property is very convenient for shops, amenit... more

Ealinghearth, Haverthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

This pretty Lakeland farmhouse is a much loved family home which enjoys an idyllic location, with the benefit of views from every room and the 3 beautiful large gardens. Built at the turn of the 18th century this traditional home has been newly furni... more

High Fellside, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Set in the area known as High Fisherbeck above the village of Ambleside, High Fellside enjoys superb fell views and offers quality and comfortable accommodation for 4. The views from the front of the property are simply stunning and will change with ... more

Pear Tree Barn, Kendal

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Pear Tree Barn really is a superb choice for couples looking for that romantic getaway and for spending precious time together in quality surroundings. Striking colours throughout of red and black have been cleverly married with quality and carefully... 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

Honeypot Cottage, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Those looking for a comfortable, central base from which to enjoy Englands largest Lake and a host of waterborne activities would be ideally suited to Honeypot Cottage, Bowness. Extremely central and at the bottom of Brantfell Road and the foot of th... more

Garden Cottage, Brigsteer

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Midway between Kendal and Windermere, Brigsteer is a superb location from where to explore the delights of the Lake District National Park. The area offers some superb scenery across the Lyth Valley and excellent walking and cycling opportunities for... more