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.

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

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

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

Halfway House, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

We are thrilled to offer this splendid property for holiday letting and are sure that its unique setting and spectacular views of the Langdale Valley will delight our holidaymakers at any time of the year. Set in Clappersgate within a small complex,... more

Mylne Beck, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

The Baddeley Clock, built as a memorial to MJB Baddeley, writer of Lakeland guide books, denotes the mid way point between Windermere and Bowness and Mylne Beck sits in a great location, beside this monument, ideally located for exploring this rather... more

The Tops, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Wansfell Tower Court was once a training school for clergy in the 1920s but has been carefully converted in recent times to create a handful of quality apartments whilst retaining the interesting architectural features of the building itself. A level... 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

Beechwood Apartment, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

A super, contemporary style first floor apartment, Beechwood is in an elevated position above the bustling town of Bowness but only a short walk downhill to all the shops, restaurants and tourist attractions. Having undergone major refurbishment, the... more

Goodies Farmhouse, Firbank

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Goodies Farmhouse, a glorious 16th century semi detached Elizabethan farmhouse, nestles on a beautiful wooded valley overlooking the Howgill Fells and is simply a most magnificent holiday retreat. The area is delightfully tranquil with wonderful walk... more

Long Crag, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Ambleside is truly a destination for all seasons. Spring and summer bring wonderful lush green colour to the fells mirrored onto Lake Windermere below and is the time that the ancient village traditions of the Ambleside Sports and the Rushbearing tak... more

Ivy Cottage, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Ivy Cottage is a very pretty detached Lakeland stone dormer bungalow, occupying a very picturesque location at Skelwith Bridge and only 3 miles from the popular centre of Ambleside. Situated in good walking country, with a variety of walks in the nea... 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

Broughton Lodge Cottage, Cartmel

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Set in open countryside with walks from the door, Broughton Lodge Cottage has a very quiet and extremely peaceful situation, except for perhaps the odd duck quacking from the nearby stream! The drive down the narrow country lanes to the cottage thro... more

College Gate, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

College Gate is on third floor of this popular group of apartments in the heart of Windermere. Close to all local amenities and with the advantage of private parking, College Gate is ideally suited to those holidaymakers who wish to explore the town ... 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