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.

Pine Rigg, Quarry Rigg

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Pine Rigg is within a complex of apartments known as Quarry Rigg, ideal for those looking for a central location within walking distance of a variety of shops and a good choice of restaurants close at hand. There is a regular bus service and the rail... more

Kelsick Court No 1, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Ambleside is a superb base for the first time visitor to Lakeland. However, returning tourists to the village will notice a few changes of late and one worthy of a mention is the fantastic new climbing wall, open 12 hours a day, every day for climber... more

The Stable Nest, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

The ground floor neighbour to The Round Window, The Stable Nest is a romantic retreat, perfectly placed for exploring the most popular area in the Lakes, Bowness on Windermere. Set in quiet and attractive surroundings yet within less than a minutes w... 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

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

Dales View, Sedbergh

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Dales View occupies an enviable position on the fellside, enjoying uninterrupted vistas of this beautiful part of the world. A mere 1 mile from Sedbergh, just inside the Yorkshire Dales National Park and only 20 minutes drive from the Lake District N... more

Little Robin Cottage, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

A cosy traditional Lakeland stone cottage in a quiet part of the village overlooking Wansfell,with access to fell walks from the door to High Sweden Bridge, Fairfield Horseshoe and many other fell walks close by. With its wide selection of shops and ... more

Staveley House Apartment, Staveley

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

A superbly appointed property which is a perfect base for discovering this beautiful area. Staveley is situated at the base of the Kentmere Valley. Not only does the Dalesway run through it, but there are a myriad of winding trails for all abilitie... 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

Sunrise, Endmoor

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Sunrise is a luxurious bungalow located right on the edge of the Lake District National Park, conveniently situated in a beautiful and quiet semi-rural area just 3 1/2 miles from Junction 36 of the M6 and Kendal Town Centre. Sunrise is therefore con... 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

Honeymoon Lodge, White Cross Bay

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

White Cross Bay Leisure Park has been awarded a four star award by Visit England along with the David Bellamy Gold Award for Conservation, so guests can be assured not only of a high standard of accommodation but also of a location doing its utmost t... more

Brantfell Cottage, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Tucked away in a peaceful, elevated position above Bowness Village at the start of the famous Dalesway, and with many local walks from the door, the cottage offers cosy, comfortable accommodation. It is in an ideal location, away from the crowds but ... more

Bannerrigg, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Bannerrigg (sister property to Alice Howe and Boston House) a grade II listed property, was designed by Augustus (AWN) Pugin (1812 - 1852), arguably the greatest British architect, designer and writer of the 19th Century whose name is synonymous with... more

Nu Holme, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

A traditional Lakeland stone property in this ever-popular town, Nu Holme is the most recent addition to our cluster of cottages in central Windermere and has been lovingly refurbished by its new owners. Nu Holme now provides comfortable accommodatio... more