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.

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

Howarth Cottage, Troutbeck

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Between Windermere and Ambleside, Troutbeck Bridge provides excellent local amenities including the Sun Hotel, local swimming pool and service station which, as well as stocking an excellent range of provisions, also serves as the post office. Howart... more

Tarn Rigg, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Tarn Rigg forms part of the first floor of a substantial Lakeland residence, slightly elevated, midway between Windermere and Bowness. Set within almost an acre of landscape grounds, perfectly placed seating in the grounds gives way to panoramic view... more

Lynwood Cottage, Backbarrow

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Lynwood Cottage occupies an elevated position within the village of Backbarrow, a mere 2 miles south of Newby Bridge at the southern tip of Lake Windermere. The area is an ideal base from where to explore the delights of the Furness Peninsular, the L... 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

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

Maskel Beach, Baycliffe

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Location, location, location! In a peaceful, secluded location, right on the beach at Baycliff, a delightful seaside village to the south of the County, this beach bungalow will appeal to all manner of guests, from families with young children and t... more

Burrow 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

Meadowcroft No 1, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Meadowcroft House is a gentlemans residence built in 1908 for a John Makin Kenworthy, whose initials can still be seen in the stained glass windows of the main staircase. Over the last century Meadowcroft has been used as a school and hotel before be... more

2 Fairview Terrace, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Set in a conservation area at the top of the fondly named Peggy Hill, 2 Fairview Terrace is a traditional Lakeland cottage built around 1630 and the former shippen to a cluster of ancient buildings. A mere 2 minute stroll from the very heart of Amble... more

Gateside Farmhouse -, Sedbergh

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Located in the heart of rural farmland above the ancient market town of Sedbergh, Gateside Farmhouse enjoys excellent views from all windows of the Howgill range. Sedbergh itself is two and a half miles away, an enjoyable walk and has an excellent se... more

Eskdale, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Set in quiet and peaceful surroundings at Kirkstone Foot, Eskdale is a cosy ground floor apartment in an ideal location. Take a leisurely stroll down delightful Peggy Hill and within 3 minutes you are within the heart of Ambleside, where you will fin... more

Brocks Nest - 9 Badgers Rake, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Brocks Nest 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

1 School Cottages, Troutbeck

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

The former school at Troutbeck Bridge was converted some twenty years ago and the Victorian school building, including the chapel and head masters house, have been successfully transformed into four delightful cottages, full of character and charm. A... more

Daisy Bank Cottage, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Situated in the oldest part of Bowness-on-Windermere and overlooking the lake, this quiet 17th Century luxury cottage is only a short stroll from the wealth of shops, pubs and restaurants in the village. Originally part of a row of fishermans cottage... more