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.

Bobbin Cottage, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Stockghyll is an area of pretty woodland and tumbling waterfalls cascading from Red Screes above the Ambleside village and the lake below. The Falls are set in one and half acres of grounds and landscaping on the former site of the old Bobbin Mill. T... more

Burbank Apartment, Ings

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Set in an elevated position above the small hamlet of ings, Burbank Apartment is the perfect bolthole for couples to escape and unwind and enjoy some well deserved time together. Just a 2 mile drive from Windermere the location is ideal for exploring... more

Thwaite Bridge House, Ulverston

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Traditional Lakeland Farmhouses dont come much prettier than this and Thwaite Bridge House would look perfectly at home on the front of a traditional box of Lakeland fudge or biscuits. Located in the Rusland Valley, Thwaite Bridge House is a mere 5 ... more

Hillcrest, Allithwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Hillcrest is a delightful modern bungalow located in the village of Allithwaite, only 1 1/2 miles from Cartmel famous for its Race Meetings and Sticky Toffee Pudding. This lesser known area of the South Lakes is an ideal base from where to explore th... more

Abbeydale, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Tucked away behind the main thoroughfare of Bowness and Windermere, Abbeydale is ideally situated, being midway between these two popular Lakeland towns. Delightfully quiet, Abbeydale has its own private parking space making it the ideal base from wh... more

Tinkerbells, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Windermere is an ideal location for those wishing to visit the Lake District by public transport. Whether arriving by train, bus or coach, the town centre is only a 5 minute walk from the drop off points and Tinkerbells is well placed within the cent... more

Dovera, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Dovera, translated as the number nine in traditional Westmorland dialect, is a delightful 2nd floor apartment in a quiet location, yet handy enough for all the amenities and attractions that this tourist hotspot is so well renowned for. With private ... 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

Hideaway Cottage, Staveley

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

A super cottage in the middle of this popular Lakeland village, Hideaway is a fine example of the very best in self catering properties. The cottage ticks all the boxes in terms of character and charm, displayed in exposed beams and feature stonewor... more

Gable End, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Situated in old Ambleside, this early 18thC cottage apartment is just a 100 yard stroll to the main area of this poplar village, with its many shops, pubs and restaurants. The apartment is all on one level above Amblers Rest, with views of the surro... more

The Bothy - Meadowcroft Cottages, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

The Bothy 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 the p... more

Mulberry, Staveley

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

In the heart of what has successfully remained a typical Lakeland village, Mulberry is well placed for enjoying a holiday in a quiet location but with the busier resorts of Windermere and Ambleside only a short drive away, also accessible by the exce... more

Cross Cottage, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Cross Cottage forms part of the original Swainsons Bottling stores and is ideally situated in the heart of Windermere village. The traditional lakes slate cottage has been thoughtfully modernised for holiday letting and has full range of up to date ... more

Kingfisher Barn, Staveley

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Dating back to the 17th century, Kingfisher Barn enjoys an enviable position on the fringes of Staveley, a quiet Lakeland village situated between Windermere and the market town of Kendal. Popular with both walkers and cyclists, the village is also r... more

Derby Cottage, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Derby Cottage forms part of a terrace of similar and substantial stone built 3 storey properties in the very heart of Ambleside. Situated as it is, the shops, amenities and restaurants are quite literally a stones throw away from the cottage, making ... more