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.

Corner Cottage - Meadowcroft Cottages, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Corner Cottage 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 ... more

A Stones Throw Cottage, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Stones Throw Cottage sits within a small conservation area in one of the oldest parts of Ambleside, tucked away from the flow of traffic off Rydal Road yet only a few strides from an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants and traditional Lakeland inns, ... more

Bonnie Cottage, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Bonnie Cottage, just off the very heart of popular Ambleside, is a home for all seasons, perfect for a spring or summer break with an abundance of walks from the door, the local park, putting green and tennis courts just round the corner. Autumn and ... more

Elterwater, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Bowness, on the eastern shores of Windermere, is a hive of activity by day and by night, a host of shops, restaurants and cafe bars lining the main street as it winds down to the bay. Elterwater and Tilberthwaite are two ground floor apartments of ex... 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

The Eyrie, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Only a stones throw away from the very heart of picturesque Ambleside, The Eyrie offers a beautiful, sophisticated and convenient hideaway for any occasion. Slightly elevated above the village, The Eyrie gives you a birds eye view of Ambleside and he... 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

2 St Annes Cottage, Ings

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

A 17th century former alms house for the nearby church 1 mile from Ings, 2 St. Annes Cottages is a quaint semi detached cottage, with delightful front garden and plenty of character displayed by the original spice cupboard in the lounge and open beam... more

Fairview, Allithwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Grange-Over-Sands and surrounding districts are a delightful area of the South Lakes, offering an interesting selection of historic seaside resorts and quaint rural villages. Grange is an elegant town, with a long, sweeping promenade fronting the Bay... more

Rose Cottage, Staveley

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Staveley is a rather quiet and laid back village, approximately 5 miles south of Windermere and an ideal location for both walkers, cyclists and families alike. The village sits at the foot of the Kentmere Valley so offers some superb scenery and a d... more

The Roost, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

The Roost is perfectly placed for enjoying the surrounding fell ranges of Ambleside from the door, with tempting views of Loughrigg from the rear of the accommodation just beckoning even the most amateur of walkers. Set in the heart of the village, ... 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

Claife View, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

This charming first floor apartment is situated in the centre of Windermere and is ideal for those without transport as it is close to the railway station, local bus routes and all the amenities of Windermere. It is decorated in bright colours with l... more

Swallow Barn, Kendal

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Only 6 miles from Kirkby Lonsdale and within a 15 minute drive of the Lake District National Park, Old Hutton is a pretty, rural village well,placed for touring two of Englands most beautiful countries. The surrounding countryside is ideal for hikers... more

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