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.

Squirrels Nest - 12 Badgers Rake, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Squirrels Nest is a second 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 pos... 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

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

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

Cosy Nook Cottage, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

This delightful and traditional terraced cottage certainly lives up to its name and can be found tucked away from the main thoroughfare of Windermere; far enough from the hustle and bustle but close enough to stroll to all attractions when it suits. ... more

Westmorland Lodge, Allithwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Blenkett Wood Lodge Park is an exclusive development set within acres of beautiful woodland, with rare trees and wildlife in abundance. The site, a short drive from the picture postcard village of Cartmel, is within a designated area of special scien... 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

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

Bowness Oaks, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Relax in this sunny open plan apartment with magnificent views South West over rooftops to Lake Windermere, a mere 400 yards away. Set in a quiet location, but only a very short walk from the centre of Bowness with shops, pubs and eating places to su... more

The Old Telephone Exchange, Cartmel

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Cartmel has everything - the renowned Races, historic 12th century Priory and sticky toffee pudding! The village is very pretty with lots of characterful cottage dotted around the village square with ample eating opportunities to suit all pockets fr... more

Bessyboot - Troutbeck, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Set in an idyllic location in the very heart of the Troutbeck valley, Bessyboot, named after a favourite walk of the owners in the Northern Lakes, is a rather special place, just for two, somewhere to get away from it all and to spend precious time t... more

Borranside, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Borranside is at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, close to all lake amenities and only a 10 minute stroll into Ambleside. This south facing bungalow sits in a prime location across the road from Borrans Park where guests can enjoy direct access t... 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

Red Deer Lodge, Coniston

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

The peaceful village of Finsthwaite nestles amongst large ares of woodland one mile from Lakeside at the southern end of the Lake Windermere and close to Hawkshead and Grizedale Forest. The area offers some excellent walking opportunities, much favou... more

Rye Meadows - Whoop Hall, 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