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.

Harwood Dale Cottage, South Lakes

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Harwood Dale Cottage occupies a gently elevated setting on the fringe of the market town of Kendal. The cottage enjoys total privacy and stunning views over the surrounding countryside towards Kentmere, the Langdale Pikes and a glorious vista of Ken... 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

Cobblestones House, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

We are delighted to be offered a property of this merit and location for holiday letting and are sure that those of you who are fortunate to holiday here will share our enthusiasm for this luxuriously appointed centrally heated and double glazed deta... more

The Bowering - Rothay, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

We are delighted to be able to offer our discerning guests the opportunity of experiencing The Bowering, a collection of 5 star luxury self catering apartments in the very heart of Windermere. The location is perfect, just off the main thoroughfare o... more

Vespers, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

One of several cottage style bungalows in the beautiful grounds of the former Priory Hotel, Vespers enjoys a peaceful setting and a lovely outlook towards Lake Windermere and her majestic fell range beyond. The cottage has shared lake access with the... more

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

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

Bramblebank, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

This delightful, modern property sits at the southern side of Ambleside and enjoys lovely views across the village to Loughrigg and the surrounding fell range. The ideal choice for a relaxed, sociable holiday in the very heart of the Lakes, Brambleba... 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

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

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

Fell Cottage - Staveley, Staveley

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Indulge yourself in a luxurious lifestyle at Fell Cottage, Staveley, just a short stroll from the centre of this traditional village at the foot of the Kentmere Valley. Warm yourself in front of the wood burning stove, tuck yourself up in front of t... more

Low Fell Cottage, Crosthwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Low Fell Cottage is a traditional Lakeland stone cottage dating back to 1936 and is situated near the village of Crosthwaite, 5 miles south of Windermere. Recent additions to the property provide delightful accommodation with the benefit of ground fl... more

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