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.

Bears Den, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Spacious and comfortable accommodation for the larger party can be difficult to find but look no further than Bears Den. This large, detached house has all the ingredients to ensure a happy holiday for all the family. The living areas are large and w... 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

Marsh Cottage, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Marsh Cottage is situated in a quiet side street of Windermere, a popular town with excellent amenities and a super location from which to explore the South Lakes area. Built of local stone, the cottage is stylish yet practical, with the accommodatio... more

Alice Howe, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Alice Howe, (sister property to Bannerrigg and Boston House) a grade II listed property, was designed by Augustus (AWN) Pugin (1812-1852), arguably the greatest British architect, designer and writer of the 19th Century whose name is synonymous with ... more

High View Cottage, Backbarrow

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

High View Cottage is the perfect Lakeland property for that romantic getaway for two, set in an ideal location for touring all the sights of the Southern Lake District. The nearby Whitewater Hotel offers affordable daily membership at its renowned le... more

The Dovery, Sedbergh

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Sedbergh is set to the West of the Yorkshire Dales National Park but is also close to the eastern fells of the Lake District, only 30 minutes drive from Windermere and is therefore ideal for exploring both areas of unspoilt and protected countryside.... more

Renroc, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Just off Millionaires Row on the fringe of the tourist hot spot of Bowness sits Renroc, one of a handful of exclusive and modern apartments. Within a couple of minutes drive of Bowness, guests can explore all that this now rather cosmopolitan village... more

Bens Row Cottages, Backbarrow

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Backbarrow, 1 1/2 miles from the South of lake Windermere, was home to the Backbarrow Ironworks who produced domestic iron goods such as kettles and box irons but were also renowned for the manufacture of cannons and other armaments. The days of ind... more

The Bowering - Brathay, 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 4 star GOLD luxury self catering apartments in the very heart of Windermere. The location is perfect, just off the main thoroughf... 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

Treetops, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

A modern town house in the centre of popular Bowness, Treetops is ideally placed for a centrally based holiday with plenty of amenities to hand to suit all the family. The town is teeming with an eclectic mix of restaurants for all palates, shops for... 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

Lily Cottage, Kendal

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Just 5 miles to the North of the medieval market town of Kendal sits Low Jack Scar, a beautiful country house and estate on the banks of Bannisdale Beck and set in several acres of woodland. Guests at Lily Cottage are welcome to meander through the c... 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

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