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.

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

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

Alexandra Cottage, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Windermere really is a town for all seasons, the surrounding scenery changing in colour throughout the year and what better place to sample a first or return visit to Lakeland than Alexandra Cottage. In the heart of this popular town, yet on a quiet ... more

Sunnyhill, Brigsteer

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Sunnyhill is an 18th century detached cottage in the delightful village of Brigsteer and has all the ingredients for a super holiday within the National Park. Extensive views can be enjoyed from most rooms, (even from the kitchen sink!) out over the ... more

Mill Brow Apt, Kirkby Lonsdale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

The historic market town of Kirkby Lonsdale sits within the beautiful Lune Valley, between the Lakes and the Dales so enables visitors to sample two National Parks in one visit. John Ruskin was very fond of Kirkby Lonsdale and thought it to be one of... more

Hollybrook - The Falls, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Hollybrook is situated at the entrance to the renowned Falls Development at Stockghyll, an area of pretty woodland and tumbling waterfalls cascading from Red Screes above to Ambleside Village and the lake below. The Falls are set in one and a half ac... more

Glebe Holme, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Close to the shores of Lake Windermere and The Spinnaker Club and Marina, this lovingly restored property can not be bettered for its central position, being a short stroll from Bowness pier. One of a handful of solidly built properties, peacefully s... more

Steps Cottage, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Steps Cottage is ideally situated midway between Windermere and Bowness, ideal for those wishing to have a wide range of facilities on the doorstep. Both villages are only a few minutes walk and offer a variety of tea rooms, galleries and interesting... more

Beech Meadows, 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

Mill Brow Apt, Kirkby Lonsdale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

The historic market town of Kirkby Lonsdale sits within the beautiful Lune Valley, between the Lakes and the Dales so enables visitors to sample two National Parks in one visit. John Ruskin was very fond of Kirkby Lonsdale and thought it to be one of... more

Steam Train Cottage, Newby Bridge

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Situated at the southern tip of Lake Windermere in a semi rural location and very close to the Haverthwaite and Lakeside Steam Railway, Steam Train Cottage is within striking distance of a variety of activities and quaint Lakeland villages. The area ... more

High Fisherbeck, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

High Fisherbeck is a traditional style cottage built to modern standards above the village of Ambleside. The property has been specifically designed to take every advantage of the wonderful views of the surrounding fell ranges. High Fisherbeck will t... more

Gateside Farmhouse -, Sedbergh

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Located in the heart of rural farmland above the ancient market town of Sedbergh, Gateside Farmhouse enjoys excellent views from all windows of the Howgill range. Sedbergh itself is two and a half miles away, an enjoyable walk and has an excellent se... more

Calgarth, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Calgarth nestles in a row of similar, south facing, self catering cottages offering compact and comfortable bungalow accommodation, commanding glorious views over Lake Windermere towards Lakeland fells and is set on a grassy banking in front of an el... more

Tilberthwaite, 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. Tilberthwaite and Elterwater are two ground floor apartments of ex... more