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.

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

Little Longtail, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Ideal for a larger party of friends, family or even colleagues, Little Longtail is in a super position for enjoying all that Bowness has to offer. Little Longtail is on the fringes of the town yet is only a 5 minute walk to the centre and to the Lak... 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

Bobbin Cottage, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Stockghyll is an area of pretty woodland and tumbling waterfalls cascading from Red Screes above the Ambleside village and the lake below. The Falls are set in one and half acres of grounds and landscaping on the former site of the old Bobbin Mill. T... more

Serpentine Rest, Kendal

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Set in a slightly elevated position above the Auld Grey Town of Kendal, Serpentine Rest is on the ground floor and enjoys roof top views over this medeival market town and across to the Kentmere fells beyond. A gentle stroll will bring you to ancient... more

The Stable Nest, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

The ground floor neighbour to The Round Window, The Stable Nest is a romantic retreat, perfectly placed for exploring the most popular area in the Lakes, Bowness on Windermere. Set in quiet and attractive surroundings yet within less than a minutes w... more

Auld Picture Hoose, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Windermere Village has a large variety of mouth watering restaurants, local shops and interesting retail outlets for the first time or returning visitor. The Auld Picture Hoose is in the centre of this popular village and numerous walks can be enjoye... more

High Cunsey Farm - Hawkshead, Coniston

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

A variety of walks can be enjoyed from the door, a mile or so to the nearest watering hole, with Grizedale Forest and the Go Ape experience only a short distance from Cunsey, by foot, bike or car. Alternatively, a trip on the car ferry across Lake Wi... more

2 Seed Howe, Staveley

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

2 Seed Howe Cottages is a beautiful example of a successful cottage restoration within the traditional village of Staveley and now ticks all the boxes that our discerning guests have come to expect from our quality self catering home from homes. The ... 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

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

Dales View, Sedbergh

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Dales View occupies an enviable position on the fellside, enjoying uninterrupted vistas of this beautiful part of the world. A mere 1 mile from Sedbergh, just inside the Yorkshire Dales National Park and only 20 minutes drive from the Lake District N... more

The Poppies - Neaum Crag, Skelwith Bridge

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

The Poppies is a lovely ground floor apartment, it has been recently updated and redecorated, in a modern but comfortable style. It is situated within the Neaum Crag Estate;a woodland development of exclusive apartments and cosy log cabins, overlooki... more

Lang Howe, White Cross Bay

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

White Cross Bay Leisure Park has been awarded a four star award by Visit England along with the David Bellamy Gold Award for Conservation, so guests can be assured not only of a high standard of accommodation but also of a location doing its up most ... 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