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.

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 - 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

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

2 Fairview Terrace, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Set in a conservation area at the top of the fondly named Peggy Hill, 2 Fairview Terrace is a traditional Lakeland cottage built around 1630 and the former shippen to a cluster of ancient buildings. A mere 2 minute stroll from the very heart of Amble... more

Esthwaite, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Esthwaite takes its name from the freshwater Lake near Hawkshead, famous for its trout fishing, one of a host of Lakeland waters available to holiday makers who enjoy the traditional sport, Esthwaite, the cottage, however, is in Windermere, tucked b... more

Sandbed Cottage, Sedbergh

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Sandbed cottage sits in a superb, rural location at the foot of Harter Fell, close to Ravenstonedale, a picturesque village with two pubs serving restaurant and bar meals, there is a playground for younger children and some Gilbertine ruins in the gr... more

Bluebell Brook, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Bluebell Brook is a fine example of a traditional Lakeland terrace which has been lovingly refurbished to provide top class self catering accommodation in the heart of the Lakes. Midway between Bowness and Windermere, Bluebell Brook is the perfect ba... 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

Glenmore Cottage, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Glenmore Cottage is tucked away behind the main shopping area close to the park with its adventure playground and recreational areas. The furnishings and decor have a modern, contemporary feel, yet the owners have retained, to their credit, some of t... more

The Old Coach House - Ambleside, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

The Old Coach House forms the larger portion of a conversion of a Lakeland stone property just out of the centre of this popular village. All the attractions of Ambleside are a level walk away and the shores of Windermere a mere 10 minute level strol... more

Broughton Lodge Cottage, Cartmel

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Set in open countryside with walks from the door, Broughton Lodge Cottage has a very quiet and extremely peaceful situation, except for perhaps the odd duck quacking from the nearby stream! The drive down the narrow country lanes to the cottage thro... 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

High Ridge, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

This bright and spacious 2nd floor apartment, all on one level, sits in the absolute heart of Ambleside, with free parking via a permit above Compston Road, and therefore has a wealth of shops, bars and restaurants right on the doorstep, or below to... more

School Knott Cottage, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

The owners have thoughtfully refurbished the cottage to provide stylish, quality accommodation, using a base of neutral colours with clever splashes of colour throughout to create a most individual yet classic look. With a large screen television in ... more

Old Fallbarrow Cottage, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

This magical hideaway is set right in the heart of Bowness Bay, hidden from view yet within a 3 minute walk of all the wonderful attractions of this tourist hotspot. Old Fallbarrow Cottage has its own private patio area and is set within 2 acres of m... more