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.

High Fellside, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Set in the area known as High Fisherbeck above the village of Ambleside, High Fellside enjoys superb fell views and offers quality and comfortable accommodation for 4. The views from the front of the property are simply stunning and will change with ... 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

Greenrigg, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Greenrigg sits in a quiet location on the fringes of the busy Lakeland town of Windermere, yet, once here, you may be excused for thinking this semi-detached bungalow is in the heart of the countryside. Some wonderful walks can be enjoyed from the ho... more

Stable Cottage, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

These cottages, one a Victorian double fronted detached house and the other the converted stables sit in the very heart of Windermere are tucked away behind the main thoroughfare and accessed by a narrow lane opening out into a small courtyard. Nowad... more

Fairfield, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Situated in a quiet and elevated position just outside the centre of Bowness. The property is at the end of a cul-de-sac and is blessed with an enclosed garden with furniture which catches the sun and a front patio for the beautiful Lakeland sunsets.... more

Evergreen Cottage, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Ideally situated on a private lane in a quiet residential area and a mere 300 metres from the edge of the village, Evergreen Cottage has all the advantages of a cosy, modern home, yet retains the ambience of a traditional Lakeland cottage. The mounta... 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

Ryecroft, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Neatly tucked away from the main thoroughfare yet only a hop, skip and jump from all amenities and attractions, Ryecroft is perfectly placed for exploring the southern part of the Lake District. Food lovers will delight in the many local restaurants ... 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

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

Myras View, Cartmel

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Converted in 2008 from an ancient stone barn, Myras View is now a comfortable holiday cottage overlooking woodlands and fields.Fully equipped for modern living, conveniently situated down a quiet cul de sac only a couple of minutes off the A590 and j... more

Cloud Cottage, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Regular visitors to Ambleside will be familiar with the fascinating array of Lakeland stone terraced cottages within this popular village and the enormous character they exude. Cloud Cottage is one such property in the heart of the village, close to... more

Oaklands, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

This second floor apartment commands magnificent views over Wansfell and towards Helvellyn. Situated within a small development called Oaklands, close to the centre of Ambleside, within a short stroll from the many shops, restaurants, pubs and local ... more

Garden Flat - 7 Badgers Rake, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

The Garden Flat is a ground 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 po... more

Low Plumgarths Farmhouse, Kendal

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Nestling in the shadow of Cunswick Scar, one of the finest view points in the South Lakes, sits Low Plumgarths Farmhouse, a former much loved family home which has been recently transformed to offer top class accommodation for the larger party. The f... more