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.

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

Elphinstone Cottage, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Elphinstone Cottage is a stylish, traditional property in the heart of Windermere. Recent pedestrianisation of the village has created an almost european feel, with cobbled walkways and subtle lighting complimenting the existing eclectic mix of shops... more

Burrow 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

Tom Fold Cottage, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Tom Fold Cottage is a grade II listed property set in one of the oldest parts of Ambleside, just behind the ancient Bridge House and at the foot of the Kirkstone Pass, ideally placed for enjoying all that this popular village has to offer. The Golden... more

Beega Apartment, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Beega Apartment is situated right in the heart of Bowness, a first floor apartment amidst a cobbled street of individual shops and fine restaurants. Lake Windermere is just around the corner where you can sample a cruise on the world famous steamers... more

Oakghyll, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Oakghyll is a comfortable, spacious property, perfect for the larger party, set midway between Bowness and Windermere, an ideal location for exploring all that this popular area has to offer. A superb selection of shops, restaurants and attractions a... more

Gavel Cottage, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Nestling at the end of a leafy lane just south of Bowness, Meadowcroft Cottages are a small cluster of old and new properties located in a quiet area to make for a relaxing holiday at any time of the year. The bustling town of Bowness is a mere 15 mi... more

Rose Lea, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

This spacious, three storey town house is situated in the conservation area in the heart of Ambleside. It is constructed from traditional local materials and has been decorated and furnished to the very highest standards. It is an ideal retreat for t... more

Ridding Bay Lodge, Ridding Bay

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Ridding Bay Lodge is a property of great distinction and offers a remarkable and luxurious lifestyle holiday. The Lodge enjoys uninterrupted views to Lake Windermere and across to the surrounding woodland area, brimming with wildlife, such as deer a... 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