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.

27 Beechwood Close, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Ever popular Bowness has a great deal to offer holidaymakers at any time of the year and will appeal to visitors of all ages due to its wide range of amenities and attractions. 27 Beechwood Close sits in an elevated position above the town and offers... 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

Aarons Place, Bowness

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Set in a conservation area just 200 yards from Lake Windermere and the promenade, Aarons Place is ideally situated for exploring numerous waterborne activities around Bowness Bay. The town has a wide range of restaurants offering cuisine from around... more

Hillcrest, Allithwaite

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Hillcrest is a delightful modern bungalow located in the village of Allithwaite, only 1 1/2 miles from Cartmel famous for its Race Meetings and Sticky Toffee Pudding. This lesser known area of the South Lakes is an ideal base from where to explore th... more

Shore Cottage (10), Silverdale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Beach side cottages always prove a popular choice with our guests in the South Lakes so when we had the opportunity to market a seaside retreat in Silverdale, we thought well, why not? Although not strictly Cumbria, this delightful seaside village is... 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

The Hideaway, Staveley

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Set at the end of a private drive and within spacious, landscaped grounds sits The Hideaway, a comfortable modern bungalow midway between the medieval town of Kendal (3 miles) and the well known town of Windermere (6 miles). The location, just off th... more

Broomhill Cottage, Lindale

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Lindale is a delightful village in the south Lakes, only 2 miles from Grange Over Sands which can be reached in 5 minutes by car or 40 minutes walk for those more energetic of you. Grange was a popular resort of the Victorians and still today retains... more

Bannerrigg, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Bannerrigg (sister property to Alice Howe 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

The Hollies, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

This traditional Lakeland stone cottage is sure to be in demand from couples looking for a cosy cottage within a short stroll of the village. The property is situated on the end of a terrace of two cottages, nestling into the hillside below Wansfell,... more

1 The Knoll, Ambleside

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

The Knoll, a grade II listed building, is steeped in history, being the former home of Harriet Martineau, writer, economist and benefactor to the local people of Ambleside. Having being invited to convalesce on the shores of Windermere after a serio... more

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

Goodies Farmhouse, Firbank

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Goodies Farmhouse, a glorious 16th century semi detached Elizabethan farmhouse, nestles on a beautiful wooded valley overlooking the Howgill Fells and is simply a most magnificent holiday retreat. The area is delightfully tranquil with wonderful walk... more

Yew Tree Cottage, Windermere

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

This picture postcard cottage has the benefit of a truly stunning setting next to the beck at Bridgend, between Ullswater and Brotherswater, an ideal fell walking location close to the Helvellyn range in the heart of the Lake District. The cottage i... more

Croftside Cottage, Staveley

Self catering in Cumbria, North West England

Just beyond the village and on the site of a former farm, Croftside Cottage enjoys a fairly rural location but is only a few minutes stroll from Staveley. The village has everything for the self catering holiday; local Spar shop, Butcher, Fish and Ch... more