Windmere Cottages & Self-Catering Holiday Cottages in Windermere

Windermere Cottages

Cumbria

The Blithe Hare

Ref: S281767

Reviews 29

The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the...

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£76

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Winster Fields

Ref: S4322

Reviews 46

The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for many visitors to the Lake District, both providing a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes.

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£104

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Thompson Cottage

Ref: S41012

Reviews 38

Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips and...

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£91

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Tizzie Whizie Cottage

Ref: S281644

Reviews 14

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£109

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Upper Oaks

Ref: S89966

Reviews 18

The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for visitors to the Lake District National Park, with each providing a range of nearby attractions, amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. A variety of boat trips...

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£98

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Lakeside at Louper Weir

Ref: S810672

Reviews 35

Bowness-on-Windermere is a town on the shoreline of England's largest lake, Lake Windermere in Cumbria. Hosting a multitude of pubs, shops and a variety of cuisine, you will be able to get all the essentials for a self-catered stay or choose to...

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£413

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Neland View

Ref: S366745

Reviews 8

Windermere is a charming town resting in the heart of the Lake District National Park, lying beside the lake of the same name which has status as the largest body of water in England. Windermere enjoys quaint streets lined with independent shops,...

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£91

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Honeysuckle Cottage

Ref: S778166

Reviews 2

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£196

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Fairoak

Ref: S1057088

Bowness-on-Windermere is a bustling and popular tourist destination, on the banks of world famous Lake Windermere, and close to Windermere town. There are a number of shops, restaurants and pubs in the town, which makes a great base for reaching...

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£105

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The Belfry

Ref: S283174

Reviews 35

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£167

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Nutkin Cottage

Ref: S1065446

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£152

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Kempton

Ref: S45652

Reviews 55

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£154

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Poppy Cottage

Ref: S1235389

The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for visitors to the Lake District National Park, with each providing a range of nearby attractions, amenities, cinema, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. A variety of...

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£136

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3 Bed Cottage in Bowness-On-Windermere

Ref: S778087

Additional information and rules - 3 bedrooms – 2 doubles, 1 bunk bed - 2 bathrooms – 1 with bath and WC, 1 en-suite with shower and WC - Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, toaster, kettle and washing machine - Smart TV in living area -...

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£137

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6 Calgarth View

Ref: S777585

Reviews 7

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£110

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Snowdrop Cottage

Ref: S409878

Reviews 24

Bowness offers boat trips, boat hire, The World of Beatrix Potter attraction and the Old Laundry theatre, as well as plenty of shops, bars, pubs and restaurants. Nearby there is high wire tree top experiences at Brockhole and Go Ape, Grizedale...

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£138

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Thorndale

Ref: S281737

Reviews 19

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£181

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Rose Cottage At Troutbeck

Ref: S679384

Reviews 17

In close proximity to the Kirkstone Pass, the sleepy Lakeland community of Troutbeck may be located between its more well-known neighbours Windermere and Ambleside. The settlement, which is made up of a variety of homes, cottages, and farms, is...

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£249

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Wysteria Cottage

Ref: S102866

Reviews 38

Bowness-on-Windermere is the hub of the Lake District, twin towns offering a vast array of quaint amenities as well as many attractions including the World of Beatrix Potter. Activities are available on Lake Windermere, as are boat trips to...

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£141

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Oldfield House

Ref: S1065479

Experience the Lake District’s natural beauty with a stay at this traditional stone property in the sought-after town of Windermere. Within 0.5 miles you’ll have local amenities like shops, restaurants, cafés and pubs. Bowness-on-Windermere (1...

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£240

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Addyfield Farmhouse

Ref: S879380

Reviews 1

Set in the beautiful Lyth Valley, the tiny hamlet of Bowland Bridge is a hidden gem, with a small scattering of houses and two renowned pubs surrounded by beautiful meadows, woods and Lakeland fells. At the heart of the Lyth Valley are the...

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£133

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Gillercombe

Ref: S79889

Reviews 43

Providing a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes, the twin towns of Bowness and Windermere have an enduring appeal for many visitors to the Lake District. Boat trips are available from vibrant Bowness to Ambleside, as well...

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£155

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Lonsdale House

Ref: S525915

Reviews 41

Bowness-on-Windmere is a charming village situated on the edge of Lake Windermere, with a large selection of shops and restaurants, as well as a variety of beautiful scenery. The Ship Inn is a local bar with delicious pub food. The World of...

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£221

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North Highfield

Ref: S1057209

North Highfield has been described as "the most enviable abode in the country" by the Victorian travel writer Harriet Martineau after her visit in 1855. Guests fortunate enough to stay at this holiday home on the edge of Windermere are inclined to...

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Holiday Cottages in Windermere

Windermere has a lovely choice of self catering cottages. Here you'll find pet friendly places so you can bring your pet along too. You'll also find cottages with all manner of enticing extras; think gardens, hot tubs, swimming pools and open fires. Whether you're looking for a romantic cottage for two, a family friendly place or something for a big group get together, there are holiday cottages for you in Windermere.

Things to do in Windermere

While enjoying your Windermere holiday cottage, there's lots to do in this pretty part of the world. Nestled in the Lake District, there are miles of this National Park to explore. From the high fells to stretches of open countryside, be sure to bring you walking boots and camera. There are plenty of other activities to enjoy as well; swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and cycling are all possible here. After a busy day out and about, enjoy a relaxing evening in your self catering holiday cottage.

In Windermere you will find, quaint tearooms and cosy bookshops. These are ideal spots to while away a few hours, especially if the weather isn't in your favour. On your holiday be sure to try one of the many delicious traditional treats on offer. Nearby, in Bowness-on-Windermere, you can visit The World of Beatrix Potter; meet Peter Rabbit and find out more about this beloved Lake District author. A trip to Windermere is a lovely place to spend a cottage holiday.

Nearby you can visit the quaint towns of Hawkshead, Ambleside and Grasmere.

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

Sarah - Verified booking

Before reading this review, please note, we are not people who complain often and like to give fair and honesy reviews.

We want to provide honest feedback to the owner, so that guests can continue staying in this beautiful location. The owner has a pure gem of a property to rent out and we would love for them to continue to benefit from this. Winster Fields is set in a beautiful and peaceful location. It is a spacious, and has all the amenities you will need for a comfortable stay. We stayed in this accommodation 4 years ago and were really looking forward to returning for our holiday this year. Unfortunately, when we entered the property, it smelt 'fusty', like it had been shut up for weeks. There were wasps and flies all over the surfaces and the kitchen was filthy! The cutlery and crockery were dirty in the cupboards, the bin smelt, there were food stains up the walls, the cooker hood and tiles were covered in grease, as well as the lights in the kitchen. It was clear that the property had not been cleaned properly before our arrival. If cleaners had been in, then they really didn't clean it properly. There were public hairs in the bathroom sinks, and urine splattered on the toilet brushes. We were less that impressed in arrival. Such a shame as we couldn't fault the property four years ago. We contacted Sykes straight away, who were very apologetic and contacted the owner in a timely fashion. We were informed that the cleaners would be in the day after our arrival, but nobody appeared. I then contacted sykes again and they arranged cleaners for the following day. They did come this time, but again, it was clear they only did the bare minimum and only dealt with the issues I had provided pictorial evidence for. In my opinion, the owner needs to liaise with the cleaning company regularly and discuss non negotiatiables for weekly, fortnightly and monthly cleans to ensure everything is cleaned regularly. In addition to this, there are maintenance jobs that need to be reported to the owner, who lives away. Light bulbs were out, damp patches on the ceiling and a broken chair. These all should be addressed quickly to ensure a comfortable stay. There needs to be some investment into thsi property now, as it is looking worn. Decorating needs to be done, new frying pans and utensils in th kitchens and new sofas and cushions as they are worn and smell. I am disappointed to be writing such a negative review as we love the location and had such a lovely stay 4 years ago. We enjoyed our holiday in the lakes, however didn't feel as comfortable as we should have done in our accommodation, due to the cleanliness.

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Linda - Verified booking

My husband and dog Bonnie had a lovely stay at Blithe Hare Cottage last week I think the price reflects the minus points.

Lounge was small with a comfy 2 seater settee, it would not be suitable for a 3rd person as there is only a hard chair to sit on. Wi-Fi didnât work but that didnât bother us, central heating is great we only needed to use it a couple of times, would have loved to have had a fire but it would have been too hot I think it would be wonderful in the winter months, bring or buy everything needed for a fire though except matches. Kitchen had just about everything one would need, I think at some point maybe the owner had 2 cottages as there was about 12 of everything plates glasses etc, no pint glasses for anyone that likes a pint, 6 saucepans 3 frying pans and numerous bowls and tins, as previously mentioned by others there is no cupboard space whatsoever for any food, I canât think why the owner doesnât address this, I decanted some of it into a drawer in the lounge and put some under the stairs so we had room to put some food in the cupboards then returned it to its place when we left, it wouldnât be a problem if you donât mind everything on the worksurfaces personally I like things put away. No little treats like other places weâve stayed at like a pint of milk and a couple of scones etc, no tea coffee salt pepper etc you need to bring everything, there is a well stocked Spar over the road though. The smell coming from the drains was really bad at times we bought a fresh air spray which helped. Very steep stairs to bedrooms and bathroom gave me a good workout every time I went upstairs! The bedrooms and bathroom were lovely, great shower plenty of cupboard space, my hubby said the lighting in bathroom was not good for shaving 2 light bulbs missing. The jury is out on the bed, I found it quite uncomfortable but my husband likes a firm bed so he thought it was fine. The garden is tiny and needs sorting its quite overgrown with lots of weeds. Itâs a bit of a trek to and from the car to the house but it didnât phase us, possibly wouldnât be suitable for anyone with mobility problems. There is a great Brooks supermarket just as you get into Windermere, also a Lakeland which was dog friendly as were most of the shops and cafes we visited were wonderfully dog friendly. Good base for exploring the lakes, our dog is very elderly so we didnât walk as much as we would have liked. All in all we had a lovely time thank you

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D - Verified booking

In short: Arrival: Hard to get in with luggage (people parked blocking pathway in and had to force a way between car and bush / house steps).

House instruction folder has little in it - eventually found some instructions spread throughout the drawers loosely. General stay: Good point is - a great big refrigerator with lots of room. Bad experiences: Shower cold. Shared bathroom doesnât have lock on one of the doors - which caused issues The main bed has a mattress that is like sleeping on concrete - other bed was exact opposite and luxurious (unfortunately not big enough for us all to share). Washing machine did not work so we could not do laundry at all except smalls by hand Could not get heating to work efficiently Maintenance said they changed boiler setting âso should make the shower hotterâ - it didnât really. Maintenance said they put a temporary fix on washer door âso it should be ok - it wasnât tested to see if it did work for us - and it didnât! Maintenance said theyâd come back when they had a part to fix - we didnât see them back while we were there. After maintenance had been we started getting power cut outs (fuse tripping) this was especially when using toaster - but also kettle and cooker). These are basic items needed regularly. There was no bin to be found (the instructions where it should be was incorrect - it was not there and we could not find it. We were forced to use others bins and felt embarrassed doing it so sneakily. Unfortunately - we were so disappointed that we pulled out two days early and went home - because of this as weâd had dreadful sleep. Which exacerbated the situation. Suggestion: Starting at basics you should sort out the house file and make sure all necessary instructions are in, together, accessible and clear. You should not have to search fior these or google advice. Police the parking in the street - instruction clearly states no parking but selfish people do exist. Alternatively - provide a park space (there are some available to rent at the bottom of the lane near the house). Have the heating on a sensible setting (not 5 degrees auto!) Have the water temperature on sensible setting for shower / hot water etc. Fix the power cuts issue Fix the washing machine Definitely change the main bed mattress. Ckear some cupboard space (far too many pots/ pans / dishes etc and absolutely no room to put any provisions.

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Peter - Verified booking

No room for our food.

Really annoying. Owners have taken it all up for themselves incl in the old lounge wall cupboards. This has been commented on by previous visitors to no avail. There's room in the kitchen for 2 more wall cupboards in the corner above the microwave. This is a 3 bed cottage. There is an old leather 2 seater settee in the lounge which is ok considering pets are allowed. However a third person would have to sit on a hard back wooden chair to watch tv. There is room for a small armchair if the wooden chair is removed and things arranged better. There is a smell of grease in the kitchen, again commented on by previous visitors. The front of the cooker is greasy especially around the knobs. Changeover team are not doing a thorough job. The upstairs is good. The bathroom is very nice as is the main bedroom. In the small bedroom the door only opens part way before hitting the bedside cabinet and if you want to raise or lower the blind you have to crawl across the foot of the bed so it's best left lowered. The bed is very comfortable. Could do with 2 or 3 hooks on the back of a door to hang pants and shirt on overnight. The hydraulic closer on the kitchen door is set at too strong a pressure and it takes some effort to open the door. So we propped the door open and missed the waste recycling instructions on the back. Oops. Some of the crockery is chipped and needs replacing. There are nice built-in cabinets in bed 2 and at top of stairs. Part of the insides 65 being shelved and part being open. Could do with a rail and/or hooks in the open space to be of more use. Fridge has only a small freezer compartment. Central heating is very good. The Blithe Hare sign by the gate is painted all over black so it's hard to read when you're looking for the cottage. Picking the name out in white would be helpful. WiFi works fine. Smart TV. Best of all is a near neighbour named Roger Mallinson (85). If you get to meet him be prepared to hear the most amazing life story all of which is confirmed true.

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Hannah - Verified booking

Double bed- needs to be king size as its so small myself and my husband struggled to stay in it.

I slept one night in another room to get more space. Would gladly have had smaller bedside tables to accommodate. Needs mattress topper in all the rooms. The mattresses are so uncomfortable we didnt sleep the entire stay. Downstairs lights dont turn off on three nearest the window. No heating in kitchen or downstairs toilet working. In winter it is freezing and not enjoyable to use. Downstairs shower doesnt drain quick enough to be able to use, almost flooded hallway, took 2 hrs to drain. Mirror rusty in downstairs toilet. All directions on oven and hob rubbed off had to google for settings. This is very dangerous with a gas hob. One ring dial on gas hob doesnt work properly/dial sticks. Again very dangerous. Taps on bath move about/loose. Clocks not set to the right time (1 hr ahead) and unable to change some of them. Steak knives need updating very blunt. Could do with a measuring jug Could do with more than one baking tray for the oven. Signal on the tv goes out regularly. We have stayed at Thompson Cottage a few times over the years and previously enjoyed our stays. Unfortunately the property needs now some updating and money spending on it go bring it back to annacceptable standard. Unfortunately we would not be booking again unless the above could be accomodated. The bed situation being the most critical in my opinion.

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Things to do near Windermere

Lake Windermere

Lake Windermere in the heart of the Lake District National Park is the largest natural lake in England at 10.5 miles long and 219 feet deep. It’s a hive of activity with water sports and activities for the whole family, and many a bustling village dotted along the shoreline.

Lake District National Park

Words alone aren't enough to describe the Lake District. Miles of lush green hills roll out into the distance. As the sun bounces across crystal water, the scent of dewdrops fills the air on another beautiful morning in Cumbria.

Esthwaite Water

Esthwaite Water, located in the heart of the Lake District, is a tranquil haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Explore the stunning walking trails around the lake, try your hand at fishing or take to the water on a canoe or kayak. Address: Near Sawrey, Ambleside

Lakeland Motor Museum

This museum chronicles the history of motoring and is a marvellous homage to the internal combustion engine, housed in a converted mill.

Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead

This charming 17th-century building showcases the work of the much-loved author and illustrator. Don't miss the chance to see original illustrations and manuscripts from the beloved Peter Rabbit stories. Address: Main St, Hawkshead, Ambleside LA22 0NS

The World of Beatrix Potter

Step into the enchanting world of Beatrix Potter and meet her beloved characters such as Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, and Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle. The World of Beatrix Potter offers interactive exhibits, a garden and tearoom. Ideal for families. Located in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BX

Hayes Garden World Ambleside

Hayes Garden World in Ambleside Lake District is one of the largest family run garden centres in the north of England and has been on the same site for over 200 years.

Hawkshead Grammar School Museum

Hawkshead Grammar School Museum, located in the heart of the Lake District, offers a fascinating insight into the education system of the past. Explore the historic schoolroom and learn about former pupils, including the renowned poet William Wordsworth. Address: Main St, Hawkshead, Ambleside LA22 0NT

Lakes Aquarium

Family-friendly lakeside aquarium on Lake Windermere in the Lake District. See rock pools, fish, otters, crabs and seahorses.

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Windermere Cottages

Cumbria

The Blithe Hare

Ref: S281767

Reviews 29

Cumbria

Winster Fields

Ref: S4322

Reviews 46

Cumbria

Thompson Cottage

Ref: S41012

Reviews 38

Cumbria

Tizzie Whizie Cottage

Ref: S281644

Reviews 14

Cumbria

Upper Oaks

Ref: S89966

Reviews 18

Cumbria

Lakeside at Louper Weir

Ref: S810672

Reviews 35

Cumbria

Neland View

Ref: S366745

Reviews 8

Cumbria

Honeysuckle Cottage

Ref: S778166

Reviews 2

Cumbria

Fairoak

Ref: S1057088

Cumbria

The Belfry

Ref: S283174

Reviews 35

Cumbria

Nutkin Cottage

Ref: S1065446

Cumbria

Kempton

Ref: S45652

Reviews 55

Cumbria

Poppy Cottage

Ref: S1235389

Cumbria

3 Bed Cottage in Bowness-On-Windermere

Ref: S778087

Cumbria

6 Calgarth View

Ref: S777585

Reviews 7

Cumbria

Snowdrop Cottage

Ref: S409878

Reviews 24

Cumbria

Thorndale

Ref: S281737

Reviews 19

Cumbria

Rose Cottage At Troutbeck

Ref: S679384

Reviews 17

Cumbria

Wysteria Cottage

Ref: S102866

Reviews 38

Cumbria

Oldfield House

Ref: S1065479

Cumbria

Addyfield Farmhouse

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