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  • Last Minute Cottages - Tizzie Whizie Cottage
    • 2

    Cumbria

    Tizzie Whizie Cottage

    Ref: S281644

    Reviews 14

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    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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    £79

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 2 Bed Cottage in Bowness-on-Windermere
    • 2

    Cumbria

    2 Bed Cottage in Bowness-on-Windermere

    Ref: S421671

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    Additional information and rules - 2 bedrooms – 2 super-king-size with zip-and-link beds - 1 bathroom – 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC - Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher - Wood burner with initial supply...

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    £119

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  • Last Minute Cottages - High Lindeth
    • 2

    Cumbria

    High Lindeth

    Ref: S282911

    Reviews 41

    5
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    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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    £312

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Richmond House

    • Cumbria

    Richmond House

    Ref: S801469

    Reviews 22

    2
    4
    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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    £163

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Snowdrop Cottage

    • Cumbria

    Snowdrop Cottage

    Ref: S409878

    Reviews 24

    2
    4
    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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    £102

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Whimhowe
    • 2

    Cumbria

    Whimhowe

    Ref: S1029588

    5
    10
    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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    £194

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Tethers End
    • 2

    Cumbria

    Tethers End

    Ref: S1272216

    2
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    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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    £81

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  • Last Minute Cottages - The Whins

    • Cumbria

    The Whins

    Ref: S1040323

    Reviews 21

    2
    4
    Bowness and Windermere, the twin towns, are both vibrant, fun-filled villages located in the stunning surroundings of the Lake District. Both towns include a variety of services, shops, and restaurants to suit all interests, with the added bonus...

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    £122

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Gerand

    • Cumbria

    Gerand

    Ref: S114386

    Reviews 27

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    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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    £70

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Honeysuckle Cottage

    • Cumbria

    Honeysuckle Cottage

    Ref: S778166

    Reviews 2

    4
    8
    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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    £121

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 3 Bed Cottage in Bowness-on-Windermere
    • 2

    Cumbria

    3 Bed Cottage in Bowness-on-Windermere

    Ref: S674339

    3
    6
    Additional information and rules - 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size bedroom, 1 Super-king-size and 1 bunk room which from 2026 will sleep maximum 2 guests - 3 bathrooms – 1 ground-floor shower room with WC, 1 en-suite with shower and WC and family...

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    £194

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 4 Bed Cottage in Bowness-on-Windermere
    • 3

    Cumbria

    4 Bed Cottage in Bowness-on-Windermere

    Ref: S811494

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    Additional information and rules - 4 bedrooms – 1 double with TV, 2 twins, 1 bunk bedroom with adult-size bunk beds - 2 bathrooms – 1 family bathroom with bath and shower over and a WC, 1 shower and washbasin in the master bedroom, and 1...

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    £133

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Addyfield Farmhouse

    • Cumbria

    Addyfield Farmhouse

    Ref: S879380

    Reviews 1

    4
    8
    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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    £115

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Gillercombe

    • Cumbria

    Gillercombe

    Ref: S79889

    Reviews 43

    4
    8
    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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    £126

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Aspen Boutique
    • 2

    Cumbria

    Aspen Boutique

    Ref: S1264817

    5
    9
    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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    £171

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Rowan - Woodland Cottages

    • Cumbria

    Rowan - Woodland Cottages

    Ref: S80874

    Reviews 58

    5
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    The 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 and boat...

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    £231

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Rayrigg Villa at Windermere

    • Cumbria

    Rayrigg Villa at Windermere

    Ref: S497668

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    £108

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Rayrigg Villa at Windermere

    • Cumbria

    Rayrigg Villa at Windermere

    Ref: S358876

    1
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  • Last Minute Cottages - The Retreat Cottage

    • Cumbria

    The Retreat Cottage

    Ref: S929896

    2
    4

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    £333

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Rayrigg Villa at Windermere

    • Cumbria

    Rayrigg Villa at Windermere

    Ref: S903995

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Rose Cottage, Windermere Centre, Lake Access

    • Cumbria

    Rose Cottage, Windermere Centre, Lake Access

    Ref: S969533

    2
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    £227

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Meadowside, Troutbeck Bridge with offsite health club

    • Cumbria

    Meadowside, Troutbeck Bridge with offsite health club

    Ref: S930943

    3
    6

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    £159

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Brent Cottage

    • Cumbria

    Brent Cottage

    Ref: S1272744

    8

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Rowanwood

    • Cumbria

    Rowanwood

    Ref: S1062801

    3
    4

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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.

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    Reviews

    What our customers say about their holidays

    • Carolyn - Verified booking

      This property feels like a home as oppose to a holiday home.

      Everything is provided and you could easily cook a meal in the kitchen - there is a proper size cooker, hob, microwave, fridge freezer, washing machine and half size dishwasher. There is enough cutlery, plates, saucepans, glasses mugs etc.The property is warm and cosy and if needed there is a gas fire in the lounge area - there are also real fireplaces which I assume you can use in the winter. It is a small garden but there is a table and chairs to be able to sit outside. On the corner of the road there is a green space if you have a child who wants to run around. The WiFi is good enough for browsing, kids tablets and using apps like Netflix, Disney plus, Amazon video on the smart tv provided. The location is perfect - it is in Bowness which is a lovely town. The property is within easy walking distance (5 minutes walk) to lots of restaurants, bars, shops, the Beatrix Potter exhibition, small cinema and the jetty on Lake Windermere where you can get the boats to Ambleside etc. a little further past the jetty is the car jetty to take you across to where Beatrix Potter’s house is. By car it is easy to get to other main towns and tourist spots of the Lake District. The only downsides are the bathroom is quite small and the shower hasn’t got great pressure but is certainly useable - but that could be due to us having power showers at home so use to very powerful showers, whereas the shower in the property is an electric one. However it is hot water on demand which was good and the towels provided are lovely and fluffy. The other issue is parking - it is on road parking. The road isn’t permit only so people park their cars there and walk into town as there isn’t a lot of parking in the town. We were there over the Easter weekend and ended up using one of the businesses parking space on their drive (obviously after contacting them and residents of the road) as there was no space on the road. After the bank holiday it became a lot easier to park on the road and we didn’t then have an issue but I’m not sure what it would be like to park in the summer holidays. However on speaking to a neighbour they are trying to get permit parking for the road which will probably make it a lot easier to park as there is certainly enough parking spaces for the number of houses.

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    • Gerry - Verified booking

      A well equipped and delightful property which we would recommend to anyone.

      Just a few niggles with the management of the property. which we hope that the Owners will find constructive 1 Key safe Arrived in the dark, and couldn't find it. Fortunately H.O.L helped out. The location description is - wrong. Try this-- Locate the middle door - the one with High Lindeth above it. The safe is on the back of the right hand Balcony support post.-----Better still. why not put the safe at the front of the pillar- where it can be seen!! 2. Hair dryers We asked in advance whether Dryers were provided and were tole NO. Our ladies brought 3 with them, which made a total of 7 when added to the 4 we found on the bedrooms!! 3. Green Dot Emergency lights. In the main (with ensuite) bedroom, one of the Green dot lights had failed and had been replace with a full light which was on all the time. This had been taped over with gaffer tape, but flickering light escaping round the edge kept us awake on the first night. A call to H.O.L led to the light being disconnected. Other bulbs in this system don't appear to be working- a full safety check tis needed. 4. Logs We enquired about supply of Logs and were given a number by H.O.L. On ringing we found that the man had retired. He gave us a number for for maintenance who supplied us with logs. The number is NOT the one given in the H.O.L. book. 5 Dustbins The H.O.L book contains one page saying bins are collected on Wednesday and another one saying Thursday. 6. H.O.L Book. The text in this book needs revising and updating

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    • Emma - Verified booking

      We had a thoroughly enjoyable week in Snowdrop Cottage over February half term.

      We also had fantastic weather. The cottage is perfectly situated within a 5 minute easy walk to Bowness. Bowness itself is beautiful and has so many lovely shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants, you’re really spoilt for choice. We really enjoyed walking down to the Ferry Nab and walking up to Wray Castle and Claife Viewing point. The cottage itself is decorated beautifully and the beds were so comfortable. It was great for us, 2 adults and 2 small children (7 & 4). However the bathroom is tiny with no storage so I’m not sure how suitable it would be for children any older or for 2 couples. Also we found the sofa quite uncomfortable, the low backs and lack of foot stool or foot rest wasn’t to our comfort but that’s just personal preference. A couple of things that I felt were lacking compared to other cottages we’ve stayed in: champagne flutes, wine stop, foot stool, the knives were very very blunt, couldn’t even chop a tomato so this was annoying. The back gate was padlocked so to empty the bins we had to walk all the way round the back of the house and no recycling bins so had to take it all to Booths supermarket. My 4 year old also kept falling over on the tiles outside the property, they get very very slippery in the damp weather. Just needs a jet wash and some signage I think. On the whole a very nice stay but a few small amendments would make it fantastic.

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    • Richard - Verified booking

      Cottage was OK.

      However if you want a shower you have to go from your bedroom down two flights of stairs into the basement. Its damp and fusty in the basement and there is a dehumidifier working overload. The shower and toilet room is rather cramped. Kitchen was nice enough and had everything you need. 'The living room is alright but nothing reclines but that's fine if you want to sit bolt upright after a long day on the fells. Advertised is a wi game - it doesn't work so why advertise it. The TV is old so your not going to have much variety on what you watch. Parking can be a bit tricky and you might find yourselves walking a long way from whichever street you can find to park on. The upstairs bathroom had a faulty toilet cistern - there was an instruction note to advise us it was faulty placed on top of the cistern telling us we need to position the flush handle just so after flushing - otherwise the cistern would constantly be filling and discharging via the overflow all night. We manged this fine, but the real disappointment was the fact that the owner then put a claim in after we left to replace the their faulty/damaged toilet !!!! They said we had damaged it. Furthermore, Sykes cottages endorsed their claim £200!!! We have used sykes cottages before. Never again - check out their reviews its alarming. Sykes cottages work on a basis of don't call us you'll never get through to us.

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    • Alison - Verified booking

      The cottage was in a great location and very clean throughout.

      We welcomed the message from the owners to say we could access the property earlier than 4pm. The owners had also kindly left a bottle of wine and essentials for our arrival. Accommodation - I don’t think the pictures truly reflect the property as they make it seem a little bigger. If you have mobility issues you would struggle with this cottage as the stairs were steep and see comments below. Kitchen - nice and as reflected in the pictures. Living room - comfortable and cosy room Upstairs the rooms felt quite small and the furniture not well placed. You have to squeeze past furniture to get to mirrors etc, past hot radiator to get to the other side of the double bed so it all very tight. The bathroom was lovely but we would have preferred the shower to be in here, instead the shower was a tiny cubicle in the basement that would not work for tall people. Garden - furniture was different to photos and is now a rattan suite but was covered in bird mess. Would be nice for this area to have some plant pots to soften it. Despite this we enjoyed our stay. With a few adjustments the cottage could be fantastic.

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    Things to do near Windermere

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    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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