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  • Last Minute Cottages - Mrs Tiggywinkles

    • Cumbria

    Mrs Tiggywinkles

    Ref: S89936

    Reviews 46

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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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    £101

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Miyanli

    • Cumbria

    Miyanli

    Ref: S281598

    Reviews 17

    4
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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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    £148

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 2 Bed Cottage in Hawkshead
    • 2

    Cumbria

    2 Bed Cottage in Hawkshead

    Ref: S230049

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    Additional information and rules - 2 bedrooms - 1 super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made up as a twin) and 1 king-size - 1 bathroom and 1 shower room - Aga electric oven and gas hob, fridge and dishwasher - Utility area with...

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    £105

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  • Last Minute Cottages - The Sheep Pen
    • 1

    Cumbria

    The Sheep Pen

    Ref: S106051

    Reviews 33

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    The Sheep Pen is a fabulous converted basement property in a traditional farm building between Bowness on Windermere and Kendal close to the small Hamlet of Crook. It has has been converted to a very high standard complete with a beautifully tiled...

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    £88

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 4 Bed Cottage in Kentmere
    • 4

    Cumbria

    4 Bed Cottage in Kentmere

    Ref: S421646

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    Additional information and rules - 4 bedrooms: 1 super-king-size and with underfloor heating and ensuite, 1 king-size, 2 twins (one twin can be made in to a double on request) - 3 bathrooms: 1 bathroom, 1 bathroom in sauna suite, 1 shower room,...

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    £472

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Old Village Shop

    • Cumbria

    Old Village Shop

    Ref: S1028945

    Reviews 33

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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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    £118

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Hannakin Barn

    • Cumbria

    Hannakin Barn

    Ref: S282931

    Reviews 25

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    The picturesque village of Hawkshead still retains the charm and character that so endeared it to its most famous residents - William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Visitors can wander the wealth of tiny alleyways, thoroughfares, archways and...

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    £111

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Keldas

    • Cumbria

    Keldas

    Ref: S880760

    Reviews 6

    2
    4
    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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    £98

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Ghyll Bank Cow Shed
    • 1

    Cumbria

    Ghyll Bank Cow Shed

    Ref: S37699

    Reviews 41

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    Just five miles from the famous town of Windemere, Staveley is truly in the heart of the Lakelands. This charming village is just a stone's throw from the borders of the Lake District National Park and offers wonderful and scenic opportunities for...

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    £111

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 3 Bed Cottage in Under Loughrigg

    • Cumbria

    3 Bed Cottage in Under Loughrigg

    Ref: S421572

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    Additional information and rules No dogs allowed - 3 bedrooms - 1 super-king-size (can be made up as twins on request), 1 king-size, 1 twin (can be made up as a super-king-size on request) - 2 bathrooms - 1 en-suite wet room room; 1 family...

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    £182

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Cunsey Mill House
    • 2

    Cumbria

    Cunsey Mill House

    Ref: S589545

    Reviews 1

    3
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    The charming community of Hawkshead still possesses the charm and personality that made it so appealing to its most well-known residents, Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth. Between the whitewashed 17th century homes, visitors can explore the...

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    £201

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 4 Bed Cottage in Roger Ground
    • 2

    Cumbria

    4 Bed Cottage in Roger Ground

    Ref: S230921

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    Additional information and rules - 4 bedrooms: a king-size, 2 doubles, and bunk bedroom - 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower, and WC, 2 en-suite shower rooms with WC - TV/DVD, and hi-fi - Wood burner with fuel supplied - Oven, hob,...

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    £149

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Rossett Holme

    • Cumbria

    Rossett Holme

    Ref: S1028946

    Reviews 41

    4
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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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    £214

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Gillercombe

    • Cumbria

    Gillercombe

    Ref: S79889

    Reviews 43

    4
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    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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    £137

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Quarters
    • 1

    Cumbria

    Quarters

    Ref: S841910

    Reviews 4

    4
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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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    £210

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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 - Stables Cottage Far Sawrey Windermere

    • Cumbria

    Stables Cottage Far Sawrey Windermere

    Ref: S930807

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    £93

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Clover Cottage - Delightful 1-bed cottage in the heart of Ambleside

    • Cumbria

    Clover Cottage - Delightful 1-bed cottage in the heart of Ambleside

    Ref: S923227

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    £149

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  • Last Minute Cottages - The Old Dairy
    • 3

    Cumbria

    The Old Dairy

    Ref: S482312

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    £107

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Rydal Cottage

    • Cumbria

    Rydal Cottage

    Ref: S515296

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    £115

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Coniston
    • 3

    Cumbria

    Coniston

    Ref: S936299

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Thirlmere
    • 3

    Cumbria

    Thirlmere

    Ref: S936410

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    £100

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Grasmere
    • 3

    Cumbria

    Grasmere

    Ref: S936318

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    £101

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Cunsey Mill House
    • 3

    Cumbria

    Cunsey Mill House

    Ref: S936308

    3
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    £286

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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

    • Mr Gill - Verified booking

      We stayed in the Sheep Pen for 5 nights and it was a good base and in a good position for exploring the Lake District. However the property is basically a converted basement of the main house. On entering the property there is a smart bathroom to the right and this is the only part of the property wholly above ground. From the front door there is a steep set of stairs, with restricted headroom and a protruding shelf, leading down to the main living area. This made it very difficult getting luggage in and out. The living and sleeping areas have low ceilings and beams which anyone above 5ft 10ins would find challenging. This area is mainly below ground level with only 2 small windows at eye level to the outside. There is no door on the entrance to the bedroom and downstairs there is no access to the outside garden. The underfloor heating was not working and the whole place felt damp (despite the dehumidifiers provided). The kitchen equipment had seen better days. The property was described as dog friendly but the stairs made it very difficult to get the dog in and out. The only access to the outside garden was through the front door, through the side gate and around to the back of the house. The garden is not secure so it was not possible to let the dog run free. On the positive side, the décor is fresh & the upstairs bathroom was nice. The owners, living above, were very nice & obviously mindful that they had guests below. The location, Pound Farm in Crook, is both beautiful & ideal for exploring the lakes generally.

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    • Gail - Verified booking

      Extremely disappointed in the cleanliness of the property.

      It is supposed to be thoroughly cleaned in line with COVID but it was definitely not. My daughter and I had to clean the kitchen for us to use it - definitely not the standard I would expect. The house sleeps 8 people and we brought quite a lot of food with is - the fridge was nowhere near suitable, far too small. The microwave hadn’t been cleaned either with food residue stuck to the roof! There were only 7 dessert/cereal dishes too! The drawers in the bedrooms haven’t seen a duster for months! The bannister rail was filthy. We had two 80+ year olds in the party and nowhere in the property description does it state it is a steep hill of approximately 500 meters up to the property from Bowness. The description doesn’t mention the ‘access only’ driveway and the awkwardness of parking 2 big cars. There is only 1 standard outdoor bin for all rubbish which again isn’t really enough. The plumbing is noisy and requires attention it reverberates through the house and we are still trying to find the Jack and Jill bathroom!!! We go on a self catering family holiday every year and the only time we have had issues with the property is on the 2 holidays booked through yourselves in the Lake District - makes it hard for us to recommend to others. On the plus side the location for those who are able and fit and love the outdoors is fantastic. All in all the property just needs a good clean, a bit more attention to detail and some TLC and it would be fantastic.

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    • Charisse - Verified booking

      Booked last min for couples, for a 50th birthday celebration.

      A few days before we were due to arrive I reviewed our booking to ask some questions on what equipment was in the kitchen and it was the first time I saw some negative reviews - which did concern me. However, we found no issues with the property and it was perfect for this occasion. Its a bit dated but that just added to the charm of the house. Great location, even if its up hill on the way home. All the rooms were big and there was enough utensils in the kitchen. The fridge is only a standard size, so people need to be aware if they are a large group and going for more than a couple of days. We bought an electric cool box with us which helped with 7 adults (kept the fizz cold). The showers were lovely and powerful as well. Would suggest using the boot room to come and go as the front door was hard to open. The only complaints would be that the twin room that can be converted to a king was not make up in advance, even though we had requested this and it was also noted on our booking, but someone did come the following morning to do this, so it was no big deal. Bring toilet roll as there was only 1 roll in each toilet so we did have to buy a pack which we did not expect to do - but that was it - all in all it was a great house and we would come again (just wish we could bring the dog - but its no pets).

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    • Andrew - Verified booking

      The electric wall heaters in the lounge were controlled by the owner on her mobile phone.

      She kept turning the temperature down on them and sometimes off completely. We had to telephone her numerous times and ask her to turn the heating on or up, because the room was freezing. It was snowing outside when we were staying there. The Lake District can still be extremely cold even in the summer. The broadband service was so erratic and slow it would not allow Netflix or iPlayer to operate, so the tv was useless. We ended up using our own Vodafone data for the internet. The amount of stairs you have to climb from the front door up to the bedroom is 28, which is even a struggle for someone who is fairly fit. They provided us with one small bath and hand towel each for two weeks holiday, which is really penny-pinching, considering that there is no washing machine in the apartment to wash laundry. The property comes with an allocated parking space, which is ideal in the centre of Windermere. The apartment is located in the centre of Windermere, with shops, restaurants and pubs right on your doorstep. The lounge and bedrooms were decorated to a good standard with very nice furnishings. The kitchen was well equipped with everything required for cooking and eating.

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    • Pamela - Verified booking

      The directions should be updated.

      “Cinderella Me” is now “Lakeland Retreats” and Morrison’s is now Sainsbury’s. I drove around the one way system 3 or 4 times before I spotted the entrance to College Court! The accommodation itself was lovely - comfortable and clean, well equipped and excellent location. Maybe not suitable for young families due to the internal staircases and cream sofas! The provision of only one parking space could be an issue for some guests because the only option was to park on the street and there are parking restrictions between 9am and 6pm. I had a friend stay for one night. She moved her car into one of the empty spaces in college court for 5-10 minutes to unload and immediately one of the permanent residents came out to tell her she couldn’t park there. The same happened when she did the same to pack the car. Also, it might be useful for guests to be aware that if you wish to eat out in Windermere, you will need to book well in advance! I tried to make reservations a week before our trip at the beginning of September and was told by more than one that they were fully booked until mid-October. Takeaway was difficult too, with two Chinese restaurants closed.

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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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