Windmere Cottages & Self-Catering Holiday Cottages in Windermere

Windermere Cottages

Cumbria

Snowflake Cottage

Ref: S676586

Reviews 29

The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both lively, entertaining communities surrounded by the breathtaking Lake District landscape. These towns offer a variety of services, businesses, and dining options to suit every preference, with the...

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£107

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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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£102

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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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£392

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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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£80

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Honeysuckle Cottage

Ref: S778166

Reviews 2

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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Elm - Woodland Cottages

Ref: S810534

Reviews 40

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£231

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Halewood

Ref: S521225

Reviews 24

Bowness and Windermere offer a variety of attractions, amenities, stores, and restaurants for Lake District National Park tourists. Windermere Lake Cruises at Bowness, Brockhole, Ambleside, and Lakeside offer boat cruises and hire (at the southern...

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£119

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6 Calgarth View

Ref: S777585

Reviews 7

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£91

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Maple - Woodland Cottages

Ref: S810535

Reviews 49

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 hire are...

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£231

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Woodlands Boutique

Ref: S367309

Reviews 46

Windermere is a lively town, home to an abundance of shops, pubs, and activities to enjoy whilst being one of the most beautiful areas of Britain. Close to Bowness, Ambleside and plenty of other fantastic villages and towns, the area will leave...

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£189

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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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£115

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Hare's Breath

Ref: S604786

Reviews 19

Bowness and Windermere, two neighbouring towns in the Lake District National Park, offer a wide variety of activities, services, and entertainment options, as well as shopping and dining options, to make them perennially popular with tourists....

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£398

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Aspen Boutique

Ref: S1264817

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£171

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Lakestone House

Ref: S1039925

Reviews 1

Lakestone House boasts an enviable location just a five-minute stroll from Bowness-on-Windermere, placing you at the heart of one of the Lake District’s most beloved towns. Whether you’re seeking a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of...

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£510

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Beech - Woodland Cottages

Ref: S80049

Reviews 47

With a charter granted in 1262, the traditional Cumbrian market town of Wigton still holds a market each Tuesday in the covered market hall. This lovely town is a popular centre for shopping, pubs and restaurants, as well as for other activities...

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Halewood

Ref: S524541

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£135

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Rayrigg Villa at Windermere

Ref: S497668

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£99

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Rayrigg Villa at Windermere

Ref: S358876

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£125

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Rayrigg Villa at Windermere

Ref: S903995

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£224

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The Stables, Knotts Farm Windermere

Ref: S930318

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£141

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Modern Home in Windermere by LetMeStay

Ref: S945997

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£184

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57 The Meadows FallBarrow Park

Ref: S1273489

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£225

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6 Meadowcroft House

Ref: S982260

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£99

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Luxury Single Small Room Central Location King Bed

Ref: S985316

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£85

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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

Anne - Verified booking

There is no doubt that Lakeside at Louper Weir is a prestige rental.

It is a beautifully built modern house with the most spectacular views of Lake Windermere. However it is not without faults - there were a number of things broken, not working or not up to the standard you would expect from a house of this quality and resulting price bracket. To name a few - the barbecue ignition wasnât working, the tv in the second bedroom had no signal, the toilet seats are quite old and discoloured and need replacing, there was regular interference to the main tv signal. Also, the WiFi in the home is quite dated and is one of those systems that constantly kicks you out and you have to reconnect to. The equipment in the kitchen is fairly hi-tech but the instructions left by the owner are not helpful or comprehensive enough. They assume you know that you have to lift the glass off of the Tepan Yaki grill in order to use it - I stumbled across this by accident. Also the microwave was within one of the ovens and completely frustrating to use because of the complex menu system. The hob is too small for a home meant to cater for 8 persons. You can barely fit 2 pans on it. I was aware on booking that building work was taking place next door but was not aware how very intrusive it would be. The building project is vast and has been ongoing for 3 years. It involves the entire site to the right side of the building and the builders have a lovely view into all of the big glass windows on that side of the property. I feel the owners are not being open enough with customers about the privacy issues that this creates. The bedroom blinds are automated and if you want to enjoy the stunning views from the master bedroom, you have to have BOTH blinds open, which gives the builders a very clear view of the master bedroom and bed! This could be rectified by the owner but they have chosen not to do so. Also, our last day (Friday) we had 3 landscape gardeners at the property for the entire day when we wanted to enjoy the outside space and hot tub but felt awkward doing so. Finally, a couple of days after leaving the property we were emailed and asked about a missing soap dish as if we had taken it. We hadnât and had treated the house with care and respect and to receive this email was a surprise and a disappointment In summary, we had a wonderful stay but the house needs some basic maintenance and the owners need to think more about their guestâs experience rather than their bottom line.

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Rebecca - Verified booking

Fantastic location and a really good redesign of the property.

First impressions are wow this is super modern and looks great. We stayed for a week however and the more I looked the more I noticed how tired the property had become. Scrapes to the cabinets, marks on walls and stains on carpets. Also a layer of grime in crevices in bathrooms and kitchen. On arrival I found unwashed utensils in the cutlery drawer. On leaving I checked all the drawers and under sofa cushions (having kids they like to squirrel toys everywhere) and was quite disgusted to find a pair of socks in a bedroom drawer, 1 random sock and a whole array of crumbs and bits that make me feel queasy under the sofa cushions. I would think hoovering this would be a bare minimum considering how easily the cushions came off the sofa. Needs a professional to come in and give it a deep clean. The bed in the bedroom next to the bathroom was as bumpy as the surrounding area. It was incredibly uncomfortable and needs a replacement mattress at the very least. I was surprised that there wasn't a dishwasher considering how much kitchen cabinet storage there was. It would really add to the property. The carpets in the hall and master bedroom were essentially made from coir matting and really hurt the feet if you didn't wear socks. When we first arrived at the property there was a sheet with instructions for sky tv which stated there was no WIFI at the property. As the listing stated that there was, it meant that I had to ring the sykes rep which wasn't a great customer experience when you have just driven across the country. The rep couldn't get hold of anyone for me but whilst on hold we found a little cupboard under the TV and the wifi box was hidden at the back with the password. We are not sure whether this was purposely hidden or not but we used it anyway considering WIFI availability was one of the key deciders for booking the property. Coop and sainsburys a 2 minute walk down the road. Good parking at the back. Quiet area day and night. Italian, Indian, Greggs, Coffee shops and Chinese restaurants a 3 min walk away. We found the walk down to the lake too much for 2 kids under 5 so we caught the bus back instead, from the lakeside to the Windermere library (5 min stroll to bus stop and Â£2 for the adults single journey). Overall I think with a deep clean and a few replacements this property is a fantastic place to use as a base to stay in the lakes.

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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 Potterâs 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 hasnât 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 isnât permit only so people park their cars there and walk into town as there isnât 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 didnât then have an issue but Iâm 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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Alissa - Verified booking

We booked the stay for much needed recuperation after my husbandâs recent chemotherapy.

However, although we were very much looking forward to the stay, we were very disappointed and would not book the property again for the following reasons: - weeks after our visit and without our knowledge we were charged Â£192 for a faint lipstick mark on a duvet (Iâm sure a bit of Vanish would have done the trick!) and Â£4.50 for a supposed broken Prosecco glass that we didnât smash. They also âwaivedâ a Â£45 fee for a broken tripod, again we have no idea about. We have stayed in many beautiful properties over the years and have never had this happen to us before. We left the property clean, tidy and respected it during our stay. - the building works next door were very imposing. The master bedroom has two sided glass walls, with beautiful views of the lakeâ¦ and the building works next door! from 8am - 4:30pm the workmen could see right into the bedroom. I was caught in my underwear the first morning which was very embarrassing. The blinds are electronic and you cannot close just one side, so we had to keep all of the master bedroom blinds closed throughout our stay. - the noise of the works was very loud from 8am - 4:30pm so we could not relax outside in the day. Also, there was a lot of foul language from the workmen - we have a 3 year old. - I love to cook, but the size of the oven and hob was caravan sized so I struggled to make a big family meal. - we had good weather but with all of the glass the property was exceptionally hot and we only had 2 fans for 2 bedrooms. It was unbearably hot at night, the couples in the hot rooms didnât sleep a wink. (We tried to rotate the fans). We did try to get more fans for the property but were told we were lucky to have 2. - the main sliding concertina doors to the patio / dining area were out of order - there are a lot of cameras outside the property so we felt a little âwatchedâ. There is one on the master bedroom balcony so it didnât feel very private when we were sat taking in the the views at night. We use lakelovers a lot and spend a lot of money on stays, regrettably this is our most disappointing stay to date. Which given the reason for our stay, was very unfortunate for my husband.

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David - Verified booking

The location of the house was brilliant, right on the lake and the inclusion of the kayaks was something we enjoyed even in October!

All the rooms were a lovely size and included plenty of soft towels and two bathrobes in each room which was a nice touch. The kitchen was fully stocked with any gadget youâd be familiar with at home. We had two families staying in the house and the only thing I would suggest to consider is the driveway/ parking. We were able to get two cars out the front of the house but we had to manoeuvre round the gate entrance each time one car wanted to leave so if there were more than two cars this may be more challenging. There is an additional parking space on the winding driveway and you could get a car parked up by the road. With this house being designed for up to 4 couples we only had one gate entrance key, so on the occasions that we wanted to go out separate we had to agree who would be back first to open the gate which was a slight inconvenience as there was no way down to the property unless you left the side door open on the latch. We had a slight issue with the electric gate on arrival and we couldnât seem to easily see any out of hours support which was frustrating. We got a call back at about 1pm the following day so if we were really stuck then this was far too late to be helpful. The battery in the electric gate key was not connecting properly so we were unable to open the gate upon arrival however it wasnât until the morning that we realised this was our issue. The instructions mentioned a triangle fob (which we did not have) so we thought this was our issue.

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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

Snowflake Cottage

Ref: S676586

Reviews 29

Cumbria

Snowdrop Cottage

Ref: S409878

Reviews 24

Cumbria

Lakeside at Louper Weir

Ref: S810672

Reviews 35

Cumbria

Upper Oaks

Ref: S89966

Reviews 18

Cumbria

Honeysuckle Cottage

Ref: S778166

Reviews 2

Cumbria

Elm - Woodland Cottages

Ref: S810534

Reviews 40

Cumbria

Halewood

Ref: S521225

Reviews 24

Cumbria

6 Calgarth View

Ref: S777585

Reviews 7

Cumbria

Maple - Woodland Cottages

Ref: S810535

Reviews 49

Cumbria

Woodlands Boutique

Ref: S367309

Reviews 46

Cumbria

Addyfield Farmhouse

Ref: S879380

Reviews 1

Cumbria

Hare's Breath

Ref: S604786

Reviews 19

Cumbria

Aspen Boutique

Ref: S1264817

Cumbria

Lakestone House

Ref: S1039925

Reviews 1

Cumbria

Beech - Woodland Cottages

Ref: S80049

Reviews 47

Cumbria

Halewood

Ref: S524541

Cumbria

Rayrigg Villa at Windermere

Ref: S497668

Cumbria

Rayrigg Villa at Windermere

Ref: S358876

Cumbria

Rayrigg Villa at Windermere

Ref: S903995

Cumbria

The Stables, Knotts Farm Windermere

Ref: S930318

Cumbria

Modern Home in Windermere by LetMeStay

Ref: S945997

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