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    Windermere Cottages

  • Last Minute Cottages - Fellside Lodge
    • 6

    Cumbria

    Fellside Lodge

    Ref: S377065

    Reviews 57

    3
    6
    The town of Bowness (sister to Windermere) boasts a range of shops and restaurants to suit all tastes, as well as watersports on Lake Windermere and boat trips to Brockhole, Ambleside and Lakeside. Nearby, there is The World of Beatrix Potter...

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    £290

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Green Stile Cottage
    • 2

    Cumbria

    Green Stile Cottage

    Ref: S426068

    Reviews 25

    3
    5
    Bowness-on-Windermere is a picturesque town on the shores of Lake Windermere. The town is full of natural beauty and is perfect for those looking for a relaxing getaway. While you're in town, make sure to visit The World of Beatrix Potter...

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    £184

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Lilac Cottage
    • 2

    Cumbria

    Lilac Cottage

    Ref: S371312

    2
    4
    The town of Windermere provides a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes resting in the heart of the famed Lake District National Park. Great for a family that is looking for lots of things to do, Windermere is home to...

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    £171

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  • Last Minute Cottages - The Grange

    • Cumbria

    The Grange

    Ref: S281989

    Reviews 35

    3
    7
    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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    £207

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Gavel Cottage

    • Cumbria

    Gavel Cottage

    Ref: S4432

    Reviews 42

    2
    4
    The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere both provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants, plus boat trips are available from Bowness to Ambleside, the Lakeside Aquarium and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top House' at Sawrey. Orrest Head, where...

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    £93

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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

    2
    4
    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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    £166

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  • Last Minute Cottages - The Postmasters House

    • Cumbria

    The Postmasters House

    Ref: S376039

    Reviews 17

    3
    5
    Windermere enjoys a fabulous position with the Lake District National Park, neighbouring the twin town of Bowness-on-Windermere. The town boasts a great variety of amenities, including shops, restaurants, pubs, bars and ice cream shops, as weill...

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    £120

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Upper Oaks

    • Cumbria

    Upper Oaks

    Ref: S89966

    Reviews 18

    3
    6
    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 - Deer Thwaite

    • Cumbria

    Deer Thwaite

    Ref: S598090

    Reviews 12

    3
    6
    The little community of Troutbeck Bridge is located in the Lake District National Park, near to the renowned Kirkstone Pass, between the well-known towns of Windermere and Ambleside. This peaceful community, made up of a few Lakeland cottages, has...

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    £157

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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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    £158

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Mayfair House

    • Cumbria

    Mayfair House

    Ref: S801473

    Reviews 20

    3
    6
    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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    £261

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Foxrock
    • 1

    Cumbria

    Foxrock

    Ref: S282333

    Reviews 16

    3
    6
    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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    £201

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Langdale View
    • 1

    Cumbria

    Langdale View

    Ref: S281727

    Reviews 34

    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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    £122

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Storrs Lodge
    • 1

    Cumbria

    Storrs Lodge

    Ref: S776712

    Reviews 4

    4
    8
    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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    £150

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Lakestone House

    • Cumbria

    Lakestone House

    Ref: S1039925

    Reviews 1

    5
    10
    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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    £630

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Parkgate
    • 2

    Cumbria

    Parkgate

    Ref: S59494

    Reviews 46

    5
    10

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    £177

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  • Last Minute Cottages - The Oaks

    • Cumbria

    The Oaks

    Ref: S91040

    Reviews 54

    12
    25
    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 Bowness to Ambleside, as well as to...

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    £990

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Rayrigg Villa at Windermere

    • Cumbria

    Rayrigg Villa at Windermere

    Ref: S497668

    1
    2

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    £108

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Bowness Apartment 2 - Uk37760

    • Cumbria

    Bowness Apartment 2 - Uk37760

    Ref: S481897

    1
    2

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    £78

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Storrs Retreat

    • Cumbria

    Storrs Retreat

    Ref: S1067032

    2
    4

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    £106

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Gone Sailing

    • Cumbria

    Gone Sailing

    Ref: S381541

    2
    3

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    £62

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  • Last Minute Cottages - The Stables, Knotts Farm Windermere

    • Cumbria

    The Stables, Knotts Farm Windermere

    Ref: S930318

    2
    4

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    £144

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Hammer Bank Lodge

    • Cumbria

    Hammer Bank Lodge

    Ref: S484815

    3
    5

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    £74

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Oakland West
    • 3

    Cumbria

    Oakland West

    Ref: S976577

    6
    14

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    £614

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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

    • Felicity - Verified booking

      I am not a fan of publishing negative feedback when issues remain unresolved, however given the time frame passed since our stay and lack of meaningful update from Sykes I feel I have been left with no choice.

      We chose to stay over the Christmas period for a week. Indeed this was the first time that we have ever stayed away from home over Christmas. Positives: communication prior to stay, initial impressions of the cottage, amenities, lovely welcome pack and level of dog friendliness of the accommodation, which aside from some of the steps (mainly the uncovered ones from the dining area to the kitchen which one of my dogs had real difficulties with) really is unrivalled over anywhere else we have stayed. Negatives: upon arrival we noted a completely loose kitchen plinth laying on the floor, a leaking downstairs ensuite radiator and that Sky was not working on either Smart TV. I reported these issues on that first evening via the Sykes app. Non of these issues were an emergency so did not warrant a call to the emergency number provided, and I assumed Sykes would be in contact the next day. This however did not happen despite me contacting them on numerous occasions via the same message thread chasing an update and being mindful that given our stay included both Christmas day and Boxing day there was a good chance that staffing would be at a minimum. Cleanliness - whilst the cottage was generally clean, by the first morning my dad reported to me having to clean the upstairs shower tray due to it being blocked with hair and other detritus that would have caused it to overflow if left unattended. Oven - on Christmas day we were cooking a full meal and as such used both gas ovens. The oven to the right kept going out while we were trying to cook, leading to us having to swap items around to ensure everything was cooked properly and a delay in our meal. Outdoor area - there is a real lack of lighting on the courtyard particularly by the two steps leading down to the back gate. There are signs that the slabs become slippy when wet, however treatment of the green algae will assist significantly with minimising this. There are also signs for hot tub maintainence, however to our knowledge it was only attended to once during our stay. Sky TV - neither Sky Box worked for the duration of the stay. The box in the living room was constantly whirring, and simply did not work. Luckily the TV's are Smart and we could log into Netflix and Prime, however if you do not have these accounts then watching the TV is going to be difficult. It's a facility that simply shouldn't be advertised if they consistently don't work (noted issue on another review). It was Christmas week, and clearly we wanted to watch films/festive programmes during our stay. If some of these issues with the boxes are down to lack of system updates these should be checked as part of the cottage reset prior to new customers staying. Sykes response - I finally received a reply on the last full day of my holiday. No apology, basically blaming me for not making contact via phone, as apparently phone calls were being prioritised over the festive period. If this was true, then it should have been published on the website / auto reply. Since my return I have had to chase for updates; any person I have spoken to seems fairly uninterested in the issues raised, and no meaningful apology has been offered over the seemingly standard £50 refund and send some photos of the issues (of a non working oven, and a non working Sky box!). I have also been made aware of a recent BBC consumer affairs programme which highlighted similar bad customer experiences. So to summarise, with better maintaince the cottage would be amazing, however I would not choose to book any future holidays with Sykes.

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    • Sheena - Verified booking

      Great Location & Hot Tub.

      Poor Maintenance POSITIVES: great rural location near Bowness, lovely garden with hot tub overlooking valley, light conservatory dining room, cosy living room, well planned small kitchen, good shower NEGATIVES: - Maintenance: our holiday was marred by constant issues including no running water for a day (water was delivered to us, but no showers were possible), heated towel rail not working, no light in outbuildings or hallway (bulbs?), hot tub privacy screen not retracting, electric car recharger not working on last day, plug in bathroom sink not holding water, wardrobe drawer knob unattached, mixing bowl cracked…. - Sykes. It was difficult to speak to the staff as we always got the message “we are experiencing longer than normal wait times”. They offered to resolve the maintenance problems but we didn’t want the inconvenience and hassle of tradesmen calling during our stay (had to for the water problem). - Cleanliness: Outside and outbuildings not swept/cleaned and no outside broom to do it. Bathroom dusty. - Bedrooms: 2nd bedroom mattress ‘saggy’. All duvets too thick for summer - Intrusive neighbour: male on driveway (said owns) near house, and dog barked at us in hot tub and in conservatory (was called back). OTHER - Garden Furniture: Sykes incorrectly told us there were none. There is a table, umbrella, 6 chairs (some arms rusty) and 2 reclining chairs. We wasted precious car boot space taking our 2 Fishermen’s chairs. Not provided: bread knife, measuring jug, butter dish, biscuit/cake tin, plastic picnic-ware (especially glasses for hot tub), kitchen scales, oven gloves, thin kitchen hand-towel, laundry basket, clothes airer/line for swimwear, outdoor broom

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    • Laura - Verified booking

      We had a lovely stay at Fellside lodge.

      There was 6 of us (3 couples) and 4 dogs and our 1 year old. The property is excellently situated and everything is so accessible. The house is lovely & cosy, and the hot tub is fabulous! The cellar in particular is a godsend with 4 dogs and how well they are included is amazing. The fact there’s a main bathroom, downstairs toilet and 2 en suites too is brilliant. There could be a few maintenance improvements to the property. For example, the tumble dryer took us ages to work out as it kept turning off. The Roman blinds in the bedrooms were a little tempremental, and the kitchen handle under the sink was loose so we kept having to screw it back on. The pin for the skybox would have been useful too as there was a couple of drama series we wanted to watch and couldn’t. A little cheap foldaway high chair would have been really useful too (we took our own but this would have saved us some space in the car). The third bedroom was also made up as a twin and all of us were couples, so that was a shame and it would have been good to have been asked how the beds should be made up prior to arrival (apologies if we missed that request however). We were disappointed on our last day as the cleaners turned up at 9am and sat in their car with the engine running which made us all feel on edge and a nuisance even though we were packing up and the check out was 10am. However, upon contacting the owner Claire, she was lovely and responded immediately. It was our first time in the Lakes and we wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. It is a beautiful property and we could have easily stayed another week.

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    • Simon - Verified booking

      We really enjoyed our stay at Greenstile Cottage.

      I was a little apprehensive booking it due to a small number of critical reviews, but our experience was fine. Nice little cottage in a great location, a short drive from Bowness (Although finding parking when you get there is another matter!) and Windermere. The cottage is perfectly fine for a family holiday with the highlights being the hot tub and the conservatory which my partially sighted partner in particular loved because it's nice and bright. It did take me a few days to get used to some the low doorways, I did manage to hit my head a few times before I remembered to duck, but that's period properties! A few ideas to make things even better...somewhere to put the shower gel or soap in the shower, picking up a slippery bar of soap off the floor can be tricky! Fix the refrigerator door to the outer cabinet door, as at the moment you have to open the fridge from the top, and our little people couldn't reach! Finally, a little thing, a wooden spoon or spatula for the kitchen for those self caterers who cook! Loved it, would we stay again, definitely!

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    • Diane - Verified booking

      A lovely cottage that has been beautifully renovated to a high standard.

      It is located up a hill just a short walk to the centre of Bowness however still feels quiet and private. There are shops, bars and restaurants within easy reach. The kitchen is very well equipped with everything you would need if you choose to cook. The three lovely bedrooms are all a good size with comfortable beds, 2 with en-suites and one main bathroom. In the snug there is an interesting selection of books and games. I loved the large utility room and had been excited about using the doggy bath, however there is no way I could have got my old dog down the steep steps. The outdoor space is safe and securely enclosed. The hot/cold outdoor doggy shower was useful. We have one at home but was a first for us in a rental property. The hot tub was the hit of our stay and we were in it each evening. Just be aware that there are a lot of steps in this property and if you have an older dog they may struggle with the Amtico flooring. Having said that it is by far the most doggy friendly place we have stayed.

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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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