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Windermere Holiday Cottages
Rated Top 5 Most Popular Places in Cumbria 2026 by our visitors
Our collection of Windermere holiday cottages offers you the perfect base to explore England's largest lake and the stunning Lake District National Park. Whether you're travelling as families, couples or groups, you'll find everything from traditional stone cottages to modern glamping options and luxury lodge accommodation with hot tub facilities.
Your stay puts you right at the heart of this spectacular Cumbrian landscape. Take a cruise across the shimmering waters aboard a Windermere Lake Cruises steamer! Hike up Orrest Head for panoramic views, browse the boutiques of Bowness-on-Windermere, or visit The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction. This rental destination in the UK delivers unforgettable experiences year-round.
- Converted 17th century schoolhouse
- 10-minute walk to Lake Windermere
- Two en-suite bedrooms sleep four
- Enclosed west-facing garden
- Walk to Windermere town centre
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- Lakeside lodge near Windermere
- Sleeps 4 with king-size en-suite
- Indoor pool and steam room access
- Enclosed deck with lake views
- Dog-friendly Lake District base
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Visitor Rating
3.9
- Spacious three-bedroom barn conversion
- Two minutes from Lake Windermere
- Private parking for two cars
- Landscaped gardens with patio
- Walking distance to Brockhole Centre
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Visitor Rating
4.9
- Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms
- Free leisure club membership included
- Dog-friendly with garden access
- Modern kitchen fully equipped
- Walking distance to Brockhole
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Visitor Rating
4.9
- Three bedrooms sleeping six guests
- Log burner and gas central heating
- Views across to Windermere from terrace
- Well-equipped kitchen with quality appliances
- Walking routes from the front door
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Visitor Rating
3.6
- Five minutes from Lake Windermere
- Sleeps six in three bedrooms
- Enormous fully equipped kitchen
- Private parking for two cars
- Between Ambleside and Windermere
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Visitor Rating
4.6
- 18th-century farmhouse near Ambleside
- Sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms
- 100 yards from Brockhole Visitor Centre
- Open fire and enclosed garden
- Dog-friendly with private parking
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Visitor Rating
4.6
- Private jetty and lakeside decking
- King-size bedroom with en-suite bathroom
- Five acres of grounds
- Minutes from Windermere and Ambleside
- Well-equipped kitchen with dishwasher
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Visitor Rating
4.2
- 2.3 miles from Ambleside centre
- Woodburning stove and garden space
- Parking for two cars included
- Walking distance to Lake Windermere
- Three bedrooms sleeping up to five
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Visitor Rating
4.4
- Peaceful Troutbeck Valley hillside location
- Stunning Lake Windermere fell views
- Ground floor king-size bedroom
- Off-road parking directly outside
- Walking distance to woodland paths
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Visitor Rating
4.9
- Panoramic Lake Windermere views
- Hot tub on terrace
- Three en-suite bedrooms
- Walks from the door
- Large enclosed garden
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Visitor Rating
4
- Ground floor studio sleeps two
- One dog welcome with parking
- Open fire and period features
- Walk to Hill Top from door
- Stunning Lake District garden views
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Visitor Rating
4
- Seven acres private woodland onsite
- Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom
- Multiple wood burners throughout property
- One mile from Beatrix Potter's Hill Top
- Dog-friendly with washing facilities
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Visitor Rating
4
- Dog-friendly with EV charging points
- King-size and double bedrooms available
- Walking distance to Windermere lakeshore
- Half mile from Hill Top
- Footpaths to fells from door
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Visitor Rating
5
- Waterside apartment with lake access
- Complimentary seasonal rowing boats included
- 40 acres of shared woodland
- Completely renovated in 2020
- Walking distance to Hawkshead village
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Visitor Rating
4
- Overlooks Esthwaite Water with mountain views
- Ground-floor apartment in country house estate
- 40 acres of gardens and woodland
- Private shore access for picnics
- Children's play area with outdoor equipment
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Visitor Rating
4
- First-floor apartment sleeps 5
- 40 acres extending to lake
- Elevated mountain and water views
- On-site activities and rowing boats
- One mile from Hawkshead village
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Visitor Rating
4
- Stunning Esthwaite Water views daily
- Three en-suite bedrooms for five
- 40 acres of private estate grounds
- Near Beatrix Potter attractions Hawkshead
- Modern kitchen with Nespresso machine
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- 150m from Esthwaite Water
- Woodland rear garden
- 1 mile to Hill Top NT
- Ground floor en-suite bedroom
- Parking for three cars
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Visitor Rating
4
- Lake Windermere views from both bedrooms
- Wood burner with logs provided
- Two en-suite bathrooms included
- Dog-friendly with excellent walking routes
- Four miles from Hawkshead village
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Visitor Rating
4
- Stunning Lake Windermere views throughout
- Traditional stone cottage near Hawkshead
- Sleeps six across three bedrooms
- Three bathrooms plus separate WC
- Wood burner and period features
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Visitor Rating
4
- Panoramic Lake Windermere views
- Sleeps 6 with 2 dogs welcome
- Wood burner and private garden
- Walk to Beatrix Potter's Hill Top
- Ground floor king-size bedrooms
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- Private jetty on Lake Windermere
- Far-reaching lake views
- Three en-suite bedrooms
- Wild swimming from the bay
- Terrace at the water's edge
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- Private jetty on Windermere
- Spectacular fell and lake views
- Three en-suite bedrooms
- 51-acre woodland estate
- 2 miles from Ambleside
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- Waterside views across Windermere
- Private jetty and lake access
- Woodland with deer and squirrels
- Super-king bed and double-ended bath
- 3 miles from Ambleside
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Visitor Rating
4.8
- Lake Windermere 50 metres away
- Three en-suite bedrooms sleeping six
- Waterhead pier on your doorstep
- Two dogs welcome with walks
- Modern kitchen seats ten guests
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Visitor Rating
4.7
- Steps from Lake Windermere and pier
- Modern Victorian terrace sleeping four
- Boot room with drying facilities
- Walk to Ambleside in 18 minutes
- Off-road parking and Smart TV
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Visitor Rating
4.4
- Lakeside apartment on Lake Windermere
- Spectacular mountain and lake views
- Walk to Ambleside in minutes
- Ground-floor accommodation sleeps three guests
- Dog-friendly with allocated parking space
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Visitor Rating
4.5
- 50 metres from Lake Windermere shore
- Private balcony with lake views
- Third floor penthouse apartment sleeps four
- Designated parking space number 30 included
- Walk to Ambleside centre in minutes
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Visitor Rating
4.7
- Ground-floor apartment with lake views
- Private south-facing patio with seating
- Two acres of landscaped communal gardens
- Walking distance to Waterhead Pier
- Ten-minute walk into Ambleside centre
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