Windmere Cottages & Self-Catering Holiday Cottages in Windermere

Windermere Cottages

Cumbria

Lilac Cottage

Ref: S371312

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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£163

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The Curious Orange

Ref: S371979

Reviews 32

The small Lakeland village of Troutbeck can be found between its more famous neighbours Windermere and Ambleside, close by the Kirkstone Pass. A mixture of houses, cottages and farms, the village is scattered along a narrow lane bordered by a...

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£107

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Cumbria

Thompson Cottage

Ref: S41012

Reviews 38

Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, Englands 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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£88

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Fell View - Bellman House

Ref: S1065403

This charming countryside cottage is ideal for couples seeking a blend of relaxation and outdoor adventure in the stunning Lake District. Step outside and take a leisurely 2-mile walk to the picturesque village of Bowness to enjoy tempting treats...

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£118

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Cumbria

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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£402

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Smithy Cottage At Lindeth

Ref: S281529

Reviews 56

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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£124

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Richmond House

Ref: S801469

Reviews 22

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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£300

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Tanna Hill

Ref: S282087

Reviews 41

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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£128

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Chestnuts Cottage

Ref: S532391

Reviews 18

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

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£172

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Raglan Cottage

Ref: S90037

Reviews 52

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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£95

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Gillercombe

Ref: S79889

Reviews 43

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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£139

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Fairoak

Ref: S1057088

Bowness-on-Windermere is a bustling and popular tourist destination, on the banks of world famous Lake Windermere, and close to Windermere town. There are a number of shops, restaurants and pubs in the town, which makes a great base for reaching...

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£94

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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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£122

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Cumbria

Foxrock

Ref: S282333

Reviews 16

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£201

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Priory Lodge

Ref: S281760

Reviews 26

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£120

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Thorndale

Ref: S281737

Reviews 19

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£155

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High Cleabarrow

Ref: S281981

Reviews 40

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£210

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The Nook

Ref: S33776

Reviews 79

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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Rayrigg Villa at Windermere

Ref: S497668

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Rayrigg Villa at Windermere

Ref: S358876

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£112

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Lilac Cottage

Ref: S594984

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£187

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Storrs Retreat

Ref: S1067032

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£98

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Rayrigg Villa at Windermere

Ref: S903995

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£208

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Cloverley

Ref: S373575

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£78

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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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What our customers say about their holidays

Julian - Verified booking

We have stayed at the Curious Orange before (Approx.

5 years ago) and it was completely perfect in every way. So much so we thought when visiting the lakes, we would not go anywhere else. This time around however it was an incredibly disappointing stay. The day of our arrival at around lunchtime we received a call from the owner advising that there was a problem with the heating/hot water. We were already halfway to the Curious Orange by this time. The Owner advised that there is an immersion heater (for hot water), and he would arrange extra logs for the stove and ensure there were fan heaters. He advised that the plumber was waiting for a part, but it was due to be in and done on the Tuesday. As we were already halfway there, and that it would be sorted by Tuesday (Thus only really affecting Sunday & Monday) this would be ok. We arrived as planned after 4pm on Saturday. When we arrived, we tried to light the fire (it was pretty chilly as the central heating was not working). There were two fan heaters at the property, but they were noisy and intrusive so once the stove was warming up, they were switched off. On Sunday â Our first full day we did, as many would and went for a walk. We had booked into a nearby pub for evening meal and went for a shower upon our return. One of us had a shower, which went stone cold halfway through and there was not enough hot water for the second person to shower. We looked at the immersion tank and it is a half sized one â explaining the minimal amount of hot water available. We planned Monday around the inability for both of us to have a shower as we were led to believe it would be fixed by Tuesday. Sadly, Tuesday came and went with no word from a plumber or the owner. We contacted the owner on Wednesday to advise that the issues remain, and no plumber had been on Tuesday. At 5.30pm on Wednesday a plumber turned up unexpected and we had to postpone our table reservation for that evening to accommodate the plumber. Sadly, something else was wrong and he was unable to fix there and then â We explained that we could not both have a shower on the same day due to the tiny immersion tank and he tried a workaround however, this did not change anything. The plumber advised he would be back Thursday afternoon at around 12. Sadly, Thursday also came and went with no word from a plumber or the owner, and we were still unable to both have a shower on the same day. The plumber finally fixed the heating and hot water at around 5pm on Friday evening. We both showered and went for dinner for the firstâ¦ and last time of our holiday as we were leaving the following morning. In summary, we could not both shower/bath each day for the entirety of our holiday, the fan heaters were awfully noisy so our choice for the week was either buying significant amounts of logs or listening to noisy fan heaters. Our stay became a frustrating, more costly than expected, un-showered/bathed stop, whilst attending unannounced tradesmen visits. Sadly, despite speaking to the owner on a few occasions, no offer of a reduction for our current stay or voucher toward our next stay was offered and due to the lack of care & concern from the owner regarding the significant inconvenience we experienced we will not return to the Curious Orange.

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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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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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Darrell - Verified booking

A nice well kept cottage.

Size is smaller than our normal cottages, especially the kitchen area, but good use of the space was made by having an oven/microwave combo located under the stairs. The fridge was also under the stairs, however the freezer compartment was difficult to access. Made use of the included slow cooker. Frying pans could do with being replaced - Teflon going/gone. The smart TVs at the cottage are of the older generation and we could not get Netflix working on either, wifi connection on lounge tv constantly dropped out which was slightly annoying. Lovely super king size bed with nice bed linen and was very comfortable. Shower in the bathroom was good size with constant hot water. Weather was not our friend so was pleased the heating came on a couple of times even though it was July - airing cupboard was always warm and good place for drying our wet weather gear. Whist dogs are permitted at the cottage they are not allowed upstairs. Parking is at the bottom of a small hill and is shared with the adjoining cottage - turn your car around if you can so itâs ready to drive up the hill when leaving the property. The cottage is excellently located for exploring the surrounding Lake District area. Remember to plan your routes and allow extra time due to the narrower roads.10 minute drive to Windemere for a good supermarket and plenty of coffee shops. Similar to Ambleside - loads of sports equipment stores and restaurants. We had a very active week taking in Scafell Pike, Grizedale, Keswick, Rydal and Grasmere but the highlight was the Troutbeck Valley walk up to High Street, returning via Froswick and Ill Bell - a challenging 23k hike. We followed the route from a walk leaflet handed out at the Queens Head pub which along with the Mortal Man are both located very close to the cottage. Reservations are recommended for evening dining if youâre staying during peak season. Overall a great cottage in a great location. Thanks Rob for contacting us before and during our visit to make sure everything was OK.

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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.

Windmere Cottages

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Windermere Cottages

Cumbria

Lilac Cottage

Ref: S371312

Cumbria

The Curious Orange

Ref: S371979

Reviews 32

Cumbria

Thompson Cottage

Ref: S41012

Reviews 38

Cumbria

Fell View - Bellman House

Ref: S1065403

Cumbria

Lakeside at Louper Weir

Ref: S810672

Reviews 35

Cumbria

Smithy Cottage At Lindeth

Ref: S281529

Reviews 56

Cumbria

Richmond House

Ref: S801469

Reviews 22

Cumbria

Tanna Hill

Ref: S282087

Reviews 41

Cumbria

Chestnuts Cottage

Ref: S532391

Reviews 18

Cumbria

Raglan Cottage

Ref: S90037

Reviews 52

Cumbria

Gillercombe

Ref: S79889

Reviews 43

Cumbria

Fairoak

Ref: S1057088

Cumbria

Addyfield Farmhouse

Ref: S879380

Reviews 1

Cumbria

Foxrock

Ref: S282333

Reviews 16

Cumbria

Priory Lodge

Ref: S281760

Reviews 26

Cumbria

Thorndale

Ref: S281737

Reviews 19

Cumbria

High Cleabarrow

Ref: S281981

Reviews 40

Cumbria

The Nook

Ref: S33776

Reviews 79

Cumbria

Rayrigg Villa at Windermere

Ref: S497668

Cumbria

Rayrigg Villa at Windermere

Ref: S358876

Cumbria

Lilac Cottage

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