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    Windermere Cottages

  • 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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    £155

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Lake Lodge Studio
    • 3

    Cumbria

    Lake Lodge Studio

    Ref: S281706

    Reviews 40

    1
    2
    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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    £71

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Jasmine Cottage

    • Cumbria

    Jasmine Cottage

    Ref: S282819

    Reviews 39

    2
    3
    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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    £59

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Winster Fields

    • Cumbria

    Winster Fields

    Ref: S4322

    Reviews 46

    3
    6
    The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for many visitors to the Lake District, both providing a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes.

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    £86

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Giddy Goose
    • 1

    Cumbria

    Giddy Goose

    Ref: S127011

    Reviews 50

    4
    7
    Ambleside offers a boat ride to Bowness, the Lakeside Aquarium and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top House' at Sawrey. Grizedale Forest Park is within easy driving distance and is home to a range of activities including many good walks, mountain biking...

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    £102

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  • Last Minute Cottages - T'whit T'woo

    • Cumbria

    T'whit T'woo

    Ref: S811319

    Reviews 12

    2
    3
    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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    £85

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Addylea Cottage
    • 1

    Cumbria

    Addylea Cottage

    Ref: S879565

    Reviews 5

    2
    4
    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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    £86

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Yanway Cottage
    • 1

    Cumbria

    Yanway Cottage

    Ref: S564753

    Reviews 18

    2
    3
    Troutbeck Bridge is a small community in the Lake District National Park, nestled between Windermere and Ambleside and not far from the famed Kirkstone Pass. This sleepy community, comprised of a smattering of Lakeland cottages, is home to a...

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    £91

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Park Beck 3

    • Cumbria

    Park Beck 3

    Ref: S882033

    Reviews 4

    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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    £134

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Fellside Cottage

    • Cumbria

    Fellside Cottage

    Ref: S371969

    Reviews 33

    1
    2
    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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    £103

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Fir Trees

    • Cumbria

    Fir Trees

    Ref: S283702

    Reviews 14

    4
    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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    £159

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  • Last Minute Cottages - The Roses
    • 2

    Cumbria

    The Roses

    Ref: S820071

    Reviews 5

    3
    5
    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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    £89

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  • Last Minute Cottages - The Bird's Nest
    • 1

    Cumbria

    The Bird's Nest

    Ref: S776744

    Reviews 11

    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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    £110

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Ginger & Pickles

    • Cumbria

    Ginger & Pickles

    Ref: S526500

    Reviews 35

    1
    2
    Bowness and Windermere are vibrant, fun-filled Lake District towns. Both towns offer a variety of amenities, shops, and restaurants, but Ambleside offers a boat ride to Bowness, the Lakeside Aquarium, and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top House' at...

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    £107

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Whimhowe
    • 2

    Cumbria

    Whimhowe

    Ref: S1029588

    5
    10
    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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    £243

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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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    £177

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Gerand

    • Cumbria

    Gerand

    Ref: S114386

    Reviews 27

    1
    2
    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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    £80

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 6 Calgarth View
    • 2

    Cumbria

    6 Calgarth View

    Ref: S777585

    Reviews 7

    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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    £105

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Bed in Bowness-On-Windermere (93832)
    • 3

    Cumbria

    Bed in Bowness-On-Windermere (93832)

    Ref: S811494

    4
    8
    Elegant interiors with chandelier lighting, large windows and a formal dining room make this two storey holiday home an excellent place for hosting a special getaway with a group of up to seven other guests and three canine companions. Set in the...

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    £176

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Lingmell House

    • Cumbria

    Lingmell House

    Ref: S281648

    Reviews 41

    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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    £125

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  • Last Minute Cottages - The Burrow

    • Cumbria

    The Burrow

    Ref: S375685

    Reviews 24

    2
    4
    Windermere is a lively town nestled in the heart of the Lake District National Park, lying beside the lake of the same name which has status as the largest body of water in England. Windermere boasts quaint streets lined with independent shops,...

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    £99

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Fairoak

    • Cumbria

    Fairoak

    Ref: S1057088

    3
    5
    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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    £91

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Boathouse on the Lake

    • Cumbria

    Boathouse on the Lake

    Ref: S275340

    Reviews 39

    1
    2
    Bowness and Windermere are twin towns nestled within the Lake District National Park, boasting shops, pubs, restaurants, and attractions for all the family to enjoy. Lake Windemere is based here where you can take part in watersport activities,...

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    £166

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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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    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

    • Sarah - Verified booking

      Before reading this review, please note, we are not people who complain often and like to give fair and honesy reviews.

      We want to provide honest feedback to the owner, so that guests can continue staying in this beautiful location. The owner has a pure gem of a property to rent out and we would love for them to continue to benefit from this. Winster Fields is set in a beautiful and peaceful location. It is a spacious, and has all the amenities you will need for a comfortable stay. We stayed in this accommodation 4 years ago and were really looking forward to returning for our holiday this year. Unfortunately, when we entered the property, it smelt 'fusty', like it had been shut up for weeks. There were wasps and flies all over the surfaces and the kitchen was filthy! The cutlery and crockery were dirty in the cupboards, the bin smelt, there were food stains up the walls, the cooker hood and tiles were covered in grease, as well as the lights in the kitchen. It was clear that the property had not been cleaned properly before our arrival. If cleaners had been in, then they really didn't clean it properly. There were public hairs in the bathroom sinks, and urine splattered on the toilet brushes. We were less that impressed in arrival. Such a shame as we couldn't fault the property four years ago. We contacted Sykes straight away, who were very apologetic and contacted the owner in a timely fashion. We were informed that the cleaners would be in the day after our arrival, but nobody appeared. I then contacted sykes again and they arranged cleaners for the following day. They did come this time, but again, it was clear they only did the bare minimum and only dealt with the issues I had provided pictorial evidence for. In my opinion, the owner needs to liaise with the cleaning company regularly and discuss non negotiatiables for weekly, fortnightly and monthly cleans to ensure everything is cleaned regularly. In addition to this, there are maintenance jobs that need to be reported to the owner, who lives away. Light bulbs were out, damp patches on the ceiling and a broken chair. These all should be addressed quickly to ensure a comfortable stay. There needs to be some investment into thsi property now, as it is looking worn. Decorating needs to be done, new frying pans and utensils in th kitchens and new sofas and cushions as they are worn and smell. I am disappointed to be writing such a negative review as we love the location and had such a lovely stay 4 years ago. We enjoyed our holiday in the lakes, however didn't feel as comfortable as we should have done in our accommodation, due to the cleanliness.

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    • Doris - Verified booking

      The cottage was very clean, the heating was not good at all 2 small radiators ...

      The cottage was very clean, the heating was not good at all 2 small radiators downstairs, and the radiators in the bedroom were both twice as big as downstairs, the frond door was very badly fitted and the draft though the door let all the heat out, all the heat from downstairs disappeared upstairs, lovely cottage but not suitable for the winter, we returned home at about 6 pm on the Tuesday and there was no water, I went outside to see if anyone was in the other cottages to check if they had same problem, was nobody about was not sure weather the heating would work with no water so switched heating of, rang the emergency number that gave me another number, both numbers not unavailable , felt very uncomfortable with no help available, so called my daughter, who tried same numbers and had no luck with them, after we sat in the cold for 3 hours we made the decision to return home 2 days earlier, we are both in our 80 to have no back up to reassure us is not acceptable , no duty of care to your customers, have rented many cottages in the past and there has always been a emergency number in the welcome folder, and as for £50 good will payment that is an insult yours Mrs D wood

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    • Joanne - Verified booking

      The cottage is small but cosy, I feel it could be time to update the sofa as they were not very comfortable and the beds are very squeaky and could also be more comfortable.

      Don’t take too much stuff with you as the rooms are small, but there is a decent amount of storage in the bedrooms despite the drawers being very cheap and not opening very well on the runners. The shower room was adequate and the shower itswkf was excellent, there were also lots of handy little touches like the rechargeable torches in the bedrooms and by the back door. The log burner is a nice touch too. My only real gripe is whoever cleaned the cottage before our arrival did not do a very good job as the drawers in the single bedroom were still full of someone else’s clothes and also 2 unopened boxes of cigarettes were in the bedside drawer…not great when this is presumably usually a children’s room (and was being used as such by myself for my 10 year old son who was the one who found them!) and there are readily available matches for the log burner left in reach of children in the downstairs lounge area. Could have been a disaster! The clatter also smelt a bit like cigarettes when we arrived and I thought it was supposed to be a smoking free cottage.

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    • James - Verified booking

      We had a nice stay in difficult circumstances after my mum died a few days prior to our arrival.

      We've stayed here a few times now and really enjoy the location and hot tub. What we weren't so happy about was the way in which lakelovers handled the situation. I made a request to amend the dates last minute, not expecting this to be acceptable but felt it was worth asking, explaining I was caring for my mum as she received hospice care at home. The initial copy and paste reply I received to my message was, I feel, insensitive in the circumstances. I explained that Beth would use the property if we could not change dates but I would not be able to. Circumstances changed quickly so, after discussing with my family, we decided to travel a day later. On arrival we were told that the owner had checked with lakelovers and been told we were not coming. This hadn't been checked with me at all and was contrary to my message, so the heating had been turned off and though it was rectified immediately and caused us no further issue I feel a message to check our plans would have been more appropriate. I will avoid using Lakelovers in future.

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    • Rodney - Verified booking

      Great location, very picturesque and quiet.

      Good size comfortable house. It needs a proper deep clean, unwashed cutlery, sticky hob, TV remote control was filthy. We left the house much cleaner than we found it. Happy with the price but we wouldn't return unless we could be assured the house had been thoroughly cleaned. Generic descriptions of property were misleading. We thought that it had a wood burner and an external EV charging point. We couldn't find either, although the adjacent cottage had a wood burner. The new front door lock was problematic and requires resetting. It took several attempts by others in our group to open the lock from the inside of the house which could be a safety hazard in the event of an emergency. The hot water system cut out on 2 separate occasions and required rebooting and we were relieved that your responsive and helpful customer support lady was available to take my call and instruct us on how to do this. Apparently you know of this issue and it's surprising it hasn't been rectified. I trust you find these comments helpful.

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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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