If you are a new visitor to the Lake District it might be worth mentioning that, Windermere itself is not on the Lakeside. The town that has lakeside frontage is Bowness-on-Windermere, just south of Windermere village. Ambleside is at the very northern tip of Lake Windermere and has some lake frontage.

All the cottages listed below are within easy access of Lake Windermere, some of the properties, particularly those that are elevated, have stunning views of the Lake itself.

Lake District Cottages Windermere

Discover Cumbria has partnered with some of the country's leading cottage leasing agents, to bring you a fabulous selection of properties. Each property listed has been hand-picked with you, our visitor in mind. We really hope that we have included that special cottage that fits your needs.

• * Sleeps 4
• * No Pets / Children need supervision
• * Large Sun Terrace overlooking Lake Windermere
• * Shops / Pubs / Restaurants 1 ½mile

Looking for something unique? Romantic? The Chalet on Lake Windermere may be your perfect solution.
The airy living room oopens on to a large sun terrace and the chalet is situated in a superb, secluded, position over the water on the shore of Lake Windermere. Read Guest Reviews and check availability of Chalet on the Lake.

• * Sleeps 7 : Parking 3 cars
• * Cot / Highchair available. Pets welcome
• * Woodburning Stove
• * Games Room
• * Shop 1 mile : short walk to Windermere and Bowness

Built from traditional Lakeland slate perfectly combines the balance of traditional with modern. Read Guest Reviews and check availability of Helm View

Cottages - Bowness on Windermere

Bowness on Windermere, situated right on the edge of Lake Windermere, is perhaps one of the most popular villages in the Lake District. Discover Cumbria has partnered with several reputable cottage leasing companies, to bring you a choice of hand-picked cottages that we hope will allow you to experience all the attractions of this popular spot.

• * Sleeps 8 : No Pets
• * Many rooms with oak floors. Underfloor heating in en-suites
• * Stunning Views
• * Ecological and Contemporary

Check out the nadditional photographs of Craigside to appreciate the attention to detail in furnishings of this property.

• * Sleeps 4/5 (non-smokers) / parking 2 cars
• * 1 pet welcome
• * cot / highchair avail
• * secure bike shed
• * 2 night short breaks avail

A modern cottage just 150 yards from Lake Windermere. Bowness one mile for shops and restaurants. Close to ferry for access to Hawkshead. Read customer comments and see internal photographs of Bellman Cottage

The Ambleside cottages we think you will love

Ambleside is a popular town at the North of Lake Windermere. Being so popular can make the town quite busy during peak holiday seasons. We hope that our carefully selected cottages, will allow you to be close enough to enjoy all the Ambleside amenities, but also allow you to relax in the beauty of the surrounding area, maybe even a walk from your own doorstep.

• * Sleeps 8 : Cot available
• * Parking 4 cars : No Pets
• * Open Beams / Woodburning stove
• * Quiet location yet only 400 yds to Ambleside

An incredible find. All the convenience of the popular village of Ambleside combined with a traditional 16th century cottage tucked away from the crowds. Walk right from the door or explore the Lakes from this pretty cottage. Read Guest Reviews and check availability of Oaks Farm Cottage

• * Sleeps 4 : Highchair / cot available
• * Set in 2 ½ acres shaed grounds
• * Small shared heated indoor pool/table tennis/jacuzzi
• * Shop 3 miles (some facilities on site)

Situated in a holiday complex this first floor apartment allows you to be surrounded by natural unspoilt woodland whilst enjoying the perks of a holiday complex. The property has a shared small indoor pool and table tennis table. Read more about the facilities at Tarnside

• * Sleeps 6 : Pets welcome
• * Free Trout Fishing
• * Use of nearby shared heated Indoor Pool (and gym for additional fee)
• * Shops 4 miles

Views of Lake Windermere. Set in 4 acres of woodland on the Graythwaite Estate, 10-minute walk from private lake frontage. 2½-acre stocked lake provides free trout fishing.Graythwaite Hall's gardens are open to the public in the Spring. Guests invited to use the facilities of the indoor heated swimming pool (open 8.45am - 7.45pm). Fitness suite/ cycle hire (at additional cost) Read Guest Reviews and check availability for Bonfire Cottage

• * Sleeps 6 : Cot and highchair avail
• * ¾ garden with stream and views of Lake Windermere
• * Woodburning Stove
• * No Pets
• * Shops 1 mile

This Grade II listed semi-detached cottage, in Cunsey Nr. Ambleside, commands spectacular views over Lake Windermere from its pretty cottage garden. Enjoy peaceful walks along the shoreline or explore the nearby villages of Windermere, Hawkshead and Ambleside. Note that a beck (stream) runs through the grounds : children need to be supervised. Read Guest Reviews and check availability for Wilfin Beck Cottage

• * Sleeps 4 (2 person discount avail)
• * No pets
• * Highchair / Cot
• * Linen / towells / fuel / power all included
• * Use of indoor heated swimming pool 0.5 miles
• * Shops 4 miles

Dove Cottage is a *single storey cottage with uninterrupted views across wooded parkland. Just a mile's walk from private lake frontage to Lake Windermere.
*owners note : internal steps make this property unsuitable for the infirm.

See more photographs of this pretty bungalow and read guest reviews here.

Graythwaite Cottages - Nr. Lake Windermere