Lake District Cottages Windermere - Ambleside
Bowness-on-Windermere
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. The bustling Lakeland town of 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.
Chalet on the Lake
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Sleeps 4
No Pets / Children need supervision
Large Sun Terrace overlooking Lake Windermere
Shops / Pubs / Restaurants 1 ½mile
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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. |
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Chalet on the Lake.
Helm View
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.
Lakeshore Boathouse
Sleeps 2 - 4
No pets / no smoking
Underfloor heating
Tiered Garden accessible by steps
Garden Furniture and BBQ
Parking 2 cars
Pubs / Restaurants and Shops 1 mile
Room with a view? Just imagine having your own boat tied to the jetty of your Lake Windermere chalet (boats can be hired nearby)
Read the full description of Lakeshore Boathouse and see more photos.
Craigside - Bowness
Sleeps 8 : No Pets
Many rooms with oak floors. Underfloor heating in en-suites
Stunning Views
Ecological and Contemporary
Enjoy these
additional photographs of Craigside to appreciate the attention to detail in furnishings of this property.
Bellman Cottage
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
Beega Apartment
Sleeps 2
No Smoking / No Babies-Children / No Pets
Shared garden with bench
First floor apartment
Parking by permit in nearby SLDC car pack
This first floor apartment is situated off a cobbled street, just 10 yards from the pubs, restaurants and shops of Bowness on Windermere.
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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?
Fellmere
Sleeps 4
No Smoking / No Pets
Conservatory with spectacular views to Lake Windermere
Patio with garden furniture + lawned garden
Parking 2 cars
Storage shed suitable for bikes
Shops / Pubs / Restaurants 0.75 mile
There are spectacular views from the conservatory of this pretty cottage on the edge of Ambleside. The cottage itself dates back to 1840 and is full of charm with views towards Wansfell Pike.
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The Hollies
Sleeps 2
Pets welcome / roadside parking
No Smoking
Open wood fire + central heating
Short break discounts available
Pub and Restaurant 1/4 mile; Shops and town 1/4 mile
This cosy end of terrace is within walking distance of the popular town of Ambleside - perfect for two, pets are welcome too.
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Low White Stones
Sleeps 2
No pets / no smoking
Large open fireplace
King Size Bed
No garden - but bench to front
Roadside parking when available / Parking permit is issued for use in nearby car park
Pub / Shops / Restaurants 200 yards
This Grade II, listed 17C pretty Lakeland cottage enjoys the quietness of its location with little passing traffic, yet an easy stroll into one of the Lake District's tourist honey spots with a wide choice of places to dine and with numerous walks from the door.
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Archway Cottage
Sleeps 2
No pets / no smoking
1 small car / + nearby municipal car park
Wood burning stove
Pubs 75 yds/ Shops and Restaurants 200 yds
Bike Shed
This Ambleside cottage gets glowing reviews, for its quirky use of space and attention to detail. Enjoy the traditional Lakeland Cottage and wood burning stove along with great views and being able to stroll into Ambleside.
See more photographs and read more details and previous guest reviews of Archways in Ambleside
Apple Tree Cottage
Sleeps 4 (Cot avail)
No Smoking
1 Small well behaved dog allowed
Open Coal Fire
On-street parking
Lawned Cottage Garden with BBQ & furniture
Pubs / Shops / Resaurants 500 yds
With lovely views from its elevated position, Apple Tree Cottage provides a great base to explore the beautiful English Lake District and within easy walking distance to the popular town of Ambleside.
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Two Tweenways - Ambleside
Sleeps 2 (no under 18's)
No pets / no smoking
Patio with garden furniture
Off road parking for 1 car
Shops and pubs 5 min walk
This traditional terraced cottage is in a great location if you want to be in walking distance of the popular Lakeland town of Ambleside. See further phototgraphs and read more about Two Tweenways.
Oaks Farm Cottage
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
Tarnside
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
Bonfire Cottage - Nr. Lake Windermere
Sleeps 6 : Pets welcome
Free Trout Fishing
Use of nearby shared heated Indoor Pool and Gym (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. 2.5 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)
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Bonfire Cottage
Wilfin Beck Cottage - Cunsey
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.
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Wilfin Beck Cottage
Dove 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.
Finsthwaite
Red Deer Lodge
Sleeps 6 - 8 (cot & high chair on request)
No smoking
1 well behaved small pet by arrangement
Games Room : Coin operated Pool Table & Pub Quiz machine, PS3 & 32" Flat Screen TV
First floor lounge with 40" flat screen TV + Wii and over 30 movies & board games
First floor kitchen
Large tiered garden with BBQ and garden furniture
Pub 0.5 mile / Shops & Restaurants 1.5 miles / Nearest town Hawkshead 5 miles
A fantastic Games Room makes this rural holiday cottage close to Lake Windermere a perfect base for families with teenagers. There are lovely views across the valley and walks can be taken from the door. Lake Windermere is just a mile and a half away and the pretty village of Hawkshead is 5 miles from the property.
There are four bedrooms all of which have recently been refurbished.
Read guest reviews and see further gallery photographs of Red Deer Lodge
Lake Shore Apartments - Lakeside - Newby Bridge
Two Elegant Lake Shore Apartments on the western shore of Lake Windermere
Bucks Yeat North - Fir Tree Lodge (sleeps 4) and Deer Rise (sleeps 6)
Sharing 1½ acres of natural woodland and a large lawned garden with views over Lake Windermere
NB: Owner's note - There are unfenced natural ponds in the grounds.
Fir Tree Lodge
Sleeps 4 (cot available)
No smoking / No pets
Private Courtyard
Shared grounds with garden furniture
5 min walk to private beach on lake shore
Parking 2 cars : Secure cycle shed
Shops 2 miles
Read more about this elegant lake shore apartment and see further photographs of Fir Tree Lodge
Deer Rise
Sleeps 6 (cot available)
Open Fire
French doors to Private Courtyard
Lake shore access to private beach - 5 min walk
Large shared lawned garden with garden furniture
Shops 2 miles
No smoking / No pets
Parking 2 cars : secure cycle shed
This lake shore apartment can be booked with Fir Tree Lodge to provide accommodation for up to 10. See more photographs and check availability of
Deer Rise
Graythwaite Farm
Graythwaite Farm is part of the Graythwaite Estate which has been in the same family since the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. The Farmstead dates back to around 1890 and the properties are set in 4 acres of woodland on the Western Shore of Lake Windermere.
Joint facilities for the ten accommodations at Graythwaite Farm include:
Shared indoor heated swimming pool (39ft x 16ft, depth 5ft), daily 8.45am to 7.45pm (ltd changing facilities)
Fitness suite with treadmill, bikes and multi-gym £20 pp pw (£15 per short break) poa
Bicycle hire nearby
Natural purified lake water supply
Shared heated drying room
Shared games room
Four acres of shared woodland grounds
Trout lake, 2.5 acres with free fly fishing
Private lake frontage
Owner's Note: Lakeside frontage (1 mile)
Home Farm - Graythwaite
Sleeps 10 (cot/highchair avail)
1 pet welcome
Woodburning stove
Detached house with annexe ideal for extended families
Large enclosed courtyard with patio furniture
Shared Pool / Gym
Shared Lake frontage 1 mile
Well stocked 2.5 acre lake - free trout fishing
Parking
Eel House - Graythwaite
Sleeps 10 (cot/highchair avail)
1 pet welcome
Woodburning stove
Ground floor barn conversion
Shared patio with furniture
Shared Pool / gym
Shared Lake frontage 1 mile
Well stocked 2.5 acre lake - free trout fishing
Parking
Bull Pen - Graythwaite
Sleeps 10 (highchair /cot avail)/Parking
1 pet welcome
Woodburning stove
French doors to patio
Shared Pool / gym / 1 mile to shared lake frontage
Well stocked 2.5 acre lake - free trout fishing
Hazel Seat - Graythwaite
Sleeps 8 (cot / highchair avail)
1 Pet welcome
Woodburning stove
Two double bedrooms/two twin bedrooms
Shared patio with furniture and BBQ
Shared Pool/ gym / 1 mile to shared lake frontage
Well stocked 2.5 acre lake - free trout fishing
Holme Well - Graythwaite
Sleeps 8 (cot/highchair avail)
1 pet welcome
Woodburning stove
Ground floor barn conversion
Shared patio with furniture and BBQ
Shared pool / gym / 1 mile to shared lake frontage
Well stocked 2.5 acre lake - free trout fishing
Greenhowes Cottage - Graythwaite
Sleeps 6 (cot / highchair avail)
1 pet welcome
Open fire
Terraced cottage renovated in 2007
Shared patio with furnitue and BBQ
Shared pool / gym / 1 mile to shared lake frontage
Well stocked 2.5 acre lake - free trout fishing
Bibby Lot - Graythwaite
Sleeps 6 (cot/highchair avail)
1 pet welcome
Open Fire
Shared patio with furniture and BBQ
Shared pool / gym / 1 mile to shared lake frontage
Well stocked 2.5 acre lake - free trout fishing
Crabtree - Graythwaite
(*formerly called Silverholme)
Sleeps 4 (cot/highchair avail)
1 pet welcome
Woodburning Stove
Ground-floor cottage forming part of barn conversion
Shared pool / gym / 1 mile to shared lake frontage
Well stocked 2.5 acre lake - free trout fishing
Newlands Graythwaite
Sleeps 4 (cot/highchair avail)
1 pet welcome
Woodburning Stove
Spacious first floor apartment accessed from external staircase
Forms part of barn conversion
Shared pool / gym / 1 mile to shared lake frontage
Well stocked 2.5 acre lake - free trout fishing
Can Brow - Graythwaite
Sleeps 2 (cot/highchair avail)
1 pet welcome
Woodburning Stove
Single Storey detached cottage
Over bath shower
Shared pool / gym / 1 mile to shared lake frontage
Well stocked 2.5 acre lake - free trout fishing

Cottage in Lakeside
Sleeps 6 (3 bedrooms)
Log Fire
Just across the road from Lake Windermere
Garden / Decking outside furniture
Fee use of leisure club and spa at the Swan Hotel - Newby Bridge
This unassuming ground floor cottage allows you to enjoy all the tranquility that the Lake District without being too far off the beaten track. Just a few minutes walk will have you at the jetty ready to hop onto one of Lake Windermere steamers or even to the Lakeside Hotel where you could hire a bike, see the Aquariam or simply watch the train chug from the steam railway.
See further photographs and read what the owners have to say about this Cottage in Lakeside.
Clappersgate - between Ambleside and Skelwith Bridge
The Pavilion
Sleeps 2
No Pets / No smoking
Exposed timbers / modern kitchen
King Size bed + Jacuzzi Bath
Garden with BBQ
Shops and Restaurants 1.5 miles
Close to the River Brathay, between Ambleside and Skelwith Bridge, The Pavilion sleeps 2. Set in a samll complex The Pavilion enjoys wonderful views of the Langdales from its grounds and inside has been furnished to a very high standard, perfect for a romantic weekend or perhaps your honeymoon.
See more photographs and read more detailed information of The Pavilion
The Dove Cot
Sleeps 2
No smoking /No pets
Parking 1 car
French doors to patio with BBQ
Pub 1 mile / Shops and restaurants 2 miles
*Owners note - sorry but this property is not suitable for children/babies
*This property can be booked with Halfway House to accommodate up to 9
In a great central Lake District location this property is in easy distance of the popular Lake District town of Ambleside as well as a multitude of walks and cycling routes.
See further photographs and read more about The Dove Cot
Please ensure that you check all details directly with the cottage lease company prior to booking.