Holiday rentals in Windermere

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Stay near Windermere's top sights

The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction103 locals recommend
Windermere Lake Cruises (Head Office)62 locals recommend
Homeground Coffee + Kitchen51 locals recommend
The White House3 locals recommend
Booths, Windermere36 locals recommend
The Crafty Baa30 locals recommend

Other great holiday rentals in Windermere

Superhost
Home
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 58 reviews

Honeysuckle Cottage On The Beach

AndiRating, 5 stars1 week ago
What a great stay. The house was beautiful and right in the beach and by the park. As a family of 5 and a dog Chad made sure we looked after and we felt very welcome. Everything was clean and tidy and made to feel like our own. We all loved it
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Barn
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 29 reviews

Langway

EmmaRating, 5 stars2 weeks ago
Lovingly restored property with oodles of internal space for 6 (2 adults, 2 teens and 2 children). The high ceilings, exposed beams and the veluxe windows with views of the sky were particular highlights. Langway has all the amenities inside you could need and more. Lovely to have an air bnb place that has the key bits in the kitchen that make life a bit easier when you're only a way a short period and haven't bought absolutely everything with you - cling/foil/condiments/ squash. The welcome basket and bottle of wine was a lovely touch. Beds and bedding were really comfy. Sofas not super comfy, but we didn't spend long say on them as we were mainly out exploring. Not far to Kendal and to Windemere by car. Langway has limited outside space, but we knew that on booking and the little courtyard with table and chairs was enough for us. It does face on to the lane, but the lane is exceedingly quiet with only a handful of cars ever passing. Overall, would definitely recommend!
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Cottage
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 125 reviews

Green View, close to coniston lake. Pet friendly

LaurenRating, 5 stars1 week ago
This is a lovely place to stay in a quiet, peaceful location. Great view from the windows with lots of greenery. Coniston is nearby and a lovely spot for exploring. Comfy beds, clean bathroom and good shower- all the essentials! Hosts were also accommodating when we had a last minute change of plans due to flight times.
Superhost
Cottage
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 88 reviews

Corner Cottage, Great Broughton, Cumbria

SusanRating, 5 stars1 month ago
The cottage is a wonderful place to stay when exploring the Western Lake District and coastline. It’s tucked away in a quiet corner and has a lovely enclosed garden perfect for your furry companion . The cottage itself is surprisingly spacious, comfortable and decorated cosily. Sue was the perfect host and checked in to make sure our elderly parents had the best stay. We shall return again soon !!
Superhost
Holiday park
5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews

Lovely 3 bed caravan. Sea view.

William and FarahRating, 5 stars1 week ago
Absolutely spotless, so clean and tidy. Lots of extra bedding, blankets and sheets. The caravan smelt so lovely and was very well equipt with lots of plates, glasses, cutlery and everything we needed!! There were 2 adults and 6 children and we had lots of space! Diane was a great host and we cant wait to stay again!
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Cottage
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 128 reviews

Honeybee Retreat. Escape from it all.

ChrisRating, 5 stars2 weeks ago
This is a great place. We could’ve done with longer - struck gold with the weather so didn’t use the leisure facilities as much as we might have. Really well placed for visiting Keswick and Penrith. Whinlatter Forest took us about 30 mins to get to - great for walks, bikes, cafe.
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Cabin
5 out of 5 average rating, 10 reviews

GLD Caravan Rentals @ Cala Gran

PeterRating, 5 stars1 week ago
Emily was very friendly and responded to us very quickly. She left some easter eggs for the kids and flowers and a card for my wife as I had mentioned it was her birthday which was very kind. the caravan is nice and clean, and functional and it's not buried into the back of the site, you can easily walk to the main facilities. we would happily stay again.
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Flat
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 112 reviews

Hot Tub Retreat, near Lake Windermere

EleanorRating, 5 stars4 days ago
Lovely weekend away the accommodation was perfect thankyou!

Quick stats about holiday rentals in Windermere

  • Total rentals

    690 properties

  • Total number of reviews

    40K reviews

  • Family-friendly rentals

    410 properties are a good fit for families

  • Pet-friendly rentals

    260 properties allow pets

  • Rentals with a pool

    10 properties have a pool

  • Rentals with dedicated workspaces

    230 properties have a dedicated workspace

Your guide to Windermere

Welcome to Windermere

This tiny community was once known as Birthwaite, but renamed when it became the terminus of the railway built here in the mid-19th century. People are often confused that the village of Windermere is not on the shores of its namesake lake. But the water is only a mile away and there are plenty of good viewing spots of Lake Windermere from the surrounding hills. The village now has a collection of independent shops, an upmarket grocer, and some lovely al fresco cafes.

Over the years, Windermere has almost merged with its neighbour, Bowness-on-Windermere. The Baddeley clock tower, a quaint and somewhat squat stone memorial, marks the point where one town ends and the other begins. It’s a good base for discovering the area’s gorgeous scenery, not to mention England’s largest lake, and it’s only two miles from the Lake District Visitor Centre at Brockhole, with its scenic grounds and wide variety of family-friendly activities.


The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Windermere

The Lake District is one of the most beautiful year-round destinations in the British Isles. Spring is a special season, from the moment the region’s famous daffodils pop out of the ground in March to the time when its gardens and woodlands are in bloom. In May, Lake Windermere hosts two of the area’s best events: a boat show in Bowness and a marathon in Ambleside. In June, Brockhole welcomes the Great North Swim, one of Britain’s most popular open-water swimming events, which welcomes participants of all ages and abilities. The village of Windermere is at its busiest in peak summer. Autumn is another good time to stay in one of the area’s cottages, thanks to the fall colours that wreath the woodland in reds and golds, which are reflected in the lake’s still waters.


Top things to do in Windermere

Queen Adelaide’s Hill

Join the sheep grazing on this rounded grassy mount for some wonderful views of Lake Windermere. It’s a short, gentle walk up from the Rayrigg Meadow car park; the only thing that will take your breath away is the vast stretch of water before you, ten and a half miles from end to end.

Holehird Gardens

Just 1.5 miles north of the village, this beautiful attraction combines woodland, meadow, and vibrant floral displays across its 10 acres of show gardens. It’s the home of the Lakeland Horticultural Society, and a great place to see the native wild daffodils that inspired William Wordsworth to write one of the most famous poems of all time.

Orrest Head

Famed as the place where a young Alfred Wainwright fell in love with the fells — and subsequently wrote the guidebooks that would bring millions more to love them too — this summit is a mere 239 metres high. You can see why it left such a profound legacy, though: Its views include a panorama of many of the Lake District’s best-known peaks, as well as the lake itself.

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