Windermere cottages and self catering

Littlecroft, Windermere, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £290 to £

Self catering accommodation in Windermere sleeps 4.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Fishing close by • Golf close by • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Only seconds walk from a host of restaurants, shops, bars and even the train station, Littlecroft is in an ideal location, in a relatively level area of the village and is therefore suitable for guests of all ages.  Lakeland, the now world famous kitchenware store, is a favourite haunt of locals and visitors alike and is only minutes away from the cottage, as is a cycle hire shop for those more energetic amongst you - Littlecroft has a bike store to secure these or why not bring your own?  This area of Lakeland has some fabulous cycle routes, including Grizedale Forest, reached via the car ferry at Bowness one of the best in the North of England.

Oakland Hall, Windermere, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 10
Weekly price range £1200 to £

Self catering accommodation in Windermere sleeps 10.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Fishing close by • Golf close by • Pub near by • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: One of the first gentlemens residences to be built in Windermere, Oakland Hall is now a stunning and unique home offering an eclectic fusion of traditional Lakeland and boutique cottage, topped off by panoramic views over Windermere to the Langdale Pikes beyond. The house revolves around two large rooms: The Grand Hall, now an elegant dining room, two storeys high lit by huge stone mullioned stained glass windows and dominated by an arts and crafts fireplace with a large wood-burning stove at its heart. And the living room, with window seats to gaze through majestic stone-mullioned windows across the garden to Stickle and Harrison Pike beyond. The kitchen is a gastronomes delight, flint grey, glossy units wrapped in cool, matt granite, the central island the ideal spot to chillax and all take part in some culinary magic.

Bedes Cottage, Windermere, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £220 to £

Self catering accommodation in Windermere sleeps 5.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Fishing close by • Golf close by • Pub near by • Easy Walking • Sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: Just off the village centre and within a couple of minutes walk of the shops, restaurants and local transport, Bedes Cottage will make an excellent base for your Lakeland holiday. Built of Lakeland stone and retaining original features, the large cottage has kept much of its true character, with wood panelling, handmade kitchen units, complete with Belfast sink and a sumptuous roll top bath - just the place to unwind and soothe those weary bones. The owners have provided a games room at the top of the house, complete with video and traditional games to ensure the children among your party get to unwind too!

Evergreen Cottage, Windermere, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £170 to £

Self catering accommodation in Windermere sleeps 5.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Fishing close by • Golf close by • Pub near by • Easy Walking • Sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: Ideally situated on a private lane in a quiet residential area and a mere 300 metres from the edge of the village, Evergreen Cottage has all the advantages of a cosy, modern home, yet retains the ambience of a traditional Lakeland cottage. The mountains can be glimpsed from the main bedroom and the cottage is just a short stroll from delightful open countryside at Lickbarrow Hill and, a little further, to magnificent view points at School Knott and Brant Fell-perfect for evening rambles to see stunning Lakeland sunsets. The local shop is a stones throw away, pub about 5 minutes walk, Windermeres shops and restaurants less than ten minutes and Bowness Bay and Lake Windermere about fifteen minutes walk. The owner is a local guide and provides a useful selection of Lake District guide books, maps and touring itineries to help you make the most of your visit to this beautiful part of the Lake District National Park.

Tinkerbells, Windermere, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £350 to £

Self catering accommodation in Windermere sleeps 6.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Fishing close by • Golf close by • Pub near by • Easy Walking • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Windermere is an ideal location for those wishing to visit the Lake District by public transport. Whether arriving by train, bus or coach, the town centre is only a 5 minute walk from the drop off points and Tinkerbells is well placed within the central area of this popular Lakeland retreat. A stone built mid terrace, Tinkerbells is a cottage with a great deal of character and of very good quality. Sympathetically refurbished by its young owners, who have an obvious flair for design, the cottage retains a good display of traditional features in exposed beams and stripped floors, yet has been completed in a most contemporary style. Three double bedrooms and main and en-suite bathroom facilities make the cottage ideal for three couples wanting to experience the Lakes from a central point whilst enjoying excellent accommodation.

Esthwaite, Windermere, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £200 to £

Self catering accommodation in Windermere sleeps 6.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Fishing close by • Golf close by • Easy Walking • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Esthwaite takes its name from the freshwater Lake near Hawkshead, famous for its trout fishing, one of a host of Lakeland waters available to holiday makers who enjoy the traditional sport,  Esthwaite, the cottage, however, is in Windermere, tucked behind the main thoroughfare only a short stroll to a wide range of amenities in both this village and neighbouring Bowness.

Woodside House, Windermere, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £591 to £1646

Self catering accommodation in Windermere sleeps 8.

Features include: Detached • Non Smoking • Games Room • Multi Bath Shower • Pub Close By • Open Fire • Short Break • Ultimate

Accommodation overview: This delightful and lovingly restored late Georgian country gentleman's residence offers a unique opportunity to experience the bygone days of gracious family living. Peacefully set behind tall gates and surrounded by steep woodland and terraced grounds it boasts a grand and stylish interior elegantly furnished with antiques – one of its sitting rooms has a charming library area and the large snooker room houses a bar. It sits in the Lake District National Park just 3 miles from Bowness-on-Windermere a vibrant bustling town in a superb lakeside setting with lovely views. Pleasure cruisers and steamers ply up and down the lake and a car ferry runs to the far side taking visitors to Sawrey and Hawkshead. As well as a good selection of pubs cafes and restaurants and a wide range of shops Bowness also offers plenty to see and do including the Beatrix Potter Exhibition and Steamboat Museum an 18 hole 'pitch and put' sailing marinas and cycle hire. Also just a short drive away is the interesting market town of Kendal (5 miles) known as the gateway to the Southern Lakes. This corner of the National Park affords wonderful scenic rambles and visitors will find a great choice of walks to suit all abilities. The village pub cafe and garage are all within a short walk.

This delightful and lovingly restored late Georgian country gentleman's residence offers a unique opportunity to experience the bygone days of gracious family living. Peacefully set behind tall gates and surrounded by steep woodland and terraced grounds it boasts a grand and stylish interior elegantly furnished with antiques – one of its sitting rooms has a charming library area and the large snooker room houses a bar. It sits in the Lake District National Park just 3 miles from Bowness-on-Windermere a vibrant bustling town in a superb lakeside setting with lovely views. Pleasure cruisers and steamers ply up and down the lake and a car ferry runs to the far side taking visitors to Sawrey and Hawkshead. As well as a good selection of pubs cafes and restaurants and a wide range of shops Bowness also offers plenty to see and do including the Beatrix Potter Exhibition and Steamboat Museum an 18 hole 'pitch and put' sailing marinas and cycle hire. Also just a short drive away is the interesting market town of Kendal (5 miles) known as the gateway to the Southern Lakes. This corner of the National Park affords wonderful scenic rambles and visitors will find a great choice of walks to suit all abilities. The village pub cafe and garage are all within a short walk.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Orrest Head Cottage, Windermere, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £350 to £

Self catering accommodation in Windermere sleeps 5.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Fishing close by • Golf close by • Detached • Easy Walking • Sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: Orrest Head Cottage is a detached house located in the grounds of Orrest Head House just above Windermere Village. The house is surrounded by National Trust Fields and looks out over a delightful vegetable garden to lake Windermere beyond. For the keen walkers (or even an after dinner stroller) the house backs straight onto the path through Common Woods and up to Orrest Head, one of the finest short walks in the Lake District (according to Alfred Wainwright). Even though the house is in such a rural location it is within a couple of minutes stroll into Windermere Village, with all the restaurants, bars youd expect and of course Booths Supermarket.

Alice Howe, Windermere, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 14
Weekly price range £1470 to £

Self catering accommodation in Windermere sleeps 14.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Four Poster bed • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Fishing close by • Golf close by • Pub near by • Easy Walking • Garden

Accommodation overview: Alice Howe, (sister property to Bannerrigg and Boston House) a grade II listed property, was designed by Augustus (AWN) Pugin (1812-1852), arguably the greatest British architect, designer and writer of the 19th Century whose name is synonymous with the interior of the House of Lords and Westminster Abbey. 

Elphinstone Cottage, Windermere, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £200 to £

Self catering accommodation in Windermere sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Fishing close by • Golf close by • Easy Walking • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Elphinstone Cottage is a stylish, traditional property in the heart of Windermere. Recent pedestrianisation of the village has created an almost european feel, with cobbled walkways and subtle lighting complimenting the existing eclectic mix of shops, galleries and restaurants. The Lake itself is a 15 minute stroll from the cottage at Bowness Bay where you find a further selection of attractions, shops and eating places as well as rowing boats for hire and the world famous Windermere Steamers.

Boston House, Windermere, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 14
Weekly price range £1470 to £

Self catering accommodation in Windermere sleeps 14.

Features include: • Four Poster bed • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Fishing close by • Golf close by • Pub near by • Romantic Break • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps

Accommodation overview: Boston House (sister property to Alice Howe and Bannerrigg) is the perfect base for large groups of friends or families to take a holiday or a short break.  The property sleeps 14 comfortably in 7 bedrooms, each bedroom has an ipod dock alarm clock, white cotton bedding and TV.  Five of the bedrooms have en-suite shower rooms; the other two rooms have separate bathrooms, which means every bedroom has private facilities.  For the romantics in your party there are two four poster beds and one half tester bed.

School Knott Cottage, Windermere, Cumbria, North West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £290 to £

Self catering accommodation in Windermere sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Fishing close by • Golf close by • Easy Walking • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: The owners have thoughtfully refurbished the cottage to provide stylish, quality accommodation, using a base of neutral colours with clever splashes of colour throughout to create a most individual yet classic look. With a large screen television in the lounge, large comfortable leather sofas  and a library of books to quote the Guest Book a home from home with everything anyone could possibly need and a thousand times better than we expected.