Instead of building your Lake District getaway around trips to the water, why not make the Lake Windermere part of your stay?
No need to search for parking or navigate busy lakeshores — simply relax in a cottage with a Lake Windermere view and enjoy it all from the comfort of your armchair.
Wake up to shimmering waters, enjoy your morning coffee as boats drift by, and end the day with a glass of something special while the sunset paints the fells in warm shades of red and gold after a day of adventure.
That’s the magic of our Windermere lake view cottages — where the scenery isn’t something you travel to, but something you live with every moment of your holiday.
Discover Lake Windermere
England’s largest lake, and perhaps the best known of all the Lake District lakes, Windermere, is located in the south of the national park. Visitors flock to the area due to the varied interests on the doorstep. There are lots of Lake Windermere cottages available throughout the year including Easter, May half term and during the busy summer holidays.
There are a wide range of visitor attractions, independent shops, art galleries, cafes and eateries catering for every taste and budget.
There are a number of towns on the shores of Lake Windermere, each with its own character and worth spending time discovering. Bowness on Windermere, Ambleside and Lakeside are perhaps the best known, and a lake cruise enables you to hope on and off at these villages to explore without the need for a car. The Western shore line is easily explored and Cumbria’s answer to the Cotswold, Hawkshead, and Beatrix Potters home, Hilltop Farm, are only a few minutes drive once you have departed the convenient car ferry spanning the breadth of the lake.
Surrounded by fells, there are walks for all abilities and waterfalls to be discovered, notably Stockghyll Falls, Orrest Head, Claife Heights, Brant Fell, Gummers How and the Fairfield Horseshoe are worth navigating for breathtaking vistas.
There are lots of Lake Windermere cottages for rent throughout the year including Easter, May half term and throughout the busy summer holidays.
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Exploring Lake Windermere
There’s plenty to discover beyond the water. Within a short drive you’ll find plenty of family friendly activities and attractions, below are our top picks for a great day out.
- Hill Top Farm
- The Bridge House
- Brockhole Visitor Attraction
- The Lakes Aquarium
- Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway
- World of Beatrix Potter
- Blackwell – the Arts and Crafts House
- Townend
Charming lakeside villages add even more appeal:
- Bowness on Windermere – bustling with shops, cafés and traditional pubs.
- Ambleside – another popular destination with shops, pubs and attractions.
- Lakeside – home to the aquarium and the steam train.
- Hawkshead – whitewashed buildings, shops and cafes.
All of this is on your doorstep when you stay in a scenic lake view cottage overlooking Windermere.
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Cottages with Lake Windermere view
Below we showcase our handpicked collection of Windermere lake view cottages, each offering scenic views and a truly special setting.
Angel Loft, Bowness on Windermere
Tucked away in a quiet setting in the bustling town of Bowness on Windermere, the cottage is perfect for a romantic break. Watch the world go by from one of the two balconies with a view across the rooftops to the lake below, the perfect place to start or end your day.
This has the perfect balance of relaxing holidays combined with shops and pubs on the doorstep and a breathtaking Windermere lake view.
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1 Lakeside, White Cross Bay
The popular resort of White Cross Bay is mid way between Ambleside and Windermere and sits on the shores of Lake Windermere. No1 Lakeside has glimpses between the lodges to the lake. Sleeping 4 with a hot tub the lodge is popular with families taking advantage of the onsite leisure centre with swimming pool, bar, restaurant and regular entertainment.
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Molly’s Mews, Bowness on Windermere
Sleeping 4 in the heart of Bowness on Windermere, Molly’s Mews has a view of Lake Windermere. The second floor apartment has the benefit of private parking and is perfect for a family get away to enjoy the shops, pubs, restaurants and lake on your doorstep.
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Old Belfield, Bowness on Windermere
Bursting with character, an open fire and view to Lake Windermere from the first floor bedroom, Old Belfield is in a quieter part of the town, yet the shops, bars and restaurants are a short walk. Lazy days can be enjoyed relaxing in the garden surrounded by nature.
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Your Perfect Windermere Lake View Cottage Awaits
Choosing a Windermere lake view cottage transforms your Lake District holiday. No rushing for parking. No travelling for the view. Just uninterrupted scenery from sunrise to sunset.
Whether you’re seeking a romantic retreat, a family gathering, or an active walking holiday, our scenic lake view cottages provide the perfect base — where the lake is always in sight, and every day begins and ends with something truly special.
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