Bowness on Windermere Cottages

Bowness-on-Windermere, in South Lakeland, is a gorgeous town on the banks of Lake Windermere and its perfect location has made it a lively hub for tourists visiting the National Park. Holidaying in our Bowness on Windermere cottages offers a wealth of options, providing a perfect base to explore and giving you the freedom to holiday like a local. Low-lying hills provide gentle walking opportunities whilst the lake – the largest in the region – offers boat rides, literary heritage and an abundance of beauty. Combined with boutique shops, fantastic eateries, museums, visitor centres and much more you have a Lake District holiday destination with wonderful options for all. Our holiday cottages in Bowness on Windermere offer you the flexibility to holiday at your own pace. With our wide range of cottages from dog-friendly to family-friendly; catering for all budgets from luxurious to affordable, we have the perfect self-catering accommodation for you.

Lake Windermere

Popular Bowness on Windermere holiday cottages

Impressive holiday home | 1 Brantfield House, near Bowness on Windermere

near Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria

1 Brantfield House

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£339
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Living area | West View Apartment, Bowness-on-Windermere

Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

West View Apartment

Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£419
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Rock Cottage, Crosthwaite

Crosthwaite, Cumbria

Rock Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£379
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View | Lakeview Cottage, near Bowness on Windermere

near Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria

Lakeview Cottage

Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£629
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Living room | Spring Mouse Apartment, Bowness-on-Windermere

Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

Spring Mouse Apartment

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£465
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Living room/dining room | Storrs Retreat, near Bowness on Windermere

near Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria

Storrs Retreat

Wifi
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£435
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Living area | Fawn View, Bowness-on-Windermere

Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

Fawn View

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£515
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Characterful terraced cottage | Warner Lea, Bowness, near Windermere

Bowness, near Windermere, Cumbria

Warner Lea

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£535
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Treetops, Bowness on Windermere

Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria

Treetops

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£515
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Exterior | The Secret Garden, near Windermere

near Windermere, Cumbria

The Secret Garden

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£415
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Exterior | Belle View, Bowness-on-Windermere

Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

Belle View

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£475
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Dog friendly Bowness on Windermere holiday cottages

Rock Cottage, Crosthwaite

Crosthwaite, Cumbria

Rock Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£379
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Exterior | Fallbarrow Hall, Bowness-On-Windermere

Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria

Fallbarrow Hall

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 36
  • 18 bedrooms
  • 17 bathrooms
  • Up to 4 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£10,045
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Studio | Lyth Valley - Winster Pods, Windermere
Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,026
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Exterior | Rosthwaite - Winster Pods, Windermere

Windermere, Cumbria

Rosthwaite

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,026
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Exterior | Lavender Cottage, Bowland Bridge, near Bowness-on-Windermere

Bowland Bridge, near Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

Lavender Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£645
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Exterior | Granton Lodge, Bowness-on-Windermere, near Windermere

Bowness-on-Windermere, near Windermere, Cumbria

Granton Lodge

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£885
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Traditional mid-terrace holiday home | Duckling Cottage, Bowness on Windermere

Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria

Duckling Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£425
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Living room | Craig Walk Cottage, Windermere

Windermere, Cumbria

Craig Walk Cottage

Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
Open Fire
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£395
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Exterior | Oaklea Cottage, Windermere

Windermere, Cumbria

Oaklea Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£879
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Exterior | Waingap, Crook, near Kendal

Crook, near Kendal, Cumbria

Waingap

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 7
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 3 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£369
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Exterior | Christabel’s Hideaway, Storrs, near Bowness-on-Windermere

Storrs, near Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

Christabel’s Hideaway

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£405
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Exterior | Spring Wood - Winster Pods, Windermere
Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,026
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Romantic Bowness on Windermere holiday cottages

Rock Cottage, Crosthwaite

Crosthwaite, Cumbria

Rock Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£379
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Windermere, Cumbria

Stanley House

Wifi
Woodburning Stove
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£699
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Characterful terraced cottage | Warner Lea, Bowness, near Windermere

Bowness, near Windermere, Cumbria

Warner Lea

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£535
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Exterior | Lavender Cottage, Bowland Bridge, near Bowness-on-Windermere

Bowland Bridge, near Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

Lavender Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£645
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Traditional mid-terrace holiday home | Duckling Cottage, Bowness on Windermere

Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria

Duckling Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£425
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Living area | The Studio at Lickbarrow Lodge, Bowness-on-Windermere

Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

The Studio at Lickbarrow Lodge

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£595
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Exterior | Rydal Cottage, Bowness-On-Windermere

Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria

Rydal Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£675
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Living room | Craig Walk Cottage, Windermere

Windermere, Cumbria

Craig Walk Cottage

Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
Open Fire
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£395
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Detached luxury property with lake views | North Dean, Near Bowness-on-Windermere

Near Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

North Dean

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,975
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Exterior | Waingap, Crook, near Kendal

Crook, near Kendal, Cumbria

Waingap

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 7
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 3 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£369
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Large detached holiday home | Tower View, Beech Hill, near Bowness-on-Windermere

Beech Hill, near Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

Tower View

Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£385
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Exterior | Beeches, Windermere

Windermere, Cumbria

Beeches

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£475
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Luxury Bowness on Windermere holiday cottages

Exterior | Fallbarrow Hall, Bowness-On-Windermere

Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria

Fallbarrow Hall

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 36
  • 18 bedrooms
  • 17 bathrooms
  • Up to 4 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£10,045
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Exterior | Rosthwaite - Winster Pods, Windermere

Windermere, Cumbria

Rosthwaite

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,026
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Characterful terraced cottage | Warner Lea, Bowness, near Windermere

Bowness, near Windermere, Cumbria

Warner Lea

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£535
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Exterior | Lavender Cottage, Bowland Bridge, near Bowness-on-Windermere

Bowland Bridge, near Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

Lavender Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£645
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Exterior | Granton Lodge, Bowness-on-Windermere, near Windermere

Bowness-on-Windermere, near Windermere, Cumbria

Granton Lodge

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£885
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Traditional mid-terrace holiday home | Duckling Cottage, Bowness on Windermere

Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria

Duckling Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£425
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Exterior | Rydal Cottage, Bowness-On-Windermere

Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria

Rydal Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£675
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Living area | Glebe View, Bowness-on-Windermere

Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

Glebe View

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,129
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Exterior | High Biggin, Windermere

Windermere, Cumbria

High Biggin

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,689
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Detached luxury property with lake views | North Dean, Near Bowness-on-Windermere

Near Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

North Dean

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,975
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Exterior | Spring Wood - Winster Pods, Windermere
Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,026
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Inspiration of things to see and do in our cottages in Bowness on Windermere

This bustling town on the shores of Lake Windermere in the Lake District National Park, offers a mix of water activities, cultural attractions, and natural beauty. With the largest collection of Cumbrian cottages, we have the perfect home away from home for you.

Here are the top five things to see and do in our cottages in Bowness-on-Windermere:

Step into The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction

Step into the enchanting world of Beatrix Potter at this quirky attraction in Bowness-on-Windermere. Encounter life-sized characters from her beloved tales, bringing the magic of Peter Rabbit and friends to life.

Embark on a Bowness-on-Windermere Ghost Walks

Embark on a night-time adventure with a Bowness Ghost Walk. Led by costumed guides, these walks reveal spine-chilling tales and mysterious stories, adding a touch of the supernatural to your Bowness visit.

Dive into the Windermere Jetty Museum

Dive into the maritime history of Windermere at the Windermere Jetty Museum. Housing an impressive collection of steam launches and exhibits, it offers a quirky and educational experience for those fascinated by boats and boating.

Bowness Bay Brewing

Sample unique and locally brewed beers at Bowness Bay Brewing. This microbrewery offers a cozy atmosphere to enjoy craft beers, and you might even catch a glimpse of the brewing process while savouring your drink.

Explore Bowness-on-Windermere Boat Museum

Explore the Bowness-on-Windermere Boat Museum, showcasing a fascinating collection of vintage and classic boats. This quirky museum provides insights into the lake's nautical history, making it a must-visit for maritime enthusiasts.

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