Cottage holiday rentals in Bowness-on-Windermere

Puddleduck Cottage. Luxury Central Windermere home

As featured on BBC TV’s Escape to the Country, Puddleduck Cottage is an award-winning luxury 2-bedroom Victorian retreat in the heart of Windermere village. Stroll to cafés, bars, shops, restaurants and Lake Windermere. Relax in two stylish bedrooms, a cosy lounge, equipped kitchen/ diner and private patio. Enjoy fast Wi-Fi, a fully equipped kitchen, dining room and laundry facilities – your perfect romantic or family Lake District escape with free parking, boutique comfort and timeless charm.

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Lake Windermere Cottage. Beaches, Hot Tub & Sauna.

Magical, grade II listed 18th century traditional Lakeland cottage set within 5 acres of woodlands, leading directly to 2 private beaches on Lake Windermere. Relax in a peaceful, natural environment, ideal for friends, families, wild swimmers, cyclists, paddle boarders, hikers and for cosy evenings by the fireplace. Separately charged are a luxurious hot tub, perfect after a hard days hike and a wood fired barrel sauna with cold shower. A tuck shop, art classes and treatments are also available.

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Superbly located cottage, 15 min walk to Bowness.

This is a one off experience of a holiday home in the Lakes. A cosy comfortable house with all your home comforts, lovely sunny garden and only 15 minutes walking distance from both Windermere and Bowness centres with all their shops, bars and restaurants. (A little longer on the way back uphill.) It is the perfect stay for hikers and families alike. You have both towns on your doorstep and numerous walks from the front door. Parking space for one car outside house. Free street parking nearby.

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Brantfield Cottage, Lake View, Parking

This traditional slate built Lakeland home has a fantastic location above Bowness village, providing superb fell and lake views. Located next to open countryside at the start of the Dales Way, Brant Fell and Orrest Head Walks. It has ample living space for family or friends, with a modern and comfy interior. It’s only a short walk to Bowness high street and the shores of Lake Windermere. Brantfield is an excellent choice for a lovely holiday, with lots of fun and exciting activities close by.

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Thornbeck Cottage, Windermere, Lake District

Thornbeck Cottage is a traditional 2 bedroom slate cottage in the heart of Windermere. It is perfectly located between the villages of Bowness on Windermere and Windermere, a short ten minute stroll either way to all of the local amenities and the lake. Nearest pub 5 minutes walk, various bars restaurants shops within ten minute walk. Train station in Windermere 15 minute walk. There is a front and rear garden which has a patio and stream. The Dales way and other walks are within ten minutes.

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Hideaway Cottage in the heart of Windermere

Built in 1878, our traditional Lakeland cottage has 2 private parking spaces and is situated in the heart of Windermere, one minute's walk from the shops, restaurants and pubs. It is a well appointed country style cottage offering space and great features. It has a private patio with dining furniture at the rear. The sitting room, kitchen & dining room are on the ground floor, 3 bedrooms and 2 newly installed bathrooms are on the 1st floor and a TV room and utility room are in the cellar.

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3 en-suite rooms, sleeps 6, pets welcome, parking

Nestled in the heart of Windermere Village, this original Lakeland stone-built house has been lovingly remodelled offering a perfect blend of traditional charm and modern luxury. With 3 en-suite bedrooms, it sleeps up to 6 guests, making it ideal for families, friends, or groups looking to explore the beauty of the Lake District. Enjoy being just a minute's walk away from the village's vibrant shops, bars The airbnb pricing structure shows fees that were previously added at check out.

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Fir Cottage

Fir Cottage is a traditional Lakeland Terraced Victorian home ideally located to explore the Lake District. It is a 10 minute walk to the village of Bowness, where shops, restaurants, and of course Lake Windermere is located or a 10 minute walk to Windermere village for more cafes, shops and restaurants. The house is ideal for a family or a small gathering of friends. Guests have the entire house to themselves, located in a quiet and peaceful street. Parking is on the street and free.

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Charming, Pet Friendly Lakeland Cottage

Harmol Cottage offers guests both a comfortable yet spacious traditional Lakeland cottage in the heart of this popular Lakeland village and is located at the end of in a quiet terraced row providing easy access to a variety of shops, cafes and pubs. Harmol Cottage is a pet friendly. You will be spoiled for choice on the selection of restaurants and tourist attractions available locally and with the added advantage of also being only a few minutes stroll away from Lake Windermere itself.

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NEW - River Barn -5 Star- Luxury Riverside Retreat

If there was a house that could guarantee to bring you the sort of happiness & balance people could only dream of... This is it! Situated in the beautiful surroundings of the Lake District National Park, River Barn is one of the most iconic properties in the Winster Valley. Enjoying a unique & charming position nestled on the River Winster, with spectacular far-reaching views of the countryside, there are an abundance of The Lake District's finest walks & pubs right on your doorstep.

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Detached cottage with parking, central Windermere

10% DISCOUNT FOR 7 NIGHT STAYS. On the edge of Windermere village, a lovely community within the Lake District National Park. Less than five-minute walk from the train station, and from all the facilities. Caxton Cottage is a cosy, detached house, with its own parking in front, (a real bonus in the area), and a small enclosed yard with seating area behind. It is a level stroll into the village with its lovely shops, restaurants and cafés, and a pleasant walk down the hill into Bowness.

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Hillside Cottage, Bowness Bay

Hillside Cottage is nestled within the former Grammar School House which was built in 1836. This stunning Cumbrian cottage also had its foundation stone laid by Wordsworth himself. The cottage is situated just a short stroll from Bowness Bay and the lake, within the heart​ of this ever popular Lakeland village. Circumscribed by local shops, pubs and restaurants; with the benefit of free parking, the attractions of the village can all be accessed easily on foot.

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