Short Cottage Breaks in Windermere

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Short Cottage Breaks in Windermere

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Stone terraced houses with bay windows and a garden in front at The Thistles in Bowness-On-Windermere
44
Bowness-On-Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Thistles is a charming stone-built holiday cottage with off-road parking in the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere, in the Lake District National Park. Windermere Train Station 1.3 miles: Ambleside 5.7 miles; Kendal 9.6 miles. (Ref. 1156012)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine

3 nights from $817

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The front of a white terraced house with a driveway and garden at Acorn Cottage in Windermere
41
Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Acorn Cottage is a delightful cottage in Windermere in the Lake District. Family-friendly. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Front patio. Kendal 9.6 miles. Grasmere 9.9 miles. Carlisle 16.2 miles. (Ref. 1151883)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from $750

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A wooden cabin with a fenced deck and gravel driveway surrounded by trees at Water's Reach White Cross Bay Holiday Park near Troutbeck Bridge
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Holiday Park

White Cross Bay Holiday Park near Troutbeck Bridge, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Fiendsdale is a lovely, pet-friendly lodge resting near a beach at the White Cross Bay Holiday Park in Cumbria, with an electric fire and open-plan living. Windermere 1.7 miles; Ambleside 2.9 miles; Kendal 10.3 miles; Lancaster 31.1 miles. (Ref. 1172323)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from $771

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An outdoor deck with a table and chairs and a brown cabin surrounded by trees at Squirrels Nook Waterside Wood 19 White Cross Bay near Windermere
40

Holiday Park

Waterside Wood 19, White Cross Bay near Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Squirrels Nook is a well-presented, single-storey lodge resting near Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria. Open-plan. Decking with furniture. Off-road parking. Windermere 1.6 miles; Ambleside 2.8 miles. (Ref. 1144148)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from $560

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A two-story house with a paved driveway and stone wall at Rose House in Windermere
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Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Rose House, a beautifully-presented, family-friendly property is located in the lovely lakeside town of Windermere. Near amenities. Ambleside 5.3 miles; Kendal 9.2 miles. (Ref. 1148853)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV

3 nights from $989

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A garden with a lawn flowers and a wooden shed at Craggy View in Staveley
41
Staveley, Lake District, LA8
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Craggy View is a charming bungalow with a spacious rear garden in the heart of the Lake District National Park, in the village of Staveley in Cumbria. Windermere 4.2 miles; Kendal 5 miles. (Ref. 1156533)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from $578

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A two-story house with stone chimney and hedges in front at The Birches in Windermere
51
Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Birches is a stunning detached property resting in a quiet location within walking distance of the centre of the town of Windermere. Off-road parking. Bowness-on-Windermere 0.8 miles; Ambleside 4.9 miles; Coniston 12.1 miles. (Ref. 1136763)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from $1477

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A living room with brown leather sofas a wood stove and red curtains at Ellerthwaite House in Windermere
30
Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Immaculate house with 3 ensuite bedrooms all with Smart TVs. Outdoor courtyard garden. 2 Dogs welcome. Great central base for exploring Windermere and Bowness. (Ref. 1041074)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from $828

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An outdoor area with a deck and garden at Yonder Lea in Bowness-On-Windermere
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Bowness-On-Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Yonder Lea, a stunningly-presented bungalow in the beautiful town of Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria. Single-storey. Garden decking. Smart TV. WiFi. Windermere Train Station 1.5 miles: Ambleside 5.7 miles; Kendal 9.9 miles. (Ref. 1140436)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from $968

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An entrance hallway with a white door and a carpeted staircase at Lonsdale House in Bowness-On-Windermere
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Bowness-On-Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A magnificent, mid-terrace house resting in the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria. Near a lake. Near a railway station. Ample off-road parking. Ambleside 5.8 miles; Kendal 9.6 miles. (Ref. 1083699)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from $1209

Last booked 3 days ago
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A stone house next to a road with trees and hills in the background at Rose Cottage At Troutbeck in Troutbeck
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46
Troutbeck, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This exquisite, 18th century cottage rests in Troutbeck, Cumbria. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Countryside views. Ambleside 3.6 miles; Windermere 7.1 miles. (Ref. 1058439)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

  • 10% off - Tue 29th Jul to 5th Sep 2025

3 nights from $1260

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Stone house with blue door and windows with shutters next to stone wall and gravel yard at Hazelnut Cottage in Windermere
23
Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

An attractive semi-detached cottage located in the heart of Windermere, in the Lake District National Park. Woodburning stove. Cinema room. Smart TV. Ambleside 4.8 miles; Kendal 9 miles. (Ref. 1039179)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

3 nights from $1227

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A white two-story house with a gravel driveway surrounded by greenery and trees at Brackenthwaite in Windermere
43
Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Brackenthwaite is a delightful, pet-friendly house in Windermere, Cumbria, with countryside views, Smart TV, and private driveway parking. Ambleside 5.2 miles; Kendal 9.1 miles. (Ref. 1171660)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from $705

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A white cottage with black trim and two chimneys surrounded by plants and a stone wall at Fellside Lodge in Bowness-On-Windermere
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Bowness-On-Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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This fabulous semi-detached, three-storey cottage is resting on the outskirts of Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria. In a National Park. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Bedrooms with en-suites. Windermere 1.7 miles: Ambleside 5.8 miles; Kendal 9 miles. (Ref. 1065820)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV

3 nights from $1086

Last booked 8 hours ago
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Stone exterior of a house with white window frames wooden fence and plants at Old Village House in Windermere
29
Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful stone-fronted cottage resting in the centre of Windermere, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. En-suite bathrooms. Off-road parking. Ambleside 4.7 miles; Kendal 8.9 miles. (Ref. 1065972)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from $894

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The exterior of a white house with wooden doors and windows with a gravel driveway and a glass conservatory at Silver Howe in Bowness
25
Bowness, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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(Ref. 1041578)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from $814

Last booked 2 days ago
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A stone house with a wooden balcony overlooking a lake at Lowe-McConnell in Far Sawrey
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Far Sawrey, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Quality terraced cottage on the site of the Freshwater Biological Association at Mitchell Wyke Bay, one mile from Far Sawrey. King-size double. Balcony with views of Windermere. Bowness-on-Windermere 1.5 miles via ferry. (Ref. 1024721)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from $637

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A lakeside deck with wicker chairs and a glass railing at Loubi's Lakeside Lodge M1 Fallbarrow Park near Bowness-On-Windermere
40

Holiday Park

M1, Fallbarrow Park near Bowness-On-Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This delightful single-storey lodge rests in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria. Lakeside views. Open-plan. Smart TV. Windermere Train Station 1.8 miles: Ambleside 5.5 miles; Kendal 9.8 miles. (Ref. 1112900)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from $850

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Stone terraced houses with white doors and red tree in front at Hannah's Cottage in Bowness-On-Windermere
35
Bowness-On-Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Hannah's Cottage is a delightful terraced house resting in the town of Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria. Roadside parking. Smart TV. Enclosed patio. Open-plan. Windermere Train Station 1 mile; Ambleside 5.4 miles; Kendal 9.4 miles. (Ref. 1126710)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from $718

Last booked 2 days ago
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A wooden lodge beside a clear stream surrounded by green trees and shrubs at Nutkins Lodge in Beckside 5 Limefitt Park near Windermere
43

Holiday Park

Beckside 5, Limefitt Park near Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This charming, two-bedroom holiday lodge rests in the Limefitt Holiday Park in Troutbeck, Cumbria. Smart TV. In a National Park. Enclosed decking. Close to amenities. Pet-friendly. Windermere 3.1 miles; Ambleside 4.3 miles. (Ref. 1137012)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from $583

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With beautiful rolling countryside and a selection of nearby attractions, Windermere is the perfect destination for your next short break or weekend getaway.

Lake Windermere is just a short walk away from the town and, at 10.5 miles long, it is England's largest lake. The lake itself offers extensive, breathtaking views and offers plenty to do on a short break, from hiring a boat or a kayak to having a relaxing tour on a cruise. For the explorers out there, why not venture across the lake on the ferry and go for a peaceful walk?

Windermere is a small, bustling town and has a variety of shops, cafes and restaurants, perfect for a weekend getaway or mini break. Its train station makes neighboring towns and villages easily accessible for those who'd prefer not to drive. If you still haven't found your perfect break check out these log cabins in Windermere.

We have a selection of cottages offering 2, 3 or 4 night breaks, perfect for couples looking to relax and spend quality time together, or for family's wanting a weekend in the great outdoors. For further inspiration, view a selection of short and weekend breaks around the UK. If you need help choosing the perfect holiday cottage, why not call our friendly team a call on 01244356666.