Short Cottage Breaks in Windermere

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Short Cottage Breaks in Windermere

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A wooden lodge with a fenced deck surrounded by grass and trees at Broad Larch Lodge Glade 16 Fallbarrow Park near Bowness on Windermere
26

Holiday Park

Glade 16, Fallbarrow Park near Bowness on Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Modern detached lodge at Fallbarrow Park, near Bowness-on-Windermere. Sleeping 6. Large deck and outside furniture. Sorry No pets. Bowness 0.2 miles, Windermere 1.5 miles, Ambleside 5.2 miles. Onsite facilities. (Ref. 1068846)

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

3 nights from £660

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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

    5.0★

    Perfect

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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
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3 nights from £532

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An outdoor area with a deck and garden at Yonder Lea in Bowness-On-Windermere
47
Bowness-On-Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

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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 £731

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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

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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 £552

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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

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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)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £576

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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★

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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)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV

3 nights from £918

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A wooden lodge with a deck and stairs surrounded by gravel and grass with trees nearby at Robins Lodge in White Cross Bay near Troutbeck Bridge
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Holiday Park

White Cross Bay near Troutbeck Bridge, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

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Robin's Lodge is a beautiful, single-storey, contemporary, detached lodge located on White Cross Bay, Cumbria. Child friendly. Off-road parking. Decking with furniture. Hot tub. Windermere 1.7 miles; Ambleside 2.8 miles; Kendal 10.3 miles. (Ref. 1174778)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
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3 nights from £552

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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
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Holiday Park

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

    4.9★

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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)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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3 nights from £422

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

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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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)

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  • Washing machine

3 nights from £627

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A stone house with white framed windows and a black door next to a small driveway at Upper Sheriff's Place in Windermere
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Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A contemporary, three-bedroom, two-storey apartment perfectly located between Windermere and Bowness, Cumbria. Open-plan. Luxury. Woodburning stove. Ambleside 5.2 miles; Kendal 9.4 miles. (Ref. 1064503)

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

3 nights from £853

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Rear view of a white house with a garden patio and outdoor table with chairs surrounded by shrubs at Brook Cottage in Windermere
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Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Brook Cottage is a character cottage nestled on the edge of Windermere, Lake District. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Ideal for a couple or family. Bowness-on-Windermere 0.9 miles; Ambleside 5 miles. (Ref. 1143052)

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3 nights from £493

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A green lawn with a row of white cottages and a stone building surrounded by trees at Ginger & Pickles in Windermere
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Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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This fabulous, single-storey, terraced cottage sits in an elevated position with a lake view, private parking and lake access. Open-plan. Smart TV. Bedroom with en-suite. Ambleside 4.7 miles; Kendal 10 miles. (Ref. 1110113)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

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3 nights from £428

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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

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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)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £921

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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
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Holiday Park

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

    4.9★

    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 £652

Last booked 2 days ago
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An outdoor patio area with a metal table and four chairs surrounded by bushes and plants at Rustic Cottage in Bowness-On-Windermere
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Bowness-On-Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A charming cottage nestled in a sleepy location close to the centre of Bowness-on-Windermere. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Enclosed patio. Ambleside 5.7 miles; Kendal 9.8 miles. (Ref. 1075606)

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  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £380

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A row of stone houses with white framed windows and front gardens along a street at Little Herdwick in Windermere
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Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This exquisite terraced cottage can be found at the centre of the action of Windermere, nestled within Cumbria, in the Lake District National Park. Open-plan living space with woodburning stove. Amenities within walking distance. Kendal 8.8 miles. (Ref. 1016671)

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  • Washing machine

3 nights from £428

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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
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Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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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)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

3 nights from £935

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A balcony with a metal table and four chairs overlooking a green field and distant hills at Harrison Stickle in Bowness-On-Windermere
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Bowness-On-Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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Harrison Stickle is a wonderful former coach house just a minutes' walk from Bowness. Children over 9 years only. Underfloor heating and woodburning stove. Private parking for 2 cars. Secure bike shed. Shop and pub 2 mins walk. (Ref. 1042045)

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3 nights from £475

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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
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Holiday Park

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

    5.0★

    Perfect

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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
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3 nights from £414

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A small outdoor patio with a glass table and two chairs with flowers on the table and an open door leading into a living room at The Sunflower in Windermere
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Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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This brilliant, one-bedroom holiday home rests in Windermere, Cumbria. In a National Park. Ground-floor living. Enclosed garden. Smart TV. Ambleside 5.3 miles; Kendal 9.5 miles. (Ref. 1122936)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £470

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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 or these dog-friendly cottages 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.