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Windermere Holiday Cottages

Windermere is situated in the Lake District, Cumbria. The town, which is merged with Bowness on Windermere, is a centre for sailing and water sports enthusiasts. We feature two Windermere cottages below that are available through Cottages 4 You. See the link following this short guide.

Windermere is surrounded by easily accessible vantage points that afford some magnificent views of the lake and surrounding landscape. Orrest Head provides the most impressive vista and is located north of the town - its peak stands at 784ft but can be reached relatively easily by via a meandering mountain trail. Biskey How, which lies east of Bowness can also be climbed easily and is around 300ft.

Bowness on Windermere's narrow streets offer a glimpse of how the town once looked before tourism took hold. St Martin's Church, which dates back to these pre-tourism times, is one of the most important historical attractions in the region. The church itself has some fine stained glass windows which depict John Washington, ancestor of George Washington, the first American President.

The nearby Lake Windermere is over 10 miles long and up to 1 mile wide in places. Its waters are constantly busy with pleasure craft and ferries that travel between the surrounding towns. Rowing and sailing boats are available for hire in Windermere and other towns. For information about Lake Windermere holiday cottages see below.

Chalet on the Lake Cottage - Lake Windermere holiday cottages with Cottages 4 You
Situated in a secluded position on the Lake, this Windermere cottage/chalet is well-located for sailing and watersports. It is well furnished with a utility boat room, large living room and dining area. The kitchen is modern and well equipped and there is a double and twin bedded room that sleeps up to 4. Other feature include a wood burner and en-suite bathroom. For more Lake Windermere holiday cottages information follow the link above.

Rosemary Cottage - Windermere self catering cottages, Cottages 4 You
This property is situated between Bowness and Windermere. Its is a Victorian, semi-detached house, about half a mile from the Lake. On the ground floor is living room, dining area and kitchen with cloak room and WC. The first floor consists of two bedrooms and a bathroom with shower over corner bath. Short breaks are available all year and pets are welcome. See Cottages 4 You for more details about holiday cottages in Windermere.

Windermere self catering attractions and amenities

Our summary is intended for people looking for activities and attractions during their Windermere cottage holiday. It includes a range of restaurants, pubs and historical sites of interests in and around the Lake Windermere/Bowness on Windermere region.

Windermere Outdoor Activities
A range of Windermere lake cruises are available from the Bowness on Windermere town and nearby villages: www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk. The Low Wood Hotel allows its guests to fish for the famous Brown Trout and The Beatrix Potter Exhibition is a must-visit, well-suited for family days out.

Food drink and entertainment in Windermere
Wheelhouse Club in Bowness on Windermere is well-suited to clubbers while the Stickle Barn Tavern and Brown Horse Inn offer a lower-key evening. The Beech Hill Hotel's romantic setting on the Eastern shore of Lake Windermere is ideal for those looking to take the self-catering out of their Windermere holiday cottage break while the Angel Inn provides award-winning cuisine from a top chef.

History and Culture
St Martin's Church is one of the town's most notable historical attractions and sits on a 1000 year old religious site. The Windermere Steam Boat Museum is also worth seeing and exhibits a selection of steamboats and motorboats, some of which date back to the 19th century. A few are still used for Windermere Lake tours.

Supermarkets and shops
For supplies and other essential items while on your Windermere self catering holiday see E H Booth & Co Ltd on Victoria Street. There's also a Boots and Lakeland Pharmacy on Grosvenor Terrace and Crescent Road respectively.