Vacation rentals with lake access in Ambleside

Claife Heights View, Bowness on Windermere,

We are a family that love living here and have a self contained space connected to our house, with separate access, FREE PRIVATE driveway parking, private garden, patio, BBQ all for you to enjoy. If want to walk, swim, sightsee, chill, cycle, eat out or shop we have have everything in strolling distance. You will have full cooking facilities, dishwasher and a washer dryer. The en-suite bedroom has super comfy king size bed. We feel very lucky to live here and would love you to enjoy it too

The Lodge, walking distance to lake and village

*PRICES FROZEN 2025&2026* Welcome to The Lodge! Our delightful micro house (25sq/m) has everything you need for a great stay in the Lake District National Park Located in a quiet cul-de-sac surrounded by woods & just a 10 min walk to the lake & Windermere village with its selection of pubs, restaurants, cafes and bars It's a surprisingly spacious space, with a king size bed, small kitchen with induction hob and combi microwave/oven, fridge, comfy lounge with smart TV, wifi & off street parking

Bluebell Cottage Stunning Views & Log Fire | Lakes

Welcome to Bluebell Cottage — a spacious, character-filled retreat in Ambleside, ideal for families or groups of up to 6. Set above the village with breathtaking fell views, it features original beams, a log burner fireplace, and is wonderful peaceful setting just a two-minute walk from the heart of Ambleside village where you'll find many pubs, shops, and restaurants. With scenic walks from the door and Lake Windermere a short stroll away, it’s the perfect base for your Lake District holiday.

Annies Weaving Room

The apartment is a recent creation in a building occupied by a weaving business at the turn of the last century run by a lady designer named Annie Garnet. The apartment is tastefully decorated and fully equipped with a modern kitchen and shower room. The apartment is on the ground floor and has an opening 'Juliet' balcony facing towards the lake. It has its own reserved parking space and is just 200 yards from the centre of the busy village of Bowness and the waterfront of Windermere itself.

The Lady of the Lake Windermere

The Lady of the Lake is a cosy cottage with stunning views across Lake Windermere to the fells. The cottage provides the perfect base to relax and explore the Lake District and all it has to offer, from Horse Riding to Hiking, Boat Trips, Cycling and many more activities. The cottage has a private parking space, EV charger, shared private jetty, and is ideally situated just a 15 minute walk from Windermere train station and centre where you will find an array of shops and traditional pubs.

Cottage on Lake Windermere: Beach, Hot Tub & Sauna

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

Luxury, modern 1 bed apartment with parking

Penelope is a brand new, ground floor studio apartment, just a few minutes stroll from Bowness town centre and 10-minute stroll from Lake Windermere, with a parking space immediately outside its front door. Inside, Penelope offers a very modern but cosy open plan living area with an oversized sofa and brand new kitchen. Whilst the bedroom area offers a super comfy king size bed, the star of the show is the stunningly fitted out white and gold marble bathroom with its huge walk in shower!

Wren Cottage, lake access, pet-friendly

Next to pretty Torver beck and with lake frontage to the quiet western shore of Coniston Water, this is the perfect place for a 'get-away-from-it-all' break. Originally part of an old mill building, Wren is beautifully refurbished but retains lots of character. Surrounded by fantastic scenery on all sides you don't need to go far to enjoy the beauty of the Lakes. Stroll down to the lake to sit and unwind, walk up onto the Common for amazing views, or explore the lake and island by canoe.

Cosy cottage in the heart of Ambleside

⭐️We are Superhosts⭐️ Tucked away up a quiet lane, this Lake District stone cottage, with an open fire, makes for a cosy, comfortable stay in Ambleside. The village is a few minutes stroll away, with ample choice of cafes, restaurants, pubs & shops to enjoy. Plenty of walks to choose from & popular ones can be started direct from cottage. Private Parking Space. UNESCO World Heritage Site, plenty to see/do when planning your days out in the Lake District & Blue Hill is the perfect base.

Cosy Hidden Off Grid Yurt next to Rydal Water

Come and stay in our cosy yurt, 4 mins walk from the stunning Rydal Water. The yurt is off grid so that you can be completely immersed in nature. It is located in the Central Lake District so there are numerous walks right on the doorstep and for the wild swimmers it's a dream. Rydal offers the lake, waterfalls and rivers, perfect for swimming! Prime location! PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS BELOW BEFORE BOOKING. YOU ARE BOOKING AN OFF GRID EXPERIENCE A LITTLE DIFFERENT TO OTHER AIR BNB STAYS

Scandi Sky Hut a stroll from Windermere’s Lakes

Cosy up in the Scandi Sky Hut and look up at the stars through the glass roof. Inspired by Scandinavian space saving, a king-size bed, ambient colour change fire, mini fridge, coffee station, entertainment systems, and en-suite with excellent double shower have been fitted lovingly inside this adorable wood-panelled cabin with added outside decking area. The Scandi Sky Hut & The Scandi Hut are nestled in our garden, with private parking & an easy 20 minute stroll from Lake Windermere.

Secluded, idyllic retreat, Ambleside

Stay in luxury - The Folly is the perfect adult getaway set within beautiful mature gardens, designed with relaxation and comfort in mind. A truly unique place, where you can enjoy peace and privacy, set in the jewel of the English Lake District. Located moments from the shores of Lake Windermere and a scenic stroll of only ten minutes to the heart of Ambleside; a vibrant picturesque Lakeland town with an abundance of eateries watering holes and boutique shops.